Sports
Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame returns from covid hiatus with Class of 2023
August 12, 2023
It’s back.
Queens of the ‘Burgh volleyball event shines spotlight on top WPIAL players in fun setting
Avonworth girls volleyball coach John Skarupa believes it is the first of many to come.
Quaker Valley volleyball’s Molly MacDonald lends helping hand
Quaker Valley volleyball player Molly MacDonald certainly is an enterprising sort.
New Pine-Richland hall of famer Bill Colpo shined on mat, gridiron in late ’60s
Bill Colpo was on a golf course in Idaho when he got a call that he’d be part of the 2023 Pine-Richland Athletic Hall of Fame class.New North Allegheny hall of famer Mike McMahon tutoring next generation of QBs
Some quarterbacks get starting jobs early in high school, draw college offers as sophomores and hear fans predict how they’ll someday play on Sundays.
West Allegheny hopes to write better ending to 2023 story
August 11, 2023
For a program that has historically finished as well as any, West Allegheny’s end to the 2022 season is something it hopes to rectify. And fast.
New-look New Castle strives for a much-improved season
New Castle is coming off a down year, as the Red Hurricanes went just 1-9, but second-year coach Stacy Robinson is determined to turn the ship around.
Montour expects to drive far in Class 4A Parkway Conference
In high school football, having a three-year starter at quarterback usually gives a team the upper hand.
Chartiers Valley looking to improve, compete in tough Parkway Conference
Led by Penn State recruit Lamont Payne Jr. and several other returning seniors, there was hope for Chartiers Valley in the first year of the Aaron Fitzpatrick era.
Following coach’s surprising resignation, Blackhawk hopes to keep building
Pat Feeley was thrown into an uncomfortable position just days before training camps opened throughout the WPIAL. But he’s used something comfortable in order to cope: history.
With interest growing, Ambridge hopes to make noise in Parkway Conference
Sherm McBride can see signs of progress with the Ambridge football program, but he’s far from content.
Skill returns, but Aliquippa has holes to fill in quest for WPIAL 3-peat
In a tradition-rich football town with 19 WPIAL titles, change doesn’t come easily for everyone.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 11, 2023
High schools
Leechburg hires Angela Franke as new athletic director
Angela Franke said the past couple of days have been a whirlwind since the Leechburg School Board voted to officially hire her as athletic director Wednesday evening.
Derry quarterback is 1 of 11 on football field, 1 of 10 at home
He comes from a big family — we’re talking jumbo package, here — so Mason Beeman is used to being in close quarters with a lot of people.
Fellowship: Sunday worship, golf outing and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Antioch Baptist Church
PONY League World Series begins in Washington County
Welcome to the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series! Be a part of Washington County tradition by watching as the world comes to Washington for an exciting baseball tournament.
Following title game loss, Central Valley motivated to finish
By almost all standards, Central Valley had a very successful 2022 season. But the standards in Monaca are a bit different.
Waynesburg hoping to stay healthy, hungry for wins in 2023
The 2022 season was one coach Aaron Giorgi would like to put far into the rearview mirror.
