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Serra Catholic swimmer Emily Ruperto, a Penn Hills resident, said hopes to accrue more best times.

Penn Hills resident Emily Ruperto sets personal best at state swim meet

March 23, 2025

Emily Ruperto qualified for many events at the WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships. The Serra Catholic sophomore and Penn Hills resident chose the ones she felt most comfortable in.

Burrell’s Mike Ulyas attempts to get the puck past Morgantown forward Hank Wilson during the third period of the Division 2 championship game Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Ulyas, who is a Penn Hills student, contributed seven points for Burrell this season.

Penn Hills’ Mike Ulyas helps Burrell hockey team reach PIHL Division 2 championship game

Mike Ulyas never felt like an outsider on the Burrell hockey team. The Penn Hills senior hopped onboard to play with a group that returned a lot of skaters who played for the PIHL’s Division 2 championship.

Plum’s Jake Domkowski scores against Franklin Regional last season.

Successful Florida trip gets Plum baseball warmed up for section schedule

After laboring through a long, cold winter, like many up north, visions of a beautiful Florida sun come March will always help with getting into a better mood.

Gateway’s Hunter Raymer was 14th in the 200-yard IM and 10th in the 500 freestyle at the PIAA championships.

Gateway sports notebook: Gators roll in season opener; Raymer re-sets school record

Gateway’s baseball team got off to a strong start to the season with a 16-1 victory over North Hills in a nonsection game March 18.

Improving Gateway softball team ready to take a step forward

Gateway softball hasn’t had many wins to celebrate over the three years Donny Holl has been coach.

Chartiers Valley’s Taylor Walsh pitches agaisnt Elizabeth Forward last season.

With new players in lineup, Chartiers Valley softball looks to build on last season’s success

Last season was a year of milestones for the Chartiers Valley girls softball team.

Chartiers Valley graduate Caleb Nelson (center) took first place in the triple jump at the MAAC indoor track and field championships on Feb. 23<ins>,</ins> <ins>2025</ins>.

Chartiers Valley grad savoring final season in college track

It had been a long time since Charters Valley grad Caleb Nelson was able to compete in a track and field event.

Experienced lineup returns for Thomas Jefferson boys volleyball

The Thomas Jefferson boys volleyball team has eight starters back this season.

Members of the Thomas Jefferson girls 200 freestyle relay, from left, Wynter Olsen, Nadia Casamassa, Shannon Chalfant and Genevieve Cody pose at the WPIAL swimming championships Feb. 27, 2025, at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

Genevieve Cody, Thomas Jefferson swimmers collect medals during memorable postseason

Thomas Jefferson senior Genevieve Cody is a talented high school swimmer.

Thomas Jefferson’s Breisinger Award winner Matt Martinis (left) with coach Bill Cherpak at the 2024-25 Jaguars football banquet.

‘Heartbeat’ of Thomas Jefferson defense wins Breisinger Award for character, courage

He led the Thomas Jefferson football team in tackles for three years.

Sewickley Academy boys basketball coach Mike Iuzzolino

Sewickley Herald notebook: Panthers win school’s 1st home state playoff game

Sewickley Academy’s 64-36 victory March 8 against visiting Windber was significant in that it moved the Panthers into the quarterfinal round of the PIAA Class 2A basketball playoffs.

Sewickley Academy’s Charlotte Andrews (9) hits in a scrimmage against Northgate on March 13, 2025, at Sewickley Academy’s Frick Field.

Sewickley Academy softball ready to raise standards with experienced roster

Seven returning starters provide the Sewickley Academy softball team with hope and optimism for a successful season.

Sewickley Academy boys basketball players, from left, Mamadou Kane (50) and Adam Ikamba (52) are both 6-foot-8.

Defense holds key to playoff run for Sewickley Academy

Two of the boys basketball teams that were in the running for a spot in the Class 2A state semifinals made the WPIAL proud.

Experienced lineup ready to give Quaker Valley baseball a boost

With a solid core of returning starters, the Quaker Valley baseball team looks to make considerable improvement over last season.

Eden Christian pitcher Brady Hull delivers during the 2024 PIAA Class A championship game against Faith Christian.

After productive postseason, Eden Christian baseball builds toward encore

Eden Christian Academy’s baseball team enjoyed a banner season in 2024.

Penn-Trafford pitcher Allyson Paulone flips a ball to second baseman Ella Mains for an out March 18 against Thomas Jefferson.

With 8 starters back, Penn-Trafford softball set for another big season

Penn-Trafford softball’s Denny Little has had quite a run since becoming the Warriors’ head coach in 2016.

Penn-Trafford’s Dylan Barrett wrestles Central Dauphin Thunder Beard in the 114-pound PIAA Class 3A wrestling tournament Saturday, March 7, 2025, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Penn-Trafford notebook: Dylan Barrett earns PIAA wrestling medal

Penn-Trafford junior Dylan Barrett (38-7, 106-32) earned a seventh-place medal at the PIAA 3A wrestling tournament March 8 at the Giant Center in Hershey.