WPIAL 5-A and 6-A Classifications Sports News
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 »
Nicole Walters, a Seneca Valley graduate, had an assist in each of Washington & Jefferson College’s 5-0 victories over league rivals Chatham College and Geneva College last week. She also anchored a defensive unit that surrendered just seven total shots, and none on goal in two matches. For her performance, the junior earned Presidents’ Athletic… 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 »
Todd Jeter, a Gateway graduate, posted four tackles (three solo and one assist), a tackle for loss and a 33-yard interception return for a touchdown in Saturday’s 49-27 Westminster College victory over Grove City College. For his performance, the senior was named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week. (photo courtesy of Westminster… 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 »
Jake Chapla, a Plum graduate, was named PSAC Western Division Special Teams Athlete of the Week in Slipper Rock Univiersity’s 31-28 win at Mercyhurst University. Chapla booted a 45-yard field goal and was 4 for 4 on PAT attempts in a three-point win that kept No. 12 SRU undefeated on the year. (Photo courtesy of… 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 »