Sports
In brief: Knitting Guild, dance showcase and more around Sewickley area
August 7, 2023
Knitting Guild
In brief: Movie in the park, golf outing and more in Pine, Richland
Movie in the Park
In brief: Road closure, zoning hearing board meeting and more in Penn Hills
Lincoln Road to close
Former Valley player Carlisle will coach Vikings boys soccer team, which returns this fall
August 6, 2023
Ben Carlisle is no stranger to the experience of representing the Valley boys soccer team. He enjoyed a standout career with the Vikings before graduating in 2015.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Westinghouse’s Kyshawn Robinson
August 5, 2023
Westinghouse reached the state finals last fall with a senior-heavy lineup, so the Bulldogs are destined for a down year, right?
Quaker Valley sophomore softball standout shows skills at All American Games
Gemma Wiegand recently experienced a once-in-a-lifetime type of opportunity.
Late coach Gene Klein’s long list of accomplishments won’t soon be forgotten at Quaker Valley
It was a no-brainer when former boys soccer coach Gene Klein was inducted into the Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 1998.
After productive summer, Franklin Regional itching to put on pads
Third-year Franklin Regional football coach Lance Getsy was in a walking boot at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Larry Sellitto Memorial Passing Tournament at Latrobe.
Hampton volleyball star Emmy Schrom staying close to home at Duquesne
When Hampton two-time all-state volleyball player Emmy Schrom began looking at colleges, proximity was a priority.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Football practice about to heat up
Starting Monday, high school football teams will take part in “heat week,” the customary lead-up to training camp.
Plum grad excited to take over alma mater’s hockey program
August 4, 2023
Jon Gratton’s first foray into ice hockey coaching came three seasons ago when the 2009 Plum graduate accepted a varsity assistant coaching position on college teammate Cam Raidna’s staff at Fox Chapel.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Woodland Hills’ Scoop Smith
Woodland Hills sophomore phenom Scoop Smith has great expectations entering Week Zero.
Washington looks to play disciplined football, return to top of WPIAL heap
From the outside, it was hard to explain the ups and downs Washington experienced last season.
Cindystock brings 2 days of music and charity to North Hills
August 3, 2023
A special two day event will commemorate 20 years of Cindystock, the annual outdoor music festival at the Wexford home of founders Cindy and Ted Yates.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Anthony Speca
The Harry Truman quote is on his cell phone screen for quick reference.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Cole Sullivan
August 2, 2023
Cole Sullivan received several dozen Division I offers during the college recruiting process.
Moon girls soccer ranked 2nd in United Soccer Coaches’ preseason poll
Moon dropped to Class 3A last season as part of the latest two-year high school sports enrollment cycle.
Norwin wrestlers help Team PA to strong showing at junior nationals in Fargo
Like most hopefuls who play the Powerball lottery, Landon Sidun has the right attitude when he goes into a wrestling tournament. A confident, clear-headed attitude.
Letter to the editor: We love our library
On July 15, Penn Hills Library presented a delightful afternoon of Irish Celtic Music featuring Mike Clancy and Alan Booth of Abbots Cross. For the more than 30 people in attendance, we enjoyed 90 minutes of what was referred to as a concert of ethnomusicology, including Irish, Scottish and English folk songs. We love our library.
