Sports
St. John’s checks all boxes for Pine-Richland soccer standout Stephanie Cornelius
July 31, 2022
A couple of years ago, the coaching staff at Beadling SC told Stephanie Cornelius and her parents that she had the potential to be a future NCAA Division I soccer player.
Plum’s Susko recovering from injury but ready for another multi-sport school year
Dannika Susko has taken a detour this summer in her preparation for her senior season with the Plum girls volleyball team.
Hampton wrestler performs on national stage
Hampton’s Isabella McNutt only started wrestling a year ago, but that didn’t stop her from reaching the nation’s biggest event this summer.
Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy celebrate successful athletics seasons in 2021-22
The gold was flowing along Fox Chapel and Field Club roads during the 2021-22 scholastic sports year.
Latrobe girls soccer standout Regan Reilly commits to Bowling Green
July 30, 2022
Latrobe girls soccer is primed to make a splash as it drops to WPIAL Class 3A this season.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Basketball standout Rocco continues to get offers
Alayna Rocco is on the path to Division I college basketball. But where will she play?
George Guido: New rules by national federation designed with football safety in mind
Football players’ safety was paramount in the eyes of rulesmakers from the National Federation of State High School Associations when planning seven changes for the upcoming season.
As Brashear’s other D1 linebacker, Kameron Cheatom ready to make a name for himself
July 28, 2022
On many other football teams, Kameron Cheatom would be the most talked about player on the roster. At Brashear, that title rightfully belongs to teammate Ta’Mere Robinson, the top-ranked recruit in Pennsylvania.
Citing schedule concerns, Kiski Area baseball coach steps down after 4 seasons
July 27, 2022
Citing growth in his real estate career, particularly as it pertains to increased responsibilities in the spring housing market, Aaron Albert resigned Wednesday as Kiski Area head baseball coach after four seasons with the program.
Life takes a ‘big twist’ for new Derry football coach as he aims to rebuild program
Derry football coach Mike Arone enters his first season looking for passionate players. Not just any old players, but dependable kids with a run-through-the-wall mentality.
Norwin announces 2022 sports hall of fame class
July 26, 2022
From its all-time leading scorer in girls basketball, to a pair of three-sport standouts, to two WPIAL championship teams of 2016, the Norwin Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 covers a lot of ground.
WPIAL approves extra year of eligibility for Aliquippa athlete injured in shooting
July 25, 2022
The WPIAL approved an extra year of eligibility for Aliquippa’s Antonyo “Sunny” Anderson, a multi-sport athlete who was seriously injured in a shooting 14 months ago.
High school notebook: Norwin wrestling coach leads U16 team to national duals title
Called the “toughest wrestling tournament in the country,” the USA Wrestling National Championships represent a true test of talent for coaches and competitors.
Breaking down changes to the 2023-24 WPIAL softball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Breaking down changes to the 2023-24 WPIAL baseball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Burrell wrestling staff honored as top assistant coaches in state
The Burrell wrestling team continued its high level of success this past season with a 19th consecutive section championship, another appearance in the WPIAL Class 2A title match, a trip to the PIAA tournament and several individual standout performances at the section, WPIAL, regional and state levels.
Breaking down changes to the 2022-23, 2023-24 WPIAL girls basketball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Former North Allegheny decathlete Ayden Owens-Delerme finishes 4th at World Championships
Since his days running track at North Allegheny, Ayden Owens-Delerme has talked about winning world titles and Olympic medals. This weekend, the NCAA champion decathlete made his World Championships debut and proved those dreams aren’t too far off.
Q&A with new WPIAL executive director Scott Seltzer
July 24, 2022
Scott Seltzer had decided his time with the WPIAL was ending this summer after 13 years on the board and six as board president.
Latrobe ringing in season with new coach, different outlook
Ron Prady has not shown his players the bling.
