Sports

Burrell’s Jayson Ireland plays against Winchester Thurston on Sept. 19, 2023, at No Off-Season.

A-K Valley WPIAL soccer playoff capsules: Games for Monday, Oct. 30, 2023

October 29, 2023

WPIAL soccer playoffs

Riverview goalkeeper Quinlan Fischer collides with Springdale’s Alex Wylly during their game on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Riverside Park in Oakmont.

Riverview boys soccer team cites growth, improvement during ’23 season

Two years ago, the Riverview boys soccer team went winless in its return to the field after low numbers had put the program in a one-year hiatus.

Gateway’s Shayla Scott competes during the 2002 season.

Gateway Sports Hall of Fame to induct Class of 2023

More than 50 years have passed since a group of Gateway long distance runners made their mark on area and region cross country courses.

Gateway’s Steven Jenkins picks up yardage against McKeesport’s Anthony Boyd during their game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Monroeville.

After winning Big East title, battle-tested Gateway aims to make postseason run

The Gateway football team left no doubt as to who was the king of the Big East Conference when it rolled to a 48-20 victory over Norwin in the conference finale Oct. 20.

Members of the Quaker Valley girls volleyball team qualified for the 2023 WPIAL playoffs.

Quaker Valley junior’s coat drive, other efforts help new arrivals to Western Pa.

Quaker Valley junior Molly MacDonald combines her athletic skills with a strong sense of altruism.

Quaker Valley’s Ethan Dai plays in the WPIAL Class 2A boys golf championship Oct. 2 at Butler Country Club.

Quaker Valley golfer enjoys breakthrough junior season

Quaker Valley junior Ethan Dai took his golf game to the next level in 2023.

Avonworth goalkeeper Alexander Rowe makes a save under Quaker Valley’s Kiril Grin on Sept. 26.

Fisher’s Files: Quaker Valley athletes enjoy fantastic fall

Eight varsity sports teams.

Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review
Penn-Trafford’s Jake Lang beats Franklin Regional’s Roman Vollero at 107 pounds in a dual meet last season.

Penn-Trafford shuffles up wrestling coaching staff for this season

Larry Hohman coached the Penn-Trafford wrestling program from 2007-2013. He’s been an assistant and a youth coach since.

Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review
Penn-Trafford’s Amelia Barilla edges North Allegheny’s Erin McGoey for fourth place at the TSTCA cross country championships Oct. 19 at White Oak Park.

Penn-Trafford notebook: Barilla qualifies for state cross country meet

Penn-Trafford senior Amelia Barilla achieved her goal Oct. 26 at the WPIAL Class 3A Cross Country Championship at White Oak Park.

Penn Hills grad reaches out to South African kids via volleyball

Alain Tamo-Noche immensely enjoyed his experience in Cape Town, South Africa. The Central State University student and Penn Hills graduate taught young people how to play volleyball.

Penn Hills defensive end Kelsey Hundley warms up before a game.

Penn Hills defense grows into physical force

Don’t expect to find many holes in the Penn Hills football team’s defense. Indians defensive end Kelsey Hundley believes the team’s discipline makes it difficult for other teams to move the ball effectively.

Pine-Richland’s Kaylee Oglan scores past North Allegheny’s Marin Dunaway on Oct. 19 in Pine.
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review

After sluggish start, Pine-Richland found grove to make playoff push

It’s important for coaches to have the pulse of their team, and Pine-Richland girls volleyball coach Angela Seman could sense something wasn’t quite right.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pine-Richland senior volleyball players cut a ribbon to open the school’s new gymnasium before a match against North Allegheny on Oct. 19 in Pine. <strong>Story, Page 11</strong>

New gym worth wait for Pine-Richland athletes

Pine-Richland girls volleyball coach Angela Seman kept hearing that it would be worth the wait as her team waited for their opportunity to play in its newly renovated gym.

Plum’s Wes Lorish watches his putt on Hole 15 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship on Oct. 2, 2023, at Valley Brook Country Club.

Plum golfer Wes Lorish motivated by finish at PIAA tournament

One of Wes Lorish’s main goals throughout the 2023 fall golf season was to make it back to states and have a shot at improving on last year’s tie for 10th place.

West Allegheny quarterback Brock Cornell throws a pass under pressure from Central Valley’s Tyler Ondrusek on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, in North Fayette.

WPIAL shows love for traditionally tough Parkway, gives home games to 4 teams

West Allegheny’s football team rode on a bus for more than an hour a year ago when the Indians opened the WPIAL playoffs in Fayette County.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 28, 2023

October 28, 2023

High schools

Norwin’s Owen Christopher (right) celebrates with Chase Molinaro and goalkeeper Anthony Scalise after defeating Seneca Valley in a shoot out, 3-2 (4-2), in their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jackson.

High school roundup for Oct. 28, 2023: Norwin stuns top seed Seneca Valley in boys soccer quarterfinals

Even though his team’s recent track record against defending state champion Seneca Valley wasn’t exactly impressive, Norwin boys soccer coach Scott Schuchert was happy when the WPIAL playoff pairings came out.

Central Catholic quarterback Payton Wehner carries for a first down against North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in McCandless.

Breaking down the WPIAL football playoffs: Favorites, challengers, predictions

Favorite: Central Catholic reached the WPIAL finals in nine of the past 10 seasons, winning five titles in that span. This year’s team outscored conference opponents 190-35, led by senior QB Payton Wehner (2,300 yards, 31 TDs). WR Peter Gonzalez (Penn State), LB/TE Cole Sullivan (Wisconsin) and LB Anthony Speca (Penn State) are all Big Ten recruits. First-year coach Ryan Lehmeier won WPIAL titles as a Pine-Richland assistant.