Tag: Mars

Mars senior Ellie Coffield (3) hoists the PIAA Class 3A girls soccer championship trophy with her teammates after defeating Villa Joseph Marie, 2-0, in the state final Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Ellie Coffield, Melissa Riggins picked for national All-American soccer game

February 16, 2021

A pair of WPIAL standout midfielders will represent District 7 in the High School All-American soccer game.

Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst (left) celebrates his 3-pointer in the final seconds with Wahkeem Roman during the fourth quarter against Mars on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Mars Area High School.

What to watch for in WPIAL/City League sports for Feb. 8, 2021: Highlands, Mars set for rematch

February 8, 2021

Last year, they played for a WPIAL boys basketball title in two different classifications. One found a pot of gold at The Pete. The other settled for silver after a two-year championship run.

Franklin Regional’s Carter Dibert wrestles Ben Monn of Cumberland Valley at last year’s state tournament.

Kiski Duals to feature WPIAL wrestling’s heavy hitters

January 21, 2021

About the only thing Kiski Area athletic director John Peterman hasn’t changed this past month is his last name, and that may change.

Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst (1) celebrates his 3-pointer in the final seconds with Wahkeem Roman during the fourth quarter against Mars on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Mars Area High School.

Highlands erases late lead to knock off top-ranked Mars

January 15, 2021

Heading into this season, Highlands boys basketball coach Tyler Stoczynski knew he was going to have to ask sophomore point guard Jimmy Kunst to carry the scoring load.

Peters Twp.’s Dylan McElhinny scores past North Allegheny goaltender Rylan Murphy during their game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Warrendale.

What to watch for in high school sports for Jan. 11, 2021: PIHL set to restart

January 11, 2021

While most basketball teams in the WPIAL returned to the court this past Friday and Saturday, the restart of the high school hockey season begins Monday.

Mars girls basketball coach Dana Petruska and Deer Lakes coach Dave Petruska high five during a practice leading up to the 2019 Cager Classic girls all-star game March 21, 2019, at Highlands High School.

Schedule change pits mother against son as Deer Lakes girls basketball meets Mars

January 8, 2021

Mother and son are set to go head-to-head again.

The Mars boys soccer team celebrates with the PIAA Class 3A soccer championship trophy after defeating Northern, 2-1, in the state final Nov. 20.

Trib HSSN Top 20 Stories of 2020: Mars soccer dominates the state

December 30, 2020

The most unique year in our lifetime is coming to an end. With so many mass starts and stops, highs and lows, just about all walks of life were affected by the coronavirus in 2020.