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Winter Sports Newsletter 2024-25
Winter sports officially start on Friday, November 15! Learn more about what sports Penn Hills offers for grades 7-12 by checking out the latest newsletter!https://sway.cloud.microsoft/bEGwCha6yFw2ky5W?ref=Link
More About Winter Sports Newsletter 2024-25Joe Capobianco Jr. Named New Head Baseball Coach
We are proud to introduce our new Head baseball Coach, Joe Capobianco, Jr.! Coach Capobianco is a 1996 graduate of Penn Hills High School. He coached at Penn Hills HS for 11 years before moving on to coach at Freeport HS for 3 years. Coach Cap has an exciting vision for the baseball program:"We will create the type of environment that players will remember for the rest of their lives. Our coaches are committed to being transformational and will be dedicated to developing players who will take our program to another level, both on and off the field. Our style will be a fun, energetic and athletic style that Penn Hills has never seen before. Our job is to serve our players and prepare them for college. We want anyone willing to challenge themselves and create something new. No matter your experience. We want you! It's a new day for Penn Hills Baseball!" For any PHHS students in grades 9-12 who are interested in meeting Coach Cap, there will be a meeting in the LGI Room on Monda
More About Joe Capobianco Jr. Named New Head Baseball CoachWPIAL Football Spectators Information- Nov. 8 2024 at Upper St. Clair
Penn Hills Football beat Moon 30-27 in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs to advance to the quarterfinals vs. Upper St. Clair. The team will travel to Upper St. Clair on Friday, November 8 for a 7pm kickoff. Tickets: $7 cash at the gate or buy online through GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/PA6519 Address: Upper St. Clair High School, 1825 McLaughlin Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241Can't make it to the game? Watch or listen online!📻 TribLiveHSSN (audio) https://www.meridix.com/event/256733📺 NFHSNetwork (video) https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/tribhssn/gamb894c1dc44 (subscription required)Parking Map:
More About WPIAL Football Spectators Information- Nov. 8 2024 at Upper St. ClairWPIAL Football Playoffs Spectator Information - November 1, 2024 vs. Moon
Penn Hills Football will host Moon Area Football on Friday, November 1 at 7pm at Yuhas-McGinley Stadium in the 1st round of the WPIAL 5A Playoffs. Tickets: $7 cash at the gate or buy online with GoFan:https://gofan.co/event/2117136?schoolId=PA6519 Gates open at 5:30pm. More info on youth supervision, bag policy, parking and more. See below. Can’t make it to the game?Listen on KDKA Radio (100.1 FM or AM 1020) - game of the week! https://www.audacy.com/stations/kdkaradio# Listen online for free (Trib Live HSSN-Audio Only): https://www.meridix.com/event/256459Watch live online with NFHS (subscription required):https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/penn-hills-high-school-pittsburgh-pa WPIAL PLAYOFFS – NOVEMBER 1, 2024Football Tickets & Supervision Policy:Adults only (ages 19+) will be permitted to purchase tickets at the gates for $7 each. Adults are also welcome to purchase tickets online through GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/PA6519On
More About WPIAL Football Playoffs Spectator Information - November 1, 2024 vs. MoonWinter Sports Physical Dates Announced 2024-25
All sports physicals are free of charge and are conducted by school physician, Dr. Robert Crossey. If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie Strauss at sstrau@phsd.org. >
More About Winter Sports Physical Dates Announced 2024-25Varsity Football at North Hills -Oct 11, 2024 Spectator Information
Penn Hills Varsity Football travels to North Hills on Friday, October 18 for a conference match-up. The game will be played at Martorelli Stadium (this is not located at the High School). For GPS location use: 5336 Perrysville Ave / Pittsburgh, PA 15229 Tickets:ALL ticket sales are cashless. Please share the following link with your coaches, families, and boosters. https://northhillsschedules.bigteams.com/main/ticketing/*Fans can still purchase tickets at the gate on Friday night, but they can only do so using a credit/debit card. There is a VISITOR ONLY gate on the visitor’s side of the stadium. Please encourage your fans to use this gate. Parking:Use extreme caution if parking cars on local side streets. Anyone wanting to enter at field level should travel with the team.Handicap Lot is available on the VISITOR’S SIDE of the stadium, but spaces are limited. Please let fans know to arrive early if they wish to use that lot.Fan parking is available at the
More About Varsity Football at North Hills -Oct 11, 2024 Spectator InformationMiddle School Football team qualifies for WAADA playoffs!
