Sports
Springdale boys hope to avoid repeat of last season’s late swoon
December 2, 2017
Rarely has there been a time when Springdale boys basketball coach Seth Thompson was at a loss for words. But when his Dynamos lost a
Westmoreland high school notebook: Recruiting picks up for Latrobe junior Fenton
Recruiting is beginning to pick up for Latrobe junior basketball player Reed Fenton. A 6-foot-3 combo guard, Fenton had a big summer with the PK
Penn-Trafford boys not shying from tough section
Junior guard Kevin Stinelli said he didn't mind when the Penn-Trafford basketball team saw an uptick in competition last season with the PIAA expanding to
WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball breakdown
Preseason Player of the Year Ethan Morton Butler 6-5, So., point guard 14.0 ppg in 2016-17 Players to watch Carson Cohen Fox Chapel 6-2, Sr.,
WPIAL Class 6A girls basketball breakdown
Preseason Player of the Year Makenna Marisa Peters Township 5-11, Jr., guard 16.5 ppg in 2016-17 Players to watch Laura Graytok Latrobe 5-7, Sr., G,
Penn-Trafford girls basketball team hopes to be better late
Penn-Trafford senior Mackenzie Aunkst will have to sit for a few weeks, possibly a month before she can join her teammates on the court this
A-K Valley high school notebook: Ross Greece re-opens his college recruiting
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 the
