Sports
Aquinas Academy boys blank Riverview, reach WPIAL 2nd round for 1st time since 2016
October 18, 2025
The last time Aquinas Academy made it to the second round of the WPIAL boys soccer tournament was in 2016. That all changed Saturday afternoon.
Highlight-reel goal helps Mars boys soccer advance past Penn-Trafford in WPIAL 1st round
Mars senior Max Davis has attempted several bicycle kicks during his high school career. He’s come close a few times but never put the ball in the back of the net.
Clairton football team continues its impressive march by shutting out Riverview
The WPIAL’s Class A Eastern Conference is as competitive from top to bottom as any in the district. But at the top of the mountain, there is no debate.
Fox Chapel hockey adjusting on the fly after jump up in competition
Ryan Loebig knows the Fox Chapel hockey program will have a learning curve when it comes to playing in Class 3A in the PIHL. The Foxes will have to do everything a step faster than they did last season if they want to return to the Penguins Cup playoffs.
Pine-Richland volleyball takes pride in Spike Out Cancer efforts
When Angela Seman took over as head coach of the Pine-Richland girls volleyball team in 2021, she wanted to teach her players more than just the game.
Defense answers every question for defending WPIAL champion Pine-Richland
Coming into the 2025 season, the Pine Richland football team knew what it had on offense.
Riverview, Plum cross country teams set for WPIAL championship meet
All of the invitationals and dual meets are over and the training runs are coming to an end as the Riverview and Plum cross country teams gear up for Thursday’s WPIAL championships at White Oak Park.
Plum hockey reloads to make another run at Penguins Cup playoffs
The Plum hockey team went 13-6 last year in the PIHL Class A regular season and had high hopes for a run in the Penguins Cup playoffs. However, a 6-0 loss to North Hills in the first round put a halt to those plans.
North Hills girls tennis posts breakthrough year
Amy Myers has been able to spend her time as North Hills’ girls tennis coach watching a core group develop from freshmen to seniors. And that development paid off in a big way this fall.
North Hills notebook: After slow start, Indians start to find success
The North Hills football team has found more success following a tough start to the season.
North Allegheny to play rare role of underdog at WPIAL cross country meet
The North Allegheny girls cross country team finds itself in an unusual position heading into the WPIAL Class 3A championships.
North Allegheny golfer rallies to keep season alive
North Allegheny senior Kayli Dings entered the final round of the WPIAL golf championships feeling like she had nothing to lose.
Panthers profile: Franklin Regional senior golfer Dylan Mauser
Dylan Mauser
Hampton’s Josh Wukitch motivated for return to WPIAL championships
Hampton’s top cross country runner is swapping a walking boot for racing spikes for the WPIAL Class 2A championships.
Hampton girls soccer goes into attack mode to earn WPIAL playoff spot
Hampton first-year girls soccer coach Chris Garraffa wants his players to focus on possibility, not perfection.
Shady Side Academy golfers savor long-awaited WPIAL team title
Alex Avi knew four holes into the WPIAL Class 2A team golf championships at Cedarbrook Golf Course that he wasn’t hitting the ball right. The Shady Side Academy junior golfer knew what needed to happen next.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Fox Chapel golfers claim WPIAL silver
The Fox Chapel girls golf team fell one shot short of its first WPIAL Class 3A team title since 2021.
2nd-half surge leads Montour to pivotal Parkway victory over Aliquippa
Inconsistency is a trait Montour doesn’t usually like, but this time the Spartans were glad their second half looked different than their first.
High school football roundup for Oct. 17, 2025: David Dennison’s 5 TDs lift Bethel Park past South Fayette
David Dennison ran for 244 yards and four touchdowns and caught a TD pass to lead Bethel Park to a 33-16 victory over South Fayette in a WPIAL Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference game Friday night.
