Author: Jamie Rankin


Uniontown’s Notorious Grooms
Move to independent schedule paying off for Uniontown
August 24, 2023
In 2021, the Uniontown football team swapped WPIAL competition for an independent schedule that school administrators hoped would spark the struggling Red Raiders to success. So far, it seems to be working.

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Southmoreland first baseman Kaylee Doppelheuer retires North Catholic’s Liana Morreale (2) during the fourth inning of a WPIAL Class 3A playoff game Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Gateway High School.
Southmoreland softball sluggers knock off 2nd-seeded North Catholic
May 20, 2021
The Southmoreland softball team didn’t waste any time setting the tone for Thursday’s WPIAL Class 3A second-round playoff game. The No. 7 Scotties took a three-run lead in the first inning and held second-seeded North Catholic at bay late in the game to advance with an 11-5 victory at Gateway High School.

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Penn-Trafford’s Easton Ritter collides with Connellsvile catcher Brant Bonadio at home plate during their WPIAL Class 5A first round playoff game on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Norwin High School.
Penn-Trafford’s MacIntosh keeps Connellsville guessing in Class 5A baseball win
May 19, 2021
Penn-Trafford pitcher Joe MacIntosh tossed a three-hitter as the Warriors eliminated Connellsville with a 2-0 win in their WPIAL Class 5A playoff opener Wednesday at Norwin.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Asher O’Connor (1) looks to gain some yardage while South Allegheny’s Antonio Epps (4) and Eric Anderson (15) try to slow him down during the first quarter Sept. 11, 2020, at Mt. Pleasant.
Mt. Pleasant opens season with win over South Allegheny
September 11, 2020
South Allegheny took an early lead in Friday’s Class 3A Interstate Conference opener, but host Mt. Pleasant scored three unanswered touchdowns and withstood a late rally by the Gladiators to clinch a 21-14 win.

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Frazier’s Luke Santo (5) fights for yardage while being hauled down by Southmoreland’s Jason Bloom (25) on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.
After first quarter fireworks, Southmoreland cruises past Frazier
August 30, 2019
For about half of the first quarter, Friday’s Interstate Conference opener between Frazier and host Southmoreland looked like it was going to be a shootout.

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Cernuto, Harper lift Southmoreland past Mt. Pleasant
August 24, 2019
Zach Cernuto passed for 168 yards, and Colt Harper churned out 86 yards on 21 carries, scoring four touchdowns, and hauled in a pair of receptions as the Southmoreland football team recovered from a shaky start Friday to open its season with a 27-14 nonconference win at Mt. Pleasant.

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Uniontown’s Notorious Grooms
Move to independent schedule paying off for Uniontown
August 24, 2023
In 2021, the Uniontown football team swapped WPIAL competition for an independent schedule that school administrators hoped would spark the struggling Red Raiders to success. So far, it seems to be working.

Read More...

Southmoreland first baseman Kaylee Doppelheuer retires North Catholic’s Liana Morreale (2) during the fourth inning of a WPIAL Class 3A playoff game Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Gateway High School.
Southmoreland softball sluggers knock off 2nd-seeded North Catholic
May 20, 2021
The Southmoreland softball team didn’t waste any time setting the tone for Thursday’s WPIAL Class 3A second-round playoff game. The No. 7 Scotties took a three-run lead in the first inning and held second-seeded North Catholic at bay late in the game to advance with an 11-5 victory at Gateway High School.

Read More...

Penn-Trafford’s Easton Ritter collides with Connellsvile catcher Brant Bonadio at home plate during their WPIAL Class 5A first round playoff game on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Norwin High School.
Penn-Trafford’s MacIntosh keeps Connellsville guessing in Class 5A baseball win
May 19, 2021
Penn-Trafford pitcher Joe MacIntosh tossed a three-hitter as the Warriors eliminated Connellsville with a 2-0 win in their WPIAL Class 5A playoff opener Wednesday at Norwin.

Read More...

Mt. Pleasant’s Asher O’Connor (1) looks to gain some yardage while South Allegheny’s Antonio Epps (4) and Eric Anderson (15) try to slow him down during the first quarter Sept. 11, 2020, at Mt. Pleasant.
Mt. Pleasant opens season with win over South Allegheny
September 11, 2020
South Allegheny took an early lead in Friday’s Class 3A Interstate Conference opener, but host Mt. Pleasant scored three unanswered touchdowns and withstood a late rally by the Gladiators to clinch a 21-14 win.

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Frazier’s Luke Santo (5) fights for yardage while being hauled down by Southmoreland’s Jason Bloom (25) on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.
After first quarter fireworks, Southmoreland cruises past Frazier
August 30, 2019
For about half of the first quarter, Friday’s Interstate Conference opener between Frazier and host Southmoreland looked like it was going to be a shootout.

Read More...

Cernuto, Harper lift Southmoreland past Mt. Pleasant
August 24, 2019
Zach Cernuto passed for 168 yards, and Colt Harper churned out 86 yards on 21 carries, scoring four touchdowns, and hauled in a pair of receptions as the Southmoreland football team recovered from a shaky start Friday to open its season with a 27-14 nonconference win at Mt. Pleasant.

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