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Westinghouse quarterback Khalil Green throws a pass against Allderdice on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Cupples Stadium on the South Side.

Westinghouse falls to Bishop Guilfoyle in PIAA quarterfinals

November 23, 2024

Chase Kissell ran for two touchdowns and threw three TD passes as District 6 champion Bishop Guilfoyle defeated City League champion Westinghouse, 56-15, in the PIAA Class A quarterfinals Saturday at Farrell.

South Park’s Eric Doerue stretches for a touchdown against Seton LaSalle during the WPIAL Class 2A championship Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at Acrisure Stadium.

WPIAL Class 2A championship game by the numbers: South Park 21, Seton LaSalle 14

South Park 21, Seton LaSalle 14

Thomas Jefferson’s Brayden White plays against McKeesport in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Nov. 16, 2024, at Norwin Knights Stadium.

Thomas Jefferson rolls past Clearfield, advances to PIAA semifinals

ALTOONA — There was no hangover for WPIAL champion Thomas Jefferson on Saturday against District 9 champion Clearfield in a PIAA Class 4A quarterfinal at Altoona’s Mansion Park.

South Park raises the trophy after beating Seton LaSalle during the WPIAL Class 2A championship Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at Acrisure Stadium.

South Park rides running game to secure WPIAL Class 2A championship

It was a turn back the clock day in the 2024 WPIAL Class 2A championship game Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

Fort Cherry’s Ryan Huey scores the game-winning touchdown against Clairton during the WPIAL Class A championship game Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

WPIAL Class A championship game by the numbers: Fort Cherry 21, Clairton 20

Fort Cherry 21, Clairton 20

Fort Cherry celebrates with the trophy after beating Clairton in the WPIAL Class A championship game Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

Fort Cherry knocks off Clairton to go back-to-back as WPIAL Class A champs

Fort Cherry captured its second consecutive WPIAL Class A title by using a little trickery and luck to stun Clairton, 21-20, Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas drives past Burrell’s Casey Brancato on Jan. 4.

Defending WPIAL champion Shady Side Academy girls ready for ‘new journey’

After a historic season where the Shady Side Academy girls basketball team won the first WPIAL title in program history, there will be some change, but a solid core returns.

Fox Chapel’s Jack Viti looks to pin Brashear’s Antonio Roa during their 172-pound match at the Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 20.

Fox Chapel wrestling expects to show dual meet prowess again

Wrestling often is viewed as an individual sport, and understandably so, because it’s one on one on the mat every match.

Fox Chapel’s Liam Wiseman scores an empty net goal to seal the victory against Quaker Valley during their 2023 PIHL Class A quarterfinal.

High-flying Fox Chapel hockey team looks to play with more grit

First-year Fox Chapel hockey coach Ryan Loebig believes the Foxes were at a perfect spot for a breather after five games.

Fox Chapel’s Alyssa Quackenbush hugs Maddie Grimsley after scoring against Plum during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal Oct. 29.

Plenty of highlights for Fox Chapel girls soccer during ‘wonderful season’

The Fox Chapel girls soccer team dealt with the immense pressure of being the defending WPIAL Class 4A champions all season.

Springdale girls look to keep building program after showing signs of progress

The Springdale girls basketball program looks to continue to build a new culture in its second year under coach Mike Dudjak.

1st-time head coach eager to jump right in with Springdale boys

Scott Ruppert might be in his first head coaching job, but coaching has been in his blood since a young age, even if he didn’t realize it at the time.

Penn-Trafford’s Hanna Weishaar drives past Kamryn Pieper during practice on Nov. 20, 2024.

Penn-Trafford girls have veteran lineup, high hopes for season

A quick survey of several girls basketball coaches about Section 2-5A in the coming season indicates Penn-Trafford should be considered the favorite.

Penn-Trafford’s Zach Feldman pulls down rebound between Evan Gross (right) and Blake Fasso at practice Nov. 20, 2024.

Penn-Trafford boys have depth, potential

Injuries derailed the Penn-Trafford boys basketball season in 2023-24.

Members of the 1968 and 1969 Plum boys golf team - coach Lou Klauss, along with players Dave Borkovich, Rich Foutz, Lane Nonnenberg, Wade Nonnenberg, and Mark Richardson - were honored for their WPIAL-championship success with induction into the Plum High School Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 14, 2024, at Edgewood Country Club.

Plum welcomes new class of inductees to sports hall of fame

It was an evening seven years in the making.

North Allegheny’s Molly Robertson scores against Spring Ford’s Elle Sossong during the PIAA Class 4A state championship match on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Cumberland Valley High School.

North Allegheny girls volleyball nears unprecedented streak after claiming 8th straight PIAA title

The North Allegheny girls volleyball team often uses motivational sayings such as “pressure is a privilege” or “success is never owned, it’s rented, and rent is due every day.”