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Westmoreland athletes of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Tyler Horvat, Norwin’s Sydney Lokay
April 23, 2019
Tyler Horvat
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Burrell’s Elizabeth Clark, Leechburg’s Cameron Curfman
Elizabeth Clark
George Guido: Pennsylvania not only state with public-private sports debate
My goodness! I go on vacation for a week and come back to a major Alle-Kiski Valley upheaval.A-K Valley high school notebook: Section 1-3A softball race promises to be entertaining
April 19, 2019
If the second half of the Section 1-3A softball season resembles the first in any way, expect plenty of entertainment value in the coming weeks.
Penn Hills Sports Hall of Fame to induct Class of 2019
April 18, 2019
The Penn Hills Sports Hall of Fame will induct seven athletes, one contributor and two teams in its Class of 2019.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Deer Lakes’ Josh Probst, Leechburg’s Aubry Skeel
April 16, 2019
Josh Probst
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Franklin Regional’s Mike Klingensmith, Yough’s Kierra Waywood
Mike Klingensmith
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Fox Chapel’s Mary Ellis
April 12, 2019
Mary Ellis, a junior on the Fox Chapel lacrosse team, has helped the squad to a strong start. In a 17-11 win over North Allegheny on April 1, she scored a goal and had nine assists. She followed that with two goals and four assists in an 11-10 overtime win over Pine-Richland on April 3. Mary is also on the FC field hockey team. She recently committed to play lacrosse at Maryland-Baltimore County, where she plans on majoring in business or finance.
A-K Valley notebook: Pitchers finding early-season success
April 11, 2019
There’s been a call to arms in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Whether it’s from a mound or a circle, local pitchers are dealing.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Jeannette’s Zander Malik, Latrobe’s Jordan Tallman
April 9, 2019
Zander Malik
George Guido: Landmark decision for A-K Valley schools made 100 years ago
This marks the 100th anniversary of what might be considered the biggest off-field move in local scholastic sports history.WPIAL denies postseason eligibility to 3 softball players after transfers
April 7, 2019
The WPIAL denied postseason eligibility to three softball players under the new PIAA rule that makes transfers ineligible unless they qualify for a specific waiver.
Alle-Kiski Valley lookahead for Week of April 8., 2019
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Alle-Kiski Valley notebook: Freeport’s Borghol out indefinitely
Already without key pieces because of graduation, Freeport’s softball team is dealing with the loss of one of its most productive returners.
Thomas Jefferson athletes sign letters of intent, break records
April 5, 2019
Notebook items in and around the Thomas Jefferson High School campus:
Penn Hills fitness team welcomes New York programs for competition
April 4, 2019
In recent years, Penn Hills athletics has experienced many firsts. After winning WPIAL basketball and PIAA football titles, Penn Hills can celebrate another first on a slightly different scale.
George Guido: State Rep. Conklin proposes to amend legislation regarding public, private school playoffs
April 2, 2019
The hot-button issue of Pennsylvania high school sports — holding separate playoffs for public and private schools — is about to get hotter.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Greensburg Salem’s Reid Admundson, Ligonier Valley’s Jane Garver
Reid Admundson
