Tag: Pine-Richland
Several wrestlers return after reaching PIAA Class AAA tournament
December 4, 2018
Returning PIAA Class AAA champions Alejandro Herrera, Seneca Valley (46-8 last season) The sophomore won the 106-pound state title and placed second in the WPIAL. Sam Hillegas, North Hills (32-1) The junior is a two-time PIAA champion, winning the 126-pound title in 2018. He has a 85-1 career record. Ryan
PIAA football playoffs: 30 years in 30 days — Pine-Richland, QV, Jeannette win state gold in ’17
December 3, 2018
The PIAA had been hosting state playoffs in all but one fall high school sport since 1976. Soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, cross country and field hockey all crowned state champions once the district playoffs concluded. The lone exception to the fall state playoff slate was high school football. It wasn't
Aliquippa’s M.J. Devonshire named Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week
December 2, 2018
It has been a special year for M.J. Devonshire and Aliquippa. Need a big play on offense, defense or special teams, he's your guy. andquot;M.J.'s performance was that of a senior leader who was doing everything he could to lead his team to a win,andquot; said Aliquippa first-year coach Mike
WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball breakdown
December 1, 2018
Class 6A Preseason Player of the Year Ethan Morton, Butler 6-5, Jr., point guard 24.6 ppg last season Players to watch Bryce Butler, Latrobe 6-5, Sr., G, 20.9 ppg Reed Fenton, Latrobe 6-4, Sr., G, 22.0 ppg Ryan Meis, Bethel Park 6-0, Jr., G, 15.0 ppg Dan Petcash, Pine-Richland 6-4,
Pine-Richland ‘outmatched’ in PIAA semifinal loss to St. Joseph’s Prep
ALTOONA -- Pine-Richland's highlight Saturday was a 21-yard scramble on a fake punt, a short-lived moment of joy for a team that already trailed by 30 points. On the next play, the Rams threw an interception. It was that kind of afternoon. Pine-Richland's offense sputtered and its defense struggled against
Freedom’s Jayden Sharpless named Trib HSSN Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Trib HSSN Girls Soccer Player of the Year Jayden Sharpless Freedom, freshman, midfielder Freedom rang up goals at a WPIAL-best pace this season, and its freshman phenom provided much of the firepower. The younger sister of Florida Atlantic commit Myla Sharpless, Jayden adapted to the high school level quickly. She
Pine-Richland girls basketball starts new era with young team
November 30, 2018
With just four returning players from last season and eight freshmen on its 15-player roster, the vibe around the Pine-Richland girls basketball team this season is that it's the start of something new. Having so many first-year players and new contributors at the varsity level may be daunting for many
PIAA Class 6A semifinals capsule: Pine-Richland vs. St. Joseph’s Prep
PIAA Class 6A Semifinals Pine-Richland (11-2) vs. St. Joseph's Prep (11-0) 1 p.m. Saturday at Altoona's Mansion Park Winner plays: Coatesville (14-0) or Harrisburg (12-1) Coaches: Eric Kasperowicz, Pine-Richland; Gabe Infante, St. Joseph's Prep Statistical leaders Passing: PR: Cole Spencer 118-195-1,420 yards, 15 TDs, 4 INTs; SJ: Kyle McCord 154-235-2299
Five things to watch in this weekend’s state football semifinals
November 29, 2018
This weekend's state football semifinals are a WPIAL reunion of sorts. WPIAL champions Aliquippa, Steel Valley and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart are a win away from reaching the PIAA championships in Hershey. Standing in their way are Sharon, Wilmington and Farrell, three District 10 teams with deep WPIAL
