Sports
Burrell still wants to play fast, but ground game will be integral part of attack
August 15, 2021
Burrell’s motto, “Play Fast,” doesn’t necessarily mean passing, passing and more passing.
Danny Dlugos aims to carry on family football tradition at GCC, get Centurions back to playoffs
During a recent heat-week drill, Greensburg Central Catholic first-year football coach Marko Thomas held up a blocking pad to help demonstrate a formation.
Preston Zandier takes TJ championship memories to Youngstown State
Alphabetically, Preston Zandier normally is listed last because of his last name.
TJ tennis player honored for positivity
Cindy Obiero was not just a reliable doubles player at Thomas Jefferson.
Brentwood notebook: Wardzinski joins ex-Spartans on Marietta football team
Aiden Wardzinski is continuing his football career as a freshman running back at Marietta, where he joins two other Brentwood products: senior QB Michael Trent and senior WR Austin Veatch.
Quaker Valley athletic program enjoys success across the board
Even in a school year unlike any other, the typically outstanding athletic program at Quaker Valley reached its customary level of success.
Experienced Penn Hills boys soccer roster looking for strong finishing kick
Senior defender Tyler Stewart and his teammates have spent all summer helping the Penn Hills boys soccer team develop a strong finishing kick.
New girls volleyball coach eager to get started at Gateway
Kayla Taylor’s excitement for Gateway’s upcoming girls volleyball season has been building since she was hired as head coach last month.
Bishop Canevin, Carlynton found all-around sports success in trying year
A pair of local schools finished in the top 10 in their respective classifications in the 2020-21 HSSN Trib Cup Standings.
Strength on defense to play key role for Valley
After experiencing four consecutive losing seasons for the first time in nearly 50 years, the Valley Vikings are eager to get back into WPIAL playoff contention.
North Catholic looks to clear semifinal hurdle
The seniors on the North Catholic football team have more conference titles than regular-season losses.
Experienced core has Freeport thinking big
The Freeport football coaching staff met a number of times over several days toward the end of last year and took a close look at the personnel it would have at its disposal for the 2021 season.
East Allegheny eyes another playoff chance
Not long ago at East Allegheny, the concept of regularly playing football in the postseason was but a dream.
New players to step into leadership roles at Derry
Derry lost 14 seniors to commencement but quickly replenished the roster with 14 freshmen. That doesn’t mean the team will get nearly the production of last year’s 12th graders.
After taking medicine last season, Deer Lakes ready to reap rewards
The Deer Lakes Lancers knew they’d be taking their lumps in 2020, going with a young and inexperienced team.
Burrell to have look of Young Bucs this season
Burrell will have a decidedly youthful look this season as the Bucs try to overcome the graduation of a number of solid players such as quarterback Alex Arledge.
Klingensmith, Schrock anchor stout Apollo-Ridge offensive line
August 14, 2021
Greg Klingensmith and Bradey Schrock have come a long way since their first start for Apollo-Ridge as freshmen linemen against Leechburg in the 2018 opener.
Franklin Regional expects senior Caden Smith to be commanding presence
On the baseball field, Franklin Regional senior Caden Smith plays the outfield.
A-K Valley football coaches eager to get back to normal when camp starts Monday
At this time last August, high school football teams throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley were wading through a pool of uncertainty as the covid pandemic threatened to eliminate the season.
Guido: A-K Valley mourns passing of prominent sports figures Nicholas, Heffner
Two prominent local sports figures passed away over the last several days.
