Tag: Allderdice
Allderdice girls ready to defend City League title against rival Obama Academy
February 22, 2019
When Allderdice third-year coach Ellen Guillard walks her team onto the hardwood floor of Pitt’s Petersen Events Center Saturday to face Obama Academy in the City League girls basketball championship game, things will have come full circle for her and the Dragons.
High school roundup for Feb. 19, 2019: Canon-McMillan rallies past North Allegheny
February 18, 2019
The Canon-McMillan boys basketball team trailed by 10 points after three quarters of a WPIAL Class 6A first-round playoff game against North Allegheny.
Defensive switch suits Allderdice in win against Aliquippa
January 26, 2019
After a half of play between two of the top basketball programs in the Western Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh Basketball Club's Hall of Fame Classic game between Allderdice and Aliquippa was living up to its billing. The top City League team and one of WPIAL Class AAA's finest traded shots, and
Pittsburgh Basketball Club showcase games set for Saturday
Twenty teams, 10 games, two days, one site. The Pittsburgh Basketball Club hosts its annual Hall of Fame event involving some of the top district boys' basketball teams on Saturday and Sunday at Montour. There are five games each day with plenty of ranked teams taking part. The Saturday lineup
Thomas Jefferson captures 1st Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament team title
January 19, 2019
Thomas Jefferson coach Michael Ladick didn't get hoisted and carried off the mat after the Jaguars claimed their first Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament team title Saturday at Fox Chapel. Ladick didn't need to. He already was flying high. Thomas Jefferson crowned three champions -- Mike Zacur, Alex Weber and Max
High school roundup for Dec. 26, 2018: Belle Vernon tops Southmoreland in OT
December 26, 2018
Mitch Pohlot had 24 points, and Larry Calloway added 21 as Belle Vernon defeated Southmoreland, 84-80, in overtime at the Charleroi tournament Wednesday night. Jake Haney scored 13 points, and Cameron Nusser added 12 for the Leopards (2-6). Riley Comforti scored 28 points to lead Southmoreland (3-5). Ringgold 69, Yough
Mike Rettger tournament to feature top matchups in Tuesday’s 3 things to watch in high school sports
December 10, 2018
The format is the same for most WPIAL boys and girls basketball teams. Open the season in a tip-off tournament, play a nonsection tune-up or two and then jump into section play for three or four games before the holidays. However, for four boys hoops teams, it has become a
WPIAL field hockey all-stars announced
December 5, 2018
The Peters Township, Penn-Trafford and Shady Side Academy field hockey teams captured WPIAL championships in 2018, and all three were well represented on the All-WPIAL Division I and II squads released recently. Division I First Team Jessie Kolesar, Norwin Emelia Krakora, Mt. Lebanon Veronica Schratz, Peters Township Greta Schratz, PetersFreeport volleyball earns WPIAL quarterfinal victory
October 30, 2018
Freeport still is searching for its best performance, but the Yellowjackets have a chance to find it in the WPIAL semifinals. Ally DeJidas tallied a team-high 12 kills and Lauren Lampus added 11 to lead Class AA No. 1 Freeport to a 3-0 sweep of No. 8 Seton LaSalle in
Heavy-hearted Allderdice defends City League football title
The Pittsburgh City League championship is remaining at Allderdice High School for another season. And the Dragons hope it is just the continuation of a special run. andquot;Before the game we said, 'We won last year -- (let's) win this year and maybe start a dynasty like Westinghouse has done
