Tennis
Pine-Richland freshman powers through postseason to earn spot at states
September 30, 2023
When asked what traits a tennis player needs, Caroline Prisk gave a detailed answer and never mentioned anything about hitting a ball.
Hampton’s Grace Stitt aces section singles tournament
September 23, 2023
As Hampton’s Grace Stitt wrapped up a straight-set victory in a 5-0 win over Burrell on Sept. 18, her classmate friend stood with a bouquet of flowers and a handmade sign that read “I’d be SET if you’d be my MATCH at homecoming.”
5th seed from Belle Vernon, freshman from Shady Side Academy claim WPIAL tennis titles
September 21, 2023
Belle Vernon doesn’t have a girls tennis team, but it does have a WPIAL champion.
Defending 3A champ, 5th seed in 2A reach WPIAL tennis finals
September 20, 2023
Penn-Trafford sophomore Mia Williams is in position to claim her second WPIAL girls tennis championship after winning three matches in the Class 3A tournament Wednesday at Bethel Park.
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Sasha Hoffman excels on, off tennis court
September 18, 2023
Alexandra “Sasha” Hoffman got into tennis later than most who pick up the sport.
Freshman’s smashing debut sparks Pine-Richland tennis team
September 17, 2023
The Pine-Richland girls tennis team is in position for a 22nd consecutive playoff berth, and there’s a freshman that’s leading the charge.
Franklin Regional girls tennis team eyes another section title
September 16, 2023
When Franklin Regional celebrates Senior Day on Friday (Sept. 22), Ellen Liu will be the only one honored.
Westmoreland County H.S. notebook: GCC’s Sasha Hoffman out to defend section title
September 10, 2023
The WPIAL girls tennis individual postseason begins Wednesday with section tournaments around the district.
Flexible lineup helps Fox Chapel girls tennis team succeed
September 9, 2023
Sophia Carvelli wasn’t disappointed to have to make an adjustment during her senior season. With some nagging shoulder pain slowing her down, Carvelli switched from playing No. 3 singles to doubles to ease some of the workload.
Hampton girls tennis ready to fight for playoff berth
September 2, 2023
During the second day of Hampton girls tennis tryouts in mid-August, four upperclassmen playing doubles argued over whether a serve was in or out.
Penn-Trafford tennis star Mia Williams back for more after brilliant freshman year
August 27, 2023
Penn-Trafford sophomore Mia Williams can make history if things go as expected over the next three years.
Gateway boys tennis team caps special season in PIAA semifinals
May 28, 2023
The Gateway boys tennis team surged to the top of WPIAL Class 3A this season and made its mark with a run at the PIAA tournament.
Sewickley Academy players pleased with another successful tennis season
Sewickley Academy left little doubt as to why it was the No. 1 seed in the WPIAL Class 2A boys tennis tournament.
WPIAL players ousted in semifinals of PIAA boys tennis tournament
May 27, 2023
The PIAA boys tennis semifinals were not kind to some of the WPIAL’s best players Saturday.
Pair of singles players, doubles team from WPIAL remain in PIAA tennis title hunt
May 26, 2023
Two singles players and a doubles team from the WPIAL remain in contention for a championship after the first day of the PIAA boys tennis championships in Hershey.
Doubles, team success highlight banner year for Chartiers Valley boys tennis
May 21, 2023
“Chalk” is a term used in a tournament when all the favorites advance in each round.
Both WPIAL team tennis champs knocked out in PIAA semifinals
May 20, 2023
Both WPIAL team tennis champions bowed out in the state semifinals Saturday.
High school roundup for May 19, 2023: WPIAL champs move on to PIAA team tennis semifinals
May 19, 2023
WPIAL champions Gateway and Sewickley Academy advanced to the semifinals of the PIAA team tennis championships Friday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 19, 2023: 4 WPIAL teams alive in PIAA tennis playoffs
With the postseason week complete for baseball, softball, boys volleyball and boys and girls lacrosse, the spring sport postseason spotlight falls on boys tennis Friday.
