Megan McConnell goes to Collier Park and shoots baskets on a court named after her brother, T.J., a point guard for the Indiana Pacers. She is hoping against hope that by keeping her skills sharp she will be able to guide Chartiers Valley to its second straight PIAA championship.“I would do ...
By day, Bill Aguglia operates his own State Farm Insurance Agency in Lower Burrell. After the North Hills resident completes his work, he transitions to his duties as head coach of the Upper St. Clair High School girls softball team as well as his parental duties.During these uncertain times ...
Canon-McMillan’s Gerrit Nijenhuis and Mt. Lebanon’s Luke Stout had only one thing on their minds this wrestling season.“I was only thinking about becoming a two-time state champion,” said Nijenhuis.Stout joined Nijenhuis in his desire to be atop the podium in Hershey.“It’s the one ...
Canon-McMillan and Mt. Lebanon dominated the mats this season so it comes as no surprise the Big Macs and the Blue Devils headline <em>The Almanac’s</em> Wrestling All-Star unit for 2020.The team was selected with the help of the area’s coaches. Individual ...
Grace Swigart continues to train for a softball season that may or may not be played this spring. The Upper St. Clair senior hits off a tee, runs around the neighborhood and plays pickle ball with her grandmother.“I’m getting work in. Trying to stay in shape as much as I can,” she said. ...
Cries of “Play Ball” are not being heard on high school baseball diamonds this spring.Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the WPIAL has aligned with the PIAA and is following and supporting the directives of Gov. Tom Wolf regarding school-based activities.According to a news release issued ...
