Sports
GoFundMe posted for former Norwin football player Josiah Pastories, who was killed in auto accident
June 14, 2024
A GoFundMe page is set up for the family of Josiah Pastories, a Norwin graduate and former football player and wrestler who was killed in a one-vehicle accident Thursday morning in northern Butler County.
Mt. Pleasant duo eager to compete with best at U.S. Olympic swimming team trials
When the U.S. Olympic team trials begin Saturday, two girls from the Mt. Pleasant swimming program will be competing for a trip to Paris in August.
7-time WPIAL champion coach Spencer Stefko steps down at North Allegheny
One of the most successful and unique coaches in WPIAL girls basketball history has resigned.
2-time PIHL girls division goals leader Madyson Kirsch of Freeport has busy summer ahead
It might be the offseason for the PIHL, but that doesn’t mean the grind of hockey stops for anyone, including rising junior scoring sensation Madyson Kirsch from Freeport.
Eden Christian falls to undefeated Faith Christian in PIAA Class A final
STATE COLLEGE — One imperfect inning dashed Eden Christian’s thoughts of playing the spoiler.
Neshannock caps perfect season with dominant win in state championship game
STATE COLLEGE — In the course of winning 73 of its previous 74 games, Neshannock rarely had opponents who were able to respond to the Lancers’ big plays.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024
High schools
PIAA Class 3A final another step on Shaler boys volleyball’s long road to the top
Light clapping turned to loud chants as the match wore on. Shaler’s top-ranked boys volleyball team was mowing down yet another opponent, making the 100-mile drive east to Altoona High School well worth the time for a dedicated posse of mainly white shirt-clad Titans fans.
Thomas Jefferson captures 1st softball state title with walk-off win
STATE COLLEGE – Taylor Karpac’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the eighth inning gave Thomas Jefferson a 2-1 victory over Pittston Area in the PIAA Class 5A softball championship game Thursday evening at Penn State’s Beard Field.
Indiana’s 1st appearance in PIAA baseball finals ends with walk-off loss to Holy Ghost Prep
STATE COLLEGE — Indiana reached the state finals for the first time, but like the WPIAL championship two weeks earlier, the Little Indians again watched someone else celebrate.
Fox Chapel graduate Zoe Skirboll sets big goals at Olympic swimming trials
Zoe Skirboll feels fortunate to have the weight of the University of Virginia swim program behind her as she prepared for the U.S. Olympic team trials this weekend in Indianapolis.
Sun shines on DuBois Central Catholic in PIAA Class A softball win over Carmichaels
STATE COLLEGE – Carmichaels was facing a tough battle in the PIAA Class A softball championship game Thursday afternoon, taking on a DuBois Central Catholic team making its third state final appearance in six years.
PIAA Class 4A softball championship preview: Elizabeth Forward vs. Blue Mountain
This is the seventh season of the PIAA hosting six state softball championships and the 13th season the state has held the finals at Nittany Lion Softball Park at Penn State.
PIAA Class 2A softball championship preview: Neshannock vs. South Williamsport
This is the seventh season of the PIAA hosting six state softball championships and the 13th season the state has held the finals at Nittany Lion Softball Park at Penn State.
PIAA Class A baseball championship preview: Eden Christian vs. Faith Christian
The PIAA baseball championships return Thursday and Friday to Penn State’s Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, where the games have been held since 2011.
PIAA Class 3A baseball championship preview: Avonworth vs. Neumann-Goretti
The PIAA baseball championships return Thursday and Friday to Penn State’s Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, where the games have been held since 2011.
PIAA Class 4A baseball championship preview: Indiana vs. Holy Ghost Prep
June 12, 2024
The PIAA baseball finals return Thursday and Friday to Penn State, the state championship host since 2011.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 12, 2024
High schools
Plum, Freeport bowling teams take on U.S. in tournament
The high school bowling seasons for the Plum boys and girls teams and the Freeport girls team didn’t end in March at the state championships.
