Sports

Southmoreland receives football forfeit from Brownsville
October 13, 2021
For the second consecutive week, the Brownsville football team has canceled its scheduled WPIAL Class 3A Interstate Conference game.

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Kiski’s Eliza Miller out in front of the pack during the WCCA girls cross country championships Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at Westmoreland County Community College.
Greensburg Salem, Kiski Area runners win county cross country meet with personal bests
There is nothing like running your best and an achieving a goal.

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The Dodgers’ Julio Urias pitches against the Giants during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in San Francisco.
Playoff series for the ages as Dodgers, Giants go to Game 5
SAN FRANCISCO — Everybody expected a playoff series for the ages between the century-old rival Dodgers and Giants, and now they’ve got it.

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Penn Hills’ Ava Adamski sets against Franklin Regional on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021at Penn Hills High School.
PIAA eases preseason practice requirements for most sports, not football
The PIAA says it’s OK to skip practice.

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Franklin Regional goalkeeper Aris Lamana celebrates with teammates after making a save on a penalty shot against Hampton on Oct. 6.
Westmoreland County girls soccer notes: Franklin Regional in top form
Staying healthy is a key to any successful sports team. As an extension of that, conditioning and staying in game-shape can be what separates the contenders.

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Belle Vernon’s Daniel Sassak is the school’s all-time scoring leader with 215 points.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notes: Belle Vernon scorer sets another record
First he took down the career record for goals. Now, Daniel Sassak has the all-time points mark, too.

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Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones perform at Heinz Field on Oct. 4.
The Birdie ready to rock, roll and pick some Westmoreland County winners
Last week: 8-4 (66.7%)

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Latrobe’s Kyle Brewer motions to teammates before the snap against Mt. Pleasant on Sept. 17. The Wildcats host Franklin Regional on Friday night.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 7
Class 6A

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Mt. Pleasant’s Robbie Labuda avoids Elizabeth Forward’s DaVontay Brownfield during the meeting between the teams last year.
Conference crown hangs in the balance when Mt. Pleasant, Elizabeth Forward collide
The last time the Mt. Pleasant football team won a conference title was 2013.

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Monessen’s Jamar Bethea
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2021 Week 7
Jamar Bethea

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Central Catholic’s Gannon Carothers hurdles Mt. Lebanon’s Tommy Boehner during their game on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Mt. Lebanon High School.
2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 7
Thursday

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Leechburg’s Brylan Lovelace avoids a tackle of Bishop Canevin’s Keshawn Harris in the first half Oct. 8 at Leechburg’s Veterans Memorial Stadium.
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 7
Class 5A Northeast

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Fox Chapel’s Khi’Lee Patterson pulls in a touchdown catch on the first play of the game against Franklin Regional on Sept. 17.
Wait for it, wait for it … OK, it’s time for The Birdie to make his A-K Valley picks
Last week: 5-6 (45.5%)

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Freeport’s Brady Stivenson breaks up a pass intended for Armstrong’s Connor Cigola in the end zone during the second half Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Freeport High School.
Freeport aims to clinch WPIAL playoff berth against rival Burrell
Freeport’s locker room motto is “Tradition Never Graduates.”

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Apollo-Ridge’s Angelo Cicco is a member of the 2021 football team.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2021 Week 7
Angelo Cicco

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Highlands head coach Tyler Stoczynski celebrates with the championship trophy after the Rams defeated Belle Vernon in the WPIAL Class 4A final Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.
Highlands boys basketball coach Stoczynski resigns after 9 seasons
Tyler Stoczynski won 131 games in nine seasons, including 108 over the past six years, as the Highlands boys basketball coach.

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Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan watches his tee shot on Hole 17 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at Nemacolin Country Club.
2021 WPIAL team golf championships preview
WPIAL team golf championships

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Penn-Trafford’s Malia Kearns is a member of the 2021 girls soccer team.
Westmoreland County girls athlete of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Malia Kearns
Malia Kearns

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Freshmen bring spark to Greensburg Central Catholic girls tennis program
Denise Cefola-Guzik remembers the good old days of Greensburg Central Catholic girls tennis and hopes the 2021 season will return a once-proud program to prominence.

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Derry’s Hunter Jurica hits his tee shot on No. 17 during the WPIAL Class 2A boys golf championship Sept. 30 at Allegheny Country Club.
Led by junior class, Derry golf program reaching new heights
Over the last year, Hunter Jurica’s golf game has taken off.

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