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 »
The WPIAL released the girls’ soccer playoff pairings on Wednesday and Pine-Richland received the No. 1 seed. The Rams finished the regular season 15-1-1, 9-0-1 with their lone loss coming in the first game of the season against Mars. They will host Connellsville Monday night in the first round. All first round games will be… More »
The boys’ soccer playoff pairings were released by the WPIAL on Wednesday and the Peters Township Indians were awarded as the No. 1 seed. The Indians (14-0-1, 10-0) finished the regular season on a 13-game winning streak. Their lone non-win was a 2-2 tie against Central Catholic in the second game of the season. They… 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 »
Luke Nolan, a North Allegheny graduate, finished with four saves and registered his league-best seventh shutout of the season on Saturday in Geneva College’s 3-0 victory over visiting Washington & Jefferson College. He totaled eight saves in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at Grove City College. Nolan also leads the Presidents’ Athletic Conference in goals against average… 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 »
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 »
The North Allegheny defense forced five turnovers and shutout the high-octane Penn Hills offense for three quarters en route to a 27-16 win in Northern Seven Conference play on Friday night. The Tigers hounded Indians quarterback Hollis Mathis for three sacks and intercepted him three times. Mathis had only thrown two interceptions all season long… More »