Sports
Chartiers Valley girls looking to make strides, take better care of ball
November 17, 2024
It’s been a learning process for Chartiers Valley girls basketball coach Mike Semplice and his team since he was hired in 2022.
New coach hopes to put Chartiers Valley boys basketball back on winning track
New Chartiers Valley basketball coach Corey Dotchin was looking for a coaching job closer to home last winter after he and his wife had their first baby.
Thomas Jefferson puts up big numbers en route to WPIAL championship game
The numbers just kept piling up for the Thomas Jefferson football team this season.
Baldwin volleyball teammates taking talents to Pitt-Johnstown
Baldwin seniors Avery Barrett and Kaylee Smolko hardly could wait for Nov. 13 to finally arrive.
Quaker Valley cross country champ sets standard for siblings
Cecilia Montagnese’s high school legacy in cross country is firmly in place.
Mother-daughter WPIAL champs show soccer’s hold on Quaker Valley
The groundwork for the 2024 Quaker Valley girls WPIAL Class 2A soccer championship was laid back in 1991-92.
‘Pride and joy:’ Quaker Valley girls soccer revels in 1st WPIAL title in 32 years
Lily Baker is only a freshman at Quaker Valley, but she played like a savvy veteran in the WPIAL Class 2A championship game.
Fisher’s Files: Quaker Valley adds to haul to trophy case during fall season to remember
Mike Mastroianni, athletic director at Quaker Valley, undoubtedly had an extra-wide smile on his face on the first weekend in November.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 16, 2024
November 16, 2024
High school
Championship tradition continues as North Allegheny volleyball wins 8th straight state title
SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP — Having won seven PIAA Class 4A championships in a row coming into Saturday’s match, coming home with gold medals is a tradition at North Allegheny.
Pope John Paul II takes down Mars to win 3rd straight PIAA volleyball crown
SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP — Two-time defending champion Pope John Paul II earned its third consecutive PIAA Class 3A championship with a 3-1 win over upstart Mars at Cumberland Valley High School on Saturday.
Plum boys soccer players have ‘nothing to hang their heads about’
The Plum boys soccer team wanted to make waves in the PIAA Class 4A playoffs.
Central Catholic avenges WPIAL title game losses with rout of North Allegheny
After three straight losses here in the WPIAL finals, three words summed up Central Catholic’s mood this week: “Enough is enough.”
Bright future ahead for Jeannette football team
Jeannette’s football season was on life support six weeks ago.
With young lineup, Freeport girls look to keep things simple
With an influx of freshman talent, Freeport girls basketball coach Jason Kerr believes his program is headed in the right direction.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Springdale’s Baileigh Haas, Burrell’s Mike Morazcyzk
Baileigh Haas
Thomas Jefferson tops McKeesport for WPIAL Class 4A championship, giving Bill Cherpak 10th title
Bill Cherpak has never been one to tout his own stats or accolades and that remained the case after becoming the first WPIAL coach to reach double-digit championships in football on Saturday.
Greensburg Central Catholic rallies past Linville Hill to claim 3rd PIAA girls volleyball title
SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP — Trailing 2-1 in the state championship match, Greensburg Central Catholic found its game and took the final two sets to win its third PIAA girls volleyball title Saturday with a 3-2 victory over Linville Hill Christian School in the Class A final at Cumberland Valley High School.
With revamped roster, Freeport boys looking to develop identity
Freeport boys basketball coach Rich Macura is looking to get a boost this season from some of his multi-sport athletes returning to the court.
Hempfield boys plan to pick up pace, close out more wins
Even though the record might not show it, Hempfield’s boys basketball program found itself leading a majority of its losses at halftime last season. The Spartans just couldn’t put together a full game to pull out wins.
