WPIAL 5-A and 6-A Classifications Sports News
The Gateway boys’ basketball team raced to a double-digit lead in the first quarter and cruised past Penn Hills for a 58-44 triumph in the Section 2-AAAA opener. The busted out in the first quarter for a 22-12 advantage behind the strong play of senior guard Etholian Vennie who scored 12 first-half points and buried… More »
The WPIAL Class AAAA runners up from a year ago, the Penn Hills Indians, opened section play with an impressive 38-21 victory over the Gateway Gators on Friday night. Proving they again will be a top contender for a WPIAL title this season, the Indians defense silenced the Gators who connected for only six field… More »
All-Section Softball Photo Gallery Second-Team All-Section Honorable Mention All-Section
Quad-A Boys’ All-Section 1st Team Photo Gallery Coaches of the Year Second Team All-Section Honorable Mention Team
By Steve Brodzinski #1 Penn-Trafford Warriors The Warriors finished 12-0 in section 1, and 21-1 overall. Led by Maria Palarino (16.5 PPG) who has signed with NCAA D1 St. Francis (NY), Penn Trafford’s only loss of the season came to Shaler by 1 point early in the year. #2 North Allegheny Tigers North… More »
By Steve Brodzinski #1 North Allegheny Tigers The Tigers finished at the top of section 3 with a 10-2 record, and 20-2 overall record. Led by senior Cole Constantino (23.1 PPG), along with seniors Will Sandherr, Mike Fischer, and junior Keegan Phillips, NA has a deep roster to support their fast paced offensive and… More »
The McKeesport Tigers earned a share of the Section 2-AAAA title on Friday night with a 62-52 road win over the Gateway Gators in Monroeville. The Plum Mustangs, who were tied with the Tigers to enter the night, defeated Franklin Regional to also capture a share of the section crown. Gateway opened the game with… More »
The Gateway girls’ basketball team secured second place in Section 2-AAAA with a 45-35 win over the McKeesport Lady Tigers on Friday night. The Gators started fast and finished strong to cut down their section rival. Seniors Morgan Hainsey and Elena Merlino knocked down open jumpers, including one trey apiece, to open up a 10-0… More »
The Franklin Regional Panthers played host to Gateway Gators in a must win scenario for both teams. Albeit the consequences were different for each team both needed the win equally to achieve their goals. The Panthers playoff hopes were on the line as they were the fifth place team in Section 2 and needed a… More »
By: Steve Brodzinski After three years of near domination from New Castle, and a very strong Hampton squad, both teams have moved down to Class AAA. There has been a sigh of relief around Class AAAA, as it seems to be a more even playing field in the 2014-15 season. There is a list of about… More »