For the first time in 18 years, Mt. Lebanon was a champion in girls soccer after beating North Allegheny in a shootout during the Class 4A final played on Nov. 7 at F.N.B. Stadium. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Makenna Tappe. “I wasn’t even alive.” While Mt. Lebanon ...
Shady Side Academy (SSA)and Pine-Richland continued their dominance in scholastic field hockey as both captured WPIAL championships at the expense of two South Hills clubs. The Bulldogs defeated Peters Township, 1-0, on Nov. 3 at Newman Stadium on the North Allegheny High School campus to ...
According to Dr. Melissa Friez, superintendent of schools, Mt. Lebanon’s No. 1 priority is its students, and Art Walker Sr. exemplified that philosophy as an educator and a coach. “We strive for it to be that kids are first, “ said Friez. “Mr. Walker is an example of putting kids first ...
Bethel Bounty promises to be bigger and better than ever. Part of the reason has to do with a new venue. This year’s event will be held Nov. 15 at the Library Volunteer Fire Hall, which can accommodate more guests. The other reason is attributed to the efforts of Aruzhan Akhmetkhali and ...
Ron Arnoni and Guerrino J. "Reno" Virgili Jr. shared a connection long before their mayorships; the former in Brentwood, the latter in Bethel Park. Their link went back generations as Virgili’s father was friends with Arnoni’s grandfather. Hence, Arnoni has been linked with Virgili from ...
Synclaire Stroyne finally got her WPIAL golf championship. A WPIAL runner-up twice in the team competition during her scholastic days, Stroyne coached Peters Township to its fifth consecutive title on Oct. 13 at Cedarbrook Golf Club. “Absolutely, very different,” Stroyne said. “ It's ...
