Sports
Westmoreland County reports 7 new coronavirus cases
September 9, 2020
Westmoreland County added seven new covid-19 cases to its total Wednesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Allegheny County reports 68 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths
Allegheny County on Wednesday added 68 coronavirus cases and nine deaths to its totals.
Led by a staff of former Lancers, Deer Lakes ready to turn the corner
September 8, 2020
Deer Lakes football coach Tim Burk found himself in an interesting situation earlier this year.
Under new leadership, Derry looks to maintain run of success
A change in leadership does not signal a change in style.
Led by talented sophomore, junior classes, East Allegheny set to take next step
During his seven years as the football coach at East Allegheny, Dom Pecora has been trying to create a winning tradition. Over the past four years, he’s done just that.
Young Freeport hopes to make impression in revamped conference
Youth will be served on the Freeport football team as underclassmen will be featured at several key positions.
North Catholic motivated after falling short in WPIAL postseason
The North Catholic football players are motivated by how their 2019 season ended.
Valley to rely on experience, running game
The Valley Vikings lacked experience last season, and it showed early.
High school roundup for Sept. 8, 2020: Oakland Catholic scores tennis win
Isabella Liu-Lopez, Amanda Santora and Abby Santora swept singles competition to lead Oakland Catholic to a 3-2 Section 3-AAA girls tennis victory over Thomas Jefferson on Tuesday.
WPIAL Class A football breakdown: Defending champ Clairton brimming with confidence, talent
Clairton returned to the top of Class A in 2019, and with numerous key starters returning, many feel the Bears are the team to beat in 2020.
WPIAL Class 3A football breakdown: Scenery changes but Central Valley still team to beat
The WPIAL Class 3A race may look a little different this year, but the winner could be the same.
Westmoreland County girls soccer preview: Good luck keeping up with Norwin
Team speed is a trait often associated with girls soccer at Norwin. Opponents can feel more like track sprinters as they chase the Knights down the field and back.
EA Sports adds Kaepernick to latest version of ‘Madden 21’
LOS ANGELES — Madden NFL players will have the opportunity to see how Colin Kaepernick might fare if he was back on the field.
Bill would give Black WWII medic posthumous Medal of Honor
Waverly B. Woodson Jr., a Black army medic who saved dozens of wounded troops on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day despite being severely wounded himself, deserves the Medal of Honor, said members of Congress on Tuesday as they announced legislation to posthumously award it to him.
WPISL opens season with varsity games, JV tournament
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League kicked off its season over the weekend, and in varsity league play Sunday and Monday, Baldwin, Ellwood City, Seneca Valley and Montour picked up doubleheader sweeps.
Burrell looking to ‘seize the moment’ under 3rd-year coach
Since taking over the Burrell football program three years ago, coach Shawn Liotta has been trying to create a buzz around the Bucs.
Coach optimistic Fox Chapel can make strides in Class 5A
September 7, 2020
Tom Loughran has a keen appreciation for the competition in WPIAL Class 5A.
After back-to-back playoff trips, Shaler looking to take next step
What a difference a couple of years make.
Veteran QB Cole Spencer leads Pine-Richland into new Class 5A schedule
Pine-Richland quarterback Cole Spencer threw for nearly 3,000 yards last season, but that isn’t the number his coach likes most.
