Tag: Shaler

2025 WPIAL Class 5A softball preseason breakdown

March 10, 2025

Thomas Jefferson probably won’t sneak up on any opponents this season. The Jaguars were WPIAL runners-up and claimed a PIAA championship in Class 5A last season after scoring upsets throughout the postseason.

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Coaches association releases WPIAL preseason boys volleyball rankings

The WPIAL boys volleyball season begins Friday, and in advance of the opening matches and tournaments, the Western PA Volleyball Coaches Association on Monday released its preseason top 10 polls for both Class 2A and Class 3A.

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What to watch for in Western Pa. sports for March 3, 2025: PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs heat up

March 2, 2025

While the basketball playoffs take a few days off between the district and state postseason, the puck drops in a big way on the high school hockey playoffs Monday.

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Shaler swimmers set big goals for postseason meets

February 16, 2025

Grace Melocchi has been swimming year-round since she was little. One of the long-term goals of the Shaler senior swimmer surfaced when she made it to middle school. With Melocchi’s form in the pool, a coach mentioned that she would have a realistic shot at setting the school’s record in the 100 breaststroke.

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Shaler girls ‘play for each other’ en route to section championship

Tony Grenek was ready with the justification before his wife, Megan, approached him about the promise he made before taking the job as Shaler girls basketball coach.

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Kiski Area’s Ava Golding 1 of 5 to win 2nd WPIAL girls wrestling titles

February 15, 2025

Kiski Area junior Ava Golding knew she’d be in for a battle in the 136-pound final against Connellsville senior Janayah Nobles.

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What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 27, 2025: Norwin, Upper St. Clair meet in 1st-place clash

January 26, 2025

Welcome to the stretch run of the WPIAL girls basketball season, the start of the final two weeks of section play.

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Shaler athletes enter school record books at indoor track meet

January 19, 2025

Shaler co-indoor track and field coach Shawn Ryan knows track during the winter can get monotonous.

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Up-tempo style leads to breakthrough season for Shaler girls

Bayleigh Perez is confident about what happens when the basketball leaves her hands. Shaler’s 5-foot-2 senior point guard enjoys pushing the pace.

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Franklin Regional surges late to top Shaler, stay unbeaten in girls basketball Section 1-5A

January 13, 2025

Shaler came to Murrysville on Monday riding a six-game winning streak and looking to leapfrog FranklinRegional in the Section 1-5A standings. The Panthers were hoping to defend the home court and extend their lead in section play.

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