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Monessen’s Mark Mizerak works out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.

Monessen’s Mizerak ‘consummate student-athlete,’ earns college attention

August 17, 2019

Though his junior season doesn’t start until Friday, Monessen left tackle Mark Mizerak Jr. has been getting plenty of attention from college recruiters.

Clairton’s Brendan Parsons throws during practice Aug. 6, 2019, at Clairton.

WPIAL Class A football breakdown: Clairton, Jeannette among ‘wide open’ field of contenders

August 14, 2019

There isn’t a clear-cut favorite among WPIAL Class A football teams this fall. Ask any coach who the team is, and they can’t tell you.

Norwin’s Jack Salopek watches his team from the sidelines during WPIAL football Friday evening, Sept. 7, 2018 at Hempfield Area High School.

5 things to watch at WCCA 7-on-7 football tournament

July 17, 2019

The ninth Westmoreland County Coaches Association seven-on-seven passing tournament will be Thursday at Latrobe’s Rossi and Graham-Sobota fields on the high school campus.

Monessen’s Devin Whitlock celebrates as time expires in a PIAA Class A second round state playoff game against Bishop Carroll Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019, at Greensburg Salem High School.

WPIAL declares two-sport Belle Vernon transfer Devin Whitlock eligible

July 15, 2019

Belle Vernon sophomore Devin Whitlock, a two-sport standout who transferred from Monessen, is eligible to play football and basketball this upcoming school year.

Record number of teams to play in WCCA 7-on-7 passing tournament

July 13, 2019

In the eight years the Westmoreland County Coaches Association has hosted a seven-on-seven football passing tournament, Penn-Trafford has captured the championship five times, including last year.

Knoch’s Monica Gourley throws out Grove City’s Lizzie Malczak during PIAA playoff action June 4, 2019, at Slippery Rock University.

Knoch’s Gourley earns POY honors from state coaches association

July 1, 2019

Knoch senior shortstop Monica Gourley has been selected the state’s Class 4A Softball Player of the Year by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association.

WPIAL declares Belle Vernon multi-sport standout Devin Whitlock ineligible

June 18, 2019

Multi-sport standout Devin Whitlock, who transferred from Monessen to Belle Vernon after his freshman year, was ruled ineligible by the WPIAL.

Hempfield’s Orie settles for bronze in shot put at PIAA championships

May 24, 2019

SHIPPENSBURG — Mackenna Orie wasn’t in a good mood Friday at the PIAA track and field championships at Seth Grove Stadium.

Monessen’s Vin Rhome tries to beat a throw from
St. Joseph’s Joe Godinez to Hayden Mallin at Seton Hill.

St. Joseph tops Monessen for 1st playoff win in 18 seasons

May 15, 2019

For the first time in 18 seasons, St. Joseph has advanced in the WPIAL baseball playoffs.

Sewickley Academy softball edges Monessen in Class A opening round

May 14, 2019

A come-from-behind effort was not enough as Monessen softball ended its season with a 5-4 loss to Sewickley Academy in the first round of the WPIAL Class A playoffs Tuesday at Peters Township.

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