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Franklin Regional coach Lance Getsy instructs players during the 2021 Westmoreland County Coaches Association Larry Sellitto Memorial Passing Tournament at Latrobe.

After productive summer, Franklin Regional itching to put on pads

August 5, 2023

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’s Emmy Schrom hit into the block of Freeport’s Josephine Russo and Cassidy Dell during the 2021 WPIAL Class 3A finals.

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.

Monessen senior athletes recently held a powderpuff football game to raise money for the families of the late Amari Altomore and current student Mason Madzey. Girls basketball players presented a check for $7,200. Pictured are, front row, from left, Donald Madzey, Stacy Madzey, Tynia Williams, Hailey Johnson, Sidney Campbell, Mason Madzey and Bethany Altomore. In the back row is Wayne Hall.

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’s Travis Marks works along the boards against Fox Chapel last season.

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’s Eddie Lewis works out during practice on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Washington.

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.

"American Idol" alum Crystal Bowersox will perform at Cindystock 2023.

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.

Central Catholic’s Anthony Speca at practice last season.

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.

Central Catholic linebacker Cole Sullivan dives for a fumble against North Allegheny on Sept. 23, 2022, at West Mifflin.

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.

The Moon girls soccer team celebrates with the state championship trophy after defeating Upper Perkiomen in the PIAA Class 3A final on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Cumberland Valley.

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.

Incoming Norwin freshman Landon Sidun won a title at the USA Junior National Championships in Fargo, N.D.

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.

Derry quarterback Mason Beeman throws WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 20, 2023, at Greater Latrobe High School.

Derry out to break streak, reestablish winning identity

Derry has been living in the shadow of a losing streak that dates to the disruptive covid season of 2020.

Pine-Richland lineman Ryan Cory works out during practice last season.

2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Pine-Richland’s Ryan Cory

August 1, 2023

Pine-Richland football coach Jon LeDonne describes Ryan Cory as an old-school type of player.

Pine, Richland area student news for the week of Aug. 1, 2023

Jennifer Rakowski and Joshua Norris made the president’s list at Youngstown State University for the spring 2023 semester. Elaine McLaughlin, Autumn Nock, Cameron Marshalwitz, Casey Marshalwitz and Christina Lewis made the dean’s list.