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Ice Hockey Doubles Up Meadville For Third Straight Win

The boys varsity ice hockey team picked up its third win in a row with a 4-2 victory against Meadville at the Pittsburgh Ice Arena.Scoring for the Mustangs were Luca Lapiana, Brody Howell, Colby Bartos, and Tyler Bartos.The win improves their record to 4-5 on the season.They will return to the rink on Monday when they host Wheeling Central Catholic at 8 p.m. at Pittsburgh Ice Arena.

Balanced Attack Leads Ice Hockey To Second Straight Win

The ice hockey team had eight goals from eight players to record their second straight win, an 8-2 win against Westmont Hilltop at 1st Summit Arena.Scoring for the Mustangs were Tyler Bresso, Rylan Schoonover, AJ Leah, Max Keller, Anthony Smith, Will Amen, Connor Reilly, and Scott Pushic.The boys will return home on Monday when they host Meadville at 8 p.m. at Pittsburgh Ice Arena.

Varsity Football Lands Eight On Big 56 All-Conference Teams

The varsity football team was well-represented when the Big 56 Conference All-Conference Teams were released on Monday.The Mustangs received four members on the first team and four members on the second team.On the first team were center, Frank Grazulis, offensive at-large Nick Odom, defensive end Darian Slaughter, and linebacker Darian Nelson.In his first year at center, Grazulis was the glue to the offensive line for the Mustangs, leading the way in the run game for Odom and Company. Odomled the team with 789 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He had four games of 100-plus rushing yards. Slaughter had 37 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and led the team with 10 sacks and caused on fumble. Nelson had 44 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and one caused fumble.On the second team were guard Dorrian Anderson, wide receiver Sloan Humphries, defensive tackle Evan Corrigan, and defensive back Tyler Baleno.Anderson was another key cog in the offensiv

Girls Varsity Volleyball Lands Three On Big 56 All-Section Teams

The girls varsity volleyball team had three receipients land on the Big 56 second team all-section team that was released on Thursday. Seniors Lilliana Davis and Kennedy Filar and junior Mackenzie Marotta received the honors.Davis finished the season with 93 kills, 252 attacks, 26 blocks, 16 assists and seven digs.Filar had 32 aces, one kill, 20 attacks, 168 assists and 141 digs.Marotta had 28 aces, 98 kills, 418 attacks, 14 blocks, 886 assists, 136 digs. 

Boys Varsity Soccer Receive More Postseason Accolades

The boys varsity soccer team were well-represented on the Big 56 Class 4A Section 1 all-section team that were released on Thursday. The Mustangs had five players land on the first team, three on the second team, and Head Coach Raf Kolankowski was named the Section Coach of the Year.On the first team was, Garrett Chandler, Gage Adinolfi, Fedgy Fertil, Austin Kolankowski, and Andy Strasser.In the regular season, Chandler had two goals and led the team with nine assists. Adinolfi led the team with 10 goals and added eight assists. Fertil had three goals and an assist. Kolankowski had five goals and an assist, and Strasser had five goals and five assists.Making second team was Noah Smith, Marco Tommasino, and Zach Carnahan.The Mustangs will travel to Altoona's Mansion Park Stadium on Saturday at noon against Cumberland Valley in the PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals.

Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Cruises Past Beaver Area

The boys varsity ice hockey team traveled to Brady Run's Ice Arena and came away with a 6-2 win against Beaver area on Thursday.Colby Bartos led the Mustangs with two goals. Also scoring were Nick Majors, Anthony Smith, Tyler Bresso and Alex LeDonne.The win was the second of the season for the Mustangs.They will be back on the road next Tuesday when they travel to 1st Summit Arena to take on Westmont Hilltop at 8:50 p.m.

Boys Varsity Soccer Outlasts McDowell in PIAA First Round on Penalty Kicks

The boys varsity soccer team went back-and-forth with District 10 chamoion, McDowell, in the first round of the PIAA Class 4A playoffs.Both teams didn't allow a goal in regulation plus 30 minutes of overtime, sending it to penalty kicks.The Mustangs went down 3-1 in penalty kicks, but rallied back for a 5-4 win. Scoring goals were Gage Adinolfi, Bryce Bobich, Andy Strasser, Christian Alter and Noah Smith.Chase Eber made three saves, including the game-winning save to solidify the win. This was the Mustangs first PIAA win since 2005 and fifth overall.The boys will face District 3 champion, Cumberland Valley, on Saturday and a site and time to be announced.

