Sports
A-K Valley high school notebook: Deer Lakes’ Cochran named section MVP
May 25, 2024
Deer Lakes senior outfielder Ryan Cochran’s fielding and hitting made Section 3-3A coaches stand up and take notice this spring, and the Lancers veteran was awarded in a vote as the section’s MVP.
Butler’s Drew Griffith breaks PIAA championship record in 3,200, but national mark must wait
SHIPPENSBURG — Drew Griffith won his second PIAA gold medal and broke a state championship record Saturday, but unlike a day earlier, the Butler star didn’t take a run at any national marks.
Freeport’s Michael Braun adds 2nd state medal to his collection
SHIPPENSBURG — After crossing the finish line at Seth Grove Stadium, distance runners are ushered to the infield turf where they can go in a few different directions.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Freeport’s Mady Kirsch, Burrell’s Stevie Hasson
Mady Kirsch
Cross country champion Jaxon Schoedel of Mohawk adds PIAA title in 3,200 meters
SHIPPENSBURG — Mohawk’s Jaxon Schoedel was stuck in a slow heat for the 1,600 meters a day earlier, but the 3,200 meters had everybody in one big group Saturday.
WPIAL track stars dominate girls 3,200-meter runs at PIAA meet
SHIPPENSBURG – How dominant were Shady Side Academy senior Chelsea Hartman and Mt. Lebanon senior Logan St. John Kletter in the PIAA 3,200-meter races?
Hempfield’s Peyton Murray returns to top of podium in PIAA Class 3A discus
SHIPPENSBURG — This time, it was Peyton Murray’s turn to shine.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Softball all-star game in the works
An all-star game for the top senior softball players in the WPIAL is in the works.
Plum softball team look ahead to promising future after 1st-round loss
The Plum softball team has grown to not appreciate the field at Gateway High School, considering a trio of recent playoff fates there.
Plum baseball uses early playoff exit as learning experience
When Trinity’s Logan Daniels tallied a two-run single for the final runs of a three-run top of the 11th inning in a WPIAL Class 5A first-round playoff game May 15 at Gateway, No. 5 Plum had its collective backs against the wall.
After prolific career at Allegheny, former Norwin receiver moving up to Division I FCS level
Record-breaking wide receiver Declan O’Brien isn’t done catching passes yet.
Norwin notebook: Football standout earns ‘surprise’ track gold
Norwin senior Luke Denny was a threat in the Knights’ football offense not only because he could catch passes, but also for what he could do after he caught them.
North Allegheny notebook: Boys lacrosse, volleyball teams advance to WPIAL finals
Stone Gaertner had nine kills and Peter Bratich added eight kills and three blocks to lead No. 2 North Allegheny’s boys volleyball to a 3-0 win over No. 3 Butler (11-7) in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals May 21.
New coach plans to carry on ‘winning mentality’ with Franklin Regional hockey
Brian Bearley understands the assignment.
Hampton girls lacrosse rallies to salvage season
The Hampton girls lacrosse team wobbled into mid-April, putting its streak of WPIAL playoff appearances in jeopardy.
Hampton girls hockey players spring into action
One of the biggest challenges for the Hampton skaters in the PIHL girls league is something most athletes take for granted.
Fox Chapel track goes above and beyond at WPIAL meet
Anna Troutman could have made a few more attempts to extend her winning height at the WPIAL Class 3A championships. But with Troutman as the only competitor left and the rough conditions that day in Slippery Rock, she was halted at 5 feet, 5 inches, which gave the Fox Chapel senior her first WPIAL championship.
Fox Chapel rowers develop chemistry, qualify for nationals
There are a lot of things that Lucas Gravina enjoys about rowing. When the Fox Chapel senior competes for the club team, he feels a sense of belonging with the people who share the boat.
Pine-Richland pole vaulter Nadia Constantakis uses gymnastics skills to place 2nd at states
SHIPPENSBURG — Lifelong gymnast Nadia Constantakis remembers being a newcomer to the Pine-Richland track team, working out with the sprinters and having a revelation.
Undefeated Mars boys volleyball beats Armstrong to reach WPIAL championship goal
May 24, 2024
Coming into the season, the Mars boys volleyball team had a goal of going undefeated and winning a WPIAL championship.
