Sports
A-K Valley high school notebook: Ross Greece re-opens his college recruiting
December 2, 2017
The andquot;Hollywoodandquot; recruiting story took a twist. Kiski Area senior Ross Greece, who verbally committed to Robert Morris last month, is reopening his recruitment after
Now with a full roster, Springdale girls basketball looking to build for future
Springdale's girls basketball team put a new spin on school spirit last season. Although the Dynamos finished with a winless record, a group of seven
Phil Jurkovec fights through sickness, helps Pine-Richland reach PIAA Class 6A title game
ALTOONA — When Phil Jurkovec arrived Saturday in Altoona, the quarterback hadn't eaten much in days and felt weak from an illness that hit Pine-Richland's
Gateway Rallies to Edge Manheim Central in PIAA 5-A Semifinals
At 5-foot-2 and 105 pounds, Gateway kicker Jayson Jenkins may be small in stature, but his confidence is huge. “Routine” was the word the freshman chose to describe his 23-yard field goal at Mansion Park. Except of course this was a state semifinal, and the score was tied, and there were just seconds left. And, […]
Quaker Valleys Quest for PIAA Gold Continues With 3-A Semifinals Win
Quaker Valley won its WPIAL title in a battle of wills. Its PIAA semifinal was showcase of skills. Quarterback Ricky Guss accounted for all six QV touchdowns — four passing and two rushing — and was 14 of 24 in the air for 203 yards, and the Quakers are on their way to a first-ever […]
Washington Falls to Wilmington in PIAA 2-A Semifinals Shootout
Too many turnovers proved too costly for Washington on Friday night. Wilmington turned four turnovers into touchdowns and emerged with a 49-42 victory over the Little Prexies in a PIAA Class 2A semifinal at Slippery Rock University’s Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. The Greyhounds took advantage of two fumbles and two interceptions, then picked off a third pass […]
Jeannette Shuts Down Farrell in PIAA 1-A Semifinals Win
It took Jeannette almost a half to get its offense started Friday, but once it did, Farrell didn’t have a prayer. Jeannette’s defense forced four turnovers, including two second-half interceptions, and Robert Kennedy scored two touchdowns as Jeannette punched its ticket to the PIAA Class A championship game with an impressive 17-6 victory at Seneca […]Carlynton girls go into season with small, inexperienced roster
The story of the 2017-18 Carlynton girls basketball team nearly was a blank page. Between heavy graduation losses and girls participating in club sports, Cougars
Bishop Canevin girls set sights on 3rd straight WPIAL title
There's a new coach at the helm, and there will be some new players making bigger contributions, but the goal remains the same for thePenn Hills wrestlers Perkins, Butler look to take next step
As WPIAL qualifiers two years in a row, junior Justin Perkins and senior DeShawn Butler are looking to take the next step by becoming state
Despite losing Division I talent to graduation, Penn Hills girls keep high expectations
Even after losing Division I players Jade Ely and Desiree Oliver to graduation in back-to-back years, the Penn Hills girls basketball team still has expectations
Freshman kicker Jenkins boots game-winner as Gateway tops Manheim Central in PIAA Class 5A semifinals
ALTOONA — At 5-foot-2 and 105 pounds, Gateway kicker Jayson Jenkins may be small in stature, but his confidence is huge. andquot;Routineandquot; was the word
Quaker Valley tops Sharon to reach 1st PIAA Class 3A championship game
December 1, 2017
Quaker Valley won its WPIAL title in a battle of wills. Its PIAA semifinal was showcase of skills. Quarterback Ricky Guss accounted for all sixTurnovers costly as Washington falls to Wilmington in PIAA Class 2A semifinals
Too many turnovers proved too costly for Washington on Friday night. Wilmington turned four turnovers into touchdowns and emerged with a 49-42 victory over theHighlights: Jeannette defeats Farrell in PIAA semifinals
The Jeannette football team defeated Farrell in the PIAA Class A semifinals Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at Seneca Valley. The Jayhawks will play Homer-Center in
North Hills girls basketball wants to finish
The North Hills girls basketball team got off to a strong start last season, but couldn't keep up once section play started. After winning five
Alums relish induction into Baldwin Athletics Hall of Fame
Brittney Edwards was a three-time WPIAL champion in high school. And she was one of three individuals voted into the Baldwin High School Athletics Hall
Baldwin’s Monroe shines as three-sport athlete
Jake Monroe was a kicking specialist on the Baldwin football team this fall. He enjoyed a successful season on the gridiron, but that was no
Thomas Jefferson golfer Rossi finishes strong
Adam Rossi ended his impressive golf career at Thomas Jefferson as a WPIAL finalist. Rossi, a senior and four-year varsity golfer, placed 20th at the
