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South Fayette’s Leroux named Almanac MVP

Juliette Leroux credits an ancient adage for her success in basketball. Her attitude indeed determines her altitude. “Let’s just say you have to have a positive mindset all of the time,” she said. “It’s really a mental game, so if your mental goes down, then your physical goes down. ...

South Fayette dominates Almanac girls all-star squad

For the second year in a row, South Fayette ruled the courts. The Lady Lions captured their second straight state championship by again defeating Archbishop Wood, 45-35, in the PIAA Class 6A final played March 21 at the Giant Center in Hershey. Additionally they captured their fourth WPIAL ...

Robbins leaving large footprint at Upper St. Clair

Ryan Robbins doesn’t mind following in the footsteps of others because that path has led to success. Robbins hails from a talented basketball family but he’s likely to cement his legacy in football as his father did and as other Upper St. Clair High School alumni have. He is a 6-foot-7, ...

Upper St. Clair, Chartiers Valley dominate Almanac all-stars

Fans of television reruns and movie sequels would have enjoyed boys basketball this winter for the 2026 season was a virtual repeat of the 2025 campaign. Upper St. Clair and Chartiers Valley reprised their success as both reached the semifinals in the PIAA state tournament. The Panthers and ...

Mt. Lebanon’s Gibbons named Almanac Most Valuable Grappler

Cole Gibbons of Mt. Lebanon accomplished nearly everything possible during his scholastic wrestling career. He won more than 100 matches to join a select few in the school’s Century Club. He collected more than a dozen medals and won his share of championships. He also garnered honors, ...

Peters Township quarterback wins Willie Thrower Award

During Spring Break, Nolan DiLucia, like any other college student, did his share of traveling. “Nothing exotic,” he said. “The best place to be is in my home.” Home, indeed, was where the heart was for the McMurray native. He spent Easter with his parents, Jennifer and Michael, as ...