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Tigers Take Down Foxes For Third Straight Win - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers Take Down Foxes For Third Straight Win By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny boys’ lacrosse team kept their winning ways going back here in Pennsylvania after a successful weekend in Ohio to beat Fox Chapel 7-4 on the road Tuesday night. The match was tight in the first quarter with limited offense. NA struck first on a goal from junior Johnny Castillo assisted by senior Jacob Clarkson late in the frame.
Boys’ Lacrosse Opens Home Slate with Section Win over North Hills - North Allegheny Sports Network
Boys’ Lacrosse Opens Home Slate with Section Win over North Hills By: Bob Orkwis It may have taken until the fourth game of the season for the Tigers to take the turf at Newman Stadium, but it was worth the wait, as North Allegheny upended North Hills 13-3 to earn its second consecutive Section 2-3A victory. Less than a minute into the contest. Hawke Brian took a feed from Colt Gibson to put the Tigers up 1-0.
Tigers Tame Rams For First Win Of The Season - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers Tame Rams For First Win Of The Season By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny boys’ lacrosse team earned the first win of the season on the road 11-6 over Pine-Richland Tuesday night. It was a big showing for junior Nick Sichak, who totaled eight points for his most significant offensive outburst in the young season. The Rams took an early 2-0 lead before the Tigers cracked the scoresheet late in the first quarter on a goal scored by Sichak assisted by fellow junior Johnny Castillo.
Football Senior Class Officially Confirms College Selections - North Allegheny Sports Network
Football Senior Class Officially Confirms College Selections By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny Football seniors have officially decided where they are playing at the next level. Head Coach Art Walker and the players met for a signing photo opportunity on Thursday. Three seniors including Jack Yatchenko, Nick Humphries and Peter Notaro made their signings official in December.
Tigers Outlast Raiders For Critical Win - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers Outlast Raiders For Critical Win By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny ice hockey team has already clinched a playoff spot in the AAA tournament after a huge win over Pine-Richland last week. However, playoff positioning was still up in the air with two games left in the regular season.
Averie Bierker Commits To Miami Of Ohio For Soccer - North Allegheny Sports Network
Averie Bierker Commits To Miami Of Ohio For Soccer By: Jared Barton North Allegheny girls’ soccer forward Averie Bierker has selected where she will play and continue her academic career at the next level. The junior posted on social media Sunday that she will be heading to Miami University after her senior season on the pitch with the Tigers.
Two Tigers named to Big 56 All-Section Team - North Allegheny Sports Network
Two Tigers named to Big 56 All-Section Team Two North Allegheny Tigers girls basketball players were named to the Big 56 All-Section team that was released Thursday morning. Vange Balouris got first team honors while Rosalia Varlotta was named to the second team. Balouris did a little bit of everything for the Tigers in the 2024-2025 regular season as she averaged 13.5 points per game to go along with 6.2 rebounds a game.
Tigers Earn Regular Season Sweep Over Panthers - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers Earn Regular Season Sweep Over Panthers By: Jared Barton North Allegheny ice hockey added three critical points with a 5-3 regulation win over Franklin Regional Thursday night from the Baierl Ice Complex. The victory propels the Tigers over Thomas Jefferson in the standings and places them in the top four AAA teams for now. The fast-paced first period was filled with scoring, as the Panthers broke the ice less than three minutes into the contest.
Caroline Henderson Excelling On The Court At RIT - North Allegheny Sports Network
Caroline Henderson Excelling On The Court At RIT By: Jared Barton Former Tiger girls’ basketball star Caroline Henderson has been turning heads at the next level in her first NCAA season. Henderson currently leads the RIT Tigers in points per game with 13.9, which is also good enough for fourth-best in the Liberty League. The conference has honored the first-year player with Rookie of the Week accolades three times this season, including this week.
Liam Flaherty Commits To John Carroll For Football - North Allegheny Sports Network
Liam Flaherty Commits To John Carroll For Football By: Jared Barton North Allegheny senior Liam Flaherty knows where he will be taking the field this fall. The former Tiger running back and linebacker is headed to John Carroll University upon graduation. ⚡️Committed ⚡️ Blessed to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at John Carroll University. Let’s work.
