Tag: Mars

North Allegheny’s Abigail Stager, Libby Earley and Sophia Palermo celebrate with Lucia Wells after a Wells goal against Fox Chapel Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at North Allegheny High School.

Breaking down the 2022 WPIAL girls soccer playoffs

October 19, 2022

Here’s a look at the 2022 WPIAL girls soccer playoffs:

Seneca Valley’s Max Marchotte celebrates after scoring the winning goal in overtime to defeat North Allegheny, 3-2, on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Jackson.

Mars girls, Seneca Valley boys ready to defend WPIAL soccer titles as top seeds

Mars’ girls soccer team and Seneca Valley’s boys soccer team have dominated WPIAL competition in recent years. Both are again favored to defend their district titles.

Moon head coach Bill Pfeifer celebrates with goalkeeper Serayah Leech after defeating Seneca Valley, 4-0, in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at Highmark Stadium.

9 WPIAL coaches earn statewide award from PIAA

October 18, 2022

Nine WPIAL coaches were name state coaches of the year by the PIAA for the 2021-22 school year.

Freeport’s Natalie Volek chases down the ball against North Allegheny in a volleyball match Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 at North Allegheny High School.

North Allegheny, Hampton, Freeport, Serra Catholic atop final coaches association volleyball rankings

October 17, 2022

It’s about that time.

Armstrong quarterback Cadin Olsen throws a pass under pressure from Mars’ Connor Hartle during their game on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Armstrong High School.

Armstrong’s Cadin Olsen capitalizes on Mars’ mistakes in high-scoring Greater Allegheny win

October 15, 2022

Giving Armstrong quarterback Cadin Olsen short fields, time to pass and extra possessions is a dangerous combination.

McKeesport senior Bobbie Boyd (right) returns an interception during the fourth quarter of the Tigers’ 19-7 victory over Penn-Trafford on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at Warrior Stadium in Harrison City.

5 things to watch in Week 7 of high school football

October 14, 2022

Football coaches will always say Week 7 isn’t the time for nonconference games, since the playoffs are less than a month away and nobody wants to get hurt now in a “meaningless” game.

Pine-Richland’s Ryan Palmieri carries for his first touchdown against Penn Hills on Sept. 9.

All signs point to prognostication excellence from Chick’s Picks in Week 7

October 13, 2022

Chick’s Picks had the opportunity to attend a game Friday night. Since it is not often that she is able to do so, Chick’s Picks was sure to choose a game with a lot on the line, along with a few of the best student sections in the WPIAL.