Sports
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Blahovec commits to Youngstown State
July 29, 2021
Like a third-and-long pass reception, Joe Blahovec took his one Division I scholarship offer and ran with it.
Franklin Regional expected to name Jesse Reed as new boys basketball coach
Franklin Regional will recommend Jesse Reed to be its boys head basketball coach Monday at a school board meeting.
Franklin Regional boys basketball continues offseason preparation while awaiting coaching hire
Losing a head coach at any time of the year can have a stifling effect on a high school basketball program.
After committing to Penn State, Perry’s Tyreese Fearbry decides to re-open his recruitment
After verbally committing to Penn State on the Fourth of July, Perry four-star rush end Tyreese Fearby has decided to re-open his recruitment, he announced Thursday on his Twitter account.
Greensburg’s Goetz beaten by incredible shot at state amateur
July 28, 2021
Mark Goetz might be thinking the golf gods are against him.
Penn-Trafford Junior Legion team wins 1st state title
Mission accomplished.
New Riverview basketball coaches hit ground running
For the last four seasons, Phil McGivney’s daily commute to Keystone Oaks High School consisted of which tunnel to navigate through.
Pitt soccer player Ellie Coffield, former Mars star, donates grant to Moe Rosensteel Foundation
July 27, 2021
When student-athletes are named the Gatorade athlete of the year in their state for their respective sport, they are awarded $1,000 to donate to their entity of choice.
Penn-Trafford Junior Legion loses but still will play for championship
BERWICK — Walks derailed the Penn-Trafford Juniors at the Pennsylvania American Legion Youth State Baseball Championship on Tuesday.
Riverview boys, girls soccer teams back on track
Low numbers and covid concerns conspired to put a halt to the Riverview varsity boys and girls soccer seasons last fall.
Anthony Speca, Quinton Martin named to MaxPreps sophomore preseason All-America team
MaxPreps announced its preseason All-American football team for the Class of 2024 and a pair of WPIAL standouts made the list.
Peters Township’s Tanner Johnson leads state amateur
July 26, 2021
Peters Township grad Tanner Johnson shot a 4-under-par 66 to grab the first-round lead at the 108th Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Amateur Championship on Monday at historic Merion Golf Club in Ardmore.
WPIAL products help Team Pennsylvania top Maryland in Big 26 Baseball Classic series
With four catchers on the Team Pennsylvania roster for its Big 26 Classic series with Maryland last Friday and Saturday, each one knew that playing time was a valuable commodity.
Southmoreland soccer standout wastes no time making Division I college commitment
With two years of high school soccer to play, Kendall Fabery has her college plans figured out. Fabery, a rising junior at Southmoreland, announced she has made a verbal commitment to play at Cleveland State.
Penn-Trafford rolls to win at American Legion Youth State Tournament
July 25, 2021
Penn-Trafford Juniors used a strong pitching performance from Brandon Roher and won their second game of the Pennsylvania American Legion Youth State Tournament by defeating Conneaut, 12-2, on Sunday in Berwick.
Shady Side Academy rower wins youth national title
As Lauren Jochims crossed the finish line with her teammate, Audrey Lyda, to win the women’s 2x at the US Youth Rowing Nationals, she didn’t know how to react.
Bethel Park lacrosse goalkeeper Owen Peters makes Division I commitment
Bethel Park goalkeeper Owen Peters has been looking to advance his lacrosse career to the next level.
Longtime girls lacrosse coach helps game grow at Bethel Park
It’s a baker’s dozen for Bethel Park coach Becky Luzier.
Penn Hills youth football organization marks 75th anniversary with new technology
The pandemic postponed the Penn Hills Midget Football Association’s 75th-year celebration by a year.