Avery Anderson Signs Letter Of Intent To Grove City College - North Allegheny Sports Network
Avery Anderson Signs Letter Of Intent To Grove City College By: Jared Barton North Allegheny girls’ lacrosse senior Avery Anderson officially signed her letter of intent to play at the next level on Wednesday. Anderson will head to Grove City College after her final spring season with the Tigers. The senior attack has been important to the offense over the last few seasons. In 2023, Anderson was fourth on the team in goals with 21. Last season, she was third in scoring with 32 markers.
Four Tigers Contribute In PIHL All-Star Game Win - North Allegheny Sports Network
Four Tigers Contribute In PIHL All-Star Game Win By: Jared Barton Four North Allegheny ice hockey team members participated in the PIHL AAA All-Star Game Sunday and contributed to an 8-4 Blue Team win over the Gold Team at the RMU Island Sports Complex. AAA Blue was trailing 2-1 heading into the middle period. The Blue team knotted the game up about five minutes into the frame.
Tigers Edge Panthers In A Shootout - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers Edge Panthers In A Shootout By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny ice hockey team earned a critical 4-3 shootout road victory over Franklin Regional Monday night at the Palmer Imaging Arena. The game seesawed back and forth through the periods. Franklin Regional opened the scoring just over three minutes into the contest with an even-strength marker by Ryan Crouse.
Tigers Down Panthers On The Ice - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers Down Panthers On The Ice By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny ice hockey squad earned a tough 3-1 victory over Upper St. Clair Monday night at the Baierl Ice Complex. USC found the game’s first goal when Nico Galardini lit the lamp off a dish from Justin Schuster just about four and a half minutes into the contest. NA stormed back, scoring a short-handed goal about a minute later from senior Gianni Lochiatto assisted by fellow senior Tyler Bianchin.
Three Football Seniors Make College Selections Official - North Allegheny Sports Network
Three Football Seniors Make College Selections Official By: Jared Barton After another successful year, three North Allegheny football seniors confirmed their college selections as the season ended. Nicholas Humphries, Peter Notaro and Jack Yatchenko officially signed with Drake University, the University of Alabama and Princeton University respectively.
NAVB captures 8th straight state championship - North Allegheny Sports Network
NAVB captures 8th straight state championship North Allegheny traveled to Cumberland Valley High School to take on the Spring-Ford Rams in the PIAA Championship. The Tigers were looking for their eighth straight state championship and that is exactly what they did defeating the Rams in four sets by set scores of 19-25, 25-21, 25-19, and 25-16. The eighth straight title ties the state-record for most consecutive state championships in girls volleyball. Norwin won eight straight from 1976-1983.
Jack Yatchenko Named A Finalist For The Bill Fralic Memorial Award - North Allegheny Sports Network
Jack Yatchenko Named A Finalist For The Bill Fralic Memorial Award By: Jared Barton A senior lineman from North Allegheny has been named a finalist for one of Western Pennsylvania’s most prestigious football awards. Jack Yatchenko was announced as the 6A finalist Friday morning via social media.
Football earns 13 All-Conference Selections - North Allegheny Sports Network
Football earns 13 All-Conference Selections by: Jared Barton The North Allegheny football team had 13 players named to the Big 56 All-Conference team Monday morning. Ten players earned first team laurels with three players named to the second team. First team defense included seniors Mason Hartung at defensive end, Nicholas Humphries and Conner Frank at defensive back and junior Lincoln Hoke at defensive tackle. Junior Korry Pitts took home second team honors for defensive back.
Tigers get back to WPIAL Championship for third straight season - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers get back to WPIAL Championship for third straight season The second-seeded North Allegheny Tigers hosted No. 3 seed Mt. Lebanon on Friday night at Newman Stadium in the WPIAL Semifinals. The Tigers used four turnovers on defense and a 20-0 fourth quarter to run away from the Blue Devils in a 48-14 win to advance to the WPIAL Championship for the third consecutive season. Things could not have started better for NA.
Boys Soccer tabs seven Big 56 all-section selections - North Allegheny Sports Network
Boys Soccer tabs seven Big 56 all-section selections by: Jared Barton After another successful season on the pitch, the North Allegheny boys’ soccer team had seven players earn Big 56 All-Section honors. Seniors Nathan Katari, Mykola Desysenko, Leonardo Yu, Caleb Rumberger and Ryan Young all earned first team laurels while seniors Zach Nash and Lucas Henderson were named to the second team. Katari was a multi-year starter and team captain who was tied for the team lead in goals this season at 10.
