Boys Basketball
2/19
In the first round of the WPIAL Playoffs, boys basketball pulled out a narrow victory over Chartiers Valley, 73-71. Chartiers Valley came out firing early going up 19-14 at the end of the first quarter. The Titans responded with a strong second quarter where they took a 34-28 lead at halftime. The Titans had another strong quarter in the third where they had the lead up to seven points at one point, but the Colts would immediately cut the momentum from the Titans with huge three pointers. The Titans would go up by six late in the fourth quarter and the Colts would get a couple baskets with seconds remaining, but it was not enough. The Titans were led by Sam Himrod who had one of his best games of his career netting 20 points.
2/22
In the WPIAL Quarterfinals, Shaler Area outdueled Bethel Park, 35-26, to advance to the WPIAL Semifinals. Keegan Smetanka led the Titans in scoring with 12 points, but it was the defense that paved the way for Shaler Area’s victory Thursday night. The game was a low-scoring slugfest for most of the contest, but the Titans saved their best for the fourth quarter. Joey Miller hit the biggest shot in the game to give Shaler Area a 27-24 lead early in the fourth; but, it was the Titans that slowed the pace of play, locked down Bethel Park’s offense, and made clutch free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
Shaler Area reached the WPIAL Semifinals for the third time in school history. With a win Monday night against Franklin Regional, the Titans will advance to their first ever WPIAL Championship.
Boys Bowling
2/21
Boys Bowling sent five members to compete in the WPIBL Singles Championship. The Titans had played a 3-game series in which they were highlighted by Noah Lang who rolled a 592, Braden Scott who rolled a 529, Josh Turner who rolled a 488, Liam Creagh who rolled a 483. None of the Titans ended up making the cut at the tournament but the Titans will send Liam Creagh, Braden Scott, Noah Lang, and Tyler Woistman to the Western PA Singles Championship.
Boys Bowling will return to action 3/1 and 3/2 where they will compete in the Western PA Team and Singles Championships.
Girls Bowling
2/22
Brooke Callahan competed in the WPIBL Singles Championship. Although Brooke didn’t win, she rolled a 421 (3-game series) and managed to qualify for the Western PA Singles Regionals.
Wrestling
2/24
Wrestling competed in the District 7 Individual Championships. The Titans had an impressive showing as they had five wrestlers finish in the top six in their own weight class. Anthony Jones finished 2nd (107 lb), Vito Barravecchio finished 3rd (215 lb), Jonah Cable finished 4th (127 lb), Jacob Cable finished 5th (145 lb), and Braylon Ronel finished 6th (121 lb).
Those five wrestlers all qualified for the WPIAL Championships that will be held next weekend on 3/1 and 3/2.
Hockey
2/22
In their final regular season game, the Titans beat Meadville, 7-6. Shaler started off slow, going down 3-1 in the second period. The Titans bounced back by scoring five-unanswered goals to take a 6-3 lead. Meadville would respond with three-unanswered goals of their own to tie the game. The Titans would take the lead back once and for all with a Jake Kunc game-winning goal. Shaler Area goal scorers were Chase Irwin (3), Jake Kunc (2), Luca Wallander, and Blake Whiteman.
Indoor Track & Field
2/25
At Penn State University this Sunday, Jayla Antomachi represented Shaler Area with pride, having a throw of 36-07.00’ in the shot put. That placed her 6th at the PTFCA Championships.