The Linton Middle School Football team has qualified for the WAADA playoffs! As the second place team in Division 1- West with a 4-1 division record and 4-2 overall record, Penn Hills advances to the WAADA semifinals. This is the first ever playoff bracket for the middle school football program. Penn Hills travels to play Armstrong who is the first place team in Division 1- East. Kick-off is set for 6:00pm on Thursday, October 17 at Armstrong High School. Gates open at 5:00pm. Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for students and all tickets can be purchased at the gate. More information:Full Standings
More About Middle School Football team qualifies for WAADA playoffs!PH Football vs. Aliquippa 9/20/24 Information
> Penn Hills Football hosts Aliquippa on Friday, September 20 at Yuhas-McGinley Stadium at 7:10pm. This is a game you won't want to miss!! Top 3 reasons to tune in: 1. Pittsburgh Steelers High School Showcase GAME OF THE WEEK with KDKA+ Broadcast!2. Epic match-up between two storied programs full of tradition!3. Special surprise guest appearance! Tickets ($5 cash at the gate or buy online): https://gofan.co/event/1677327?schoolId=PA6519 Full Spectator Policy (youth supervision, clear bag policy, parking info): https://pennhillsathletics.org/main/adnews/id/57459670 Can't make the game in-person? Tune in online:- Penn Hills Football Network on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/pennhillsfootballnetwork- JRM Sports on YouTube (KDKA Broadcast): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQpQIcjutv0- KDKA.com : https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/sports/high-school/- KDKA+ (see attached ways to stream KDKA+). More info on the Steelers High School Showca
More About PH Football vs. Aliquippa 9/20/24 InformationFree Fall 2024-25 Physical Dates Announced
PHYSICAL FORMS MUST BE 100% COMPLETED ONLINE AT www.studentcentral.bigteams.com IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE FIRST OFFICIAL PRACTICE/TRYOUT DATE. Forms must be signed by the parent/guardian in order to receive a free doctor’s physical. STEPS FOR COMPLETING ONLINE PHYSICAL FORMS:GO TO www.studentcentral.bigteams.com (same as Planet HS, different name). If you already have an account, please login to your existing account. If you do NOT already have an account, click “Create New Account”. Choose Parent or Student based on who is creating the account. Students and parents MUST have separate accounts with different/unique email addresses. Click on “Linked Accounts” and link to your parent’s or student’s account. Click on “Athletic Forms” and start electronically completing/signing the forms. Upload a photo of your signed doctor’s physical exam under Section 6 (must be dated after 5/1/24.Monday, August 5, 2024: 1st Practice Date for Va
More About Free Fall 2024-25 Physical Dates AnnouncedCheerleading Rosters Announced for 2024-25 School Year
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More About Cheerleading Rosters Announced for 2024-25 School YearThank you Coach Ryan Hankey- Head Boys' Soccer Coach
Thank you to Coach Ryan Hankey for your many years of dedication to the Penn Hills High School Boys' Soccer program! We wish you luck in your future coaching endeavors. You will always be part of our PHamily! Applications are currently being accepted online for the next leader of our boys' soccer program. If you are interested in applying, please visit: https://pennhills.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1083 Questions? Email Ms. Strauss, Athletic Director, at sstrau@phsd.org.
