Sports
New-look New Castle strives for a much-improved season
August 11, 2023
New Castle is coming off a down year, as the Red Hurricanes went just 1-9, but second-year coach Stacy Robinson is determined to turn the ship around.
Montour expects to drive far in Class 4A Parkway Conference
In high school football, having a three-year starter at quarterback usually gives a team the upper hand.
Chartiers Valley looking to improve, compete in tough Parkway Conference
Led by Penn State recruit Lamont Payne Jr. and several other returning seniors, there was hope for Chartiers Valley in the first year of the Aaron Fitzpatrick era.
Following coach’s surprising resignation, Blackhawk hopes to keep building
Pat Feeley was thrown into an uncomfortable position just days before training camps opened throughout the WPIAL. But he’s used something comfortable in order to cope: history.
With interest growing, Ambridge hopes to make noise in Parkway Conference
Sherm McBride can see signs of progress with the Ambridge football program, but he’s far from content.
Skill returns, but Aliquippa has holes to fill in quest for WPIAL 3-peat
In a tradition-rich football town with 19 WPIAL titles, change doesn’t come easily for everyone.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 11, 2023
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Leechburg hires Angela Franke as new athletic director
Angela Franke said the past couple of days have been a whirlwind since the Leechburg School Board voted to officially hire her as athletic director Wednesday evening.
Derry quarterback is 1 of 11 on football field, 1 of 10 at home
He comes from a big family — we’re talking jumbo package, here — so Mason Beeman is used to being in close quarters with a lot of people.
Fellowship: Sunday worship, golf outing and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Antioch Baptist Church
PONY League World Series begins in Washington County
Welcome to the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series! Be a part of Washington County tradition by watching as the world comes to Washington for an exciting baseball tournament.
Following title game loss, Central Valley motivated to finish
By almost all standards, Central Valley had a very successful 2022 season. But the standards in Monaca are a bit different.
Waynesburg hoping to stay healthy, hungry for wins in 2023
The 2022 season was one coach Aaron Giorgi would like to put far into the rearview mirror.
New Woodland Hills coach expects big, athletic line to pave way to success
August 10, 2023
Woodland Hills football is well known for the wide receivers, running backs and defense backs who migrated from Friday nights to Saturdays and eventually Sunday afternoons.
With big-play weapons back, Shaler enters season with confidence
Keegan Smetanka feels comfortable that he can make the right read when he scans defenses.
Armed with championship lessons, Pine-Richland ready for another run
It was a storybook ending for Pine-Richland football in Jon LeDonne’s first year at the helm.
Penn Hills driven to return to playoffs after near miss last season
Penn Hills wide receiver/defensive back Cam Thomas doesn’t want to miss any opportunities. For the Indians’ football program to get back on track — and back in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs — Thomas believes wins will need to come through better execution.
Young but experienced North Hills embracing new offense
Facing one of the more daunting schedules in the WPIAL, North Hills heads into the 2023 season with some significant changes both on the field and on the sideline.
Fox Chapel gets fresh start with new coach
There’s no reason for the Fox Chapel football program to carry forward last season’s frustrations. Following an 0-10 season, there was significant turnover in the program.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 10, 2023
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