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Quaker Valley boys soccer reloads for another run
The reloading process continues for Quaker Valley’s boys soccer team. Once again, the Quakers graduated a big senior class. Once again, they hope to restock their lineup and reach the WPIAL Class AA title match as they have the past three seasons. “Quaker Valley has always been good at that....
Improving Penn-Trafford girls tennis eyes WPIAL playoff berth
After coming close last season, the Penn-Trafford girls tennis team is hoping to make the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs. Penn-Trafford coach Megan Satira said the Warriors, who are off to an 0-2 start, were a win away from qualifying for the postseason last season. “We have some tough competition with...
Donnelly, potent scoring attack poised to lead Pine-Richland girls soccer
In each of the last nine seasons, the Pine-Richland girls soccer team has totaled double-digit wins. While the team graduated three all-section players, the tradition of success in the program that has accompanied coach Jodi Chmielewski’s tenure gives plenty of reason to believe the Rams won’t skip a beat in...
New coach, new system, same dedication for Pine-Richland boys soccer
The Pine-Richland boys soccer team will be guided by first-year coach Jordan Wiegand, and he will lead a roster that has more sophomores than juniors and more juniors than seniors. But the Rams’ relative youth and lack of in-game experience in a new system is no reason for diminished expectations,...
Norwin girls tennis eager for extended postseason run
The Norwin girls tennis team looks forward to a longer run in the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs after early exits the past two seasons. Second-year Norwin coach Diane Pesarsick said all starting players practiced in the offseason. “They’ve all worked really hard, and it shows,” Pesarsick said. Senior co-captain Ashley...
New coach, big goals for Norwin field hockey
It is a new era for the Norwin field hockey team. Will Kelly has taken over as the Knights’ coach, and while he does not have field hockey coaching experience, he is well versed in what the Norwin field hockey program is all about. His daughter, Bailee Kelly, is a...
Plum’s Matolcsy hopes to build on solid sophomore season as 2-way playerVideo
Max Matolcsy led the Plum football team last year in receiving yards and touchdowns, total tackles and interceptions. He capped his sophomore season with Class 5A All-Foothills second-team honors at outside linebacker. But the numbers Matolcsy, along with the rest of the Mustangs, was most concerned with were the ones...
WPIAL Week Zero: How to watch, listen and find scores
High school football season opens tonight, and TribLIVE HSSN has you covered with broadcasts of games across the WPIAL. You can find a complete list of all the games being broadcast here. And when results start to roll in, you can find all the scores here. Check back with TribLIVE...
McGuffey-Ambridge Week Zero football game postponed in 11th hour
Friday night’s football game between Ambridge and McGuffey was postponed because no game officials were hired to work the game, said McGuffey athletic director Ed Dalton. The two teams were supposed to play a Week Zero game at Ambridge’s Moe Rubenstein Stadium, but Dalton said he received a call while...
Upper St. Clair’s Josh Matheny captures 200 breaststroke gold at world championships
Josh Matheny is a world champion. The Upper St. Clair junior placed first in the men’s 200-meter breaststroke Friday at the FINA World Junior (18 and under) Swimming Championships at the Danube Arena in Budapest Hungary. Matheny, 16, swam to a time of 2 minutes, 9.40 seconds and took the...
WPIAL soccer star Jayden Sharpless ruled ineligible after transferring
Jayden Sharpless, one of the WPIAL’s top girls soccer players, was ruled ineligible to play this fall. The sophomore transferred to North Catholic after leading the WPIAL in goals last season and Freedom’s administration flagged her move as potentially motivated by athletics, said WPIAL executive director Tim O’Malley. Based on...
High school scores for Aug. 22, 2019
High schools Football Friday’s schedule WPIAL Western Pa. vs. Everyone Showcase At the Wolvarena, Turtle Creek Avalon (Md.) vs. Baldwin, 5 p.m.; York William Penn vs. Central Catholic, 8 p.m. Nonconference Allderdice at Kiski Area, 7 p.m.; Apollo-Ridge at Leechburg, 7 p.m.; Avella at Mapletown, 7 p.m.; Beaver at Brashear,...