Top-seeded Plum boys soccer team headed to 1st WPIAL final in 19 years

For years, Plum boys soccer coach Raf Kolankowski has talked about how the soccer gods haven’t shined on his group in the postseason.Well, on Tuesday, the Mustangs went to an “Alter,” and their prayers were answered.Christian Alter scored three minutes into the second half for what proved to be the game-winning goal as top-seeded Plum earned a 2-1 win over No. 4 North Allegheny in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals at Gateway’s Antimarino Stadium.Plum has endured some heartbreaking losses over the past five years, including three losses in the semifinals, but finally found a way to get to Highmark Stadium.For full article, click here.

Varsity Hockey Wins Playoff Rematch Against Greensburg Salem

The varsity hockey team got redemption on Greensburg Salem on Monday night after their playoff loss to the Golden Lions last season.The Mustangs offense erupted in an 8-5 win at the Pittsburgh Ice Arena. Alex LeDonne led the team with two goals. Also scoring for the Mustangs were Luca Lapiana, Brody Howell, AJ Leah, Colby Bartos, Max Keller, and Joey Massarelli.The boys next game will be on Nov. 5 at McDowell at 8 p.m.

Fedgy Fertil's Double Overtime Goal Lifts Boys Soccer To WPIAL Semifinals

For the second time in a week, Plum soccer scored a double overtime goal to advance to the WPIAL semifinals. On Saturday, it was the boys turn when senior Fedgy Fertil's goal in front of the net lifted the top-seed Mustangs to a 3-2 win against No. 8 Canon-McMillan in the Class 4A quarterfinals.The Big Macs scored an early goal to take a 1-0 lead before junior Austin Kolankowsky tied it up later in the first half for a 1-1 halftime score. Senior Gage Adinolfi drilled one in the top left corner of the goal in the second half to give the Mustangs a 2-1 lead. Canon-McMillan tied it with 10 minutes remaining in the game.Garrett Chandler and Noah Smith assisted on goals.This is the Mustangs fourth trip to the semifinals in six years. They will face No. 4 North Allegheny on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Gateway High School. The Mustangs and Tigers played to a 1-1 draw earlier in the season.

Keirstin Curry Lifts Girls Soccer Into WPIAL Semifinals With Double OT Goal

With just under four minutes remaining before penalty kicks, freshman Keirstin Curry delivered the most clutch, and first goal of her high school career, lifting the girls varsity soccer team into the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals with a 2-1 win against defending state champion, Moon Area.From 30 yards out and in front of the Mustangs bench, Curry lifted a shot that went over the outstretched arm of the Tigers goalkeeper before her teammates rushed her in celebration.The Mustangs opened up the scoring in the first half on a goal by Emily Grubich, assisted by Gianna Revetta. The Tigers tied the game in the second half and stayed tied until Curry's game-winner.The Mustangs will face top-seed Fox Chapel in the semifinals on Tuesday at a site and time to be determined. This is their second trip to the semifinals in three years.

Girls Varsity Soccer Begins Playoffs With Shutout Against Shaler

The girls varsity soccer team began its quest for a WPIAL championship as the No. 4 seed shutting out No. 13 Shaler Area, 3-0, at home on Monday in the Class 3A First Round.The Mustangs jumped out to an early lead when sophomore Emily Grubich scored four and a half minutes into the game. The Titans settled into the game and had a furious rally late in the first half, but the Mustangs were able to keep them off the scoreboard for the 1-0 halftime lead.The score remained a one goal game for majority of the second half until senior Mia Nardo headed in a cross from Gianna Revetta to double the lead and give the Mustangs some breathing room.Junior Allison Porter put the finishing touches on the game with a goal, assisted by Ali Joyce.Senior Makenna Anderson and sophomore Malayna Smith combined for the shutout.With the win, the Mustangs will host No. 5 Moon in the WPIAL Class 3A Quarterfinals on Thursday after the Tigers defeated Hampton, 4-0, in the first round.

Boys Varsity Soccer Well Represented in WPIAL All-Section Team

The boys varsity soccer team didn't miss a beat in the regular season moving up to Class 4A, finishing the regular season with a 15-0-3 record and earning the No. 1 seed in the WPIAL playoffs.For their efforts, they were also well-represented on the WPIAL All-Section team. Making the team were Garrett Chandler, Gage Adinolfi, Fedgy Fertil, Noah Smith, Marco Tommasino, and Austin Kolankowski. Andy Strasser earned honorable mention and Raf Kolankowski was named Coach of the Year.Chandler had two goals and led the team with nine assists. Adinolfi led the team with 10 goals and added eight assists. Fertil had three goals and an assist. Smith had two goals and an assist. Kolankowski had five goals and an assist, and Strasser had five goals and five assists.Raf Kolankowski led the Mustangs to their sixth straight section title.The boys will open the playoffs on Saturday, Oct. 26 at home against the winning of Canon-McMillan vs. Gateway.

