Sports
Playoff series for the ages as Dodgers, Giants go to Game 5
October 13, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO — Everybody expected a playoff series for the ages between the century-old rival Dodgers and Giants, and now they’ve got it.
PIAA eases preseason practice requirements for most sports, not football
The PIAA says it’s OK to skip practice.
Westmoreland County girls soccer notes: Franklin Regional in top form
Staying healthy is a key to any successful sports team. As an extension of that, conditioning and staying in game-shape can be what separates the contenders.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notes: Belle Vernon scorer sets another record
First he took down the career record for goals. Now, Daniel Sassak has the all-time points mark, too.
The Birdie ready to rock, roll and pick some Westmoreland County winners
Last week: 8-4 (66.7%)
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 7
Class 6A
Conference crown hangs in the balance when Mt. Pleasant, Elizabeth Forward collide
The last time the Mt. Pleasant football team won a conference title was 2013.
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2021 Week 7
Jamar Bethea
2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 7
Thursday
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 7
Class 5A Northeast
Wait for it, wait for it … OK, it’s time for The Birdie to make his A-K Valley picks
Last week: 5-6 (45.5%)
Freeport aims to clinch WPIAL playoff berth against rival Burrell
Freeport’s locker room motto is “Tradition Never Graduates.”
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2021 Week 7
Angelo Cicco
Highlands boys basketball coach Stoczynski resigns after 9 seasons
Tyler Stoczynski won 131 games in nine seasons, including 108 over the past six years, as the Highlands boys basketball coach.
2021 WPIAL team golf championships preview
WPIAL team golf championships
Westmoreland County girls athlete of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Malia Kearns
Malia Kearns
Freshmen bring spark to Greensburg Central Catholic girls tennis program
Denise Cefola-Guzik remembers the good old days of Greensburg Central Catholic girls tennis and hopes the 2021 season will return a once-proud program to prominence.
Led by junior class, Derry golf program reaching new heights
Over the last year, Hunter Jurica’s golf game has taken off.
A-K Valley girls athlete of the week: Kiski Area’s Eliza Miller
Eliza Miller
Burrell hockey team features deeper roster for 1st-year head coach
When Burrell hockey president Dave Burkett approached Luke Kopchak this summer about becoming the next coach of the Bucs, it didn’t take long for him to decide to jump on the opportunity.
