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Bethel Park did not collapse when it learned one of its best players would miss most of the football season because of a shoulder injury. On the contrary, the Hawks have flourished. Without Ryan Petras, who had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder in mid-August, Bethel Park ...

Lady Indians dominating the links again

After capturing a WPIAL and PIAA championships last fall, the Lady Indians of Peters Township have not rested on their laurels in girls’ golf. On the links in 2024, they are on a record pace to repeat the feats they accomplished in 2023. The Lady Indians are undefeated in their matches this ...

Defense continues to be Peters Township’s recipe for success

Because Peters Township returned a quarterback that led the WPIAL in passing in 2023, the Indians were expected to operate a high-powered offense this fall and they have. After beating Trinity, 35-6, on Sept. 13, the Indians were averaging 36.7 points per game, slightly better than the 36.5 ...

Panthers roar behind Dahlem’s tricks

Julian Dahlem performs much like the breakfast foods he enjoys. As a member of the Upper St. Clair High School’s cereal club, he prefers Frosted Flakes and Lucky Charms. So, just like Tony the Tiger, he’s great on the gridiron and his deeds are deliciously different such that he has been ...

Former Almanac AOTY still succeeding

At age 33, Michael Hull has entered a new phase in life. While he remains passionate about sports, he no longer is the standout performer that garnered Almanac Male Athlete of the Year honors in 2010 and went on to play five seasons in the NFL. Instead, he is a spectator with more important ...

Marines make Lions better team & men

When South Fayette finds itself in a precarious position this football season, perhaps a must-stop at the goal line on defense or must-win game against a conference opponent to make the playoffs, the Lions will recall that hot and humid summer day when the Marines came to practice and led them ...