Sports
Westmoreland high school notebook: Baseball, softball teams on move in realignment
August 25, 2024
Local baseball and softball teams did some shuffling in WPIAL spring sports realignment for 2025.
Chismars put aside sibling rivalry, share QB duties at Greensburg Salem
Sometimes, the Chismar brothers’ car rides home from practice are animated and loud. Other times, post-workout trips back to the crib are quiet.
Penn Hills notebook: Golf team welcomes newcomers, looks to improve
There is a clear goal for Penn Hills golf coach William Berkshire. Every time the Indians play, he wants to see gradual progress from his players.
New coach sees potential to reach new heights in Pine-Richland girls soccer
After four years at the helm of the Pine-Richland boys soccer program, Jordan Wiegand has decided to pull double duty this fall and coach the Rams’ girls program as well.
Pine-Richland boys counting soccer savvy to get back to playoffs
After reaching the summit of WPIAL Class 4A boys soccer in 2022, Pine-Richland went into its title defense with a much younger group and narrowly missed out on the postseason.
Riverview, Plum girls soccer teams look to maintain winning tradition
The Riverview and Plum girls soccer teams open their seasons this week with high expectations as experienced leadership returns for both the Raiders and the Mustangs.
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers girls golf off to strong start
North Allegheny’s girls golf team opened the season with a 5-1 record and 4-0 mark in Section 1-3A.
New faces on North Allegheny girls tennis team aim for another successful season
The North Allegheny girls tennis team had a successful 2023 season, finishing as WPIAL runners-up and advancing to the quarterfinals in the PIAA playoffs.
Roster full of returning starters powers Hampton girls soccer
The Hampton girls soccer team returns a loaded roster — and one bitter memory — for a 2024 season filled with expectations.
Hampton boys soccer hungry after title-game near-miss
Rebuilding is a dirty word for Hampton’s Matt McAwley.
Fresh off WPIAL title, Fox Chapel girls face new challenge in Class 3A
The defending WPIAL Class 4A girls soccer champions are dropping down a class, but Fox Chapel coach Carlo Prati knows that repeating as champions likely won’t be any easier in Class 3A.
Led by LoCoco brothers, Gateway boys soccer chasing 5th straight WPIAL playoff berth
The Gateway boys soccer team is on a mission this fall to add to an already record-setting streak for the program.
Lancaster native Andy Hoover takes reins of Gateway baseball program
Andy Hoover owns an extensive baseball playing and coaching background at various levels, and he hopes to use his knowledge of the game to make a difference at Gateway.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Basketball teams get new section homes
The WPIAL recently released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports.
With top players back, Sewickley Academy girls soccer looks for 3rd straight playoff berth
The Sewickley Academy girls soccer team is aiming for a trifecta in 2024.
Young players on Penn-Trafford golf team looking to shave off a few strokes
Starting new is the theme surrounding the 2024 Penn-Trafford boys golf team.
New coach, players learning together in Penn Hills volleyball program
Raymond Ager III enjoys being part of a team. While playing for the Steel City Bobcats, an adult football league team at Friendship Park, Ager saw the Penn Hills girls volleyball team practicing.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 24, 2024
High schools
Nationally ranked St. Frances Academy tops Central Catholic in showcase at Wolvarena
There was no surprise about the talent Central Catholic’s opponent brought to town.
