Andrew John stories, Page 2
Perry planning to parlay positive outlook into another playoff berth
Last season, Perry Traditional Academy went through some growing pains. However, the Commodores look to have a more positive outlook with a team filled with more experience. Perry (1-7, 1-3) will look to clinch a playoff spot for the third season in a row in the third season under coach...
Carrick hopes to build off late-season victory
The Carrick football program finished last season with a win and is using that as a springboard into its second season under coach Dennis “Shor D” Wolford. The Raiders ended last season 1-6 after a 26-16 win over Perry in the final week of the season. Carrick had a chance...
After run to WPIAL semifinals, Moon sets expectations high
After having a bounce back season last year, the Moon football program is looking to make another deep run in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs. The Tigers improved on their 2022 performance (1-9 overall, 1-4 in the Allegheny Six Conference) by finishing 6-6 overall and 3-2 in conference play last...
South Fayette hopes success in other sports bolsters football program
This fall, the South Fayette football program will be led by new faces on the field, but they aren’t new to having successful seasons representing the Lions in other sports. Junior Drew Wehorsky will step under center for the Lions, who were 4-6 overall and 1-4 in the Class 5A...
Gateway grad Matt Brooks helps Duquesne to Northeast Conference title
When Matt Brooks stepped on Duquesne’s campus for the first time in the spring, he thought he would have more time to develop his craft on the defensive line before he played any meaningful snaps for the Dukes football team. However, by the end of the season the Gateway grad...
Passionate bowlers have Gateway boys team expecting successful season
With the whole starting lineup returning for the Gateway boys bowling team, expectations have shifted from just participating to competing with the top teams and bowlers in the WPIBL. The Gators will be led by senior Alex Keeling-Oliver, who finished ninth in the WPIBL East section last year with a...
New crop of wrestlers looks to make mark for Chartiers Valley
Last year, the Chartiers Valley wrestling program had two wrestlers medal at the state tournament. With their departure due to graduation, the Colts will turn to a new group of wrestlers looking to make a name for themselves. The Colts will look to replace Dylan Evans, the most decorated wrestler...
After making history last season, Chartiers Valley girls swim team has new cast of characters
After capturing its first section title in program history last season, the Chartiers Valley girls swimming program is looking to defend its title with a different cast of swimmers. Last season, the Colts finished first in Section 1-2A and finished tied for 22nd place in the WPIAL Class 2A swimming...
With Hunter Raymer out to regain WPIAL crown, Gateway swimmers look to reach goals
Last year, Hunter Raymer was hoping to successfully defend his title in the 500-yard freestyle at the WPIAL Class 3A championships. However, Raymer finished in third place, making him hungry to reclaim the title this year. The Gateway junior finished with a time of 4:40.48, which was behind a pair...
Westinghouse gets past Farrell and into PIAA semifinals for 2nd straight season
In the last two seasons, the Westinghouse and Farrell football programs have crossed paths in the PIAA Class 2A playoffs with each team winning once. In the rubber match, the Westinghouse Bulldogs traveled to Farrell, the District 10 champion, and beat the Steelers for the second year in a row...
Jeannette girls basketball team undaunted by low numbers
I’ll play with five. This has been one of the sayings that second-year coach Anna Leonard has been using during her time as the Jeannette girls basketball coach. It looks like Leonard only will have five players available to play for the Jayhawks this season as Jeannette looks to improve...
Jeannette boys basketball team to lean on backcourt
Last year, the Jeannette boys basketball team featured a strong frontcourt. But because of graduation and injuries, the Jayhawks will need to lean on strong guard play if they want to return to the WPIAL playoffs. If Jeannette (13-8, 7-5) wants to make a deeper postseason run this season, senior...
Experienced, talented Chartiers Valley girls roster looks to put it all together
The first season for the Chartiers Valley girls basketball program under coach Mike Semplice came to an end in heartbreaking fashion after losing to Mt. Lebanon, 47-46, in the WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinals. However, the tough loss provided Semplice and the Colts with valuable lessons that can be applied for...
