Sports
Derry quarterback is 1 of 11 on football field, 1 of 10 at home
August 11, 2023
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.
New Woodland Hills coach expects big, athletic line to pave way to success
August 10, 2023
Woodland Hills football is well known for the wide receivers, running backs and defense backs who migrated from Friday nights to Saturdays and eventually Sunday afternoons.
With big-play weapons back, Shaler enters season with confidence
Keegan Smetanka feels comfortable that he can make the right read when he scans defenses.
Armed with championship lessons, Pine-Richland ready for another run
It was a storybook ending for Pine-Richland football in Jon LeDonne’s first year at the helm.
Penn Hills driven to return to playoffs after near miss last season
Penn Hills wide receiver/defensive back Cam Thomas doesn’t want to miss any opportunities. For the Indians’ football program to get back on track — and back in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs — Thomas believes wins will need to come through better execution.
Young but experienced North Hills embracing new offense
Facing one of the more daunting schedules in the WPIAL, North Hills heads into the 2023 season with some significant changes both on the field and on the sideline.
Fox Chapel gets fresh start with new coach
There’s no reason for the Fox Chapel football program to carry forward last season’s frustrations. Following an 0-10 season, there was significant turnover in the program.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 10, 2023
High schools
Belle Vernon’s large senior class focused on going out with more championship hardware
Belle Vernon football coach Matt Humbert often has one eye on the players coming up through the junior high ranks. After all, they are the future of his hugely successful program.
Awards roll in for Belle Vernon grad Viva Kreis
Like a pair of new socks, two more honors rolled in for Belle Vernon alum Viva Kreis.
Plum carries experienced roster into 2nd season in Class 5A Big East Conference
August 9, 2023
Plum had one of the youngest teams in Class 5A last season with only a handful of seniors, but showed plenty of promise.
Penn-Trafford to rely on returning linemen in search for consistent play
Things didn’t go as planned for the Penn-Trafford football team in 2022.
With new coach at helm, Norwin hungry to return to playoffs
If there is a difference between a Norwin kid and a Hempfield kid, Mike Brown is out to find it.
With new big-play offense, Gateway looks to return to playoff win column
Most visitors return from Florida with theme park souvenirs, a suntan and maybe some oranges, but Gateway coach Don Holl brought home a new offense.
Franklin Regional out to defend Big East Conference title
Franklin Regional surprised many by winning the WPIAL Class 5A Big East Conference title in 2022.
Freeport softball standout Sydney Selker headed to Akron after recruiting plans change
St. Francis’ loss is Akron’s gain.