More About Thank you Coach Ryan Hankey- Head Boys' Soccer CoachTeam News
2024-25 Varsity Football Schedule Released
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More About 2024-25 Varsity Football Schedule ReleasedGirls Varsity Softball Completes Season Sweep Over Highlands
Girls Varsity SoftballCassidy Burkovich collected three hits in three at bats, as Penn Hills Varsity Indians defeated Highlands Varsity Golden Rams 11-0 on Monday. Burkovich singled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the fourth inning.Penn Hills Varsity Indians won thanks in part to seven runs in the first inning. Shania Lewis singled, scoring two runs, Burkovich singled, scoring one run, Damiana Hopkins singled, scoring one run, Hanna Pugliese grounded out, scoring one run, and Lauren Sipple doubled, scoring two runs.Penn Hills Varsity Indians added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Sipple hit into a fielder's choice, London Irish singled, and Isabella DeCarlo doubled, each scoring one run.DeCarlo earned the win for Penn Hills Varsity Indians. They allowed one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking two. Alexis Arms took the loss for Highlands Varsity Golden Rams. The righty went four innings, allowing 11 runs (seven earne
More About Girls Varsity Softball Completes Season Sweep Over HighlandsPenn Hills Varsity Softball Takes Down Highlands
Girls Varsity SoftballDamiana Hopkins drove in five runs on two hits to lead Penn Hills Varsity Indians past TBD-03/14/24, 4:00 PM 23-0 on Thursday. Hopkins singled in the first inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the second inning, scoring two.Penn Hills Varsity Indians scored 13 runs in the first inning on the way to victory. Isabella DeCarlo singled, scoring one run, Cassidy Burkovich drew a walk, scoring one run, Gabrielle Pernatozzi drew a walk, scoring one run, Kendyl Jones drew a walk, scoring one run, Brooklyn Best drew a walk, scoring one run, Hanna Pugliese doubled, scoring one run, Hailey Brewer doubled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, Hopkins singled, scoring two runs, and Jones drew a walk, scoring one run.Penn Hills Varsity Indians scored eight runs on three hits in the top of the second inning. A dropped third strike scored one run, Lauren Sipple doubled, scoring two runs, Hopkins singled, scoring two runs, Jones drew a walk, scoring one run, Best drew a walk, scoring one and
More About Penn Hills Varsity Softball Takes Down HighlandsGirls Varsity Softball vs. Jeannette High School
Girls Varsity SoftballShania Lewis collected three hits in three at bats, as Penn Hills Varsity Indians defeated Jeannette Varsity Jayhawk 6-0 on Tuesday.Lewis doubled in the fourth inning, singled in the sixth inning, and singled in the second inning.Isabella DeCarlo struck out 10 batters on the day. The right-handed pitcher also gave up one hit and zero runs over seven innings while walking two.Penn Hills Varsity Indians got on the board in the top of the fourth inning after Jeannette Varsity Jayhawk committed an error, Lewis doubled, and Damiana Hopkins singled, each scoring one run.Grace Stein took the loss for Jeannette Varsity Jayhawk. They went five innings, surrendering three runs (two earned) on four hits, striking out 13 and walking none.Lewis stole two bases.Mia Sarpolis led Jeannette Varsity Jayhawk with one hit in three at bats.Next up for Penn Hills Varsity Indians is a game at Highlands Varsity Golden Rams on Thursday.
More About Girls Varsity Softball vs. Jeannette High SchoolVarsity Wrestling wins hardware at Valley Southwest Kickoff Classic
CoEd Varsity WrestlingThe Penn Hills Varsity Wrestling team had a strong showing at the Southwest Kickoff Classic at Valley High School on December 1-2, 2023. Daemon Phipps - 1st Place Julian Lavender- 2nd Place Jacen Wright - 2nd Place Cameron Patterson- 3rd Place Darnell Jackson- 4th Place Levi Smith- 5th Place Raymair Shakir- 6th Place
More About Varsity Wrestling wins hardware at Valley Southwest Kickoff ClassicGirls' Varsity Basketball falls to North Allegheny 44-54
Girls Varsity BasketballOn day two of the North Allegheny Tip-Off Tournament, Penn Hills fell to North Allegheny 44-54.
More About Girls' Varsity Basketball falls to North Allegheny 44-54Girls Varsity Basketball's Comeback vs. Mt. Lebanon Falls Short 44-47 at NA Tip-Off
Girls Varsity BasketballGirls Varsity Basketball's comeback vs. Mount Lebanon falls short 44-47 at the North Allegheny Tip-Off tournament. The girls return for game two of the season vs. North Allegheny at 3:30pm.
