Sports
South Fayette relay teams conclude special season at nationals
August 1, 2021
After missing out on the 2020 season last spring, the South Fayette green machine girls track relay team became the dream team on the district, state and, finally, the national stage earlier this summer.
Pittsburgh Hotspurs players reflect on trip to U.S. Youth Soccer nationals
The Pittsburgh Hotspurs U16 (2005) Blue girls soccer team put it all together this spring and summer for a run to the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships in Sarasota, Fla.
Westmoreland notebook: WPIAL champs head to PNC Park; lacrosse players hit big stage
July 31, 2021
A pair of WPIAL championship teams will be honored Sunday at PNC Park. The Franklin Regional baseball team and Mt. Pleasant softball team will be recognized, along with 10 other WPIAL champions, when the Pirates host the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:05 p.m.
North Allegheny catcher Aaron Posey commits to Division I Kennesaw State
As a catcher named Posey who wears No. 28, North Allegheny’s Aaron Posey sometimes jokes that he’s related to a National League MVP.
Traveling summer baseball teams keep Hampton players sharp
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Hampton grad Tyler Bischke picks New Orleans
Former Hampton infielder Tyler Bischke has committed to Division I New Orleans after excelling during his lone season at a tiny junior college in Oklahoma.
Bethel Park rising seniors look ahead to final HS football season
Early potential candidates as “unsung” senior players on Bethel Park’s football team this year include WR/SS Cody Geddes, RB/DL Luke Helfrich and OL/DL Mark Pesci and Mark Sigafoos.
George Guido: Finding high school coaches with staying power a difficult task
Prior to 1979, a coach and a teacher were one and the same at any high school.
Penn-Trafford’s Turowski wins season-ending golf tournament
July 30, 2021
Alex Turowski ended his high school career with a victory.
Norwin recognizes latest Hall of Fame classes
The latest two classes of the Norwin Athletic Hall of Fame will include stars of the past from track and field, cross country, soccer, swimming, wrestling, softball and volleyball.
Bush hired as baseball coach at Ligonier Valley
July 29, 2021
When Ligonier Valley athletic director Wesley Siko looked at Jason Bush’s resume, he knew he found the school’s next baseball coach.
Springdale’s Logan Dexter puts latest injury behind him, eyes big senior year
During a seven-on-seven scrimmage with his Urban Impact club team in March, Logan Dexter went up to catch a pass and came down hard on his left wrist.
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Blahovec commits to Youngstown State
Like a third-and-long pass reception, Joe Blahovec took his one Division I scholarship offer and ran with it.
Franklin Regional expected to name Jesse Reed as new boys basketball coach
Franklin Regional will recommend Jesse Reed to be its boys head basketball coach Monday at a school board meeting.
Franklin Regional boys basketball continues offseason preparation while awaiting coaching hire
Losing a head coach at any time of the year can have a stifling effect on a high school basketball program.
After committing to Penn State, Perry’s Tyreese Fearbry decides to re-open his recruitment
After verbally committing to Penn State on the Fourth of July, Perry four-star rush end Tyreese Fearby has decided to re-open his recruitment, he announced Thursday on his Twitter account.
Greensburg’s Goetz beaten by incredible shot at state amateur
July 28, 2021
Mark Goetz might be thinking the golf gods are against him.
Penn-Trafford Junior Legion team wins 1st state title
Mission accomplished.
New Riverview basketball coaches hit ground running
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.
