Sports
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.
Quaker Valley boys basketball makes most of summer competition
The Quaker Valley boys basketball team returns four starters, but with each new year, there can be a tweak in how each player’s role is defined.
Maple Leafs draft Pine native Ty Voit in 5th round
The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected forward Ty Voit in the fifth round (No. 153 overall) of the NHL’s entry draft.
Highlands turns to familiar face to lead girls soccer program
July 23, 2021
Paul Matisz was hired last week as coach of the girls soccer program at Highlands. There was no need for an introduction to the Golden Rams players.
Greensburg Salem heavyweight Billy McChesney makes Ivy League commitment
Greensburg Salem heavyweight Billy McChesney is headed to the Ivy League.
With camps, college visits back, TribLive HSSN Preseason All-Stars are busy this summer
July 22, 2021
As Josh Jenkins walked into Kennywood Park, passing the merry-go-round and the Sky Rocket, the Sto-Rox quarterback marveled at just how much life has improved in a year.
