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Upper St. Clair experiences thrill of Penn Relays

The Penn Relays is the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States. Since April 21, 1895, the University of Pennsylvania has hosted the event at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.Several area athletes had the honor of participating in this prestigious event April 27. The ...

Peters Township duo second in WPIAL doubles

After breaking his ankle seven weeks ago, Connor Bruce is happy to be playing tennis again.So is his teammate, Elian Ascencio, who had been filling in the No. 1 singles slot for for the Peters Township tennis team, which won a section title and is seeded fourth in the WPIAL tournament.“He ...

Chartiers Valley wins South Fayette Invitational

Just as robins are a harbinger of spring, the South Fayette Invitational serves as a barometer for the WPIAL track and field championships, which are to be held May 16 at Slippery Rock University.“The SF Invite is a great event with top-notch competition,” said Chartiers Valley head coach ...

Peters Township tandems advance to WPIAL doubles tournament

Peters Township’s Connor Bruce combined with Elian Ascencio to win the Section 4-AAA boys’ tennis doubles title.The Dayton recruit was a former WPIAL singles champion and runner-up, but was unable to compete until recently due to a broken ankle.The Peters Township duo defeated their ...

Bethel Park rises to the top in softball

When Bethel Park steps onto the softball field, there is no off button for the Black Hawks.“Our motto is from the first pitch to the last out, you have to stay focused and finish,” head coach Heather Semplice-Scott said.Despite the distraction of senior recognition and a one-day rain delay, ...

Anything goes in Section 3, 6A baseball

One word describes high school baseball, particularly in Section 3, 6A.“Crazy,” said Upper St. Clair manager Jerry Malarkey after his Panthers edged Mt. Lebanon, 3-2, one day after the Blue Devils had handed Peters Township its first league loss, a whopping 10-3 defeat.There is a perfect ...