Sports
Data-driven approach helps Shaler track and field athletes improve
April 13, 2025
Shaler boys track coach Shawn Ryan likes numbers. Becoming a track and field coach necessitates an interest in data to help track progress and guide improvement.
With new cast of characters, Shaler boys volleyball in title contention again
Aiden Smith doesn’t feel like the job is any different. The Shaler senior setter knows that the stage he is set to perform on provides a higher level of difficulty.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for April 12, 2025: Pine-Richland softball knocks off Seneca Valley
Maya Rippole hit a go-ahead two-run single in the bottom of the sixth to lead Pine-Richland to a 3-2 victory over Seneca Valley in Section 1-6A softball Saturday.
WPIAL baseball rankings: Week ending April 13, 2025
Class 6A
WPIAL softball rankings: Week ending April 13, 2025
Class 6A
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Derry’s Haylee Myers, Belle Vernon’s Max Henson
Haylee Myers
Westmoreland high school notebook: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Vacanti to play in England
While it might seem generally unconventional, Jackson Vacanti sees his approach to post-prep soccer as the way to go.
Alle-Kiski Valley athletes of the week: Plum’s Lily DeLuca, Deer Lakes’ Anthony Smith
Lily DeLuca
After starring for Kiski Area, Vick twins part of latest Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame class
Like a lot of twins, Jaime Vick and Jodie Vick McCartney were pretty inseparable while growing up. That closeness was never more evidenced than by their athletic endeavors.
Norwin notebook: Knights earn key section win over Hempfield
Norwin baseball coach Craig Spisak is a PIAA basketball official who had one of his best seasons.
Offensive pop fueling strong start for North Hills softball
Last spring, North Hills had WPIAL softball title ambitions that were dashed in a stunning postseason upset.
Rebuilding North Hills baseball learning how to win again
Jon Pedrosky knew that, eventually, a bit of a reset button would have to be pushed for his North Hills baseball program.
Newcomers boost North Allegheny flag football in quest to return to title game
Michelle Ruiz was getting nowhere with North Allegheny athletic director Bob Bozzuto.
North Allegheny outfielder JJ Mancuso flashes potential in sophomore season
North Allegheny sophomore outfielder JJ Mancuso is doing his best not to act his age.
Franklin Regional’s loaded lineup producing in early-season wins
Averaging close to 10 runs a game doesn’t interest Jim Armstrong as much as you might expect.
Hampton junior McKenna Restori on fast track to hurdles success
Hampton junior McKenna Restori entered this track season hoping to run the 100-meter hurdles in under 18 seconds.
Hampton welcomes new girls soccer coach
New Hampton girls soccer coach Chris Garraffa has big plans for a program he believes has underachieved a bit lately.
Fox Chapel senior bids farewell to high school hoops with all-star showing
Bella Urso enjoyed her final trip around the high school basketball circuit.
Fox Chapel track team gears up for invitational season
Fox Chapel track and field coach Tom Moul is happy he doesn’t have to feed his young runners to the wolves once invitational season starts.
