Sports

Plum’s Eryck Moore carries the ball during a game against Kiski Area on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Plum.

Plum building toward run at WPIAL playoffs

October 1, 2022

It’s three down and two to go for the Plum football team in Big East Conference play in its quest to qualify for the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.

After growing up in program, Lola Abraham becomes Riverview’s all-time leading scorer

When Nikki Polens went down for a pushup, Lola Abraham was clinging to her back. When Polens did situps, Abraham would be sitting on her stomach.

Norwin notebook: Boys soccer team speeds up after slow start

The Norwin boys soccer team is all about streaks this season.

North Allegheny notebook: Tigers trio advances to WPIAL golf final round

Three members of the North Allegheny boys golf team advanced to the final round of the WPIAL Class 3A tournament.

North Allegheny’s Campbell Melzer (left) celebrates with teammates after breaking up a pass in the end zone in the final minute against Central Catholic on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at West Mifflin High School.

North Allegheny embraces being viewed as underdog, now leads Class 6A

Saying the biggest high school in Western Pennsylvania was overlooked might seem unlikely, but when football season started, North Allegheny’s players didn’t hear much talk about themselves.

Franklin Regional grad Michael Krauza pitches for the Cleburne Railroaders during the 2021 season.

Franklin Regional grad Michael Krauza works his way to Double-A in Mets system

It’s been an adventurous summer for Franklin Regional grad Michael Krauza.

Franklin Regional’s Danny Christafano celebrates his goal against Plum on Sept. 27.

Murrysville notebook: Franklin Regional boys soccer rounding into form

Lukas Petersen said he needed time to get to know his team, his players and his opponents.

The Zebrine sisters (from left), Maria, Olivia and Sophia, are part of 11 sets of siblings within the Hampton girls and boys soccer programs. Maria and Sophia are sophomore twins, and Olivia is a freshman.

Sets of siblings fill Hampton soccer rosters

Hampton girls soccer coach Bill Paholich learned early this season he needed to be on a first-name basis with his players.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 30, 2022

High schools

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Tyree Turner navigates the Clairton defense on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at Greensburg Central Catholic.

2022 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 5

Top performers for Week 5 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

Mapletown running back Landon Stevenson works out during practice on Aug. 25, 2021, in Mapletown.

WPIAL Class A football roundup: Landon Stevenson helps Mapletown run past California

Landon Stevenson ran for 251 yards and four touchdowns to lead Mapletown to a 52-20 victory at California (4-2, 1-2) in a Class A Tri-County South Conference football game Friday.

Beaver Falls’ Trey Singleton takes a hand-off from quarterback Jaren Brickner during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Beaver Falls.

WPIAL Class 2A football roundup: No. 2 Beaver Falls takes down Riverside

Jaren Brickner threw for 255 yards and one touchdown and ran for 84 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 2 Beaver Falls to a 44-14 victory over Riverside (3-2, 2-1) in the Class 2A Midwestern Athletic Conference on Friday night.

Freeport Gavin Croney works out during a recent practice at Freeport High School, Friday Aug 14, 2022.

WPIAL Class 3A football roundup: Freeport edges Shady Side Academy

Gavin Croney scored the eventual game-winning touchdown on a 30-yard interception return in the fourth quarter as No. 4 Freeport scored a 12-7 victory over Shady Side Academy (1-4, 0-1) in the Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference on Friday night.

Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher carries against Belle Vernon on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.

WPIAL Class 4A football roundup: Laurel Highlands upsets No. 4 Thomas Jefferson

Rodney Gallagher threw two touchdown passes for Laurel Highlands as the Mustangs upset No. 4 Thomas Jefferson, 31-24, in a Class 4A Big Seven Conference football game Friday night.

Central Catholic quarterback Payton Wehner works out on Monday, August 1, 2022, in Oakland.

WPIAL Class 6A/5A football roundup: Central Catholic rallies to beat No. 2 Canon-McMillan

Xavier Thomas scored on a 45-yard interception return and a 75-yard punt return as No. 5 Central Catholic rallied for a 31-20 victory over No. 2 Canon-McMillan (2-4, 1-2) in a Class 6A football game Friday night.

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin runs for a 79-yard touchdown against South Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.

Belle Vernon opens conference play with dominant win over South Allegheny

September 30, 2022

Belle Vernon football coach Matt Humbert wanted his team to be battled tested when Class 3A Interstate Conference play began Friday night.

Elizabeth Forward’s Keilly Rush scores against Southmoreland on Sept. 30, 2022, at Southmoreland.

Elizabeth Forward dominates Southmoreland for conference win

Southmoreland scored on its opening possession, but Elizabeth Forward responded in a big way to defeat the homestanding Scotties, 42-6, in Interstate Conference play Friday night at Russ Grimm Field in Alverton.

Shaler players salute the crowd after defeating Woodland Hills on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.

Late touchdown gives resurgent Shaler its 1st victory over Woodland Hills

After his team’s thrilling double-overtime victory over Franklin Regional on homecoming last week, Shaler coach Jim Ryan said he hoped the win would kick start the Titans into conference play.