More About Girls Varsity Basketball's Comeback vs. Mt. Lebanon Falls Short 44-47 at NA Tip-OffBoys' Freshman Basketball Starts the Season with a 53-5 Win vs. Indiana
Boys Freshman BasketballThe Freshmen Boys Basketball team started off their season with a win over Indiana. Penn Hills had a strong first half scoring 42 points. The final score was 53-5.
More About Boys' Freshman Basketball Starts the Season with a 53-5 Win vs. IndianaWoodland Hills, Oakland Catholic, Central Catholic Meet
CoEd Varsity TrackThe girls and boys got off to an electric start at their first meet of the season. Their meet against Woodland Hills, Oakland Catholic, and Central Catholic saw a number of athletes make their varsity debut and set new personal bests. The sprinters lead the way for the Penn Hills squad with nearly the entire girl’s team taking part in the 400 meter dash. Notable performances came from sophomore Mackenzie McIntrye who placed second in both the 100 and 200. Mackenzie’s second place 100 meter performance was only thousandths of a second behind Woodland Hills’ Madison Sheffey’s 13.05 time. In the girl’s 400, Penn Hills took home second through fifth place with team captain Mylah Faulk leading the way. Mylah crossed the line in 1:01.98. Teammates Janaya Coleman (1:02.45), Maliah Powell (1:02.91), and Jadyn Golden (1:05.39) rounded out the stellar team performance. The team’s sole distance runner held her own in the girl’s 80
More About Woodland Hills, Oakland Catholic, Central Catholic MeetTSTCA Indoor Championships
CoEd Varsity Indoor TrackThe girls and boys Indoor Track teams took home multiple medals from the Tri-State Track and Field Coach’s Association Indoor Championship meet last Saturday at Edinboro University. On the boy’s side, Achan Green took home 3rd overall in the 60 meter hurdles. His time of 8.79 was good enough to rank him at 37th in the entire state. Paris Bey also tallied a top 10 finish in the same event. On the girl’s side, Sophomore Mackenzie McIntrye opened the meet and took home 12th in the women’s 60 meter dash. She followed this up by running the first leg in the girl’s 4x200 alongside teammates Larissa Lockridge, Maliah Powell, and Mylah Faulk. The quartet clocked a 1:48.71, ranking them 35th in the state. In the 400 meter dash, senior Mylah Faulk took home 6th, missing her indoor personal best by less than .1 second. In the final event on the track, Jaydn Golden, Maliah Powell, Larissa Lockridge, and Mylah Faulk ra
More About TSTCA Indoor ChampionshipsTri-State Indoor Track and Field Meet #4
CoEd Varsity Indoor TrackThe boys and girls indoor track team competed in the last regular season meet of the year this past Saturday. Freshmen lead the way on the girl’s side with Janaya Coleman and Amanda Heide competing in the 200, 400, and 800 meter runs. Janaya ran an impressive 1:03.74 in the 400, good enough for 9th place overall. The girl’s team also ran in the 4x200 and 4x400. The girls took 3rd in the 4x200 and 2nd in the 4x400. Paris Bey, Tindah Mofor, and Owen Templer represented the boys side in Edinboro. Paris ran the 60 hurdles and 200, placing 9th in the hurdles and 13th in the 200. Owen ran a new personal best in the 800, crossing the line in 2:25.80. The following athletes have qualified for the Tri-State Coaches Association Indoor Championships held this Saturday, February 18th, at Edinboro University: Achan Green, 60 meter hurdles Paris Bey, 60 meter hurdles Mackenzie McIntyre, 60 meter dash Mylah F
More About Tri-State Indoor Track and Field Meet #4Youngstown State High School Indoor Track Meet
CoEd Varsity Indoor TrackThe Penn Hills girls and boys indoor track teams traveled out of state to take part in the Youngstown State High School Indoor track meet on Feb 4th. The girls started their day with sophomore sprinter Mackenzie Makintyre winning her heat of the 60 meter dash in 8.38, enough to qualify her for the finals in a deep sprinter’s field. She followed up this performance with a great showing in the 200 meter dash. Mackenzie clocked a 27.37 alongside teammate Nia Jones who tallied a 29.48. Senior Mylah Faulk dominated her heat in the open 400. Mylah covered the quarter-mile distance in 1:01.32, good enough for 2nd place out of 66 competitors. Only one boy made the trip for the team. Tindah Mofor raced in the open 400 meter dash. Tindah achieved a top 35 finish against tough competition that saw one athlete break the 50 second barrier. In the 4x200(Maliah Powell, Mylah, Nia, Mackenzie) and 4x400 (Mali
