Sports
Western Pa. golf notebook: Busy Neal Shipley withdraws from 124th WPGA Amateur
June 16, 2024
After playing four grueling rounds at the U.S. Open the past four days and finishing as the low amateur, Central Catholic grad Neal Shipley has decided to withdraw from the 124th Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Amateur Championship, which begins Monday at Chartiers Country Club.
Class of 2024 to be inducted into Franklin Regional Athletic Hall of Fame
The Class of 2024 is set for the Franklin Regional Athletic Hall of Fame.
Franklin Regional grad Spencer Lee ready to ‘put on show’ for U.S. wrestling at Paris Olympics
There is one thing that has never changed about Spencer Lee since he began wrestling when he was 8.
Gateway bowlers cap season with successful trip to national tournament
The Gateway boys bowling team finished fourth overall at the Pennsylvania State Championships in March at Leisure Lanes in Lancaster.
Monroeville Junior Legion team working toward strong finish to season
The Monroeville Junior Legion baseball team concluded the 2023 season in the Pennsylvania state playoffs, capping a successful summer that saw them win 19 of 30 games.
With doubles teams leading the way, Quaker Valley tennis competes with state’s best
Quaker Valley’s boys tennis team hit the daily double in 2024.
‘Courage and grit’ propel Eden Christian to baseball season to remember
The Eden Christian Academy baseball season escalated from outstanding status to an awesome experience June 6 with the Warriors’ 11-4 playoff win over Avella in the PIAA Class A quarterfinals at Ross Memorial Park at the Washington & Jefferson Sports Complex.
Passion for WPIAL basketball leads North Allegheny grad Hailey Zeise to Pine-Richland job
Hailey Zeise spent the last year coaching in college at George Washington, but in her heart, she knew high school basketball was where she wanted to be.
Junior Legion players show Plum pride during busy summer of baseball
Members of the Plum Junior League baseball team are playing a lot this month between their community team and travel baseball.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 15, 2024
June 15, 2024
High schools
Shaler boys volleyball sweeps Parkland to avenge loss, claim program’s 1st state title
STATE COLLEGE — Shaler dropped last year’s PIAA Class 3A championship to District 11 champion Parkland in three straight games and wanted revenge.
Mars boys lacrosse falls to Marple Newtown in deja vu PIAA championship game
STATE COLLEGE — There were no smiles. Just some consoling handshakes and hugs. The Mars Fightin’ Planets didn’t come here Saturday to play second fiddle again.
Division I players from A-K Valley come together for high-level summer soccer
Gabe Norris and Michael Sullivan have been friends for close to 16 years as they got to know each other on the soccer pitch at 5 or 6 years of age.
Championships highlight banner school year for Norwin sports
It started with a bang in the fall. It ended with a surprise in the spring.
Murrysville Star notebook: Franklin Regional grad finds game at WPGA event
After changing his college allegiances, Franklin Regional graduate Chuck Tragesser continues to sharpen his golf game over the summer.
Optimism reigns after solid season for Hampton boys lacrosse
The Hampton Talbots compete in one of the tougher classifications in the WPIAL — Class 2A boys lacrosse, where Mars has won eight straight WPIAL titles and reached the PIAA finals four consecutive years.
Already honored for soccer, Fox Chapel grad makes conference all-decade team in lacrosse too
Fox Chapel graduate Jessie Thiessen was honored to be named to the North Coast Athletic Conference 40th anniversary all-decade team in two sports. Thiessen, who played lacrosse and soccer, starred for both teams during a busy four years at Allegheny.
Shady Side Academy senior overcomes injuries to cap career with state track gold
Chelsea Hartman wanted to run more, but she wasn’t sure if her body would allow it. The Shady Side Academy senior was plagued by chronic pain during her freshman and sophomore seasons.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Franklin Regional cornerback pops up on Division I radar
Jaymier Austin transferred to Franklin Regional when he was a freshman, leaving Penn Hills to play at another WPIAL Class 5A program.
Former North Allegheny track star Ayden Owens-Delerme locked in as he prepares for Paris Olympics
North Allegheny graduate Ayden Owens-Delerme will be representing Puerto Rico in the Summer Olympics in France.
