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WPIAL football championships return to Heinz Field

The WPIAL football championships are returning to Heinz Field after a one-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic.“The WPIAL is excited to be back at premier venues for our championship events this year,” said WPIAL executive director Amy Scheuneman. “The board of directors is ...

Mt. Lebanon football player commits to U.S. Naval Academy

Mt. Lebanon head coach Bob Palko knows senior Eli Heidenreich can do a “boatload” of things — and that’s just on the football field.As a slotback, he amassed 303 receiving yards, 117 yards rushing and seven touchdowns last fall. He accounted for 661 all-purpose yards and tacked on ...

USC’s Hiester making his mark on the football field

Ethan Hiester of Upper St. Clair wears his heart on his right bicep, where he had an image of his grandfather “Iron” Mike Graczyk tattooed.A Natrona Heights native, Graczyk, who died of cancer July 15, 2020, competed at Har-Brack High School.“He was a good soul, always had a smile on his ...

Upper St. Clair names Hamilton girls soccer coach

As far as Zach Hamilton is concerned, he has reached the pinnacle of soccer coaching.A Chartiers-Houston High School and Washington & Jefferson College graduate, he has been hired to lead the Upper St. Clair girls program this fall.“To me St. Clair is the marquee program,” the ...

Chartiers Valley hosts camp for linemen

Chartiers Valley football coach Dan Knause has led select players from his team to their fair share of 7-on-7 passing camps, which included hosting Mt. Lebanon July 21. The camps are aimed at helping skill-position players prepare for the fall WPIAL season.Knause also wanted his linemen to get ...

Bethel Park residents cap lacrosse careers at Seton LaSalle

Bethel Park residents Emalia Caragein and Olivia Edkins capped their scholastic lacrosse careers at Seton LaSalle with a plethora of accolades as well as scholarships to continue their athletic endeavors in college.Each midfielder earned all-section and all-WPIAL accolades in spearheading a 9-5 ...