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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
A-K Valley high school notebook: Cappa throws her way into Riverview record book
March 29, 2019
Alyssa Cappa went after Riverview’s strikeout record during one of her handful of pitching appearances last season.
Baldwin inline hockey team wins back-to-back titles
Back-to-back.
Kiski Valley rugby gets boost from Buckheads transfers
March 28, 2019
Kiski Valley boys rugby coach Seth Erwin was already excited about the group he had returning from a team that was the state runner-up last year, and then he received some news in the offseason that made his roster even stronger.
Alle-Kiski Valley notebook: Burrell hockey gets shot at nation’s best
March 27, 2019
Burrell didn’t get the PIHL championship it sought, but the Bucs are turning their attention from competing against Western Pennsylvania to playing some of the top teams in the country.
Driscoll scholar/athlete award nominees announced
March 26, 2019
The Westmoreland County Judge John J. Driscoll scholar/athlete committee, made up of athletic directors from the 18 county high schools, met Tuesday to decide who would win the 2019 Excellence Award at the April 30 banquet.
George Guido: Deer Lakes grad Dana Petruska an early beneficiary of Title IX
If you’re a female playing or coaching high school sports, you owe a debt of gratitude to U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh, who died recently at 91.
East Deer standout Hawkins honored by A-K Valley hall selection
March 23, 2019
At 95, Daniel Hawkins can sum up his life succinctly.Shaler Area notes: Unified bocce team competes at state competition
March 21, 2019
The Shaler unified bocce team wrapped up its season last Wednesday at the state championships in Hershey.
George Guido: Deer Lakes boys highlights memorable basketball season in A-K Valley
March 19, 2019
It’s time to close the book on another scholastic basketball season in the Alle-Kiski Valley.
A-K Valley high school notes: Walker to build Leechburg boys soccer team
March 18, 2019
Brad Walker knows about rebuilding. Now he will just be building.
Norwin boys take 3rd at state team bowling tournament
March 16, 2019
A day after Cedar Crest bowlers won the boys and girls singles titles, the school also captured the boys team state tournament title at 222 Lanes in Ephrata.
George Guido: Deer Lakes opponent making name for itself
March 12, 2019
For the first time, the Deer Lakes boys basketball team will have a second-round PIAA playoff game.
A-K Valley high school athletes of the week: Zac Herbinko and Alexis Schrecongost
Zac Herbinko
Norwin, Penn-Trafford bowling teams claim regional titles
March 9, 2019
There will be quite a contingent of Westmoreland County bowlers heading east to Lancaster next week for the state bowling championships after a stellar performance from several area teams Saturday at the Western Pennsylvania regionals at North Versailles Bowl.
