Sports
Westmoreland high school notebook: Hempfield football leaning on strength coach Cortazzo
July 24, 2021
If Hempfield football turns a corner and gets back into playoff contention again this fall, the Spartans might be able to thank their strength coach.
George Guido: High school football gets new blocking rule
We’re a little more than a month away from the start of the Alle-Kiski Valley’s 124th football season, and a major change in the blocking-below-the-waist rule will be implemented nationwide this season.
Penn-Trafford Junior Legion puts it together, rolls into state tournament
Talk about putting everything together at the right time.
Derry football coach Vince Skillings shares story of his addiction, despair to inspire others
He didn’t plan it, but Vince Skillings literally saw the light in the darkest of dark times.
Fox Chapel’s Wes Carnevale joins elite youth soccer club, commits to Cornell
A Carnevale family reunion is set for fall 2022 in New York’s Finger Lakes region.
Thomas Jefferson hockey standout picked by Johnstown Tomahawks in NAHL draft
Thomas Jefferson coach John Zeiler has inherited a team that finished 17-2-1 and advanced to the PIHL Class AA semifinals in 2020-21.
Quaker Valley boys basketball makes most of summer competition
The Quaker Valley boys basketball team returns four starters, but with each new year, there can be a tweak in how each player’s role is defined.
Maple Leafs draft Pine native Ty Voit in 5th round
The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected forward Ty Voit in the fifth round (No. 153 overall) of the NHL’s entry draft.
Highlands turns to familiar face to lead girls soccer program
July 23, 2021
Paul Matisz was hired last week as coach of the girls soccer program at Highlands. There was no need for an introduction to the Golden Rams players.
Greensburg Salem heavyweight Billy McChesney makes Ivy League commitment
Greensburg Salem heavyweight Billy McChesney is headed to the Ivy League.
With camps, college visits back, TribLive HSSN Preseason All-Stars are busy this summer
July 22, 2021
As Josh Jenkins walked into Kennywood Park, passing the merry-go-round and the Sky Rocket, the Sto-Rox quarterback marveled at just how much life has improved in a year.
Latrobe wrestler Kilkeary earns All-American honor at national tournament
Vinny Kilkeary made the most of his first trip to Fargo, N.D.
Knoch’s Sutton part of Team Pennsylvania in upcoming Big 26 Classic
Eli Sutton has one year of high school baseball remaining.
Plum teen enjoying winning summer on links
July 21, 2021
Wes Lorish kicked off his summer of golf in winning fashion.
Legendary Hempfield softball coach Bob Kalp, 7-time WPIAL champ, retires
Bob Kalp carried the torch for the Hempfield softball program until it burned his arm.
Highlands playmaker Brock White on road to recovery from knee injury
Brock White might have to wait a few games to start his 2021 football season.
Field set for Tre Cunningham memorial basketball tournament
The field is set for the inaugural Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament to be played Friday and Saturday at the Jeannette High School gymnasium.
Penn-Trafford lineman pops up on recruiting radar
Declan Ochendowski knew he wanted to play college football, but it wasn’t that long ago that the incoming senior at Penn-Trafford doubted he would draw attention from Division I programs.
Yough comes up short in Legion Region 7 tournament
July 20, 2021
SIDMAN – Yough reached the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament for the second consecutive season. And while the run to the semifinals was fun, the results were the same as 2020: Yough came up short.
