Sports
Norwin’s Kurtis Phipps, Hempfield’s Olivia Persin earn top honors at Driscoll awards
July 15, 2020
After a delay of more than 2½ months, the winners of the Excellence Award were revealed Wednesday at the 64th annual Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete banquet hosted by Judge John J. Driscoll.
No petition needed: Players receive Penn-Ohio all-star jerseys after all
Each spring, select senior football players from around Western Pennsylvania receive the opportunity to test their mettle against seniors from Ohio in the annual Penn-Ohio Classic.
WPIAL grads come to grips with PSAC’s decision to suspend sports for fall semester
Michael Marisco walked the golf course as often as possible over the past couple of months.
PIAA moving forward with fall sports as scheduled
The PIAA won’t cancel or delay fall sports, for now.
Supporters rally behind Greensburg Salem champion runner after ATV crash
The Greensburg Salem track and field and cross country community, along with program supporters and friends alike, are rallying around recent alum Maddy Murtland, who was involved in a near-fatal ATV accident on July 6.
2 WPIAL sophomores announce basketball offers from Marshall
July 14, 2020
Two rising sophomores in WPIAL girls basketball received Division I offers from the same school Tuesday.
Upper St. Clair’s Jordan captures medalist honors at Isaly’s Junior event at Youghiogheny
Scott Jordan of Upper St. Clair shot a 1-over par 73 to capture the Isaly’s Junior Tour tournament at Youghiogheny Country Club on Tuesday.
Penn-Trafford football standout Ethan Carr takes his versatility to Villanova
Ethan Carr navigated unprecedented times in college football recruiting.
Perry searching for new football coach after Rod Rutherford resigns
Perry football coach Rod Rutherford has resigned, leaving his alma mater searching for a replacement just weeks before the season starts.
Pine-Richland’s Miguel Jackson becomes 3rd WPIAL senior committed to Liberty
Pine-Richland’s Miguel Jackson visited Liberty’s campus on Independence Day weekend and saw some fireworks on the drive home.
Lehigh’s Josh Luchini, other WPIAL grads react to Patriot League canceling fall sports
Josh Luchini was looking forward to his junior soccer season at Lehigh this fall and was dead set on building on what he accomplished during his sophomore season.
Harrison City’s Turowski wins again on Isaly’s Junior Tour
July 13, 2020
Nick Turowski continued his dominance on the Tri-State PGA Isaly’s Junior Golf Tour in the 11-14 age division.
Westmoreland County scholar-athlete awards to be handed out Wednesday
The votes are in and the winners have been selected for the annual Judge John J. Driscoll Westmoreland Scholar-Athlete banquet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Ferrante’s Lakeview.
Major Corley, championship coach of Monessen girls basketball team, dies of coronavirus
To many who didn’t know him, Major Corley was an imposing figure.
Quaker Valley gets a golden kick out of winning the Trib Cup 4A championship
Consistent success throughout the fall and winter sports season and a big season on the pitch by the boys soccer team has Quaker Valley getting their kicks this summer as the Quakers have earned the Class 4A Trib HSSN Sports Cup.
Pitt, Penn State make the cut as Gateway’s Derrick Davis narrows his college options
July 12, 2020
Pitt and Penn State both made the cut Sunday as Gateway football star Derrick Davis narrowed his college recruiting options.
Avonworth tight end Trevor Faulkner commits to Air Force Academy
Avonworth rising senior Trevor Faulkner, who had more than a dozen Division I offers, committed Sunday to Air Force.
New Yough football coach Chris Chunko tackling unorthodox offseason
July 11, 2020
Unorthodox and fluid, the first few months of Chris Chunko’s rookie year as a head football coach have been a slow but surprisingly steady process.
Pitt commit Nahki Johnson announces offer from national champion LSU
West Mifflin’s Nahki Johnson committed to Pitt last summer, but on Saturday night he announced an offer from the defending BCS national champion.
