Archive for March 2017

Three NA Grapplers Advance To Final Day Of State Tournament

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Three Tigers continue into day three of the Class AAA PIAA wrestling tournament in Hershey. In Friday’s action, senior Jake Hinkson (145) and Jake Woodley (195) picked up quarterfinal victories to advance to the semifinals in their respective weight classes. Hinkson defeated Riley Palmer of Council Rock South by a 3-2 decision, while Woodley thoroughly… More »

Tigers Dispatch Spartans In PIAA First Round, 50-34

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North Allegheny matched a program record for most wins in a single season with a 50-34 triumph over the Hempfield Spartans in the opening round of the PIAA girls’ basketball tournament. The Tigers picked up their 25th win of the campaign with a solid team effort to vanquish the Spartans. North Allegheny last won 25 games… More »

Art Walker Part of Clarion University 2017 Hall of Fame Class

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It was recently announced that North Allegheny head coach Art Walker Jr. will be inducted to the Football Coaches Hall of Fame on April 1. Not only one of the best coaches in the WPIAL, Walker was a dazzling football standout at Clarion University and will be one of seven new members inducted into the… More »

Five Tigers Move On To Day Two Of PIAA Tournament

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Two North Allegheny wrestlers remain in the winner’s bracket after day one of the PIAA championships in Hershey. Senior Jake Hinkson, a Kent State recruit, picked up a 12-4 major decision over William Evanitsky in his first round matchup at 145 pounds. Senior Jake Woodley, an Oklahoma recruit, topped Cole Forrester of Shippensburg by a… More »

Fantastic Finish Lifts NA Past Bethel Park In PIHL Quarterfinals

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Mirroring a thrilling playoff finish from last season, the North Allegheny ice hockey team defeated the Bethel Park Black Hawks in the PIHL quarterfinals with a 3-2 overtime win on Thursday night at the Baierl Ice Complex. A year ago, it was Dawson Richard who scored the game-winning goal to end the Black Hawks season with… More »

Tigers Win Eight Medals at NA Indoor Rowing Championship

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Eleven Western PA high school and club rowing teams gathered at Marshall Middle School to compete in the 17th Annual North Allegheny Indoor Rowing Championship on Saturday, February 25, 2017.  Approximately 260 athletes and 17 coaches participated in an exciting day of simulated 2000-meter rowing races.  The NA team has shown consistent improvement in time… More »

Curtis Aiken Jr. Recognized For Netting 1,000th Career Point

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On Wednesday, February 22, Curtis Aiken Jr. scored his 1000th career point when the Tigers played Canon-McMillan in the first round of the WPIAL boys’ basketball playoffs. Aiken was among the best scorers in the WPIAL last season, averaging 19.1 points per game. The talented guard also led the Tigers in steals (36) and assists… More »

Goalies Katie Shideler, Rena Israel Sign Letters Of Intent

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North Allegheny goaltenders Katie Shideler and Rena Israel have signed their letters of intent to play college field hockey. Shideler will continue her field hockey career at the College of Wooster in Ohio and Israel will play at Washington & Jefferson College.  Shideler was selected to the Class AAA All-WPIAL field hockey team this season… More »

Two Tigers Crowned WPIAL Champions

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Two North Allegheny grapplers won gold on Saturday at the WPIAL individual wrestling tournament at Canon-McMillan High School. Seniors Eric Hong and Jake Woodley were crowned WPIAL champions at 160 and 195 pounds, respectively. Hong defeated Belle Vernon’s Zachary Hartman by a 7-4 decision and Woodley pinned Upper St. Clair’s Eli Grape in 3:40 in… More »