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Murrysville Star notebook: FR grad earns all-region honors for Mercyhurst baseball
May 29, 2021
It has been eight years since the Mercyhurst baseball team saw a relief pitcher earn all-region honors.
Shady Side Academy releases new branding for Bulldogs mascot
Almost six months after choosing “Bulldogs” as its new mascot, Shady Side Academy has released its new logo and branding for its next era.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Hauck secures trip to PIAA championships
May 23, 2021
Penn-Trafford senior Julia Hauck will cap off her high school track and field career by competing against the state’s best.
A closer look at 2021 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete honorees
May 22, 2021
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North Journal notebook: North Hills’ Apodaca takes 2nd in javelin
North Hills junior thrower Alec Apodaca earned a silver medal in the javelin at the WPIAL Class AAA championships May 19, at Slippery Rock University.
Penn-Trafford Star notebook: Volleyball team avenges Hempfield loss
May 16, 2021
The Penn-Trafford boys volleyball team turned in quite a performance in its Section 3-AAA rematch against Hempfield on May 4.
Norwin notebook: Kessler’s home run trot a familiar sight for Knights
May 15, 2021
Sophomore Madie Kessler wasn’t aiming for Route 30, but those who witnessed her towering home run against North Allegheny believe the ball might have landed on the highway below Norwin High School.
North Journal notebook: North Hills softball finishes 2nd in Section 3
The North Hills softball team fell just short of a section title last week after falling to Shaler, 9-8, on May 11.
Penn Hills’ Big Red Rugby building foundation for future
May 9, 2021
Every match the Big Red Rugby club team plays is a learning experience.
Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame honors athletes with luncheon
For the second consecutive year the Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame banquet had to be cancelled because of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, but board members wanted to organize an event to honor local athletes for their accomplishments.
Norwin notebook: Turcovski, fellow Knights athletes shine at WCCA meet
The Westmoreland County Coaches Association Track and Field Championships usually are pretty good to Norwin’s athletes.
North Journal notebook: North Allegheny’s Morningstar named Gatorade Player of the Year
North Allegheny senior Paige Morningstar was named the state’s Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year after leading the Tigers to a fourth consecutive PIAA title last fall.
