Sports
Mt. Lebanon’s Ashleigh Connor commits to St. Louis
August 23, 2021
Mt. Lebanon’s Ashleigh Connor, one of the top scorers in WPIAL girls basketball, announced a commitment to St. Louis on Monday.
Serra Catholic’s Pharoh Fisher commits to Navy
One of the WPIAL’s most experienced varsity football players made his college decision over the weekend.
Led by line, Montour out to finish strong
Following an opening night loss to Chartiers Valley, the 2020 Montour football team ripped off four straight wins and looked to be in good shape for a playoff spot with two Parkway Conference games remaining.
Chartiers Valley looks to keep ball rolling
It seems like every fall, there are those high school football programs around the WPIAL that are a gridiron force. No matter how many players they lose to graduation, they always find a way to be in the championship mix.
Experience, new addition to bolster Blackhawk
The 2020 season was a humbling reminder of how important health and preparation are for high school football teams.
New coach wants to change direction at Beaver
Cort Rowse is certainly no stranger to the tradition of the Beaver football program.
Aliquippa keeps punching above its weight … and winning
Because Aliquippa reached the WPIAL Class 4A finals last fall, coach Mike Warfield worries that achievement will overshadow one harsh reality.
New Castle ready for playoff return after year to forget
After a rare down year in which New Castle saw its seven-year playoff streak snapped, Red Hurricanes coach Joe Cowart said his players better have a chip on their shoulder and a desire to get back on the right track.
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the defensive line
August 22, 2021
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top defensive linemen for the 2021 season.
Mt. Pleasant’s Aaron Alakson hopes special bond with teammates translates to wins
It was an easy choice when Mt. Pleasant football coach Jason Fazekas was asked to name a player who was having a good camp.
Leechburg football to lean on talented tandem of Eli Rich, Braylan Lovelace
Every program looking toward advancing into WPIAL playoff contention needs star power.
Young Gateway golfers look to make impact this season
Paul Doonan sees a youth movement with his Gateway boys golf team.
Collier Township girl, 14, learning the ropes as boxer
Annamarie Armenti piled in the car Aug. 10 with her mom Sarah and boxing coach Chris Williams to make a 62-mile trek from Pittsburgh to Youngstown, Ohio.
South Hills notes: Thomas Jefferson grads team up at Duquesne
Notebook items from around the South Hills:
Thomas Jefferson grad Lexi Dadig set to play basketball at next level
Lexi Dadig graduated with honors from Thomas Jefferson this spring.
Penn-Trafford girls golf looks to rebound after rare playoff miss
It was an unusual season for the Penn-Trafford girls’ golf season in 2020.
Larger roster a boost for Pine-Richland girls golf
There were 14 girls who came to tryouts for the Pine-Richland girls golf team, and each one had a varying degree of experience.
Hampton girls tennis vows to show improvement after winless season
Junior Abi Green is hoping to put a new spin on her 2021 season with the Hampton girls tennis team.
Bethel Park football to feature deep group of receivers, linemen
A quick dose of Bethel Park football, by the numbers:
Led by defense, McGuffey feels ‘championship-level good’
On Oct. 23 last season, McGuffey beat Beth-Center to clinch an undefeated Class 2A Century Conference title.