Led by star guard Jayden Davis, Chartiers Valley boys look to finish stronger
Last season, the Chartiers Valley boys basketball team won its first 12 games and was ranked No. 1 in Class 5A at one point. However, the Colts sputtered once they reached section play and missed out on the playoffs by one game. With eight players returning from last year’s team...
10th-seeded Beaver Falls continues surprise run with Class 2A semifinal win over Washington
Beaver Falls might have a double-digit seed, but the Tigers are playing once again for the WPIAL’s top prize after pulling off another upset – this time over No. 3 Washington. No. 10 Tigers (8-5) regained the lead late in the third quarter and held on for a 28-26 victory...
Avonworth running game revs up in 2nd half of quarterfinal win over Beaver
With their undefeated season on the line, only leading by a touchdown at halftime, No. 2 Avonworth turned to its run game to open the second half. That propelled the Antelopes to a 41-21 win over No. 7 Beaver in the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals at Lenzner Field at Avonworth...
New Zealand’s Matt Baxter, North Dakota’s Maddie Van Beek win 11th annual EQT Pittsburgh 10-miler races
New Zealand’s Matt Baxter was looking for a race that would be a good test for him as he ramps up his marathon training. When looking at the schedule, Baxter decided to participate in the 11th running of the EQT Pittsburgh 10-miler. Even though Baxter, 29, of HOKA Northern Arizona...
North Allegheny reclaims its place atop WPIAL Class 4A girls volleyball
After avenging its loss to Pine-Richland in last year’s WPIAL Class 4A championship earlier this week, the North Allegheny girls volleyball team reclaimed its throne with the program’s fifth district title in the last seven years. Top-seeded North Allegheny (16-1) defeated No. 3 Canon-McMillan (15-4) in four sets, 25-21, 13-25,...
Hampton knocks off North Catholic to win elusive WPIAL volleyball championship
Going into its championship match against North Catholic on Saturday, the Hampton girls volleyball program had been WPIAL runner-up twice and had never won a district title. Now, the Talbots can finally proclaim themselves WPIAL champions. No. 1 Hampton (22-0) swept No. 2 North Catholic (18-2) in three sets, 25-10,...
Stout Peters Township defense blanks Franklin Regional in Class 5A opener
All season, Peters Township has created havoc for opposing teams in the WPIAL. Franklin Regional got its crack at trying to slay the WPIAL Class 5A giant Friday night. The Panthers defense held their own on the opening drives of the game. However, the Franklin Regional offense couldn’t capitalize on...
Perennial contender Chartiers Valley in the mix for WPIAL cross country success
The Chartiers Valley cross country program seems to be in the mix every year, and this year looks to be no different. The boys and girls teams might be young, but they hope the experience gained last year by the girls team pays off as they look to prepare for...
Chartiers Valley football looking to build culture, battle for playoff spot
Belief. Trust. Resilience. These three words have been the pillars Aaron Fitzpatrick has tried to instill the Chartiers Valley football program in his second year as head coach. The record might not show much change, but Fitzpatrick is excited to see the positive growth in the program as the Colts...
Deer Lakes wins wild one over Shady Side Academy
After a heartbreaking loss to East Allegheny, Deer Lakes wanted to get the bad taste out of its mouth. In a back-and-forth game, the Lancers went on the road and managed to escape Shady Side Academy’s Michael J. Farrell Stadium with a 41-35 win in an Allegheny 6 Conference game...
Southmoreland beats Greensburg Salem to clinch playoff spot
After snapping its three-game losing streak last week, Southmoreland looked to make it a two-game winning streak when it traveled to face Greensburg Salem. Southmoreland (5-3, 2-1) jumped on the Golden Lions early and defeated Greensburg Salem, 46-12, in Class 3A Interstate Conference action Friday night at Offutt Field in...
Jeannette pulls out wild victory over Leechburg
When a team has a turnaround season like Jeannette, there most likely are signature wins along their journey. This was the case for the Jayhawks when they traveled to face Eastern Conference foe Leechburg. With 2 minutes, 36 seconds remaining, Leechburg took a 31-30 lead after the Jayhawks had a...
