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Penn-Trafford girls golfers set sights on return to WPIALs
August 14, 2017
The Penn-Trafford girls golf team was the undefeated section champion last year, setting the expectation high this season to win the section again and playPenn-Trafford boys golfers focused on return to WPIALs
Penn-Trafford boys golf coach Andy Rizzardi has been coaching for the past four seasons and saw his team finally break through and win the sectionPlum boys golf eyes next step
The Plum boys golf team will look to continue to develop its game after losing only one contributor to graduation. This season the Mustangs will
First day of football practice brings energy, hope for A-K Valley teams
As Deer Lakes players sprinted to midfield Monday afternoon, the last warm-up drill before breaking into defensive work, coach Steve Sciullo broke away from a
WPIAL football conference preview: Class 3A Beaver Valley
The favorite Aliquippa (10-3 overall, 5-1 Beaver Valley in 2016) Aliquippa's success is unmatched in the modern era of WPIAL football. The Quips have made
HS football position by position breakdown: Scouting the tight ends
As spread offense became a trend, the tight end position quickly changed. A number of high school coaches no longer feature them strictly as a
Area’s new football coaches set to take on first season
The Viking Jacks are back. The pre-practice, pregame ritual that began at Mt. Pleasant under venerable coach Bill Elder in the late 1970s might not
Munizza’s archiving efforts land him in Quaker Valley hall of fame
Whether you're looking to find out Quaker Valley's football record in the 1960s or verify who the 400-meter record holder is at the school, John
Sewickley Academy boys golf rebuilds after claiming past 4 WPIAL titles
The Sewickley Academy boys golf team is restocking the cupboard after a four-year run that saw it earn four WPIAL Class AA titles and one
Quartet of Sewickley Academy girls aims to return to WPIAL tournament
Small in number, the Sewickley Academy girls golf team has big ambitions this season. The Panthers have only four players, but all are veterans. Junior
Kennedy could be Jeannette’s next great dual-threat quarterback
Robert Kennedy grew up watching Jeannette football games when Terrelle Pryor was bringing crowds to their feet and putting exclamation points on scoring drives for
Just-retired Shaler softball coach dies suddenly
Skip Palmer's way with words was something his Shaler softball players admired. In every situation, Palmer was able to disarm people with his tone. Sydney
Fox Chapel girls golf counting on seniors at top of lineup
August 13, 2017
Last fall, the Fox Chapel girls golf team posted a 5-3 section mark but failed to make the WPIAL playoffs. The Foxes lost a pair
Fox Chapel boys soccer thinking playoffs
The Fox Chapel boys soccer team compiled a 9-9 record last year, and its season ended with an overtime loss in the playoffs to eventual
Waiting game over for Deer Lakes’ Bender
Ethan Bender sat behind a pair of quarterbacks the last two years at Deer Lakes and picked up as much knowledge as he could. As
With strong 1-2 singles players, Shaler girls tennis aiming for playoff spot
There's healthy competition throughout the varsity lineup for Shaler girls tennis coach Brian Duermeyer. In singles, there's a battle for the top spot. For doubles,Deeper, more experienced roster to carry Shaler girls golf
Caught in the sand or stuck under the tree doesn't require taking big risks. When Shaler girls golf coach Samantha Smyers works with her team,Competition heating up for Pine-Richland boys soccer
Last season, the Pine-Richland boys soccer team finished third in Section 1-4A, which was just enough to clinch a WPIAL playoff berth. From there, the
Jordan Paskorz joins brother in Hampton Athletic Hall of Fame
Being three years apart, there wasn't much time for the Paskorz brothers to terrorize opposing defenses together. Come September, they will line up side-by-side for
CTK ’17 – 2017 WPIAL Class 3-A Players to Watch
Countdown to Kickoff 2017 continues with a six-day look at some of the top high school football talent in the WPIAL for this upcoming season. As always, this list just scratches the surface. We ask for your help in building a complete rundown of candidates. You can nominate a top player by clicking on NOMINATE TOP PLAYERS and submitting their name. Here is a look at some of the players to watch this 2017 campaign in Class 3-A. OFFENSE: Quarterbacks: Nico Battisti - Central Valley Running Backs: Lionel Deanes - Seton-LaSalle Avante McKenzie - Aliquippa
