WPIAL 5-A and 6-A Classifications Sports News
By Jonathan Spina It was a very defensive, intense game for North Alleghny in the first round of the WPIAL boys’ soccer playoffs. The Tigers had many chances throughout the game, but couldn’t convert until overtime to push through into the WPIAL quarterfinals on Wednesday with a 1-0 victory over the Connellsville Falcons on Saturday… More »
The North Allegheny offense erupted for 474 yards and special teams scored two touchdowns and blocked a punt as the Tigers rolled over Hempfield, 63.28. The game started exactly how Head Coach Art Walker drew it up with the defense getting a 3-and-out. It wouldn’t be long for the defense to get back on… More »
On senior night, the North Allegheny girls’ volleyball team vanquished the North Hills Indians by a 3-0 decision. The Tigers breezed by the Indians in their section finale by set scores of 25-14, 25-6 and 25-12. The victory caps a perfect run through the Section 1-AAAA schedule with a 10-0 mark. In another complete team… More »
By Alex Mullen Friday the 13th turned into a nightmare for Canon-McMillan as Bethel Park defended their home turf with a 48-16 win. Anthony Chiccitt, the Black Hawks sophomore quarterback, completed 10 of 13 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns. Chiccitt had the third most passing yards amongst all of the WPIAL quarterbacks for… More »
For the second consecutive week, the North Allegheny defense forced five turnovers and spearheaded a Tigers’ 49-14 victory at Seneca Valley on Friday night. The win was NA’s fifth in a row and secured a berth in the upcoming WPIAL playoffs. Junior defensive back Joey Porter Jr. reeled in three interceptions to lead the defense. Hosting… More »
By Breanna Shannon The Bethel Park girls’ varsity volleyball team clinched a spot in the Class 4A playoffs last night with a 3-0 win over the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils. The Lady Hawks won by scores of 25-19, 25-17, and 26-24. This now makes the varsity team 8-6 overall and 6-4 in section. The Lady… More »
Emma Bundy’s goal with 5:55 to play in overtime lifted North Allegheny to a 1-0 victory at North Hills on Wednesday night at Martorelli Stadium. It was the second time this season the Lady Tigers have played in an overtime game, capturing a victory in both contests. NA also seized a victory in extra time… More »
Displaying the resolve and perseverance that they have throughout the season, the top-ranked North Allegheny Tigers clinched the Section 1-AAAA title with a 3-1 victory at Seneca Valley on Tuesday night. All but one set was a nail-biter as the Tigers won the night by set scores of 25-23, 23-25, 25-13 and 25-23. In set… More »
By Brianna Shannon Upper St. Clair completed the sweep of their Section 2-AAAA rival, Bethel Park, losing in straight sets on Tuesday. The Panthers won by scores of 25-14, 25-13, and 25-22. The Black Hawks fought hard in the third, but were unable to close in order to force the fourth set. Erin Sullivan led… More »
By Luke Henne Last night at Seneca Valley’s NexTier Stadium, the Pine-Richland Rams girls soccer team defeated the Raiders, 2-1, in a thriller. Junior Alexa Burnham tallied the first goal for Pine-Richland before Seneca Valley senior Jess Frank responded with a header to tie the game. Burnham struck again for her second goal of the… More »