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Almanac all-stars do it all on gridiron

Versatility ruled the gridiron in the South Hills this fall as players excelled at multiple positions. In fact, some of the standouts were such forces on both sides of the ball that they garnered all-conference acclaim in dual capacities. The trait also runs rampant among this year’s list of ...

Stohl leads list of Almanac football all-stars

Nate Stohl harbors a mean streak. The Upper St. Clair High School senior exhibits the trait but only on the gridiron. “Off the field, Nate is one of the most genuine, kind people you could possibly know,” said USC football coach Mike Junko. “A great teammate and leader.” A high ...

Change of scenery

The landscape has changed significantly in girls basketball. Because of reclassification, teams have shuffled sections and players have traded teams. “It’s different but no less competitive,” said Chartiers Valley head coach Mike Semplice. Last winter, Semplice’s squad posted a 17-9 ...

Softball players named all-state

Three players in The Almanac readership area earned all-state accolades from the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association. Lily Duffill and Delaney O’Connor from Chartiers Valley garnered first team all-state laurels at the Class 4A level. A rising junior, Duffill gained ...

Best of Sports, Hockey: Noah Callender, Chartiers Valley

For the first time in 38 years, Chartiers Valley hoisted a Penguins Cup. Noah Callender was one of the reasons for the Colts’ success. Only a freshman, he led the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League’s Class A division with 30 goals during the regular season. He dished up 14 ...

Mars topples Char Valley in WPIAL 2A girls lacrosse final

Chartiers Valley captured its first WPIAL title in girls lacrosse two years ago by defeating Mars. On May 23, the Planets exacted a bit of revenge by defeating the Lady Colts, 14-6, in the Class AA championship match played at Joe Walton Stadium on the Robert Morris University campus. It was ...