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Bethel Park boys lacrosse junior goalkeeper Owen Peters

Bethel Park notebook: Owen Peters named U.S. Lacrosse All-American

July 10, 2021

Owen Peters, a junior goalkeeper on the 2021 Bethel Park boys lacrosse team, was lauded as a U.S. Lacrosse All-American following the spring season.

Palmer Jackson putts June 28 during the Frank B. Fuhrer Jr. Invitational at Pittsburgh Field Club in Fox Chapel.

Palmer Jackson turns attention to Oakmont for U.S. Amateur

When talking about his summer golf schedule, Murrysville’s Palmer Jackson didn’t seem too worried about qualifying for the United States Golf Association’s Amateur Championship.

TribHSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Brandon Lawhorn Moore, Kiski Area

The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

Young Township’s Brady Yard pitches during the American Legion Baseball District 31 playoff game against Murrysville at Haymaker Park in Murrysville on Thursday.

District 31 American Legion baseball semifinals set

July 9, 2021

Young Township finished Friday what it started the day before, defeating Murrysville, 7-2, in a District 31 American Legion playoff game.

Head coach Roy Hall looks presides over a preseason practice in 2018.

Jeannette football program soldiers on as transfers, defections decimate roster

Tyler Horn said his motivation to play football at Jeannette this season is simple.

TribHSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Lorenzo Jenkins, Blackhawk

As the new Highlands boys soccer coach, Jakub Kasprzyk hopes to help lead the Golden Rams back to the WPIAL playoffs.

New coach brings European flavor to Highlands boys soccer program

As director of coaching for the Highlands Area Soccer Club, Jakub Kasprzyk is heavily involved with the area youth soccer scene.

East Allegheny’s Johnny DiNapoli goes through drills during work outs Tuesday, Aug.18, 2020 at East Allegheny High School.

Record-setting quarterback Johnny DiNapoli leaving East Allegheny

Johnny DiNapoli, who set a WPIAL passing record two years ago, has transferred this summer from East Allegheny to Elizabeth Forward.

Seton LaSalle’s Brett Wagner makes a catch during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game against Shenango on June 2, 2021, at Wild Things Park.

Seton LaSalle baseball standout, coach’s son Brett Wagner transferring to IMG Academy

July 8, 2021

Seton LaSalle baseball coach Mike Wagner is losing his favorite player to IMG Academy in Florida, but he’s 100% on board with the kid’s decision.

Young Township’s Ethan Prugh swings at a pitch during the American Legion Baseball District 31 playoff game against Murrysville at Haymaker Park in Murrysville on July 8, 2021.

Young Township jumps on Murrysville in American Legion playoffs

Young Township struck for seven runs in the fourth inning, and then lightning struck.

North Allegheny libero Caroline Curran (2) celebrates with teammates after defeating Shaler to win the WPIAL Class 4A championship match on Nov. 7, 2020, at Chartiers Valley.

North Allegheny again wins Class 6A Trib Cup in dominant fashion

Ben Franklin once said; “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

TribHSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Josh Jenkins, Sto-Rox

North Allegheny’s Cole Young celebrates after defeating Hempfield, 4-0, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Wild Things Park.

North Allegheny’s Cole Young picked for all-star baseball game at Coors Field

North Allegheny shortstop Cole Young, who could be a future MLB Draft pick, is headed to the site of this year’s baseball all-star game.

The tarp covers the infield at Citi Field, where the scheduled baseball game between the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed, Thursday, July 8, 2021, in New York.

Pirates game against Mets in New York postponed by rain; doubleheader Saturday

The Pittsburgh Pirates had played 16 games in 16 days before rain postponed the start of their four-game series Thursday night against the New York Mets at Citi field.

Latrobe American Legion baseball players, from left, Logan Bradish, Dante Basciano, and Mason Krinock, watch their teammates play against Derry in the dugouts on Saturday, July 3, 2021, during the Fourth of July celebrations at Legion Keener Park and Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium.

Latrobe, Yough, Bushy Run advance in District 31 American Legion playoffs

July 7, 2021

Top-seeded Latrobe combined the four-hit shutout pitching of Payton Henry and a 12-hit attack to defeat Hempfield East, 11-0, in the District 31 American Legion opening round Wednesday.

New Deer Lakes coach Sam Salih coaches the Greensburg Central Catholic girls team during the 2019 season.

Girls basketball coach Sam Salih makes move to Deer Lakes from Greensburg CC

When Sam Salih resigned as girls varsity head coach at Greensburg Central Catholic in April after three seasons, he said it was time for a change, and he left the Centurions program on good terms.