More About Youngstown State High School Indoor Track MeetTri-State Indoor Track and Field Meet #3
CoEd Varsity Indoor TrackThe girls and boys indoor track and field teams took part in the 3rd Tri-State meet of the season. The meet began with the sprinters and hurdlers taking the track. Mackenzie McIntyre and Cameron Thomas both qualified for the finals in the 60 meter dash. Cam was not able to compete in the finals due to a lingering hamstring issue. Mackenzie ran herself to a 2nd place finish, running a personal best at 8.10 seconds. In the 60 hurdles, Paris Bey qualified for the finals where he broke 10 seconds for the first time in his career, taking home 8th place. Larissa Lockridge and Nia Jones both competed in the 200 meter dash. Larissa secured a 12th place finish with a time of 28.46 seconds. Nia crossed in 29.16 seconds. Paris Bey also took part in the 200, clocking a time of 24.42 seconds. Senior Mylah Faulk took home 2nd place in the 400 meters with Jadyn Golden securing 8th place. The distance runners made their first appearance this sea
More About Tri-State Indoor Track and Field Meet #3Tri-State Indoor Track and Field Meet #2
CoEd Varsity Indoor TrackThe girls and boys indoor track teams competed at Edinboro University on Saturday, January 21st for the second Tri-State meet of the season. Short sprinters and hurdlers were the first to take the track. Sophomore Mackenzie McIntyre qualified for the finals in the 60 dash where she took home 3rd place in a time of 8.13 seconds. In the hurdles, Achan Green advanced to the finals and took home 5th place while teammate Paris Bey took home 15th. In the long sprint events, senior Mylah Faulk was 1st in the girl’s 400, recording a time of 1:01.85. Junior Maliah Powell followed closely behind in 1:03.38, good for 4th on the day. Paris Bey returned to the track in the boy’s 200, covering the distance in 24.73 seconds while teammates David Hogan and Tindah Mofor competed in the 400. Penn Hills was represented in the distance and field events by Amanda Heide and Damiana Hopkins. Amanda finished the 800 just a few seconds off of
More About Tri-State Indoor Track and Field Meet #2Tri-State Indoor Track and Field Meet #1
CoEd Varsity Indoor TrackThe Penn Hills girls and boys indoor track team competed in their first meet of the season at a snowy Edinboro University last Friday the 13th. With the team’s transportation being canceled at the last minute, the day was beginning to look like it would live up to its superstitious lore. Despite the logistical setback, the Penn Hills squad turned in solid individual and team performances inside Edinboro’s freezing facility. Sophomore Mackenzie McIntyre started the meet off strong by winning the first event. Mack bested 54 other girls to win the 60 meter dash. Her time of 8.16 places her 32nd in the state. Freshmen Janaya Coleman and Amanda Heide each made their track debut on Friday. Janaya, along with teammates Mackenzie, Nia Jones, and Jaydn Golden ushered the 4x200 relay to a 4th place finish. Amanda ran herself to a personal best in the 1st heat of the girl’s 800. Mylah Faulk and the lady’s 4x400 were
More About Tri-State Indoor Track and Field Meet #1Tri-State Indoor Track and Field Meet #1
CoEd Varsity Indoor TrackThe Penn Hills girls and boys indoor track team competed in their first meet of the season at a snowy Edinboro University last Friday the 13th. With the team’s transportation being canceled at the last minute, the day was beginning to look like it would live up to its superstitious lore. Despite the logistical setback, the Penn Hills squad turned in solid individual and team performances inside Edinboro’s freezing facility. Sophomore Mackenzie McIntyre started the meet off strong by winning the first event. Mack bested 54 other girls to win the 60 meter dash. Her time of 8.16 places her 32nd in the state. Freshmen Janaya Coleman and Amanda Heide each made their track debut on Friday. Janaya, along with teammates Mackenzie, Nia Jones, and Jaydn Golden ushered the 4x200 relay to a 4th place finish. Amanda ran herself to a personal best in the 1st heat of the girl’s 800. Mylah Faulk and the lady’s 4x400 were
More About Tri-State Indoor Track and Field Meet #1Boys' Fitness Team places first at December competition
The Penn Hills High School Boys' Physical Fitness Team placed first out of eight teams at the Reading High School Physical Fitness Competition on December 10, 2022. Jadyn Wright took first place as the highest male competitor at the competition. Congratulations!
