Freeport freshman makes splash in WPIAL debut
Freeport freshman Bria Otwell came from nearly two lengths down and posted her career-best time of 2:07.02 to win her first WPIAL Class AA title at Pitt's J.C. Trees Pool.
View ArticleNo. 3 Irish women get ready for Big East Tournament
Fresh off their first outright Big East regular-season championship, Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw and her third-ranked Fighting Irish are focusing on winning the conference tournament.
View ArticleWPIAL Class AAA tourney expected to be tougher at 106
The WPIAL Class AAA tournament is a grueling three-day event for wrestlers in every weight class, but for those at 106 pounds, this year is particularly tough.
View ArticleAgents: Defensive end Smith, guard Kemoeatu are released by Steelers
The Steelers' offseason purge continued, as they told defensive end Aaron Smith and guard Chris Kemoeatu they would be released.
View ArticleGreensburg Salem basketball programs look to build off strong seasons
Both the Greensburg Salem boys and girls teams advanced to the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs the girls team doing so for the first time since 2006-07.
View ArticleHempfield's vast improvement only beginning
It was quite a turnaround for the Hempfield Area boys basketball team in one season. The Spartans rebounded from 6-16 record last season, finishing to 19-4 and making the WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs this...
View ArticlePeters Township swimmer strikes it Rich at WPIAL Class AAA championships
Peters Township senior Andrew Rich not only defeated top-seeded Christian McCurdy of Penn-Trafford but also set a WPIAL record in the 100 butterfly.
View ArticleSteelers to release Farrior
The Steelers plan to release inside linebacker James Farrior, according to his agent, making him the latest established veteran to go.
View ArticleKiski Area, Fox Chapel wrestlers to square off in semifinals
Kiski Area junior 182-pounder Matt McCutcheon patiently turned Butler's Zach Weaver onto his back and pinned him in the second period of their quarterfinals bout Friday night at the WPIAL Class AAA...
View ArticlePitt rally falls short; Dukes advance in A-10
Brianna Kiesel's 8-foot jumper with 1.6 seconds remaining bounced around the rim and then fell away, ending 16th-seeded Pitt's rally and hopes of advancing in the Big East women's basketball...
View ArticleWiltrout again reaches WPIAL semis
Connellsville senior Tanner Wiltrout is confident he can place in the PIAA tournament if given a chance.
View ArticleLetang to be evaluated after Pens return
Defenseman Kris Letang remains with the Penguins in Denver and will be evaluated by doctors after the team returns home early Sunday morning.
View ArticleSouth Fayette freshman wrestler advances
A South Fayette freshman wrestler's last name is Walker, but at times, Winner seems more appropriate.
View ArticleButler�s Snodgrass chooses Navy
Butler point guard Nate Snodgrass has made a verbal commitment to play basketball at the U.S. Naval Academy, Butler coach Matt Clement confirmed today.
View ArticleMonessen coach savors playoff run
In 28 years as boys basketball coach at Monessen, Joe Salvino can't remember having this much fun. Don't forget, he's led the Greyhounds to eight WPIAL championship appearances, so it's not like this...
View ArticleCompetition pushes Freeport's Otwell to second gold medal
Freeport freshman Bria Otwell had an interesting philosophy when she entered the pool for the WPIAL championship heat in the 500-yard freestyle.
View ArticleNew Castle back on top
One of the WPIAL's most tradition-rich boys basketball programs now has a championship in the new millennium.
View ArticleConnellsville wrestlers one win away from qualifying for PIAA tournament
A pair of Connellsville wrestlers were able to take a big step toward qualifying for the state tournament by advancing through Friday's quarterfinals and into today's semifinals of the WPIAL Class AAA...
View ArticleSouthmoreland standout rolls on
When Southmoreland's Jordan Kitta claimed a PIAA Class AA Southwest Regional title a season ago as a 189-pound junior, he leaned on his ability to grind out close wins. His most lopsided victory in the...
View ArticleNolf is only Kittanning wrestler to survive
Kittanning sophomore Jason Nolf kept his unbeaten streak intact without breaking much of a sweat Friday at the PIAA Class AA Southwest Regional tournament, but his teammates' struggles put the...
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