Sports
Behind Troy Cunningham’s 6 sacks, South Park takes down undefeated Ellwood City in 2A semifinals
November 15, 2024
South Park defensive lineman Troy Cunningham looked like he had all the answers to the test Friday night at Newman Stadium.
After wild 2nd half, Dock Mennonite gets past Springdale to repeat as Class A state champs
MECHANICSBURG — There was a mix of tears in the eyes and pride in the hearts of the members of the Springdale girls soccer team in the moments following a 4-3 loss to District 1 champion Dock Mennonite in Friday’s PIAA Class A title game in Mechanicsburg.
Nick McCullough’s 97-yard kick return touchdown sends Peters Township back to WPIAL finals
Nick McCullough knew he needed to make amends.
Bentworth tastes 1st loss in Class A state finals, falling to Lancaster Mennonite
Msafiri Amisi has been the main attraction for Lancaster Mennonite’s boys soccer team this year, bagging 20 goals and pushing the Blazers to the PIAA Class A championship game against Bentworth on Friday evening.
Nearby rivals Thomas Jefferson, McKeesport set to battle for WPIAL Class 4A title
It is somewhat surprising that Thomas Jefferson and McKeesport, despite their proximity to one other, have only met five times on the football field.
Finalists announced for 6th annual Bill Fralic Memorial Award for WPIAL’s top 2-way lineman
The six finalists for the sixth annual Bill Fralic Memorial Award are competing to be named the best two-way senior football lineman in the WPIAL, and they still have work to do.
Returning coach Paul Sapotichne eager to rebuild Greensburg Salem boys program
Paul Sapotichne wasn’t ready to quit coaching when he decided to step down as Riverview coach in 2020 during the covid-19 pandemic.
Moon falls short to Radnor in PIAA Class 3A boys soccer final
MECHANICSBURG — Sometimes an entire game changes in the opening moments.
Greensburg Salem girls facing new challenges head on
Greensburg Salem girls basketball coach Rick Klimchock never backs away from a challenge.
Fox Chapel girls focus on camaraderie in bid to clear playoff hurdle
Several ill-timed injuries over the last two seasons have hindered the Fox Chapel girls basketball team in their pursuit of making the playoffs.
Fox Chapel boys looking for right combination to compete in Class 6A
Last year, Fox Chapel put several different combinations on the court. That has led to six players returning with starting experience this year.
2024 PIAA Class 4A girls volleyball championship preview: North Allegheny vs. Spring-Ford
Spring-Ford (21-7) vs. North Allegheny (20-1)
2024 PIAA Class 3A girls volleyball championship preview: Mars vs. Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II (23-0) vs. Mars (21-4)
Finals factoids ahead of 2024 WPIAL Class 6A, 4A football championships
On Saturday, the WPIAL will crown two football champions with the playing of the district Class 4A and 6A title games.
Quarterback’s quick return boosts No. 1 Pine-Richland for WPIAL semifinal vs. high-scoring Bethel Park
There were concerns Aaron “Oobi” Strader had broken his collarbone late in the regular season, an injury that would’ve cost top-seeded Pine-Richland its quarterback.
5 things to watch in H.S. football: Will coaches Cherpak, Walker add to WPIAL trophy collections?
McKeesport’s Matt Miller and Central Catholic’s Ryan Lehmeier will try to win their first WPIAL titles as head coaches this week. It won’t come easy, since their coaching counterparts in Saturday’s finals already have big trophy collections.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 14, 2024
High school
High school roundup for Nov. 14, 2024: Latrobe hands 1st loss to Penn-Trafford
Joey Crimboli scored a pair of goals to lead Latrobe to a 3-1 victory in PIHL Class 2A hockey Thursday night, handing Penn-Trafford its first loss of the season. Dylan Morris added a goal and an assist for Latrobe (4-2). Roman Catello scored for Penn-Trafford (6-1).
Springdale girls soccer team faces final hurdle in bid for 1st state championship
November 14, 2024
Springdale girls soccer players began practice Thursday evening just as they had dozens of times before, laughing, chatting, stretching and warming up ahead of their workout.
Greensburg CC girls volleyball looking to complete goal with state championship
When the Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball set goals for the 2024 season, winning a PIAA title was not one of them.
