Hockey
Chase Williams leading Franklin Regional to strong start
November 6, 2021
When the Franklin Regional hockey team needs a spark, senior center Chase Williams usually provides it.
Senior-led Hempfield relishes run to WPIAL field hockey playoffs
November 3, 2021
You could say Hempfield’s early exit from the WPIAL field hockey playoffs has cast a persistent pall of doubt over a program that, until this year, hadn’t even sniffed a postseason opportunity. But it did little to break the Spartans’ spirit.
Latrobe field hockey encouraged by strong playoff showing
November 2, 2021
A pair of inmates, a princess, a frat boy and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich were key components in the final Latrobe field hockey practice of 2021.
Fox Chapel field hockey team relishes another trip to WPIAL finals
Fox Chapel secured the No. 2 seed in the WPIAL Class 2A field hockey playoffs for the second year in a row.
Senior sparks Quaker Valley hockey team with high-energy game
October 31, 2021
Max Quinn is known for his hard-charging, high-energy attitude on the ice.
Buzz building for Penn-Trafford hockey team
There is a good reason for the buzz surrounding the Penn-Trafford hockey team.
Pine-Richland completes WPIAL Class 3A field hockey 3-peat
October 30, 2021
The Pine-Richland Rams proved once again to be the dominant force in WPIAL Class 3A field hockey, as they defeated North Allegheny, 3-1, to capture a third straight title Saturday night at Washington & Jefferson.
Shady Side Academy captures 4th straight WPIAL field hockey title
Betsy Gorse returned to Shady Side Academy for her second stint as head coach four seasons ago, and the move turned out in the best way for both her and the school, as the Bulldogs won their fourth consecutive WPIAL Class A championship Saturday by defeating Aquinas Academy, 1-0, at Washington & Jefferson’s Cameron Stadium.
Penn-Trafford gets past Fox Chapel to win 6th straight WPIAL field hockey crown
Since WPIAL field hockey moved to three classifications in 2016, Penn-Trafford has had a stranglehold on the 2A championship. That story didn’t change tonight at W&J’s Cameron Stadium on Saturday, as the Warriors defeated Fox Chapel 1-0 to capture their sixth consecutive title.
Franklin Regional hockey eyes title that got away
Franklin Regional came up a little short in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League Class 2A finals in 2021. The Panthers fell 2-0 to Baldwin.
Fox Chapel hockey leaving last season’s struggles in the dust
It didn’t take long for the resurgent Fox Chapel hockey team to exceed its wins total from last season.
A-K Valley boys athlete of the week: Nash Wedner, Fox Chapel
October 28, 2021
Nash Wedner
Westmoreland County girls athlete of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Ava Hershberger
October 27, 2021
Ava Hershberger
Shaler hockey coach preaches calculated risk taking
October 24, 2021
Cory Sakolsky isn’t concerned that the Shaler Area hockey team won’t listen to his instructions. The second-year Titans coach is worried they may listen a little too well.
Young lineup off to strong start for Plum hockey
October 23, 2021
The Plum varsity hockey team won just one game last year in a 2020-21 season that was unlike any other in the history of the PIHL with delays, restrictions and numerous changes overall because of the covid pandemic.
Norwin hockey program moving in right direction
Norwin second-year hockey coach Mike Robinson lists his team’s strengths in this order:
North Hills hockey hopes last year’s strong finish carries over
North Hills hockey was able to close out last year’s regular season as strong as any team in the PIHL’s Class A. But now the program wants more following a crushing ending.
Championship streaks on the line for WPIAL field hockey playoffs
October 22, 2021
This year’s WPIAL field hockey tournaments have a lot on the line for the favorites in each classification.
Latrobe hockey looks to build on last season’s strong finish
October 19, 2021
Like many PIHL teams a year ago, Latrobe had to navigate the choppy waters of playing a season while covid-19 ran rampant through the area.