More About Boys' Fitness Team places first at December competitionWPIAL Cross Country Championship
CoEd Varsity Cross CountryThe girls and boys Cross Country team competed in their final meet of the season at the WPIAL District 7 Cross Country Championships on Oct 27th. The girl’s side closed out a successful season by scoring for the first time as a team. Senior Mylah Faulk made her Cross Country debut and set the standard for the lady’s team. She completed the 5k course in 24:54. Fellow seniors Larissa Lockridge and Talia Russell followed in 25:39 and 30:43 respectively. First year runners Amanda Heide and Nevaeh Mosley completed the scoring for the Penn Hills side. Both ladies set 5k personal bests on a challenging course. Sophomore Jadyn Golden also competed in her first Cross Country race. Her efforts were instrumental in helping the team appear on the final team standings. The boy’s race started off on the wrong foot with Senior Owen Templer out due to an ankle injury. Despite the setback, the rest of the team rallied around the two upperclassmen and turned
More About WPIAL Cross Country ChampionshipTSTCA Cross Country Championship
CoEd Varsity Cross CountryThe Girls and Boys Cross Country team braved the windy autumn conditions to compete in the Tri-State Track and Field Coach’s Association Cross Country Championships on Oct. 20th. Senior Larissa Lockridge led the way for the girl’s team as she broke the tape in 27:12. Fellow senior Talia Russell took a break from the tennis courts to complete the hilly course in 31:55. Freshmen Amanda Heide and Junior Nevaeh Mosley both ran 5k course records. Amanda crossed the line in 33:55 and Nevaeh followed in 41:30. The duo of Austin Stuchul and Sawyer Kinney both finished within the top 55 to lead the boy’s squad. Austin finished in 51st place with Sawyer in 54th. Four freshmen completed the scoring for Penn Hills as Brody Dougherty, Avin Keller, Xavier Nicholas, and Adam Rosemeyer ran tactically smart races to help round out the scoring for the team. Both teams will compete on the same course on October 27th for the WPIAL Championship. Gi
More About TSTCA Cross Country ChampionshipWPIAL AAA Section IV Championship
CoEd Varsity Cross CountryThe Penn Hills Varsity Cross Country Team competed in the WPIAL AAA Section IV Championships Wednesday afternoon at Northmorland Park. The boys were led by Austin Stuchul and Sawyer Kinney. The senior and junior pair were fast enough to earn 13th and 16th place respectively. The four freshmen continued to impress, with Brody Dougherty crossing the line in 20:24.3, followed by teammates Avin Keller (21:59.6), Xavier Nicholas (23:08.4), and Adam Rosemeyer (24:19.4). The girl’s squad was led by senior Larissa Lockridge who crossed the tape in 31st place. Freshman Amanda Heide ran herself to a 5k personal best, covering the challenging Kiski course in 32:49.4. Senior Talia Russel and junior Nevaeh Mosley ran well to round out the scoring for the girl’s side. The Penn Hills team will travel to the California University of Pennsylvania on Oct 20th for the TSTCA Cross Country Championship. Girls run at 1PM followed by the Boys at 1:45.
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