Sports

Central Catholic’s JD Younger smiles during practice on Aug. 10, 2021, in Oakland.
Central Catholic sets sights on historic 3-peat
August 13, 2021
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Canon-McMillan’s Chris Davis makes a one-handed catch during practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Big Mac Stadium.
Skilled seniors return to lead Canon-McMillan
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Baldwin’s Evan Lavelle works out during practice on Aug. 10, 2021, in Baldwin.
Baldwin continues ‘work in progress’ under 2nd-year coach Tim Sweeney
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Seneca Valley linemen work out during practice on Aug. 9, 2021, in Jackson.
Fast-paced offense could keep Seneca Valley in title hunt
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Norwin quarterback Luke Levendosky throws during a 7-on-7 competition July 8, 2021 at Latrobe.
Norwin eager to change program’s image
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North Allegheny’s JR Burton catches a pass during practice on Aug. 10, 2021, in McCandless.
North Allegheny flying under Class 6A radar
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Senior center Tommy Kovatch is one of two returning starters on Belle Vernon’s offensive line.
Belle Vernon’s success on football field starts with linemen Kovatch, McGrew
August 12, 2021
Belle Vernon football hasn’t had a direct tie to the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry since Scott McClintock played for the Wolverines in early 2000s, but that hasn’t stopped the current group from adopting a tradition from one of college football’s most anticipated get-togethers.

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Norwin junior kicker/punter Joey Castle
Norwin kicker Castle seeing his profile increase nationally
Soccer was once the sport that fueled Joey Castle’s adrenaline rush. The thrill of scoring goals and stopping them drove him to compete.

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Deer Lakes’ newly hired girls volleyball coach Laurie Caraher observes a girls volleyball camp at Deer lakes High School Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.
Caraher will draw on experience as Division I player, club coach as she takes over Deer Lakes girls volleyball
Laurie Caraher is pumped for Monday’s start of preseason practices as the new coach of the Deer Lakes girls volleyball team.

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Greensburg Central Catholic football players finish a recent summer workout as they prepare for the 2021 WPIAL season.
Greensburg Central Catholic football team looking for Week Zero opponent
For Greensburg Central Catholic, Week Zero is living up to its name. As in, zero teams to play.

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Freeport senior Garrett King stands next to new football uniforms during King’s Make-A-Wish unform reveal Aug. 9, 2021, at Stage AE on the North Shore.
Freeport cancer survivor Garrett King repays football teammates for support with Make-A-Wish surprise
August 10, 2021
When Garrett King received a testicular cancer diagnosis this time a year ago, his Freeport football teammates and coaches and the community were quick to rally around him.

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Former Pine Richland head coach Eric Kasperowicz at Pitt practice on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 at UPMC Rooney Sports Performance Complex.
Ex-Pine-Richland football coach Eric Kasperowicz joins Pitt staff as volunteer assistant
Eric Kasperowicz will be coaching football at a familiar place this fall after all.

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Charters Valley’s Mariah Turnbull (32) dribbles the ball against Gateway’s Alexis Margolis (2) during their game on Jan. 18, 2021.
Chartiers Valley’s Marian Turnbull commits to Northeastern
The record-setting Chartiers Valley girls team now has five rising seniors all committed to play basketball in college with three headed to Division I schools.

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Lance Maha watches West Mifflin play Franklin Regional in 2016.
New Norwin coach sees untapped potential in boys basketball program
August 9, 2021
From afar, Lance Maha always watched the Norwin boys basketball program with curious eyes.

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Norwin boys basketball boosters and former teammates presented Ty Bilinsky with a check to help with his medical expenses. Pictured are (back row, from left) Michael Fleming, Jayden Walker, Nck Fleming, Josh Williams, Adam Bilinsky, and Rick Thomas, booster vice president; front row, booster secretary Sue Mihalov and Ty Bilinsky.
Norwin boosters, friends present Ty Bilinsky with check to help with medical expenses
August 8, 2021
Norwin’s boys basketball boosters and several former teammates presented Ty Bilinsky with a check for $5,900 on Sunday, the culmination of months-long fundraising efforts to help the recent Knights graduate with medical costs.

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Highlands pitcher Tanner Nulph throws a pitch during a WPIAL Class 4A first round playoff matchup with Belle Vernon on May 19, 2021.
A-K Valley notebook: Highlands’ Nulph to join national power baseball program
Highlands rising senior Tanner Nulph watched closely Seton Hill baseball’s run to the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship tournament this past spring.

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Katie Miller Gee (right) poses with the trophy after winning the PA Women’s Golf Association Mid-Amateur alongside Pat Hughes Gelardi, a member of the association’s executive committee.
Hempfield golf coach Katie Miller Gee playing through pregnancy
Balance rarely has been an issue for Katie Miller Gee.

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Chartiers Valley celebrates after beating Trinity in the WPIAL Class 5A championship at Peters Township High School on March 15.
Chartiers Valley, South Fayette celebrate all-around sports success
It was solid success across the board that helped a pair of local high schools finish in the top five in the Class 5A chase for the 2020-2021 HSSN Trib Cup.

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Austin Stuchul was Penn Hills’ top finisher at the WPIAL championships last season.
Penn Hills cross country hoping for more runners to join promising group
Lee Zelkowitz hopes when all the kids return to Penn Hills High School this fall, it will help raise participation.

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Plum’s Nino Walker works against Seneca Valley’s Tyler Chappell at 106 pounds during the WPIAL Class AAA individual wrestling championship on Feb. 27, 2021, at Canon-McMillan High School.
Plum wrestlers excel during summer tournaments
Plum’s varsity wrestling team was young in the 2020-21 season as all but one member was an underclassman.

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