Sports
Tanner Garry looks to restore tradition at alma mater Fort Cherry
August 25, 2020
Tanner Garry remembers fondly his playing days at Fort Cherry.
Northgate aims to end lengthy losing streak
Northgate had a young roster last year when it struggled and finished winless.
OLSH players have championship aspirations
Two years ago, members of the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart football team hoisted the WPIAL Class A championship trophy for the first time in school history.
Late-season surge breeds optimism at Rochester
Small school football programs go through ups and downs.
Shenango to lean on versatile Reis Watkins in move to Big Seven
The plan was always to get the ball in Reis Watkins’ hands.
Union building around dominant lineman Aaron Gunn
They have one of the top players in the WPIAL, but will one dominant performer be enough to help Union turn around and enjoy success in the always competitive Big Seven Conference in Class A?
Covid-19 forces Seneca Valley to cancel football scrimmage, season opener
Concerned that an athlete had direct exposure to covid-19, Seneca Valley shut down football workouts indefinitely Tuesday, meaning it also must cancel its preseason scrimmage and season opener.
Would school districts be legally liable for athletes contracting covid-19?
If a school district lets students play sports and one contracts covid-19 with complications, could the school be held legally responsible?
Quaker Valley’s young, battle-tested roster ready to rebound
There are just three seniors on the Quaker Valley football roster this fall.
Dual-threat QB Logan Shrubb leads Keystone Oaks into new-look conference
Since expansion to six classifications four years ago, Keystone Oaks has had four winning seasons playing against elite teams from Beaver County in Class 3A.
Even with star-studded senior class gone, Washington still in contention in Class 2A
August 24, 2020
One of the things Washington coach Mike Bosnic has been repeatedly drilling into his team in the run-up to the season is the importance of hand washing.
Beth-Center looks to bounce back after rare down season
Last season wasn’t typical for the Beth-Center Bulldogs.
Young Chartiers-Houston roster hopes to gain experience in a hurry
Chartiers-Houston is looking forward to getting back on the football field because after losing a large senior class, the Buccaneers need to gain as much experience as they can get.
Charleroi seeks to maintain winning ways under new leadership
Charleroi has a new coach for the second time in three years, and the Cougars didn’t have to go far to find him.
More experienced Frazier roster in hunt for playoff spot
The main color in Frazier High School’s color scheme is red.
Loaded McGuffey welcomes favorite label in Class 2A
Most coaches want to run away and hide from preseason expectations. McGuffey’s Ed Dalton is not like most coaches.
Waynesburg feels at home in Class 2A Century Conference
Looking for the biggest winner in the WPIAL’s biennial realignment?
WPIAL sets Sept. 1 deadline for schools to opt out of fall sports
The WPIAL believes a large majority of member schools will play sports this fall, but it’s hoping to know for sure in the next week.
Norwin track coach Harry ‘Bucky’ Hickle included family in passion
A championship family man and a championship coach, Harry Hickle was loyal to his loved ones and his student-athletes.
Mt. Lebanon shuts down football workouts, must cancel season opener
A positive covid-19 test caused Mt. Lebanon to shut down football activities until next week, a delay that will force the team to cancel its preseason scrimmage and season opener.
