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Top stories of the 2023-24 school year in WPIAL sports
Moon’s Bill Pfeiffer, in his 28th season, became the first girls soccer coach in the WPIAL to win 500 career games. Pfeiffer and the Tigers later celebrated winning a third straight PIAA Class 3A title in November. Dec. 1, 2023. The 1-and-1 free throw was no longer part of...
PUP recruiting notebook: Offers continue to pile up for Quaker Valley’s 6-foot-4 Mimi Thiero, the WPIAL’s highest-rated recruit in more than a decade
Jamal Woodson was coaching his AAU team in a game recently when the net got stuck in the rim. “They were like, ‘We need a ladder,’” Woodson recalled. But no need for a ladder when 6-foot-4 Mimi Thiero is around. “Mimi just goes right up to it...
Cranberry Police Dept. hosts annual bike rodeo
CRANBERRY TWP — With their helmets on and their bicycles newly inspected, young Cranberry Township residents not only had a fun morning out, but also learned important lessons about bicycle safety. The Cranberry Township Police Department Bike Rodeo was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29.
Pitt VB Secures Another Commitment From Class of 2026
The recruiting juggernaut that is Pitt volleyball has continued with yet another commitment in the class of 2026. Lola Sageer — a 6-foot-2 outside hitter from Liverpool High in Liverpool, N.Y. — announced her commitment to Pitt Friday night, picking the Panthers over interest from Louisville, North Carolina, and USC.
Coffee High School weightlifting team stands out at USA National Championship
PITTSBURGH, PA – The Coffee High School Weightlifting Team recently competed at the USA Weightlifting National Championships in Pittsburgh and once again made their presence known in a big way on a national stage. Coffee was one of the largest teams in the competition with 20 lifters, the most...
The transfer portal forever changed college athletics - and may have led Paul Skenes to the Pirates
PITTSBURGH - One year ago Wednesday, Paul Skenes found himself in the heart of a dogpile located a few feet in front of the pitcher's mound at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb. Following their 18-4 victory over Florida, which secured LSU's seventh College World Series title, he and his teammates celebrated their capture of the sport's ultimate prize.
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – June 27
UPDATE, 4 PM: Duquesne women’s basketball has learned its 2024-25 Atlantic-10 scheduling fate. The Dukes’ home/away partners include Fordham, Rhode Island, St. Bonaventure and VCU, meaning ties against all four at home and on the road. The Dukes will also play Davidson, Dayton, UMass, Richmond and Saint Louis...
Clemson Football Oppo Research: Pittsburgh Panthers
Clemson Football returns to Pittsburgh to seek avenge the 2021 loss to the Panthers that knocked them out of the ACC Championship hunt. Where: Accrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Series History: Pittsburgh leads the all-time series 3-2. Pitt won the last game 27-17 in 2021. Clemson’s last victory in the...
How joining an LGBTQ volleyball league eased my childhood anxieties about organized sports
For much of my life, I believed that sports weren’t for me. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when that belief crystallized, but by the time I reached adulthood, it was firmly established. Looking back now, I didn’t want it to be that way. As we all know, sports are an important part of Pittsburgh life. […] The post How joining an LGBTQ volleyball league eased my childhood anxieties about organized sports appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN: PICKLESBURGH TO HOST FIRST ‘OLYMPICKLE GAMES’!
• Picklesburgh ‘Olympickles’ in Market Square offer new opportunities for gherkin glory!. • Pickle Eating and Bobbing for Pickles added to crowd favorite Pickle Juice Drinking Contest. • Preliminary Rounds Friday & Saturday with Championship Rounds on Sunday. • Champions receive royal title, life-like pickle trophy and $500...
Husband, wife switch places on Plum cross country coaching staff
Plum cross country coach Stephanie Kennedy and her husband, Brent, have switched roles for the 2024 season. With Stephanie going on maternity leave until the end of November, Brent, who has been the assistant coach the last four seasons, will take over as head coach this year. The former Kiski...
WATCH: New Pitt Player Amsal Delalic Joins The Pittsburgh Basketball Show
Pitt basketball added a European wing this spring by the name of Amsal Delalic. Hear from him for the first time on the fourth episode of The Pittsburgh Basketball Show on PSN. Check out the episode here or by clicking the link below. Delalic will have four years of eligibility...
2025 3-Star Pitt OL Target Moves Back Commitment Date
Pitt will have to wait a little bit longer to find out whether a top offensive line target in the class is coming to Pittsburgh. Jordan Fields — a 6-foot-5, 265-pound offensive lineman from North Shore in Houston, Tx. — announced two weekends ago, directly after his official visit to Pittsburgh, that he narrowed his list of contenders to just six schools: Houston, Kansas, Maryland, Memphis, Pitt and Toledo.
Three Beaver County weightlifters win combined 12 medals in USA Weightlifting National Championships
For years, members of Country Strong Fitness have competed across the country on the national stage at the USA Weightlifting National Championships. But this year, those weightlifters had the opportunity to compete close to home on the national stage. The USA Weightlifting National Championships took place in Pittsburgh at the...
HW Softball 12U Defeats Number 1 Seed!
Having a strong pitching game will carry you through the playoffs. We see it currently happening on the boys pony league team and now with girls softball on the 12U team. Hopewell easily flexed its playoff muscle getting past New Brighton 10-3. Abby Babinsack took to the mound for five...
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