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Trio of local wrestlers win titles in Class 2A

HEIDELBERG – When you are the top seed in the weight class, a lot is expected of you. Just ask Noah Layhue. The senior from Beth-Center was picked as the No. 1 seed in the 215-pound weight class in the WPIAL Class 2A Individual Championships over the weekend. In a cool, calm and collected ...

South Fayette cruises past PT to reach 5th straight WPIAL final

DORMONT – Coming off their lowest scoring performance in the last few years, the South Fayette girls basketball team were determined to get back on track offensively. The Lions nearly matched their entire output of 26 points in a three-point win against Trinity Wednesday by scoring 22 in the ...

Mentoring should be simple and done frequently

When was the last time you took a kid fishing? How about a deer hunt? Stomping for pheasants at the Game Lands? Even a nature walk or shed hunting? I am neglecting my duties as a mentor more than ever. I’m retired. I’ve never had more time (supposedly) than I have right now. But I have ...

C-H girls up to challenge, reach semifinals

By Dave Whipkey Contributing writer McDONALD – The Chartiers-Houston girls basketball team moved up a level in competition in their WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal playoff game against Aliquippa on Friday night at South Fayette High School. The Buccaneers blasted South Side Beaver 70-16 ...

Ringgold falls as final shot doesn’t

By Bill Hughes Contributing writer McMURRAY – Ringgold’s first trip to the WPIAL boys basketball quarterfinals since 2020 ended in heartbreak Friday night with a 48-47 loss to Hampton in a frantic finish of the Class 5A matchup. After the 10th-seeded Talbots (14-7) tied the score at ...