WPIAL high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero
Here’s a look at some of the top matchups for Week Zero of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. ••• Class 6A vs. 5A Class 6A No. 5 Mt. Lebanon at Class 5A No. 1 Gateway 7 p.m. Friday, Antimarino Stadium, Monroeville Coaches: Bob Palko, Mt. Lebanon; Don Holl, Gateway...
Penn Hills girls to rely on team effort in quest for postseason berth
Without a superstar on their roster, Penn Hills girls soccer coach Ashley DeVito will need a team effort to make the WPIAL playoffs this season. Last season, the Indians (3-14, 2-10) missed the WPIAL playoffs after qualifying the previous two seasons. Penn Hills earned two wins over Latrobe and a...
Penn Hills boys soccer aims to continue improving
After going winless two seasons ago, the Penn Hills boys soccer team finished with two wins last year. The Indians are looking to become tougher competition for their opponents this season. Last season, the Indians (2-16, 1-13) scored wins against Carrick and Woodland Hills. Penn Hills defeated Carrick, 2-1, in...
North Allegheny boys soccer sets goal: Section championship
Losing players to graduation is something North Allegheny boys soccer coach Bobby Vosmaer has to deal with annually. What makes things easier is the depth the program consistently produces. While North Allegheny lost starting goalkeeper Devon Angermeier from last season, the Tigers have three potential replacements Vosmaer believe can help...
Large, experienced senior class hopes to continue Hampton girls soccer success
Coming off its best season since 2007, the Hampton girls soccer team has enough experience for an encore. But the stage needs set, and a few major props need replacing. The team returns 12 seniors, with most seeing significant playing time on a team that reached the PIAA Class AAA...
Middle school program pays dividends for Hampton boys soccer
Hampton boys soccer only returns three starters from last year’s team. Before coach Matt McAwley helped establish a middle school program, it could have signaled a rebuilding year. But the sign of a great program is one that maintains success year after year. After making the playoffs three years in...
Defense comes 1st for Shaler girls soccer team
Craig Wilkins doesn’t want to see the Shaler Area girls soccer team dragged into high-scoring affairs. Trying to match the scoring output of the stalwarts of Section 1-4A would leave the Titans in deep waters. What the second-year Shaler coach would like to see is a team more focused on...
Shaler boys soccer won’t be cowed by tough section
Shaler Area boys soccer coach Adam Hunter is hopeful the Titans are better prepared for the degree of difficulty in Section 1-AAA than at this time last year. When the WPIAL realigned conferences, three talented, competitive programs were added, and the result was a tough season for Shaler (2-15, 1-13)....
Carlynton, Canevin, Chartiers Valley volleyball teams seek return to playoffs
One is coming off a WPIAL title. Two others are pursuing a championship after seasons in which they qualified for the playoffs. A look at the three area girls volleyball teams: Bishop Canevin The Crusaders captured their fourth WPIAL Class A title — and second in a row — in...
Canevin, Chartiers Valley, Carlynton girls soccer teams look to stay on track for playoffs
The 2018 season brought mixed results for the three area girls soccer teams. Only one, Bishop Canevin, qualified for the playoffs. Carlynton narrowly missed, and Chartiers Valley struggled in a tough section. Each enters this season with playoff aspirations. A brief look at the three teams: Bishop Canevin After losing...
WPIAL high school football players to watch for Week Zero
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week Zero: Josh Casilli Peters Township, Sr., WR/DB Casilli (6-0, 180) returns as a playmaker for the Indians, who won the first conference title in 43 years last season. Casilli had 50 catches for 880 yards and 11 touchdowns. The...
WPIAL rules 2 transfers eligible for football, delays decision on another
The WPIAL ruled Woodland Hills transfer E’Shawn Carter eligible Thursday, clearing the junior to play football and basketball this school year for the Wolverines. The board approved Carter for regular-season play, WPIAL executive director Tim O’Malley said. However, Carter remains ineligible for the postseason under a PIAA rule enacted last...
Week Zero sparks debate among newlywed Chick’s Picks, husband
Welcome to Week Zero. Chick’s Picks had a busy summer, to say the least. One lovely weekend in June, she and Mr. Picks finally tied the knot. It was a summer of marital bliss. That is, until the high school football season was approaching. Though Mr. Picks has been around...
