Sports
Belle Vernon’s Guess could be WPIAL’s most talented kicker
July 31, 2018
When it comes to kicking and punting a football, Belle Vernon's Guess is not as good as yours -- he's probably a lot better. CameronHempfield names Dolde wrestling coach
Tommy Dolde led Connellsville to a state title in 2005 and WPIAL titles in '04, '05 and '08. Now the 13-year coach will try to
Franklin Regional senior Camacho has 2 wrestling offers so far
Franklin Regional senior wrestler Colton Camacho is making his rounds this summer. He's received offers from Pitt and Oklahoma, according to Franklin Regional coach Matt
Bishop Canevin’s Shamyjha Price adds first D1 basketball offer
Bishop Canevin's Shamyjha Price, who won her third consecutive WPIAL basketball title last season, announced her first Division 1 offer Monday from UMass Lowell. TheKrally aims to lead Fox Chapel cross country in title defense
Brooke Krally, a junior on the Fox Chapel cross country team, knows she and her teammates will have a target on their backs this season.
Deer Lakes promotes former Lancers QB Burk to head coach
July 30, 2018
Deer Lakes didn't have to go far to select its new football coach. The school board hired 1997 graduate Tim Burk as the new Lancers
WPIAL must replace board member for 3rd time this summer
The WPIAL board of directors must replace one of its members for the third time in two months. The latest is New Castle superintendent John
High school notebook: New Franklin Regional girls coach brings energy
Anthony Kobus coached varsity football in the past, so he understands the importance of instilling toughness in his players. That frame of mind won't change
Hempfield’s Gavin Mayo earns All-America honors
Incoming Hempfield senior Gavin Mayo will begin his final high school season as an All-American. Mayo was selected to the All-America prep team by the
Administrators from WPIAL schools had varying perspectives at PIAA Playoff Equity Summit
July 29, 2018
As a Maryland native, Woodland Hills athletic director Ron Coursey comes from a state where public and private high schools already play in separate leagues
Westmoreland high school notebook: Latrobe’s Reed Fenton continues to pile up offers
Scholarship offers are coming at Reed Fenton in bunches, harkening Latrobe fans back to times when his father and uncles also were pursued for their
Highlands grad Romello Freeman goes from homeless to earning football scholarship
July 28, 2018
It took just Romello Freeman's presence at a recent Highlands football summer workout to get the atmosphere at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium buzzing. Coach Dom
North Allegheny’s Joey Porter Jr. narrows recruiting to 5 schools
July 27, 2018
Penn State and Pitt are options if North Allegheny cornerback Joey Porter Jr. decides to stay closer to home. But those two schools have out-of-state
Administrators from WPIAL schools had varying perspectives at PIAA Playoff Equity Summit
As a Maryland native, Woodland Hills athletic director Ron Coursey comes from a state where public and private high schools already play in separate leagues
Shaler boys volleyball players gain experience at Junior Nationals
July 26, 2018
Defensive specialist John Erlewein, 16, enjoyed his first appearance at the USA Junior National Club Volleyball championships last month. What he was most taken byBishop Canevin accepting nominations for 1st class of Sports Hall of Fame
The annals of Bishop Canevin athletics are full of success. WPIAL titles. PIAA titles. Penguins Cups. Undefeated seasons. Athletes moving on for success at the
Hampton bowler Thomas competes on national stage
Garrett Thomas, a senior on the Hampton bowling team, has competed in many tournaments. But none were like the one he qualified for last month.Hampton Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Neelan still holds 1957 family together
At least once every year, 1957 Hampton alum and former NFL player Redd Mack flies in from his South Bend, Ind. residence. George andquot;Geeandquot; Neelan
Penn Hills student-athletes awarded Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation scholarships
Pursuing higher education comes at a cost, and any financial help is greatly appreciated in order to reach academic dreams. Two Penn Hills student-athletes recently
Apollo-Ridge’s Harmon to wrestle for Armstrong thanks to co-op
Logan Harmon tried to find a wrestling home away from home as a freshman, to no avail. He had more luck the second time around.
