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North Allegheny goalie Rylan Murphy owns a 1.42 goals against average this season.

North Allegheny relies on balance in quest for 3rd straight Penguins Cup championship

February 27, 2022

As the hockey schedule reached late February, North Allegheny’s Connor Chi pushed his season-long scoring streak to 19 games. The senior recorded at least one goal or assist in every contest, cementing his spot as an elite scorer.

Franklin Regional’s Amanda McFaden competes in the girls 500 freestyle during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Swimming Championships on Jan. 29 at Derry.

Franklin Regional swimmers focus on relays at WPIAL meet

It’s been quite a season for the Franklin Regional swimming teams.

Franklin Regional basketball players present a check to Clelian Heights School in Greensburg. Pictured are (from left): Lexie Patberg, Sarah Penrod, Nick Neuschwander, Jordan Suvak, Caden Smith, Kylen, Cameron, Kolby, David, Coach Anthony and Sr. Charlene.

Franklin Regional basketball continues fundraising efforts for Clelian Heights

Organizer Kurt Kimmich longs for the return of the Special Needs Awareness Day at Franklin Regional.

Hampton’s Ben Sheets competes in the boys 200 yard medley relay during the 2021 WPIAL swimming championships at Upper St. Clair.

Hampton swim team primed for WPIAL title defense

Hampton swim coach Morgan Zweygardt indicated early in the 2021-22 season that the defending WPIAL Class 2A champion Talbots have not rested on their laurels.

Hampton’s Liam Mignogna grabs a rebound over Kiski Area’s Isaiah Gonzales during WPIAL Class 5A playoff action on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at Hampton High School.

Hampton boys bolstered by WPIAL playoff victory

First, some good news:

Shady Side Academy’s Natalie Stevens averaged 12.4 points per game and added 6.4 rebounds per game this season.

Shady Side Academy girls find success, but not satisfaction in Jonna Burke’s 1st season

As one of the more accomplished coaches in WPIAL girls basketball history, Jonna Burke wasn’t used to seeing her season end as early as Feb. 18.

Fox Chapel’s Stephen Schrim competes during the 2021 track and field season.

Fox Chapel sophomores Schrim, Troutman shine during indoor track season

The indoor track season is pretty much complete, and the Fox Chapel coach is giving his team high marks.

Gateway is well-represented at the WPIAL swimming and diving championships. In front, from left: McKenna Brown, Natalie Helman, Ayva Harris and Addison Helman. Row two, from left: Primo Brodt-Jenkins, Mallory brown, Summer Raymer and Owen Echegarry. Back row, from left: Noah Passalinqua (diving), Hunter Raymer, Gabe Sha and Mark DiPalma. Also competing at WPIALs are Drew Holmes, Morgan Holmes, Mikey Estremera, Chase Anthony and Colton Park.

Gateway swimmers chasing medals at WPIAL championships

Before competing in college at Youngstown State, Summer Raymer has one final chance to make her mark on the biggest high school stages in Pennsylvania.

Sophomore forward Gavin Green leads the Gateway JV hockey team with 12 goals over 16 games.

Young Gateway lineup ‘trending in right direction’

The Gateway junior varsity hockey team finished its regular season Feb. 14 with a tough 3-2 loss to Mt. Lebanon.

Quaker Valley’s Patrick Cutchember beats Mt. Pleasant’s Noah Gnibus in the 189-pound bout during the 2A WPIAL Individual Wrestling Championship on Feb. 19, 2022 at Canon-McMillan.

Pair of WPIAL champs lead way for Quaker Valley wrestling team

They are two of the premier seniors in WPIAL Class 2A wrestling.

Quaker Valley’s Wil Dunda celebrates a 3-pointer during a Section 2-4A game against Lincoln Park on Jan. 21.

Pieces come together for Quaker Valley in dream season

Quaker Valley’s boys basketball team played 20 regular season games without a loss.

Penn-Trafford’s Conner Alexander competes in the boys 500-yard freestyle Jan. 29 during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Swimming Championships at Derry Area High School.

Penn-Trafford underclassmen look forward to WPIAL championship meet

Penn-Trafford swimming coach Dave Babik knew this season would be challenging.

Penn-Trafford’s Bryce Kropczynski celebrates his third-period goal with Xavier Solomon and Ryan Crombie during their game against Latrobe on Feb. 17 at Kirk Nevin Arena.

Penn-Trafford notebook: Hockey team finishes regular season strong

The Penn-Trafford hockey team ended the regular season in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League with solid wins over Latrobe and Shaler.

Penn Hills’ Luke Hoolahan competes in the 2021 WPIAL 3A Diving Championship at North Allegheny.

Penn Hills swim team looking to improve with more time in pool

Entering this season, Penn Hills swimming coach Nick Page wanted to see the Indians make solid progress throughout the year.

Penn Hills’ Angelo Allen practices for indoor shot put.

Penn Hills notebook: Shot putter’s strong indoor season continues

Having already qualified for the state indoor track championship didn’t mean Angelo Allen was done stacking up strong results. The Penn Hills senior thrower’s distance of 57 feet, 5 inches won him the Tri-State Track Coaches Association title Feb. 19 at Edinboro University.

North Allegheny’s Caroline Henderson battles Pine-Richland’s Madison Zavasky for a rebound during their game on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.

Pine-Richland girls end season on high note

The Pine-Richland girls basketball team fell short of reaching the playoffs, but it ended the season on a high note with a pair of victories.

Pine-Richland’s Andy Swartout lofts a shot at the final buzzer against Butler on Feb. 4.

Battle-tested Pine-Richland boys basketball better than record suggests

An initial glance at the overall record for the Pine-Richland boys basketball team might not look impressive, but diving into the details can change the perspective.

Plum junior Sarah Kvortek won the all-around gold medal in the Gold division at the PA Classsic high school state championship Feb. 19 at Moon High School.

Plum’s Kvortek celebrates PA Classic all-around title

Sarah Kvortek returned to the top of the podium in the Intermediate I (Gold) division at the WPIAL gymnastics championships Feb. 12 at Moon High School.