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With 7 starters back from 2019, Monessen softball poised for success
March 28, 2021
Count Monessen softball among the teams left wondering what might have been had the covid-19 pandemic not wiped out the 2020 season.
Patience key for inexperienced Monessen baseball team
Bill Matush took over the Monessen baseball program 18 years ago, not long after the Greyhounds went through a 38-game losing streak, but the veteran coach still likes to keep things fun for his players.
Carlynton girls show glimpses of bright future during .500 season
The Carlynton girls basketball team had turned itself around, going from a struggling program a decade ago to one that was a legit championship contender over the last six years.
Run to WPIAL finals helps Chartiers Valley boys carry on winning tradition
Brandon Sensor just completed his third year as boys basketball coach at Chartiers Valley. It is a program built on tradition that hasn’t skipped a beat the last three winters.
Hard-hitting lineup to lead the way for Shaler softball
Tom Sorce cackled at the idea of using a designated player to hit for Shaler pitcher Bethany Rodman.
Shaler sophomore’s early season win shows tennis team’s depth
Shaler sophomore Josh Jashinski was happy to be the last player on the tennis court.
Gateway softball seeing where pieces fit after canceled season
Gateway’s softball team has taken a basic approach to the 2021 season, homing in directly on the game’s fundamentals.
Gateway swimmer claims medals, finds motivation at state meet
In a high school swim season full of ups and down, with changes and uncertainty around every corner, Andrew Holmes still planned to meet all of his goals and expectations.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Warriors tennis off to quick start
The Penn-Trafford boys tennis team is off to a 4-0 start with victories against Hampton, Thomas Jefferson, Latrobe and Kiski Area.
With solid core returning, Penn-Trafford volleyball has talent to contend
Following last season’s cancellation, the Penn-Trafford volleyball team is anxious to get back on the court.
With athleticism and versatility, Quaker Valley baseball confident heading into season
In the year before Dean Owrey took over the Quaker Valley baseball program, the Quakers won just five games.
With small roster, Quaker Valley softball to rely on versatility
The Quaker Valley softball team will be young in 2021, but the Quakers aren’t going to let that stop them from building something special for the future.
3 Baldwin girls basketball seniors to take games to next level
Anna Lucarelli proved to be a rarity in the Baldwin girls basketball program.
Bar set high for Thomas Jefferson boys, girls basketball programs
There is a sunny disposition in both Thomas Jefferson basketball programs heading into 2021-22.
2021 WPIAL Class 2A softball preseason breakdown
After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back in the field of play.
2021 WPIAL Class 2A baseball preseason breakdown
WPIAL baseball players have been waiting nearly two seasons to get back on the field of play after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to cancel the entire 2020 campaign.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 27, 2021
March 27, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for March 27, 2021: Latrobe softball’s Tallman throws no-hitter, homers
Latrobe’s Jordan Tallman opened the softball season with a bang.
Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame banquet canceled again
For the second consecutive year, the Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame banquet was canceled because of the pandemic.
