The only North Allegheny result listed in the finals for Class AAA long jump at WPIAL Championships was sophomore Emily Barton, at 16-01.50:
Barton was the eighth WPIAL qualifier from the Class AAA North Section. She was the only North Allegheny long jumper in the top eight at her qualifying meet.
The North Allegheny baseball team cruised its way back into the WPIAL Class AAAA semifinals. The Tigers, who lost to Mt. Lebanon in the semifinals last season, knocked off both Norwin and Plum last week.
Against Norwin in the first round, North Allegheny’s J.T. Zeitler and Jim Divosevic each supplied a pair of hits and knocked in a run to guide the Tigers (18-4) to a 6-4 victory. Jason Monper improved his record to 5-1 and give up just two hits against the Knights.
In the quarterfinals, North Allegheny shutout Plum, 5-0. Mitch Machi started the game and earned the victory, while James Meeker followed in relief to record the save. Matt Waugaman, Zach Woloszyk and Machi each plated runs to pace the Tigers’ offense.
After finishing second in the WPIAL Class AAA tournament, North Allegheny began the PIAA tournament Tuesday with a 3-2 victory against District 10 champion Erie Cathedral Prep.
With the win, the Tigers advanced to the quarterfinals, where they’ll face District 1 champion Conestoga, a 5-0 victor against Dallastown in the first round.
At one point during last Thursday’s WPIAL Class AAA championship match, it looked as if North Allegheny would upset Shady Side Academy.
The Indians jumped out to a 2-0 lead with wins at No. 2 and No. 3 singles, but the Tigers won the first set at No. 1 singles and both doubles matches.
If the Tigers could win all three matches, they would knock off the defending champions.
(Photo: Tommy Keisling: North Allegheny High School boys volleyball.)
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