As scholastic cross country enters crunch time, the South Fayette girls and boys as well as Mt. Lebanon’s Patrick Anderson show no signs of easing their stranglehold on the competition.

With three weeks remaining in the regular season, area football teams find themselves unsettled.

Ella McRoberts stayed cool, calm and collected to finish third in the WPIAL Class AAA girls golf championships.

Fittingly, Tori Slagle was in the swing of things when the Upper St. Clair golfer qualified for the PIAA Western Regional.

A golf course may have many ups and downs but Scott Jordan’s game is on the level and that makes the Upper St. Clair junior one of the best in the WPIAL. In fact, he grabbed the bronze during the Class AAA boys’ championships held Oct. 1 at the Fox Chapel Golf Club.

Although a non-conference clash, Mt. Lebanon versus Upper St. Clair outcome means plenty to rival football clubs.

Peters Township remained unbeaten in Section 2-AAAA girls soccer after an overtime win, 2-1, against rival Canon-McMillan and a shutout victory, 1-0, against Bethel Park.

Mt. Lebanon starts second half of soccer play they way it started with another win to improve to 7-0.

Mt. Lebanon's Patrick Anderson leads the pack in the Foundation Meet.

South Fayette stacking up for strong finish in girls' cross country.

South Fayette golfer leads list of are WPIAL qualifiers.

Peters Township beats North Hills in battle of unbeaten Class 5A football clubs.

For the second straight season, Mia Gorman emerged from the consolation bracket to earn a berth in the PIAA tennis singles tournament set for Nov. 1-2 in Hershey.

Luke Lestini earned medalist honors at the Section 7-AAA championships and led the list of area qualifiers to compete in the WPIAL semifinals set for Sept. 23. The South Fayette senior carded a 68 at Lindenwold Golf Course.

Upper St. Clair quarterback finding receivers and that's adding up to big numbers and victories.

Kat Wang surprised herself in how she captured the Section 4-AAA girls tennis title. The Peters Township sophomore used a strong serve to dispatch Lauren Marstellar of Mt. Lebanon in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2.

On Military Appreciation Night, Peters Township and tailback Ryan Magiske marched past West Allegheny, 23-7.

Mt. Lebanon stays focused on each opponent in section soccer action.

South Fayette seniors tunes up for cross country season with stellar showing in the world triathlon championships.

Emily Carter of Bethel Park and Patrick Anderson of Mt. Lebanon capture honors again at second straight cross country invitational.

It was a beautiful night in the neighborhood as the Mt. Lebanon community and its football team rallied around high school principal Brian McFeeley and squashed Butler, 63-7.

Area athletes start the cross country season with success at Marty Uher Meet at Cal. U.

No rivalry in cross country as coaches work together to help runners.

Bethel Park defeated Woodland Hils, 29-16.

First-year head coach Zachary Hamilton and his assistants Hannah Judkins and Sam Lackner, are ready for the WPIAL to take notice of their Chartiers Valley girls soccer team.

Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Anthony Chiccitt of Bethel Park tackled his cancer in the same manner he approached adversaries on the football field, basketball court or baseball diamond.

For Bruce Gradowski, the philosophy to which much has been given, much is expected certainly rings true.

Mike Junko records first win as Upper St. Clair beats South Fayette, 27-13, in Week Zero football action.

Rocky Plassio is back coaching high school baseball in Washington County.

Peters Township starts golf season with tournament win.

Josh Matheny earns spot on Team USA for Junior World Swimming Championships.

Are you ready for some football?

Mike Deitrick to coach O-linemen at Waynesburg University.

August can be the deadliest month for football players.

Cameron Bamer making name for self in BMX racing.

Peters Township dominated the travel baseball season by capturing five championships in the tournaments in which it competed. The 7A travel team compiled a 24-0 record.

5K run and fun walk remembers Bethel Park boy that battled DIPG.

Josh Matheny leads list of All-America swimmers in the region.

Seton LaSalle guidance counselor an inspiration to students and associates while excelling in open-water swims

Area youth athletes survive conditions to perform during the annual Kids Triathlon.

Kids Triathlon set for July 20 at South Park Wave Pool.

Since turning pro in 2009, Alison Riske from McMurray submitted her best performance in a Major when she advanced to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. After upsetting the No. 1 seed, Riske battled Serena Williams before being eliminated, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.