Sports
Sto-Rox pulls away in second half, ends run for West Greene, Jackson
November 8, 2019
Behind a strong defensive performance and a streaky-but-sharp-enough offense spearheaded by quarterback Eric Wilson, No. 3 Sto-Rox knocked off No. West Greene, 24-7, on Friday night at Trinity’s Hiller Field in the WPIAL Class A semifinals to punch its first ticket to its classification’s championship game since 2012.
Central Valley shows no weakness, routs Derry
Rather matter of factly, Derry football coach Tim Sweeney said Central Valley’s greatest strength is the fact that it doesn’t have a weakness.
Riverside’s postseason run continues with victory over McGuffey
While Riverside’s first round upset of No. 3 Burgettstown surprised a lot of WPIAL football fans, it wasn’t a surprise to the Panthers.
Peters Township wins rematch with Moon in WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal
When Peters Township lost to Moon in the regular season, Josh Casilli’s stat line read: one catch, six yards.
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Nov. 8, 2019
High schools
Jordan Stancovich relies on football instincts to set Gateway tackles record
Football highlights often feature pinpoint passes, dazzling runs and spectacular catches, but not when senior Jordan Stancovich is on the field.
Three Baldwin runners finish season as state cross country qualifiers
Three top runners in the Baldwin cross country program — senior Teddy Boehm, junior Gina Bolla and sophomore Dominick Ditoro — qualified for the PIAA finals held Nov. 2 in Hershey.
A by-the-numbers look at Baldwin’s football season
Several players on the Baldwin football team enjoyed outstanding statistical seasons.
Sewickley-area runners excel at PIAA cross country championships
Three Sewickley-area runners earned medals at the PIAA cross country championships Nov. 2 in Hershey.
Quaker Valley keeps the faith during trying football season
The record doesn’t tell the whole story. It rarely does.
Penn-Trafford field hockey savors championship season, looks to keep program growing
Penn-Trafford’s field hockey team has been a dominant force in the WPIAL Class AA ranks.
Norwin closes book on record-breaking career of QB Jack Salopek
Norwin’s highly touted senior quarterback Jack Salopek ended his high school career as the all-time leading passer in Westmoreland County history.
Springdale has plenty of motivation heading into PIAA quarterfinal match with GCC
Heading into Saturday’s PIAA quarterfinal matchup with WPIAL Class A champion Greensburg Central Catholic, the Springdale boys soccer team won’t lack competitive fire.
Knoch block party frustrates volleyball foes
In last week’s WPIAL Class AAA semifinal victory over Franklin Regional, Knoch girls volleyball players recorded more than two dozen blocks, with four players leading the way with six apiece.
Freeport refocuses, gets set for PIAA volleyball quarterfinals
After two emotional and physically draining five-set matches to cap the WPIAL playoffs, senior outside hitter Lauren Lampus and the other Freeport girls volleyball team members were happy to take care of business in straightforward fashion Tuesday in the first round of the PIAA tournament.
Allegheny 8 co-champions Moon, Peters Township rematch in WPIAL quarterfinals
The WPIAL football playoffs often bring together unfamiliar teams, so their coaches spend hours studying one another on film.
High school roundup for Nov. 7, 2019: Cole McNair, Brendon Linderman net hat tricks for Greensburg Salem
Cole McNair and Brendon Linderman each recorded three goals and three assists to lead Greensburg Salem to a 9-5 victory over Freeport in PIHL hockey Thursday night.
After 2 winless seasons, Butler football might leave WPIAL for independent schedule
Mired in a 20-game losing streak, Butler’s football team might leave the WPIAL for an independent schedule next season.
Belle Vernon preps for South Fayette with ‘laser focus’
Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert had a message for his football team after last week’s quarterfinal win over New Castle.