Seven Named To All-Section For Girls Soccer

The girls varsity soccer team was well represented when the all-section teams were released with seven girls being named to the team.Catie Weiss, Makenna Anderson, Mia Nardo, Serena Carnahan, Gianna Revetta, Emily Grubich and Meghan Stammer received the honors.Weiss was one of the top defenders on the Mustangs this year with a team that recorded 12 shutouts. She also had two assists. Anderson allowed only two goals in 790 minutes in goal. Nardo was tied for third on the team with seven goals and had six assists. Carnahan had two goals and five assists. Revetta was second on the team with 10 goals and had seven assists. Grubich led the team with 18 goals and four assists. Stammer had two goals.The Mustangs, who won its sixth straight section title, earned the No. 4 seed in the Class 3A WPIAL playoffs and will host No. 13 Shaler on Monday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Girls Varsity Soccer Ends Regular Season With Shutout At Greensburg Salem

The girls varsity soccer team ended the regular season the same way it started it, with another shutout. The Mustangs defeated Greensburg Salem, 3-0, on Monday for its 12th shutout of the season.Emily Grubich led the girls with two goals and Mia Nardo had a goal as well.Recording assists were Gianna Revetta, Serena Carnahan, and Ali Joyce.Makenna Anderson delivered the shutout.The Mustangs finished the regular season 15-1 overall and 12-0 in the section.

Boys Varsity Soccer Defeats Fox Chapel In Heavyweight Battle To Conclude Regular Season

In a matchup that featured two of the top teams in the WPIAL in Class 4A, the boys varsity soccer team came out victorious with a 3-1 in against Fox Chapel on Saturday afternoon.The win all but locked up the No. 1 seed for the Mustangs heading into the playoffs. Scoring for the boys were Zack Carnahan, Andy Strasser and Christian Alter. Austin Kolankowski picked up an assist.The win concludes the Mustangs regular season with a record of 15-0-3.The boys will find out their playoff seeding on Wednesday.

Girls Varsity Soccer Wins Playoff Tune-Up Against Burrell

In two teams that will be entering the playoffs in difference classifications, the varsity girls soccer team got the best of Burrell on Saturday, defeating them 6-1.Leading the Mustangs were Gianna Revetta and Emily Grubich with two goals apiece. Revetta also recorded two assists. Ali Joyce had a goal and an assist and Olivia Bigger opened the scoring with a goal.Mia Nardo, Serena Carnahan and Brenna McLaughlin all recorded assists.The win improves the Mustangs record to 14-1.They will conclude the regular season tonight when they travel to Greensburg Salem at 7:30 p.m. for a section game. 

Varsity Football Cruises To Senior Night Victory

The varsity football team jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 49-10 win against Fox Chapel on Senior Night on Friday.On the second play of the game, Darian Nelson scampered 83 yards to put the Mustangs up 7-0. The game was broken open a little in the second quarter with two touchdown passes from John Nonnenberg to make it 19-10 at the half. Nonnenberg found Sloan Humphries for a 8-yard touchdown and Brendan Marston for a 21-yard touchdown.The Mustangs took complete control in the second half, outscoring the Foxes 30-0.The scoring started with a safety after Fox Chapel had a bad snap that went out of the end zone. The Mustangs had two rushing touchdowns in the third quarter, a 12-yard run by Nick Odom and a 2-yard run by Nick Sheffo.In the fourth quarter, Nelson scored his second rushing touchdown of the game from a yard out and Sheffo scored his second touchdown of the game on a 22-yard fumble recovery to finish the scoring.Nelson finished with 153 yards on eight carries

Come-From-Behind Win Propel Boys Varsity Soccer To Sixth Straight Section Title

For the second time this season, the boys varsity soccer team overcame a 1-0 deficit against defending WPIAL champion, Norwin, this time coming away with a 2-1 victory on the road. The win clinched the outright section title for the Mustangs, and gave them their 25th straight section win.Down 1-0 late in the first half, Luke Hoburg found the back of the net to tie the score heading into halftime.The Mustangs controlled the tempo in the second half until Andy Strasser hit a deflection into the goal for the game-winning goal.Kent Holmes registered an assist in the game.The win improves the boys to 14-0-3 overall and 10-0 in the section.They will conclude the regular season on Saturday when they host Fox Chapel at noon.

Boys Varsity Golf Finishes Third In Class 3A WPIAL Championship

The boys varsity golf team captured third place in the WPIAL Class 3A Championships at Cedarbrook Golf Club in Belle Vernon.The Mustangs finished with a round of 399. North Allegheny was first with a 386 and South Fayette was second with a 389.Wes Lorish led the team with a round of 71 and Tim Pease followed with a 79.