Sports
Playoff-bound Yough boys soccer makes climb back to respectability
October 10, 2021
Spectators are surprised by what they’re seeing on Cougar Mountain this season: a Yough boys soccer team making a steep climb back to respectability.
High school notebook: Greensburg Central Catholic girls look to extend WPIAL golf title streak
Greensburg Central Catholic is climbing the stairway to seven.
WPIAL soccer rankings: Week of Oct. 11, 2021
Girls
WPIAL clinched for Oct. 10, 2021: Girls soccer
Section play in the 2021 WPIAL girls soccer regular season has one week left. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason.
Quaker Valley runners Cohen, Otto stay ahead of the pack
One is a senior. One is a sophomore.
Quick start, experienced roster boost Quaker Valley hockey team
After one game, the Quaker Valley hockey team already was ahead of last year’s pace.
Penn-Trafford high school sports notebook: Hershberger helps Warriors to another win
Ava Hershberger scored two goals and assisted on two others to lead the Penn-Trafford field hockey team to a 4-0 victory against Oakland Catholic on Oct. 5.
Penn Hills boys soccer team avenges losses to stay in playoff hunt
Results haven’t changed Penn Hills boys soccer coach Ryan Hankey’s message.
New-look offensive line helps pave way for Penn Hills
Khalil Barley-Morrow didn’t dream of being the starting center for the Penn Hills football team.
Pine-Richland girls volleyball navigates tough schedule, remains in playoff hunt
Angela Seman played for four years in Section 1-4A with Seneca Valley, and now as the coach at Pine-Richland, she is getting a different perspective.
Senior captains help Pine-Richland field hockey adjust to pressure of favorite status
When describing how Pine-Richland field hockey was able to grind out a 1-0 win over Peters Township earlier this year, midfielder Fiona Kortyna said her team has the ability to keep going no matter what.
Riverview boys cross country team celebrates 4th straight section title
The Riverview boys cross country team has set several top goals for itself this season, and the deep group of runners checked one of the boxes last week by capturing a fourth consecutive section championship.Plum runners prepare for postseason meets
The Plum boys and girls cross country teams have their eyes focused on preparation for the WPIAL Class AAA championships in a couple of weeks at Cal (Pa.).
Rocco, Serra Catholic have high expectations amidst unbeaten run
As a quarterback, Max Rocco appreciates the work of the center along the offensive line.
Sandor, Sundin, Cisse lead Gateway runners at Section 4 championship meet
The Gateway boys and girls cross country teams have their eyes focused on preparation for the WPIAL Class AAA championships in a couple of weeks at Cal (Pa.).
5 things we learned in Week 6 of H.S. football: ‘You can’t control the weather’
After rushing for 167 yards and two touchdowns on Friday, Mt. Lebanon running back Alex Tecza didn’t sleep well that night.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 9, 2021
October 9, 2021
High school
High school roundup for Oct. 9, 2021: Beaver holds off New Castle rally
Wyatt Ringer ran for 114 yards and three touchdowns to lead Beaver to a 20-14 Class 4A Parkway Conference victory over New Castle. The game was completed Saturday morning after it was suspended due to lightning Friday night.
Bellinotti makes big plays as Shady Side Academy beats Apollo-Ridge
Shady Side Academy’s Joey Bellinotti made a considerable number of big plays Saturday afternoon.
George Guido: Time to start thinking WPIAL playoffs
The football season is set for the stretch run, and now might be a good time to go over WPIAL playoff qualification.
