Sports

Mars’ Carmody picked for All-American Bowl, 4th WPIAL player in 4 years

August 12, 2019

For the fourth year in a row, the WPIAL had a high school football player chosen for the All-American Bowl.

Highlands assistant coach Mark Kaczanowicz works with Kaeleb White on opening day of camp Monday, Aug. 12, 2019.

A-K Valley football teams take it up a notch with start of preseason camps

Brandon Mowry has experienced numerous opening days of preseason camp with the Knoch football team, but Monday morning’s start, he said, had a different feel.

Deer Lakes’ Jack Hollibaugh (left) works out with teammates on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at the high school.

Always one to lighten mood, Deer Lakes’ Hollibaugh got lighter to improve his play

Deer Lakes football coach Tim Burk is never exactly sure what his tight end Jack Hollibaugh is going to say when he enters the locker room, but he knows it likely will be something funny.

Luke Lander and Kiski Area are coming off a playoff season.

Camp Preview: Alle-Kiski teams look to bounce back this season

Last season was a substandard year for high school football teams throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley.

Norwin quarterback Jack Salopek completes a pass in the Westmoreland County Coaches Association tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Latrobe.

WPIAL football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the quarterbacks

WPIAL passing records have fallen one after another over the past five years, a sign high school football in Western Pennsylvania has changed.

Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Football tiebreaker tweaked in Class 5A

August 11, 2019

There is a change in the WPIAL Class 5A football tiebreaker for the playoffs. With Albert Gallatin departing the league, 5A has 23 teams competing for 16 playoff spots.

Greensburg Central Catholic head coach Bret Colbert participates in the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7on7 tournament on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School.

New coach Colbert leans on senior players at Greensburg Central Catholic

Senior leadership should not be a problem this football season at Greensburg Central Catholic.

Burrell’s Logan Phillips runs after a catch during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.

Burrell’s Phillips provides leadership and versatility

Quarterback is the most important position on the field.

Derek Moye works out his receivers during Western Beaver’s "heat week" practice Thursday, Aug. 8, 2018.

Penn State, Rochester product Derek Moye takes over Western Beaver

August 10, 2019

Derek Moye walked into the office of Western Beaver athletic director Ryan Matsook to check on preparations for the upcoming football season. Moye was informed some equipment had arrived, and Matsook presented him with a large cardboard box.

Penn-Trafford head coach John Ruane watches the action at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7on7 tournament on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School.

Pace picks up with high school football camps set to open

Watch a Penn-Trafford football practice, and the first thing you notice is structure. Players know where to be, when to be there and the effort required in each drill.

Franklin Regionalճ Justin Johns participates in the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7on7 tournament on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School.

Johns looking to lead Franklin Regional football

If Justin Johns decides to attend the Air Force Academy, don’t look for the Franklin Regional senior to become the next “Top Gun.”

Franklin Regional head coach Greg Botta watches play during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.

Franklin Regional’s Greg Botta puts off retirement, back for 26th year

With the advent of one-year contracts, annual player turnover and the season-to-season minutia that comes with the job, it is not unusual for veteran football coaches to contemplate retirement in the offseason.

Apollo-Ridge’s Logan Harmon works on defense during a 7-on-7 game Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Freeport High School.

Apollo-Ridge’s Logan Harmon eager for camp after injury-shortened 2018 season

When turning his attention to Monday morning — the start of official preseason practices for high school football teams throughout the WPIAL — a big smile came across Logan Harmon’s face.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Corinn Brewer leads the pack in girls’ 1A during the WPIAL cross country championships on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 at Roadman Park in California.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Corinn Brewer excels at AAU meet

Incoming Greensburg Central Catholic sophomore Corinn Brewer has had a productive offseason in track and field.

Thomas Jefferson notebook: Kulish coaches prep for boys soccer opener

August 9, 2019

News from around the Thomas Jefferson campus:

Thomas Jefferson’s Julie Fiedor competes during the 2018 girls volleyball season.

Former Thomas Jefferson volleyball players recap busy summers

Three senior volleyball players at Thomas Jefferson from last season — defensive specialists Julia Fiedor, Mia Como and Julia Micklo — were lauded in April as Outstanding Young Citizens by Trib Total Media.