Ray Fisher stories, Page 32
Thomas Jefferson soccer teams double up as section champs
Back-to-back. That’s been the theme of the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer season. The Jaguars won their second consecutive section championship with a near-perfect 13-1 record, fighting off a strong challenge from runner-up Bethel Park (11-3). “Up to this point, our team has been playing very well,” TJ coach Michael “Doc”...
Lippincott twins thrive on Thomas Jefferson volleyball court, football field
One competes in volleyball in the fall; the other plays football. But there’s a connection between the two whether in the gym or on the gridiron. Thomas Jefferson juniors Eliah and Elias Lippincott are twins who celebrated their 17th birthdays in late August. “Elias and I have always been close,”...
Sewickley Academy thrives in pressure-packed playoffs to win WPIAL team golf title
Sewickley Academy’s boys golf team captured its 12th WPIAL title since 2006 in a thrilling sudden-death playoff with Belle Vernon. The district championship was the third won by the SA seniors. “It was an awesome day,” senior Joey Mucci said. “By far, it is my favorite WPIAL championship out of...
Sewickley Academy boys soccer looks to cap solid season with playoff success
The Sewickley Academy boys soccer team finished in a tie with Eden Christian atop the Section 1-A standings this season. The teams split decisions this fall. SA won the first game Aug. 30 by a 2-1 score, then held possession of first place the rest of the season. Eden Christian...
Once unheralded, Bethel Park now dominates Class 5A football in WPIAL
Bethel Park’s football team was unranked and seemingly unnoticed at the start of the 2022 season. That’s now ancient history. The Black Hawks won seven of their first eight games to climb to No. 1 in Class 5A in the Trib HSSN High School Football rankings. The team was averaging...
Strong senior class helps Bethel Park boys soccer have year to remember
Offseason workouts have paid big dividends for the Bethel Park boys soccer team. After losing their first three games of the season, the Black Hawks won 12 in a row and 13 of 14 to finish as the Section 3-3A runner-up with an 11-3 record. With one game remaining on...
Quaker Valley notebook: Quakers prevail in rivalry showdown
It was a highly emotional and intense game, to say the least. Quaker Valley’s boys soccer team defeated rival Sewickley Academy, 3-1, behind junior midfielder Nick Allan in a nonsection matchup Oct. 4 at Quaker Valley. Allan netted two goals for the Quakers, who improved to 11-2 overall with their...
Future of Hampton tennis program in good hands with successful JV squad
The building blocks appear to be in place. Hampton’s girls junior varsity tennis team racked up an impressive 11-2 record this season, offering hope for a firm playoff push by next year’s varsity squad. “The future looks great,” coach Milt Squires said. “The players are excited and are planning to...
Brother-sister combo patrols net for Quaker Valley soccer
Both have been involved in Quaker Valley soccer since their freshman season. Both have developed into accomplished high school athletes. They are vocal and determined but also can be humorous and quick-witted at times. The brother-sister duo of Isaac and Grace Waller are goalkeepers on the QV boys and girls...
Quaker Valley’s Eva Bulger overcomes challenging set-up to claim 4th WPIAL girls golf title
Eva Bulger is a uniquely talented golfer. This season, the Quaker Valley senior became just the second girl in history to win four consecutive WPIAL titles. The left-handed hitting Bulger did so by defeating senior Claire Konieczny of Geibel by three strokes at the WPIAL Class 2A girls final round...
Quaker Valley girls volleyball lays groundwork for special season
Quaker Valley’s girls volleyball team has been dominant in the first half of the season. The QV girls won seven of their first eight matches and all seven victories were by 3-0 scores. The Quakers stood in second place in Section 4-2A with a 5-1 record with their lone loss...
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy golfers dot WPIAL leaderboards
Quaker Valley and Sewickley Academy have dominated play in Section 9-2A boys golf this season. The defending section champion Quakers were 10-0 in the section and overall as of Sept. 27. Sewickley, which lost to QV twice, was 10-2 in league action and 14-6 overall. Nine members of the two...
Loaded lineup keeps expectations high for Thomas Jefferson girls volleyball team
Thomas Jefferson girls volleyball coach Ron Kelly didn’t shy away from offering his expectations for this year’s team. “I am looking forward to having a great season,” he said. “We will develop daily with hard work and should be a contender by year’s end. “We have an experienced group of...
