Mt. Lebanon’s bid for a WPIAL title in girls flag football ended in the semifinals of the playoffs. After upsetting Upper St. Clair, 28-8, in the quarterfinals and shutting out Bethel Park, 48-0, in the playoff opener, the Blue Devils succumbed to Shaler, 26-13, on May 7 at Panther Stadium ...
When a team aims high and does its best, it can never be disappointed in the results. That was Megan Foster’s philosophy after Upper St. Clair succumbed to top-seeded North Allegheny, 5-0, in the WPIAL Class 3A team championship match played May 5 at the Janet Swanson Tennis Center on the ...
The popularity of female flag football is simple. “The NFL remains popular and girls like football,” said Michael Rost, who coaches the Mt. Lebanon flag team with Shawn Curren. The simplicity of the game is also appealing. “The flag game is approachable for anyone that can run, ...
When the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association approved flag football as an official spring sport for females, paving the way for district and state championships, Ryan Huzjak applauded. The father of four daughters, Huzjak is the senior vice president of business operations ...
Isla Silva of Mount Lebanon possesses the primary principle for success. “She thinks big,” said Matt Kocher. Kocher is Silva’s amateur wrestling coach. He is also owner of South Hills Wrestling Academy (SHWA) where she trains. “Four of our pillars at SHWA are: think big, say ...
During middle school, Drew Welhorsky of South Fayette was a three-sport athlete. He excelled in football, basketball and lacrosse. When he entered high school, he dropped basketball. “I only wanted to play two sports,” he said. Winter time would be a time to “relax” and to ...
