Sports
New Riverview basketball coaches hit ground running
July 28, 2021
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.
Penn-Trafford, Connellsville open state Junior Legion tournament with victories
July 24, 2021
Penn-Trafford opened the Pennsylvania American Legion Junior Baseball State tournament with an impressive 5-2 victory against 2019 champion Boyertown Grizzlies on Saturday.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Hempfield football leaning on strength coach Cortazzo
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.
