Sports
After rare playoff miss, Woodland Hills aims for normalcy
September 3, 2020
It just doesn’t happen.
High school roundup for Sept. 3, 2020: Shady Side Academy golfers win tri-match
Charles Troutman and Wes Warden shot 35 to lead Shady Side Academy to victory over Fox Chapel and Kiski Area in a Section 8-AAA boys golf tri-match Thursday at Pittsburgh Field Club.
Norwin’s Sydney Gray verbals to VMI for soccer
Norwin is used to churning out NCAA Division I girls soccer talent. It is practically a yearly occurrence for the perennial power.
Legislation that gives schools say on spectators moves closer to Gov. Wolf’s desk
Before WPIAL football teams kick off next week, state lawmakers may send a bill to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk that would let more spectators attend interscholastic events.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Another D1 offer for Penn-Trafford football
A fourth player on the Penn-Trafford football team has an opportunity to play Division I football.
3 from WPIAL make volleyball All-American watch list
Pitt recruit Makayla Jackson of Plum leads a talented trio from the WPIAL selected to the American Volleyball Coaches Association Under Armor All-American Watch list.
Standout Izzy Laurita returns to Belle Vernon soccer team
Senior Izzy Laurita has rejoined the girls soccer team at Belle Vernon.
Connellsville readies for ‘year we’ve been waiting for’
Connellsville’s Marko Thomas does not just sound like a coach giving lip service following a down season.
Armstrong hopes to improve depth throughout lineup
September 2, 2020
Armstrong went to battle with a rather young and inexperienced team last year, and coach Frank Fabian said that, compounded with a rash of injuries to key players, led to a record he and his returning players hope to improve on this fall.
Greensburg Salem seeks right chemistry in pursuit of 700th win
Don’t get too used to the starting lineup Greensburg Salem football coach Dave Keefer rolls out in the opening game.
Move to Class 4A feels like perfect fit for Hampton
Dawson Dietz says it’s a perfect fit.
Highlands looks to pick up where it left off
Toward the end of last football season, Highlands started to hit a stride.
With rising numbers, Indiana sees bright future
As Brandon Overdorff begins his third season as coach at Indiana High School, he’s starting to see an improving future.
Realignment lets Knoch reunite with familiar foes
The Knoch football team has a clear goal in mind this season.
With Teddy Ruffner in backfield, Mars targets postseason success
In 2005, Mars finished with a 5-5 record after a Class AA first-round playoff loss to Burrell.
Plum hopes to make a splash in move to new classification
After several years of play in WPIAL Class 5A, Plum turns its attention to a new venture this season.
High school roundup for Sept. 2, 2020: Fox Chapel golfers sweep
Fox Chapel’s top five players all broke 40 in a tri-match victory over Hampton and Knoch at Pittsburgh Field Club on Wednesday. The Foxes shot 191, Hampton 205 and Knoch 234.
Belle Vernon linebacker’s name starting to carry weight with college recruiters
Cole Weightman sees himself playing on a big college stage some day, maybe digging in behind the defensive line, his speed gauge set to downhill, with an eye toward ruining Saturdays for opposing quarterbacks.
Norwin honored for unified sports programs
Unified sports allow students with and without disabilities to compete in an inclusive environment.
Gov. Wolf lifts ban on spectators at interscholastic sports
Spectators can watch football, soccer and all other high school sports this fall after Gov. Tom Wolf lifted his ban on fans at interscholastic athletics. But Wolf kept strict limits on gathering sizes, meaning many stadium seats and gym bleachers might stay empty.
