Tag: Fort Cherry

Sewickley Academy’s Mamadou Kane pulls down a rebound in front of Linville Hill’s Stephen Smucker during the PIAA Class 2A championship game March 28 at Giant Center in Hershey.

WPIAL boys basketball Class 2A season preview for 2025-26

November 24, 2025

Three of the besty WPIAL teams from a year ago in Class 2A boys basketball have plenty of returning talent to remain near the top again this season.

Aliquippa’s Clara Brown (left) and Denim Odom (right) celebrate as time expires on the Quips’ victory over Neshannock during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game March 1 at Petersen Events Center.

WPIAL girls basketball Class 2A season preview for 2025-26

When Aliquippa won its first WPIAL girls basketball championship since 1990 last season, it was, not surprisingly, a joyous occasion.

Brayden Faulkner yells toward the Laurel supporters after the Spartans upended Fort Cherry, 24-14, in the WPIAL Class A semifinals Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 at Tony Dorsett Stadium at Hopewell.

Laurel stuns 2-time defending WPIAL champ Fort Cherry in Class A semifinals, ending Matt Sieg’s career

November 14, 2025

Jack Miles felt good about Laurel’s chances to unseat two-time defending WPIAL Class A champion Fort Cherry all week. The Spartans senior linebacker/running back knew that wasn’t a sentiment shared outside of Lawrence County.

Clairton’s Brandon Murphy Jr. catches a pass over Imani Christian’s David Davis on Aug. 22.

WPIAL Class A football semifinal preview: Fort Cherry, Clairton vying for title-game rematch

November 13, 2025

Clairton and Bishop Canevin square off in the district semifinals for a second straight season.

Woodland Hills’ Scoop Smith (1) celebrates with Taylor Reid (23) and his teammates after scoring a first-quarter touchdown against Penn-Trafford on Sept. 12.

Breaking down WPIAL football playoff matchups for Nov. 7, 2025

November 6, 2025

As always in November football, there is great anticipation for the second week of WPIAL football playoff action.

McKeesport’s Avont Hudson carries down the sideline against Thomas Jefferson on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at McKeesport.

Trib 10: 3 matchups between ranked teams on tap in WPIAL postseason

November 5, 2025

A lot of the district teams ranked in the weekly Trib 10 from last week got a chance to collect candy, hand out treats or even scout future opponents since they were enjoying an opening round bye in the WPIAL playoffs with opening night falling on Halloween.

Clairton’s Brandon Murphy Jr. celebrates after his catch to set up the Bears’ first touchdown against Imani Christian on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Tyler Boyd Stadium.

Dominant Clairton defense adds another zero to shutout streak — 5 things we learned in Week 10

November 2, 2025

Coach Wayne Wade has a special place in his heart for a legendary Clairton defense from 15 years ago, a historic group that won WPIAL and PIAA titles in 2010.