Josh Rizzo

Killian Kissane knew hockey would be different when he chose to play at Shady Side Academy. The Bulldogs, who play a national prep schedule, would require him to be a different player than when he was at Fox Chapel.

Pitt outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez's raising her arms with the NCAA regional championship trophy was mirrored by many of the 9,525 spectators in the crowd Saturday at Petersen Events Center.

The growing process for the Penn Hills boys basketball program will have many layers this season. One of the most important ones will be becoming comfortable with being in the varisty atmosphere.

Penn Hills guard Milani Oliver crammed a game's worth of moments during the final two minutes against Woodland Hills on Dec. 10.

DeJamire Suber's mind won't go toward quitting when things get tough in future matches. The Highlands 127-pound junior wrestler showed what he is capable of when things are bleak Wednesday night.

The playoff picture in Section 2-5A will be shaken many times throughout the next few months. Shaler boys basketball coach Brandon Sensor appreciated the opportunity to keep his team's name at the top of the standings with a win on the road Friday night at Plum.

Burrell junior wrestler Jacob Stewart enjoys using the intense environment of the annual rivalry match with Kiski Area as a launching pad toward the Powerade tournament.

Deer Lakes forward Nate Moore already had a test run with the protective plastic mask that adorned his face. When Moore needed to get underneath the basket and battle Friday during the Deer Lakes Christmas Tournament against Belle Vernon, he did so with confidence.

Matt Orbin was reminded all week by Riverview boys basketball coach Dre Corbin to be ready to pound the class against rival Springdale. The Raiders had a size advantage that Corbin believed would be necessary to exploit if Riverview was going to win the Section 2-2A matchup Friday night at home.

Kate Friday didn't want her mental well-being to be defined by success, or failure, surrounding her soccer career.