Sports
Fox Chapel girls tennis will have tougher path to playoffs in 2017
August 20, 2017
Coming off its deepest postseason run in a dozen years, Fox Chapel's chances at a repeat performance became more difficult. The Foxes, who advanced to
HS football position by position breakdown: Scouting the safeties
Western Pennsylvania once was the cradle of quarterbacks. Now, it more often is home to great defensive backs. From Aliquippa's Ty Law and Darrelle Revis
Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer moves past sizable turnover
This season is bound to be different from the last few for the Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer team. After all, Bailey Cartwright has graduated
Apollo-Ridge girls soccer keeps building
Three years ago, a group of girls set out on a journey to establish a soccer program at Apollo-Ridge. The foundation was set for future
WPIAL football conference preview: Class A Eastern
The favorite Clairton (14-1 overall, 7-0 Eastern Conference in 2016) It never is smart to bet against Clairton, even when the Bears lose program all-timers
Penn-Trafford senior lineman Mayr has Will to Win
As a third-year senior starter, Will Mayr knows his value to the Penn-Trafford football team will increase greatly as the Warriors stare down high expectations
GCC girls seeking 3rd straight WPIAL golf title
With one of the greatest players in program history gone, you might expect Greensburg Central Catholic's girls golf team to walk the course with a
WPIAL Class A breakdown: Jeannette, Imani Christian look to challenge perennial favorite Clairton
August 19, 2017
The buzz began in early July and created a perfect storm of curiosity and discord. A social media-fueled debate questioned whether Clairton, the three-time defending
Veteran linemen to help guide Plum offense
With four veterans to block and a few physical runners behind them, Plum has embraced its coach's roots. andquot;We should be able to run the
Underclassmen set for bigger roles with Leechburg football team
August 18, 2017
As Leechburg struggled toward a 1-9 finish last year, two underclassmen who seized the opportunity for playing time are ready to make their mark asStiller, Karafa return to lead Penn Hills golf
Golf might not be one of the most popular sports at Penn Hills. However, the boys golf team comprises of a mixture of experience and
Penn Hills makes quick transition to new coach
Even though Jon LeDonne was just named Penn Hills' football coach in June, the players have acclimated themselves to his schemes faster than expected. The
Brentwood has skill to contend in Eastern Conference
The starting lineup on the Brentwood football team is brimming with talented athletes. Nearly all the starters will play on both offense and defense. andquot;At
Shorthanded Bishop Canevin looks to overcome roster turnover
It has been an offseason of attrition for the Bishop Canevin football team. The Crusaders lost a senior class of eight players from the 2016
Knause hopes to build Chartiers Valley into a winner
Dan Knause has been around Chartiers Valley High School only since April, when he took over as the Colts football coach. But he is well
North Hills puts focus on Northern Seven Conference victories
Making the playoffs hasn't been a problem in Pat Carey's first four seasons as coach of the North Hills football team. The Indians have made
Despite position question marks, North Allegheny expects to compete for Northern Seven title
Dylan Wall enters his second year as a starting offensive guard with a simple mindset. North Allegheny's linemen aren't going to add any points to
Cooley leads young Baldwin football team into season
It's been a process. Baldwin first-year coach Loran Cooley was hired March 8 and immediately began piecing together his staff. Since then, the Baldwin coachesWPIAL football conference preview: Class 2A Midwestern Athletic
The favorite Neshannock (12-2 overall, 7-0 Midwestern in 2016) Reigning conference champion Neshannock is looking to turn the page after having a special season halted
Reese relishes role in Mt. Pleasant backfield
Midseason changes aren't always the best thing for football teams. But for Mt. Pleasant and Cody Reese, a major position change paid off last season,
