Tag: Mohawk
Freeport 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
WPIAL causes buzz by seeding Burgettstown second in deep Class 2A bracket
October 29, 2018
When the Class 2A bracket appeared on the overhead screen, Mark Druga knew immediately that his phone would start buzzing, so he turned it off. andquot;I did not want to interrupt the process,andquot; the Burgettstown coach said Monday at the WPIAL pairings meeting. andquot;I didn't want to be that guy,
Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball advances to semifinals
No. 3 Greensburg Central Catholic withstood two persistent sets by No. 6 Brentwood, but prevailed for a 3-0 victory in the WPIAL Class A quarterfinals Friday night at Oakland Catholic. Despite no one recording more than two kills, the Centurions were able to use strong serves to throw Brentwood off
WPIAL girls soccer semifinals on tap in Saturday’s 3 things to watch in high school sports
October 26, 2018
In this decade, Peters Township and Norwin have each captured two WPIAL girls soccer championships. On Saturday, the Indians and Knights square off for a spot in the Class 4A district title game. The match at Elizabeth Forward is one of eight semifinals as eight teams will be one step
Defense leads undefeated Burgettstown past Mohawk
October 13, 2018
Burgettstown's defense came into Week 7 allowing fewer than six points per game. They had not faced a challenge like they did in Saturday's nonconference clash with Mohawk, who average 31 points per game. Challenge completed. The Burgettstown defense forced four turnovers, including a Seth Phillis pick-six, en route to
Burgettstown, Mohawk to square off in Class 2A showdown in Saturday’s 3 things to watch in high school sports
October 12, 2018
The game means nothing in the playoff picture or each team's chase for their respective conference crown. But it could be very big to the WPIAL steering committee when it comes time to put the Class 2A brackets together. It is homecoming at Burgettstown, and the Blue Devils will play
5 things to watch for Week 7 of high school football: Class 2A features several contenders
October 11, 2018
The WPIAL football committee might have trouble assembling the Class 5A playoff bracket and Class 4A could require work. But Class 2A looks like the toughest task with three undefeated teams and nine others with one conference loss. So the committee will have decisions to make. Win out, and ShadyA-K Valley high school roundup: Apollo-Ridge girls soccer tops East Allegheny
October 6, 2018
Having snapped a four-game losing streak earlier in the week, the Apollo-Ridge girls soccer team is streaking in the other direction as it enters the stretch run of the regular season. Adeline Baustert scored what proved to be the winner, and Mayce Anthony tallied three assists to lead Apollo-Ridge (4-4-1,
WPIAL high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 6
October 4, 2018
Here's a look at some key Week 6 high school football games in Western Pennsylvania: Class 6A Nonconference Class 5A No. 5 Upper St. Clair (5-1) at Class 6A No. 5 Mt. Lebanon (3-3) 7:30 p.m. Friday at Mt. Lebanon Stadium On the air: 1320-AM; TribHSSN.triblive.com Last week: Upper St.
5 things to watch for Week 6 of high school football: USC, Mt. Lebanon renew rivalry
Imagine a college football season without Michigan vs. Ohio State or another historic rivalry, and that's the equivalent of a WPIAL season without Upper St. Clair vs. Mt. Lebanon, said USC coach Jim Render. andquot;That game should always be on the schedule,andquot; Render said. andquot;You're talking about one of the
