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Stamkos scores in OT, Predators beat Penguins in Stockholm

Stamkos scores in OT, the Predators rally to beat Penguins 2-1 in Global Series in Stockholm STOCKHOLM (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored 44 seconds into overtime to rally the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday in the opening game of the NHL's Global Series in ...

Laurel denies Fort Cherry 3rd straight WPIAL finals trip

HOPEWELL – Seeking a trip to the WPIAL finals for the first time since 1989, Laurel used an old school approach. Ground and pound. And it sent Fort Cherry to a bitter end to its WPIAL three-peat bid. The Spartans racked up 306 yards rushing and secured a 24-14 upset over the ...

Defense points way as PT returns to championship game

By Dave Whipkey For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com CANONSBURG – The matchup of Allegheny Six Conference neighbors Upper St. Clair and Peters Township has produced several memorable contests in recent years, both in the regular and postseason. Friday night’s ...

Bentworth boys, South Fayette girls seek 1st state title

By Jerin Steele Staff writer jsteele@observer-reporter.com It will be at a different venue, but the destination is the same as last year for the Bentworth boys soccer team. The Bearcats are in the state championship for a second consecutive season. Everything will be new for the South ...

Wash High loses grip on title hopes

By Joe Tuscano For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com McMURRAY – Washington High School's football team made one mistake too many to beat Seton LaSalle. The Prexies lost four fumbles, three of them coming in the second half, and Wash High's secondary gave up an ...

Rangers, Indians, Prexies have different motivations

The Fort Cherry football team is so close they can sense it, but that doesn’t mean they’re taking anything for granted. One win separates the Rangers from a third consecutive trip to Acrisure Stadium for a WPIAL Class A Championship. Standing in the way is Laurel, which hasn’t played ...