Thomas Jefferson soccer teams start season on right foot
Thomas Jefferson’s boys soccer team has been near unbeatable in 2022. The Jaguars racked up wins in eight of their first nine games and stood atop Section 3-3A with a sparkling 6-0 record, two games ahead of Trinity, Connellsville and Bethel Park. TJ outscored the opposition by a 26-5 overall...
Led by Close sisters, Sewickley Academy girls tennis in prime position
Sewickley Academy’s Ashley Close took the first step toward what’s expected to be another compelling playoff run this season. Close defeated junior Chloe DeSanzo of Beaver, 6-1, 6-0, in the Section 4-2A finals Sept. 15 at Beaver High School. Close also beat Central Valley junior Rachel Hardek in the semifinals...
Quaker Valley senior makes waves on national rowing scene
There was little if any doubt she’d be chosen. Quaker Vally senior Ellie Graham recently was named to the United States Rowing’s Class of 2023 Scholastic Honor Roll. It’s a prestigious honor. Each year, USRowing selects 100 students throughout the country who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and success on...
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Thomas Jefferson soccer teams start season on right foot
Thomas Jefferson’s boys soccer team has been near unbeatable in 2022. The Jaguars racked up wins in eight of their first nine games and stood atop Section 3-3A with a sparkling 6-0 record, two games ahead of Trinity, Connellsville and Bethel Park. TJ outscored the opposition by a 26-5 overall...
Coach brings wealth of knowledge to Bethel Park girls volleyball team
Brooke Muraco is in her fifth season coaching the Bethel Park girls volleyball team. “It has always been a goal of mine since I was in high school to become an elementary teacher and a high school head volleyball coach,” Muraco said. “Two things I can proudly say I have...
Experienced Bethel Park girls soccer team off to strong start
The Bethel Park girls soccer team has climbed into WPIAL elite territory this season. The Black Hawks were ranked second in Class 4A in the Trib HSSN WPIAL girls soccer rankings for the week ending Sept. 18. Bethel Park started out 6-0 with five shutouts and 4-0 in Section 2...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley cross country team shines at White Oak Park
Quaker Valley’s boys cross country team celebrated in style at the 20th annual Red, White & Blue Classic on Sept. 9 at White Oak Park. The Quakers zeroed in on third place with 132 team points, slightly behind first-place Hampton (121) and runner-up Blackhawk (131). Uniontown and North Catholic tied...
Senior-heavy Sewickley Academy boys soccer team chasing another section title
Sewickley Academy has traditionally been a significant force in boys soccer. The Panthers are maintaining that tradition so far in 2022. Through six games, SA was undefeated with wins over Freeport (7-0), Eden Christian (2-1), Beaver County Christian (3-1), South Side (7-0), Greensburg Central Catholic (4-2) and Our Lady of...
Waller, defense help Quaker Valley secure 4 early-season shutouts
The respect is well-earned for the Quaker Valley boys soccer team. The Quakers were ranked No. 1 in Class 2A in the Trib HSSN WPIAL soccer rankings for the week ending Sept. 11. A year ago, Quaker Valley won PIAA, WPIAL and Section 4-2A championships and finished with a 24-2...
Baldwin grad Robert Healy proves to be ‘a true beast’ at Transplant Games of America
His competitiveness just won’t go away. Duquesne and Baldwin football alumnus Robert Healy took first place in the discus throw and shot put competition at the 2022 Donate Life Transplant Games of America, smashing records among living donors and all-time donors in both events. The 39-year-old Healy, a 2001 Baldwin...
Quaker Valley girls volleyball team has high hopes after strong start
Quaker Valley’s girls volleyball appears to be on the upswing. The Quakers opened their schedule with an impressive nonsection victories against Beaver and South Park. Sparked by junior Katelyn Clark’s strong net play, Quaker Valley blanked the Bobcats, 3-0. “I was excited to start the season off strong,” Clark said....
Quaker Valley football making strides during rocky start to season
It hasn’t been smooth sailing for the Quaker Valley football team in the early part of the season. In fact, it’s been a bit rocky. The Quakers started off with a 24-12 nonconference loss at Freedom in Week Zero. Their second game — scheduled against Mohawk — was canceled. Mohawk...
