Sports
After taking medicine last season, Deer Lakes ready to reap rewards
August 15, 2021
The Deer Lakes Lancers knew they’d be taking their lumps in 2020, going with a young and inexperienced team.
Burrell to have look of Young Bucs this season
Burrell will have a decidedly youthful look this season as the Bucs try to overcome the graduation of a number of solid players such as quarterback Alex Arledge.
Klingensmith, Schrock anchor stout Apollo-Ridge offensive line
August 14, 2021
Greg Klingensmith and Bradey Schrock have come a long way since their first start for Apollo-Ridge as freshmen linemen against Leechburg in the 2018 opener.
Franklin Regional expects senior Caden Smith to be commanding presence
On the baseball field, Franklin Regional senior Caden Smith plays the outfield.
A-K Valley football coaches eager to get back to normal when camp starts Monday
At this time last August, high school football teams throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley were wading through a pool of uncertainty as the covid pandemic threatened to eliminate the season.
Guido: A-K Valley mourns passing of prominent sports figures Nicholas, Heffner
Two prominent local sports figures passed away over the last several days.
Pine-Richland announces 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
Five individuals and a championship team will be inducted into the Pine-Richland Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, the district announced earlier this month.
Young Pine-Richland golf team looks to keep championship streak going
The Pine-Richland boys golf team has been section champ the last five years, and the Rams are hopeful to keep the streak going this fall.
North Journal notebook: North Allegheny’s Tuman commits to Ohio State
Mia Tuman is entering her junior year at North Allegheny, and a promising volleyball season awaits her and the Tigers.
‘Thankful’ Talbots eye girls volleyball section repeat
Inside a nearly empty Hampton High School earlier this month, unmistakable sounds echoed from the main gym.
Youthful Talbots swing into golf season
The Hampton golf team has gone from experienced and good to inexperienced and maybe good.
Bethel Park notebook: College lacrosse coach impressed with Peters in goal
Notebook items from around the Bethel Park High School campus:
New-look Bethel Park golf roster looking to embrace team concept
Golfers keep track of their score on individual scorecards, but Bethel Park coach Jay Kreigline promotes golf as a team sport.
Quaker Valley out to snap skid with experienced roster
Quaker Valley went through the growing pains of being extremely young last year, and combined with a covid-19 situation at the school that forced a cancellation of the final two games, it made for a difficult season.
Keystone Oaks confident, even with big shoes to fill under center
For the last four years, the Keystone Oaks offense had been in the good hands of Logan Shrubb, one of the school’s best quarterbacks who could hurt defenses with his arm and his legs.
Young Hopewell team looks to gain traction
Hopewell’s coaching staff is entering its third season with the program, and head coach Matt Weiss said it seems like each year they’ve had a young team.
After state championship blockbuster, Central Valley working on encore
The big question facing Central Valley this fall is: How do you top last season?
‘Unheard-of’ playoff miss drives Avonworth
In the past 20 years, 663 schools have finished with a winning percentage of .750 or better in WPIAL conference play.
New coach with Aliquippa ties overhauls Ambridge program
Sherm McBride has a plan for the Ambridge football team to be competitive over the next few seasons.
Ahmad Ward hopes to be bigger part of Derry’s offense this season
August 13, 2021
A comic book and collectables enthusiast, Ahmad Ward owns a Funko Pop! Vinyl figure of Marvel character Thanos that he believes is worth $400.