Seven Girls Soccer players named to Big 56 All-Section List - North Allegheny Sports Network
Seven Girls Soccer players named to Big 56 All-Section List by: Jared Barton North Allegheny girls’ soccer had seven players named to the Big 56 All-Section list for the 2024 season. Earning first team laurels included seniors Maddie Miller and Elliana Vitale, junior Emma Schupansky and sophomore Kieran Shannon. Second Team honorees included seniors Rowan Barsotti and Aubrey Wells along with junior Ava Hutter. Miller has now been selected to the all-section list three seasons in a row.
Tigers’ Serving Baffles Blue Streaks For PIAA First Round Sweep - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers’ Serving Baffles Blue Streaks For PIAA First Round Sweep by Randy Gore With a WPIAL championship already under their belts, the North Allegheny Tigers began their quest for a state championship on Tuesday night with a 3-0 sweep over Manheim Township at UPMC Court. The Tigers prevailed by set scores of 25-18, 25-14 and 25-18. The seven-time reigning PIAA champions hosted a Manheim Township squad that was appearing in the state playoffs for the first time since 2000.
Nathan Katari Named To WPSCA All-State Team - North Allegheny Sports Network
Nathan Katari Named To WPSCA All-State Team By: Jared Barton Despite the season ending this week, North Allegheny boys’ soccer senior Nathan Katari is still gaining accolades. The captain was named to the Western Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association All-State Team Friday morning.
Tigers claim first state title in program history - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers claim first state title in program history North Allegheny traveled to Penn State Golf Course to take part in the PIAA 3A Team Championship on Wednesday morning. For the first time ever, the Tigers were named state champions shooting a combined two-under par defeating second-place South Fayette by four strokes. Coming off of a fifth-place finish in the PIAA Individual Championship, Ravi Desai shot a four-under par 68.
NAVB earns top seed in WPIAL Girls Volleyball Championships - North Allegheny Sports Network
NAVB earns top seed in WPIAL Girls Volleyball Championships The WPAL playoff field is set for the 2024 Girls’ Volleyball Championships. The WPIAL made the announcement official on Friday afternoon. The North Allegheny Tigers earned the No. 1 overall seed and were given a bye into the WPIAL Quarterfinals. NA will face off against the winner of #9 Armstrong vs. #8 Penn-Trafford on Thursday, October 24th at North Allegheny High School. A time is still to be determined.
Tigers Top Vikings In Overtime - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers Top Vikings In Overtime By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny ice hockey team earned a tough 2-1 overtime victory over Central Catholic Thursday night from the Baierl Ice Complex. The Tigers got on the board early when senior Gianni Lochiatto scored an even-strength goal 2:36 into the contest. Junior Josh Milliron and senior Tommy Vidra earned assists on the marker. The Vikings responded about three and a half minutes later on a Judah Brophy goal assisted by Noah Hritz.
Tigers Beat Spartans To End Regular Season - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers Beat Spartans To End Regular Season By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny girls’ soccer squad ended regular season play with a 6-1 win over Montour at Newman Stadium Wednesday night. The Tigers dictated pace throughout the first half, holding the Spartans shotless. With just under 14 minutes left in the first frame, North Allegheny found offense from senior Aubrey Wells, who took a shot at a wide angle from the nearside corner that tucked inside the far goalpost.
NA wins second ever WPIAL Championship, first since 1971 - North Allegheny Sports Network
NA wins second ever WPIAL Championship, first since 1971 North Allegheny traveled to Cedarbrook Golf Course to take part in the WPIAL Team Championships for the second straight year. After finishing in fourth place a year ago, the Tigers used the experience of competing in the event to get to the top of the mountain and claim WPIAL gold. It was the second WPIAL championship ever for North Allegheny and the first since 1971.
Nico Varlotta Commits To North Alabama For Baseball - North Allegheny Sports Network
Nico Varlotta Commits To North Alabama For Baseball By: Jared Barton Senior Nico Varlotta has decided where he will continue his academic and athletic career next fall. The pitcher announced on social media Thursday he committed to North Alabama.
