Sports
Plan comes together for Pine-Richland sophomore in cross country postseason
November 12, 2023
Lucas Thompson left last year’s WPIAL cross country meet with the mindset that he was going to qualify for states in 2023.
Gateway’s Kefimba Cisse caps high school career at PIAA championship meet
Two years ago as a sophomore, Gateway’s Kefimba Cisse placed 67th in the Class 3A boys race at the WPIAL cross country championships at Cal (Pa.).
5 things we learned in Week 11 of the WPIAL football season: Semifinals feature new blood
November 11, 2023
Some teams are penciled into the semifinals before the WPIAL playoffs even start. Aliquippa, after winning Friday, will make its 17th straight appearance in the final four.
Norwin boys get another thrilling penalty-kick win in PIAA quarters
CHAMBERSBURG — As the pink sky faded into darkness and one overtime gave way to another, Norwin’s confidence grew.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 11, 2023
High schools
Bentworth drops Burrell in playoffs for 2nd time this season
Burrell found itself in the same position Saturday as it was 12 days ago against Bentworth.
High school roundup for Nov. 11, 2023: Moon, Mars to meet in girls soccer semifinals
Lilly Snyder scored with 23 minutes left in the second half to lift Moon to a 1-0 victory over Northern York in the PIAA Class 3A girls soccer quarterfinals Saturday at Westmont Elementary in Johnstown.
Freeport’s PIAA volleyball title defense ended by Philipsburg-Osceola
PUNXSUTAWNEY — Defending PIAA Class 2A girls volleyball champion Freeport saw its title defense come to an end Saturday at Chuck Daly Memorial Gymnasium in Punxsutawney. District 6 champion Philipsburg-Osceola — a team the Yellowjackets defeated in the Class 2A semis a year ago — swept Freeport in the quarterfinals, 25-15, 25-22, 25-22, as it marked the final career contest for four seniors.
Riverview girls advance to 1st PIAA semifinal after another win over rival Springdale
In Lola Abraham’s freshman year at Riverview, there weren’t enough girls to field a soccer team, and in her sophomore and junior years, the team didn’t get a win against neighboring rival Springdale.
WPIAL announces playoff sites for football semifinals
WPIAL football playoffs
After WPIAL 3-peat, PIAA title, Hampton runners celebrate ‘incredible’ season
On their way home from the PIAA Class 2A cross country championships in Hershey, the Hampton boys were met at the turnpike by township fire trucks and escorted to the high school three miles down Route 8.
Riverview cross country caps season with 2nd-place finish at PIAA meet
An award-winning season for the Riverview boys cross country team ended with silver medals and a runner-up trophy at the PIAA Class A championships Nov. 4 on Hershey’s Parkview course.
Young Plum skaters getting up to speed in early going
Plum’s ice hockey season started well enough with a pair of victories and a combined 14 goals.
Norwin notebook: Irwin resident wins World Series ring
For the second year in a row, a man with ties to North Huntingdon is bringing home a World Series ring.
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers soccer teams rebound after title-game losses
Abigail Stager, Kieran Shannon, Ally Ruiz and Isabella Costa scored to lead WPIAL runner-up North Allegheny to a 4-2 win over District 6 champ Altoona (15-6) in the PIAA Class 4A girls soccer first round Nov. 7.
Franklin Regional boys soccer will enter next season with new coach, plenty of talent
Franklin Regional has a coaching vacancy with the sudden departure of two-year coach Lukas Petersen, who is moving to Maryland because his wife has a new job there.
After 3rd straight playoff season, Franklin Regional football wants to take next step
Franklin Regional football coach Lance Getsy spent Nov. 6 collecting equipment and doing exit interviews with his players.
Shady Side Academy freshman bursts onto WPIAL tennis scene
Shady Side Academy freshman Meriwether McCargo upset the apple cart.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 10, 2023
High schools
Elizabeth Forward defense comes up big in win over West Mifflin
Charlie Meehleib takes pride in his performance on the defensive side of the ball.
