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Besselman headlines Almanac Football All-star team

Aidan Besselman emulated NFL Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Troy Polamalu on the football field at Upper St. Clair. A three-year starter, he led the Panthers in receiving for the past two seasons while also dominating in the defensive secondary.“Aidan was a big-play wide receiver and ...

Chartiers Valley wrestling climbing new peaks

During 16 seasons as Chartiers Valley wrestling coach, Bill Evans has experienced plenty of peaks and valleys.In his first year at the helm, he was blessed with some of the greatest wrestlers in the history of the program. Success flowed. So did Evans’ ego. “I thought I invented ...

Rapport key to Mt. Lebanon wrestling success

Empathy makes the Mt. Lebanon wrestling team better. Just ask Marc Allemang. Through 15 years of coaching, he has learned young athletes need support in different ways whether they are state champions or seniors out for the sport for the first time.“Regardless of those scenarios, kids need to ...

Bethel Park wins wrestling tournament

Bethel Park won the team championship at the 2022 Eastern Area Invitational Westling Tournament. The Black Hawks finished first out of 15 teams.Several wrestlers reached the podium and took home hardware.Mason Kernan won the 133-pound weight class.Ethan Higgins (139), Dhyea Danyan (152) and ...

Tarr elevating enthusiasm for wrestling at Upper St. Clair

In just a few months, Chris Tarr has revitalized the wrestling program at Upper St. Clair High School.With the cooperation of administration and teachers, wrestling was introduced and demonstrated during all of the high school physical education classes this fall. Additionally, an “Intro to ...

Upper St. Clair boys rounding into basketball shape

After a split in their opening tip off tournament, the verdict is still out regarding the Upper St. Clair boys this basketball season.The Panthers used 16 3-point field goals to defeat Seton LaSalle, 66-61, before dropping the championship contest to Fox Chapel, 50-38.“We shot the ball well ...