Tag: West Allegheny

West Allegheny’s boys soccer team celebrates after winning the PIAA Class AAA title, 4-0, over Strath Haven on Nov. 16, 2018, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Book about West Allegheny soccer, ‘Unbeatable’ gains popularity in first month of release

July 31, 2019

The 2018 West Allegheny boys soccer season was a storybook-type campaign. It was so good in fact that Brent Dragisich, the father of Nathan and Johnny Dragisic, two West A players, decided to author a book about their extraordinary season.

North Hills’ Sam Hillegas is one of the returning champions for the Powerade Wrestling Tournament, which will include 14 new participating schools in the 54-team field.

Powerade field adds nationally ranked team

July 28, 2019

When Canon-McMillan athletic director and Powerade Tournament director Frank Vulcano announced the 2019 holiday wrestling tournament field in June, he said he was still hoping to add one of the top teams in the country.

Elizabeth Forward Anna Resnik (6), races towards pitcher Kailey Larcinese (8), and catcher Brianna Sersevic (3) to celebrate their 3-0 win over Mount Pleasant, during the WPIAL Class 4A softball championship at Latrobe’s Graham-Sobota Field in Unity Township, on Friday, May 31, 2019.

Trib HSSN rewind: A look back at the 2019 softball season

July 14, 2019

Late-round WPIAL playoff losses can do plenty to motivate teams for the state playoffs.

The 16U Beadling Soccer Club team won the Eastern Regional tournament for the third straight year and will head to Overland Park, Kansas for the National Championship tournament during the last week of July.

Beadling Soccer Club 16U boys heading back to national championships

July 11, 2019

For the third straight year, the 16U team for Beadling Soccer Club will be competing for the US Youth Soccer national championship between July 21-28, in Overland Park, Kansas.

West Allegheny’s Hendrick selected to High School All-Star Game

July 5, 2019

Austin Hendrick, a rising senior at West Allegheny and a Mississippi State baseball verbal commit, will compete in the inaugural High School All-Star Game on Saturday at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

Knoch’s Monica Gourley throws out Grove City’s Lizzie Malczak during PIAA playoff action June 4, 2019, at Slippery Rock University.

Knoch’s Gourley earns POY honors from state coaches association

July 1, 2019

Knoch senior shortstop Monica Gourley has been selected the state’s Class 4A Softball Player of the Year by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association.