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Norwin’s Jayla Wehner (right) had three college offers before verbally committing to Marian, a NAIA program in Indianapolis.

High school notebook: Norwin backcourt drawing college interest

August 17, 2019

Norwin will have one of the top backcourt duos in WPIAL girls basketball next season in senior point guard Jayla Wehner and shooting guard Olivia Gribble.

Belle Vernon’s Nolan Labuda (left) and Hunter Ruokonen celebrate during a 7-on-7 tournament July 20, 2019, at Belle Vernon.

Belle Vernon football team knows keys to playoff drive

Coaches and players at Belle Vernon agree. A few key factors kept the Leopards from becoming an elite team in WPIAL Class 4A the past couple of seasons.

Bri Guy (standing) is filling in for girls soccer coach Ashley Davis at Greensburg Central Catholic.

Westmoreland high school notebook: GCC interim coach Guy breaks ice

August 16, 2019

Bri Guy met with her Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer players for the first time on a sizzling and muggy Thursday morning in Carbon.

Belle Vernon’s Grace Henderson practices Aug. 14, 2019, at Belle Vernon.

Reloaded Belle Vernon girls soccer ready for a long playoff run

August 15, 2019

With nine starters back, new Belle Vernon girls soccer coach Tracy Lovett is excited to see what the team can achieve this year.

Belle Vernon’s TJ Watson practices Aug. 13, 2019, at Belle Vernon.

Belle Vernon boys soccer focusing on defense first

Belle Vernon’s boys soccer team graduated only five starters from a year ago, but two of them accounted for most of the Leopards’ offense.

Thomas Jefferson’s Mac Duda takes part in practice Aug. 6, 2019, at Thomas Jefferson.

WPIAL Class 4A football breakdown: Thomas Jefferson motivated after title-game defeat

August 14, 2019

The Blackhawk football team engineered one of the biggest turnarounds in the WPIAL last year, going from 2-7 in 2017 to 10-2 last year and making the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals.

Belle Vernon’s Jared Hartman competes during a 7-on-7 tournament July 20, 2019, at Belle Vernon.

Healthy Hartman ‘keeps everything solidified’ for Belle Vernon offense

August 8, 2019

It’s third-and-long. Belle Vernon breaks the offensive huddle and heads to the line of scrimmage.

Norwin’s Tanner Krevokuch scores on a pass from quarterback Jack Salopek against Penn-Trafford during the WCCA 7-on-7 football tournament championship game on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Greater Latrobe High School. Norwin beat Penn-Trafford 24-13.

Westmoreland notebook: ‘Heat week’ leads into start of training camp

August 3, 2019

“Heat week” begins Monday around the state as football teams get set to open camps Aug. 12.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Standout linemen abound in area

July 27, 2019

It is no secret: Lineman looks to be the premier position his season in Westmoreland County football. Area teams should be well-protected up front with a number of Division I prospects pushing the pile.