Sports
Seton LaSalle rebuilds roster after winless campaign
August 15, 2023
Tim Storino is hoping the 2022 season was a valuable learning experience for the Seton LaSalle football team.
Quaker Valley determined to develop a winning mentality
The 2022 season appeared promising in the early going for the Quaker Valley football team.
Young Hopewell team looks to keep rebuilding process going
Hopewell sports made strides in 2023 when the Vikings won a WPIAL title in baseball as an underdog 14th seed and the track and field team also had an impressive season.
Beaver looks to carry over momentum despite major graduation losses
Beaver is coming off a strong season, an eight-win campaign that included a playoff victory over Deer Lakes.
A WPIAL finalist last season, Avonworth again has high expectations
The way Avonworth’s season concluded last year left a sour taste in the Antelopes’ mouths.
Alle-Kiski high school football teams begin march toward playoffs
August 14, 2023
Rocco Cecere felt a ton of positive energy in the minutes and hours leading up to the Riverview football team’s first two-a-day practice Monday at Riverside Park in Oakmont.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 14, 2023
High schools
Seniors Cochran, Love lead Deer Lakes receiving corps
Ryan Cochran caught 31 passes last year in a Deer Lakes uniform.
Westmoreland football coaches pleased with Day 1 work
Uneventful but productive is how four high school football coaches described the state of football practice Monday.
Greensburg Salem’s Julian Stevens mixes personality with athletic ability to lead Golden Lions
A mauler with a mean streak, Julian Stevens has a reputation that precedes him.
With nearly entire roster turned over, Laurel still expects to compete
When a Class A program loses just about its entire group of starters from a previous season, there could be legitimate reason for worry. But Brian Cooper is far from hitting the panic button.
Trinity hoping to take a step forward with experienced roster
August 13, 2023
The positivity resonates throughout Dan Knause’s lingo:
Star receiver back to provide spark to Thomas Jefferson offense
Veteran coach Bill Cherpak has seen his share of talented wide receivers at Thomas Jefferson.
Latrobe sees uptick in wins, numbers, expectations
Growth in roster numbers is a good gauge of a football program’s stability.
Speedy, versatile Samir Crosby puts team first for Greensburg Central Catholic
As he is preparing for a quick photo shoot in the bleachers at Centurions Stadium, Samir Crosby flashes a smile, then shifts to a mean mug, turning to face the camera each time with delight and gravitas.
Big RB Beattie ready to carry load again for Burrell
Devin Beattie hopes to have another big season for the Burrell football team.
North Catholic ready to rebound under new coach
August 12, 2023
North Catholic first-year football coach Chris Rizzo traveled about 2,000 miles to take over a program that’s not too far from where it wants to be.
With experienced roster returning, Mars’ jump is ‘mind blowing’
Mars coach Eric Kasperowicz doesn’t go out of his way to compare his current team with his previous one, but he does see some promising similarities.
Young Kiski Area roster looks for bounce-back season
Kiski Area hoped to fare better last season in its Greater Allegheny Conference debut.
Indiana looks to carry momentum from positive offseason
If a winning football team is built in the offseason, Indiana coach Brad Wright saw evidence of his squad’s progress during a recent linemen challenge at Burrell High School.
