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Bethel Park’s Fisher takes third in WPIAL singles

Cami Fisher wore her signature visor and was outfitted in her traditional Bethel Park uniform but something was missing when she stepped on the tennis courts to compete for a WPIAL championship. Last year, Fisher combined with Lily Sierka to win the Class AAA doubles title. This year, she’s ...

Upper St. Clair duo finish second in the WPIAL

Vim and vigor equate success on the tennis court for Ari Plutko and Ronan Gibbons. When they played with enthusiasm, complete with chest bumping on winning points, they held the upper hand in the WPIAL doubles championship match. When they lost their edge, however, the Upper St. Clair duo fell ...

Bethel Park duo compete in PIAA doubles

Cami Fisher and Lily Sierka of Bethel Park competed in the PIAA doubles tournament held Nov. 3-4 at the Hershey Racquet Club.After eliminating Hempfield’s Sophie Carson and Alexandra Gregory, 6-0, 6-1,in the first round of action, the BP duo succumbed to the Conestoga tandem of Kate Emmanuel ...

Bethel Park girls end run in PIAA tennis semifinals

The best season in the history of Bethel Park girls tennis came to an end Oct. 28 when the Lady Hawks lost, 3-2, to Conestoga in the PIAA team tournament played at the Hershey Racquet Club.In the semifinal match, Lily Sierka won at second singles, 7-5, 6-0, against Katherine Emmanuel while the ...

Bethel Park captures first WPIAL girls tennis title

Depth, dedication and determination steered Bethel Park to its first WPIAL girls team tennis title in school history.“We don’t have holes in the lineup,” said BP head coach Doug Addington. “Most teams experience a drop off between players but it’s very minimal from match to match on ...

Mt. Lebanon man was a force in tennis, industry, music

Dr. Donald William Mercer mastered every trade he pursued, but the former Mt. Lebanon resident was at the top of his game when it came to tennis.“Don was a true gentleman and a tireless tennis enthusiast,” said Deb Hazlett.Hazlett is a USTA volunteer and a member of the Middle States Board ...