Sports
Norwin notebook: Knights earn all-conference honors in multiple sports
November 16, 2025
Several Norwin players were selected for the Big 5/6 Conference all-conference football teams.
Norwin adds to trophy case in successful fall season
The 2025 fall sports season at Norwin will be known as the last season before the “Castle” — Norwin Knights Stadium — was demolished to the ground to make room for a new venue.
Shaler notebook: 1st playoff victory in almost 40 years inspires girls soccer team
Gabby Alcalde stepped to the line first for the Shaler girls soccer team during its penalty kick shootout with Franklin Regional in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
Playoff win gives Shaler football something to build on
The Shaler football program laid the foundation for more success in 2026. With a potential seismic change to how the WPIAL schedules football on the horizon, it will be an interesting time for all programs.
Captains ace leadership test for Quaker Valley tennis
Livia Jobbins, Jane Lenhard and Parker Barnes shared a common bond on the Quaker Valley girls tennis team this season.
Young Quaker Valley volleyball team showed flashes of brilliance in inconsistent season
Quaker Valley’s girls volleyball team had inconsistent results this season partly because of the Quakers’ all-around inexperience.
Quaker Valley hockey rides hot start to division lead
Quaker Valley’s hockey team jumped out to a flying start in the PIHL season.
Quaker Valley runner fights through injuries to compete with WPIAL’s, state’s best
This is a story of perseverance and determination.
Makenna Kamnikar wraps up memorable golf career at Quaker Valley
Makenna Kamnikar was a member of the Quaker Valley boys golf team all four years of high school.
Central Catholic storms past rival North Allegheny to repeat as WPIAL 6A champs
November 15, 2025
Lightning only delayed the inevitable Saturday night because Central Catholic already was electric.
Undefeated Spring-Ford fends off Pine-Richland in PIAA Class 4A volleyball final
SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP — Spring-Ford entered the PIAA Class 4A volleyball tournament with a perfect 29-0 record. It finished the dream season with a 3-1 win over WPIAL runner-up Pine-Richland at the Cumberland Valley Eagle Dome on Saturday.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 15, 2025
High schools
A-K Valley high school athletes of the week for week ending Nov. 15, 2025
Katie Koehler
Bentworth nets overtime winner, claims 1st PIAA soccer title
Bentworth coach Nick Malarbi had plenty of discussions with sophomore Adam Moessner about different ways to score goals. The Bearcats expected their young center back to be in a position to deliver plenty this season.
4-time champ Pope John Paul too much for Oakland Catholic in PIAA volleyball finals
SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP — Three-time defending state champion Pope John Paul II swept its way to the PIAA Class 3A championship for the fourth time, winning 26-24, 26-24, 25-18 over Oakland Catholic on Saturday at Cumberland Valley High School.
Aliquippa takes down No. 1 McKeesport to win 21st WPIAL football championship
“Never doubt a Quip.”
Avonworth secures 1st PIAA Class 2A girls volleyball crown
SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP — Avonworth struggled early but rallied to win the program’s first PIAA Class 2A girls volleyball championship Saturday at Cumberland Valley with a four-set win over District 12 champion Lansdale Catholic.
South Fayette captures 1st PIAA Class 3A girls soccer championship
MANCHESTER — If members of the South Fayette girls soccer team have learned anything in these last eight days, it is that it only matters who is winning when the score becomes final.
2025 WPIAL 6A football championship breakdown: Central Catholic vs. North Allegheny
WPIAL Class 6A football championship
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Derry finds experienced girls basketball coach at the last minute
Derry had to scramble to find a girls basketball coach after the sudden resignation in September by Nathan Keller.
