Sports
Slippery Rock picked 1st in PSAC West preseason football poll
August 4, 2021
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference released the 2021 Coaches Preseason Football Poll Wednesday, and reigning champion Slippery Rock was voted the team to beat.
Salvitti a shot back after Day 1 of the AJGA Southpointe tournament
August 3, 2021
Central Catholic junior Rocco Salvitti knows Southpointe Golf Club well. Being from Canonsburg, Salvitti has played the course numerous times.
Former CMU, Saint Vincent assistant ready to attack Franklin Regional basketball job
August 2, 2021
Asked if he is ready to become a head basketball coach, Jesse Reed answered like he was finishing an alley-oop with authority.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Inaugural Cunningham memorial tournament a success
Organizer Tim Carney called the inaugural Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament “a huge success.”
Deer Lakes soccer standout ready to kick off college career at St. Francis
The countdown has reached zeroes for Deer Lakes graduate Abigail Boulos as she embarks on a Division I soccer tenure at St. Francis (Pa.).
Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski among local golfers set to test their skills at AJGA Junior Tournament
Nick Turowski has big aspirations.
Hempfield softball team prepares for post-Bob Kalp era
August 1, 2021
With the namesake of Robert D. Kalp Field no longer the softball coach at Hempfield, the program has to take a lonely look into the future.
Penn Hills sophomore Sipple helps Nitro 14U softball capture World Series title
Sub-optimal results in pool play didn’t change Lauren Sipple’s feelings about the Nitro 14U softball team winning a tournament in Columbus, Ohio.
Baldwin’s Dryburgh ready to continue basketball career in college
Meghan Dryburgh enjoys a good challenge.
Baldwin’s Brookelle Holby shares passion for softball, horses
Baldwin senior Brookelle Holby has been playing softball for most of her life.
South Fayette relay teams conclude special season at nationals
After missing out on the 2020 season last spring, the South Fayette green machine girls track relay team became the dream team on the district, state and, finally, the national stage earlier this summer.
Pittsburgh Hotspurs players reflect on trip to U.S. Youth Soccer nationals
The Pittsburgh Hotspurs U16 (2005) Blue girls soccer team put it all together this spring and summer for a run to the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships in Sarasota, Fla.
Westmoreland notebook: WPIAL champs head to PNC Park; lacrosse players hit big stage
July 31, 2021
A pair of WPIAL championship teams will be honored Sunday at PNC Park. The Franklin Regional baseball team and Mt. Pleasant softball team will be recognized, along with 10 other WPIAL champions, when the Pirates host the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:05 p.m.
North Allegheny catcher Aaron Posey commits to Division I Kennesaw State
As a catcher named Posey who wears No. 28, North Allegheny’s Aaron Posey sometimes jokes that he’s related to a National League MVP.
Traveling summer baseball teams keep Hampton players sharp
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Hampton grad Tyler Bischke picks New Orleans
Former Hampton infielder Tyler Bischke has committed to Division I New Orleans after excelling during his lone season at a tiny junior college in Oklahoma.
Bethel Park rising seniors look ahead to final HS football season
Early potential candidates as “unsung” senior players on Bethel Park’s football team this year include WR/SS Cody Geddes, RB/DL Luke Helfrich and OL/DL Mark Pesci and Mark Sigafoos.
George Guido: Finding high school coaches with staying power a difficult task
Prior to 1979, a coach and a teacher were one and the same at any high school.
Penn-Trafford’s Turowski wins season-ending golf tournament
July 30, 2021
Alex Turowski ended his high school career with a victory.
Norwin recognizes latest Hall of Fame classes
The latest two classes of the Norwin Athletic Hall of Fame will include stars of the past from track and field, cross country, soccer, swimming, wrestling, softball and volleyball.
