Tag: Shaler
Shaler gets comfortable in Niederberger’s system
November 21, 2018
In Year 4 coaching the Shaler boys basketball team, Rob Niederberger sees a group that has broken from being stuck in its ways. Instead, the Titans have learned to balance his system with improvisation. andquot;I think we are more athletic than we've been,andquot; Niederberger said. andquot;When you first start teaching
Shaler girls basketball team ready for challenges ahead
Earning a second straight trip to the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs won't be an easy road for the Shaler girls basketball team. Realignment added a stiff new challenge to the Titans' schedule. Perennial power Norwin -- along with a Fox Chapel program that is a consistent playoff contender but missedShaler Area’s Rispoli commits to play baseball at Dayton
November 15, 2018
Nick Rispoli didn't feel he was able to showcase his total skill set during limited action on the mound for Shaler baseball last season. Having an extra year may allow the Titans junior right-handed pitcher to leave a more lasting impression. Stepping into a starting role a year ago mayLongtime Oliver football coach Zeglowitsch joins City League Hall of Fame
Joe Zeglowitsch could have heard the call from the City League High School Hall of Fame sooner. The problem was no one knew how to get in touch with the 1967 Perry graduate. andquot;I thought they were playing games with me,andquot; Zelgowitsch said. andquot;I asked them who put them up
Students learn values of sportsmanship at WPIAL’s 10th annual Summit
Even on the gloomiest of days, the WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit can provide a glimmer of sunlight. Nearly 600 student-athletes and administrators from about 100 schools were represented Thursday morning at the 10th annual Summit on Sportsmanship at the Sen. John Heinz History Center in the Strip District. A number of
WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit part of Thursday’s 3 things to watch in high school sports
November 14, 2018
The WPIAL will host a big event on the field Saturday as eight football teams head to Heinz Field to play for district gold. However, the WPIAL is hosting another big event Thursday, though it is off the field. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit,
7 Penn Hills players earn first-team all-conference in Class 5A Northern
November 12, 2018
Northern Conference champion Penn Hills placed seven players on the all-conference first team Monday and the Indians' Jon LeDonne earned coach of the year. Penn Hills' George Freeman III, Hollis Mathis, Terry andquot;Tankandquot; Smith, Dante Cephas, Corey Thomas Jr., Jordy Boswell and Deaquan Hardy all earned first-team honors. North HillsShaler Area’s Hennen, Kalbaugh gain experience at PIAA meet
November 8, 2018
Samantha Hennen and Dalton Kalbaugh didn't bring back any medals from the PIAA Class AAA cross country championships. What both gained is confidence and perspective. Despite it being the first trip for each runner, the Shaler Area duo was a little disappointed with how they performed. But the collective experienced
Palko closes out home career as West Allegheny smothers Shaler
November 2, 2018
Bob Palko carried the football in his right arm as he exited the field at Joe P. DiMichela Stadium for the final time. The West Allegheny faithful that stuck it out to the completion of the No. 5 Indians' 37-0 win over No. 12 Shaler in the opening round ofPair of Shaler Area runners advance to PIAA championship meet
November 1, 2018
Dalton Kalbaugh seldom runs as far as his dad, Tom, does. The Shaler Area junior cross country runner has watched his dad tackle ultramarathons. Having such a strong influence helped Dalton get into distance running himself. andquot;When I was in primary school, he was signing up for 5Ks,andquot; he said.