Second Half Scoring Leads Tigers Over Golden Tornado - North Allegheny Sports Network
Second Half Scoring Leads Tigers Over Golden Tornado By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny girls’ soccer team earned another section victory on Wednesday, topping Butler 3-0 at Newman Stadium. The win solidifies the hold on second place in a very competitive section. The Tiger offense dominated the first half of play, but the Golden Tornado defense limited the amount of NA chances inside the box. North Allegheny sophomore Kieran Shannon scored back-to-back markers in the second half’s early stages.
NA wins another five-set thriller, beats Pine-Richland 3-2 - North Allegheny Sports Network
NA wins another five-set thriller, beats Pine-Richland 3-2 After coming back from down 0-2 on Tuesday against Upper St. Clair, North Allegheny found themselves in another five-set match on Thursday night at Pine-Richland High School. The Tigers once again made the plays needed in the fifth set and won the match by set scores of 18-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-23, 15-12. Molly Robertson led North Allegheny with 17 kills. She also helped defensively with 12 digs. Geneva Adams added 12 kills.
Tigers Top Rams For Senior Night Victory - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers Top Rams For Senior Night Victory By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny boys’ soccer team mathematically punched a ticket to the postseason with a 3-1 win over Pine-Richland on Senior Night from Newman Stadium Tuesday. An all-senior starting lineup took the field for the Tigers in the opening half, including goalkeeper Ryan Young, who played the striker position throughout the contest. North Allegheny drew first blood in the chippy contest.
Tigers Tame Rams For Critical Section Win - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers Tame Rams For Critical Section Win By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny girls’ soccer team earned a 2-0 senior night victory over Pine-Richland Monday night from Newman Stadium. The win places the Tigers in a tie for second place in the section standings with the Rams. With a steady rain falling throughout the contest, both teams started slow, but the North Allegheny offensive attack turned up the heat with roughly 20 minutes left in the half.
Tigers run away from Norwin, 36-14 - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers run away from Norwin, 36-14 North Allegheny hosted the Norwin Knights Friday night in a Quad County North Conference matchup at Newman Stadium. The Tigers didn’t get off to the best start, but harnessed the momentum of the game in the second quarter and rolled to come away with a 36-14 win. After both teams traded punts, NA got on the board first when Brady Brinkley ran 53 yards to the house on a read option.
Ava Hutter Commits To La Salle University For Women’s Soccer - North Allegheny Sports Network
Ava Hutter Commits To La Salle University For Women’s Soccer By: Jared Barton North Allegheny girls’ soccer defender Ava Hutter will be staying in Pennsylvania to further her academic and athletic career. The junior announced via social media Thursday that she will attend Division I La Salle University in Philadelphia. I am incredibly excited to announce my verbal commitment to further my education and play division 1 soccer at La Salle University.
Tigers Top Raiders In Section Tilt - North Allegheny Sports Network
Tigers Top Raiders In Section Tilt By: Jared Barton The North Allegheny boys’ soccer team earned a major section win over Seneca Valley Tuesday night, beating the rivals 4-2 at Newman Stadium. It was the Tigers’ first regulation win over the Raiders in the last 12 meetings between the teams. The Tigers dictated the pace of the game early, but the Raiders cracked the scoresheet first.
NA wins five-set thriller over Seneca Valley - North Allegheny Sports Network
NA wins five-set thriller over Seneca Valley North Allegheny traveled to Seneca Valley on Thursday night to take on the Raiders in a Section 2-4A contest. The Tigers came back from a two to one set deficit, and blew the Raiders away in the final set to win the match 23-25, 25-17, 19-25, 25-21, 15-3. Molly Robertson led the Tigers with 17 kills, she also had 11 digs. Keely McMahon-Regan had 13 kills to go along with 21 assists. Robertson and McMahon-Regan each had two aces.
Girls tennis narrowly beats Upper St. Clair, 3-2
North Allegheny hosted Upper St. Clair in non-section play on Tuesday afternoon at Lakevue Athletic Club. The Tigers claimed a 3-2 victory to extend their winning streak to three games. Once again it was a doubles sweep that put NA over the top.
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