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Sean Simmons

Sitting down with Pine-Richland director of athletics Sean Simmons

March 2, 2019

Sean Simmons began his tenure as director of athletics at Pine-Richland on Nov. 14. Prior to his hiring at Pine-Richland, Simmons served as the assistant athletic director of student services and sports operations at Robert Morris, a position he held since 2004.

Plum sends 5 bowlers to regional championships

Plum junior Ty Kirkpatrick has been the top bowler for the Mustangs this season. He didn’t deviate as he led all Plum bowlers at the WPIBL singles championship Feb. 27 at Wildlife Lanes in Burrell.

Franklin Regional’s Mason Fishell (second from right) placed fifth at the WPIAL Class AAA diving championships.

Franklin Regional’s Fishell grabs final PIAA diving spot

Franklin Regional senior Mason Fishell hopes to do better at the PIAA Class AAA boys diving championship meet March 16 at Bucknell than he did the last time.

Franklin Regional’s Nick Leopold gets around Moon’s Donovan Johnson during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game.

Franklin Regional boys begin prep for PIAA basketball playoffs

Franklin Regional boys basketball coach Steve Scorpion felt a little conflicted last Tuesday night.

Quaker Valley’s Adou Thiero drives to the basket past New Castle’s Drew Cox during their game Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at New Castle High School.

WPIAL Class 4A boys basketball preview: New Castle vs. Quaker Valley

Class 4A boys

Butler’s Ethan Morton scores against Pine Richland during boys 6A semifinal WPIAL action Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at Fox Chapel Area School.

WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball preview: Butler vs. Mt. Lebanon

Class 6A boys

North Catholic’s Dani Short scores over Central Valley’ Kaelyn Underwood during the 4A girls WPIAL Championship at Petersen Events Center.

WPIAL boys, girls basketball teams clinch PIAA playoff berths

March 1, 2019

While district basketball gold is being determined this weekend at Pitt, the Road to Hershey is scheduled to tip off next weekend.

Kiski’s Nick Delp brings down Penn-Trafford’s John Bachar in the 170-pound quarterfinal bout at the WPIAL class 3A individual tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Canon-McMillan High School.

Connor, Kiski Area roll through WPIAL wrestling Day 1

Cam Connor critiqued his minimal mat time Friday. Then again, that proved a pretty optimal outcome for the Kiski Area senior.

Seneca Valley’s Alejandro Herrera wrestles atop Moon’s Khyvon Grace in the 113-pound quarterfinal bout at the WPIAL wrestling class 3A quarterfinals on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Canon-McMillan High School.

Seneca Valley, Hempfield send five wrestlers to WPIAL semifinals

Seneca Valley and Hempfield shared a high five Friday on the opening day of the WPIAL Class AAA individual wrestling championships.

High school scores, schedules for March 1, 2019

High schools

Mars’ Michael Carmody and Khori Fusco celebrate with Andrew Recchia after Recchia hit the game winner to beat Moon during the 5A boys WPIAL Championship at Petersen Events Center.

Recchia’s late 3-pointer helps Mars defend WPIAL Class 5A championship

Andrew Recchia was the only person at Petersen Events Center who already knew how this WPIAL championship would end.

Hempfield’s Ethan Berginc reacts after defeating No. 2-seeded Cole Homet of Waynesburg in overtime in the 120-pound quarterfinal at the WPIAL Class AAA individual tournament.

Hempfield’s Berginc pulls off big upset to highlight Day 1 of Southwest Regional wrestling

When Shaler senior Ryan Sullivan was forced to drop out of the WPIAL/PIAA Class AAA Southwest Regional tournament because of a broken hand, it gave an underdog wrestler an opportunity to earn a trip to the PIAA championship in the 120-pound weight class.

Ligonier Valley’s Michael Marinchak has a tough time going inside against Richland’s Caleb Burke and Kellan Stahl during OT of the District 6 title game March 1, 2019, at Mt. Aloysius College.

Richland knocks off Ligonier Valley boys in overtime in District 6 final

These two schools don’t particularly seem to care much for one another.

North Catholic celebrates a three peat as they beat Central Valley in the 4A girls WPIAL Championship at Petersen Events Center.

North Catholic girls roll past Central Valley to win 19th WPIAL championship

Everything played out according to “the script,” according to North Catholic girls basketball coach Molly Rottmann.

Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar encourages some defense against Penn-Trafford Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at Fox Chapel.

Spotlight Q&A with Fox Chapel boys basketball coach Zach Skrinjar

Zach Skrinjar has been coaching at Fox Chapel for a decade.

Indiana senior Nathan Kerchensky competes in the boys 500 freestyle during the AA WPIAL Swimming/Diving Championship on Friday, March 1, 2019, at the University of Pittsburgh’s Trees Pool.

Northgate girls, Indiana boys crowned WPIAL Class AA swimming champions

Throughout the entirety of the second day of WPIAL Class AA championship swimming action at Pitt’s Trees Pool, both the boys and girls teams for Northgate and Indiana were jockeying for pole position in the standings, trading off the Nos. 1 and 2 spots with each passing event.

Thomas Jefferson’s Jenna Clark drives past Oakland Catholic’s Alexis Sestric during their WPIAL Class 5A girls semifinal Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at North Allegheny High School.

WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball final preview: Chartiers Valley vs. Thomas Jefferson

Class 5A girls

Shady Side Academy’s Nyla Rozier is fouled by Deer Lakes’ Julia Hollibaugh Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 at Shady Side Academy High School.

WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball final preview: Neshannock vs. Shady Side Academy

Class 3A girls

Peters Twp.’s Makenna Marisa drives to the basket past Bethel Park’s Lauren Mullen during their game Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Bethel Park High School.

WPIAL Class 6A girls basketball finals preview: Peters Township vs. North Allegheny

Class 6A girls

Deer Lakes junior Adam Morrison (right) and other competitors begin their heat in the boys 500 freestyle during the AA WPIAL Swimming/Diving Championship on Friday, March 1, 2019, at the University of Pittsburgh’s Trees Pool.

Deer Lakes’ Morrison outlasts Mars counterpart to capture WPIAL 500 freestyle title

Adam Morrison and Andrew Pierre couldn’t be separated.

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