Sports
South Hills Record notebook: Baldwin volleyball coach honored
December 8, 2024
A tip of the cap to Jason Jonas, Baldwin’s first-year girls volleyball coach who was named the Big 56 Coach of the Year in Section 1-4A.
Baldwin spotlights wide array of alumni working in sports media
Baldwin is becoming known as a school that produces a mass influx of professionals in the sports media industry.
Brentwood girls eye return trip to WPIAL postseason
The Brentwood girls basketball team is looking to build on last year’s WPIAL playoff season.
With deepest lineup in years, Brentwood boys excited about season’s possibilities
The Brentwood boys basketball team had a great deal of anticipation for the tipoff of the 2024-25 season. And it started with their veteran coach, Dan Thayer.
Baldwin girls seek improvement behind experienced roster
Baldwin’s girls basketball team finished 9-13 overall in 2023-24.
Even after WPIAL finals appearance, Baldwin boys still seek breakout year
Jeff Ackermann is in his fifth season as head coach of the Baldwin boys basketball team.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Junior helps Quaker Valley hockey to quick start
Junior forward Max Modrovich led the Quaker Valley hockey team to a first-place regular-season finish in 2023-24 in the PIHL Varsity A Gold Division.
With colleges in hot pursuit, 6-5 guard Mimi Thiero leads Quaker Valley girls into season
Mimi Thiero’s basketball credentials are well grounded.
Quaker Valley swimmers look to build on successful season
The Quaker Valley swimming and diving program racked up a banner season in 2023-24. The Quakers are looking for similar results in 2024-25.
New era begins for Eden Christian girls basketball
Not only is it a new season for the Eden Christian Academy girls basketball team, the Warriors started the season with almost a whole new team.
Penn-Trafford boys basketball gets off to fast start
Penn-Trafford boys basketball coach Doug Kelly could not have asked for a better start from his team in the season-opener against rival Norwin.
Gateway notebook: 6 Gators earn Big East all-conference recognition
Gateway senior Amari Gans and junior Shawn Moorefield Jr. were recognized recently with selection to the Class 5A Big East all-conference first team.
Shaler wrestlers expect to be in the hunt for sub-section title, spots at WPIALs
Shaler sophomore wrestler Anthony Jones is in an ideal position for a wrestler competing in the lightest weight class. Jones wasn’t focused on figuring out how to cut weight to get down to 107 pounds in the offseason.
Coach Brandon Sensor happy to kick off new era of Shaler boys basketball
Brandon Sensor was happy to earn the opportunity to lead the Shaler boys basketball program. For one thing, Sensor got to be closer to home for his four children, who are all 6 and under.
Chartiers Valley wrestling looking to rebound with international flair
When you walk down the steps into the depths of the Chartiers Valley gymnasium and wind your way through the hallways, you’ll eventually find the Colts wrestling practice rooms.
Chartiers Valley swimming aims high with largest roster in a decade
Last year, the Chartiers Valley girls swim team fell just short of its goal of winning back-to-back section titles, suffering a single section loss to Montour.
Baldwin athletes take lessons from annual WPIAL sportsmanship summit
The 15th annual WPIAL Summit on Sportsmanship took place Nov. 13 at the Senator John Heinz History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.
Thomas Jefferson girls soccer season marked by improvement, 1-goal losses
First place in Section 3-3A was at stake Oct. 7 for the Thomas Jefferson and South Fayette girls soccer teams.
Thomas Jefferson girls look to set new standard with revamped lineup
Thomas Jefferson’s girls basketball team has won nine games in each of the past two seasons.
Thomas Jefferson players reflect on school’s 11th WPIAL football championship
One for the other thumb? Definitely.
