Sports
Ty George expected to be named head football coach at Greensburg Salem
January 8, 2023
According to the school board agenda for Wednesday night’s meeting, Greensburg Salem will vote to hire Ty George as its football coach.
Quaker Valley senior commits to storied Brown University rowing program
Ellie Graham, a senior at Quaker Valley, has opted to extend her rowing career at Brown University of the Ivy League.
Penn Hills notebook: Indians boys hoops steps up competition
Penn Hills boys basketball had a unique opportunity in late December and early January. The Indians were able to take on three teams that were all major players on the state stage last season.
Penn Hills officially sponsors girls wrestling, taking 1st step toward creating a team
Penn Hills isn’t ready just yet to field a high school girls wrestling team.
Pine-Richland girls, junior Madison Zavasky enjoying breakout season
Madison Zavasky made the tough decision to end her soccer career and put her full sports focus into basketball.
Gateway’s Matt Brooks, Dallas Harper look forward to future in football
Matt Brooks didn’t wait around for his college experience to begin.
Renovations moving quickly for Gateway’s state-of-the-art baseball, softball fields
Two weeks ago, outfield walls similar to what is seen at PNC Park were installed on the baseball and softball fields at Gateway High School.
Quaker Valley wrestlers learn from Powerade experience, set sights on WPIAL repeat
A select group of Quaker Valley athletes did some big-time wrestling over the holiday break.
Brackenridge chief’s death likely to have lasting effect on police, communities
When the armed man police were seeking for more than a day ran past Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire’s cruiser Monday afternoon, he reacted the same way most law enforcement officers would in that situation.
Westmoreland High School Athletes of the Week: Week ending Jan. 7, 2023
January 7, 2023
Lauren Palangio
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 7, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 7, 2023: Brandin Cummings lifts Lincoln Park to tourney title
Brandin Cummings scored 29 points to lead Lincoln Park to a 61-48 victory over De La Salle (IL) in the championship game of the Burger King Classic in Erie.
Penn Township’s Brian Sakowski ready to officiate national championship game
Sixteen years ago, as Brian Sakowski remembers, he worked his first varsity football game, a WPIAL rivalry between Trinity and Canon-McMillan.
Central Valley wins 1st WPIAL spirit title; Hempfield 3-peats
With 17 seniors on the Hempfield competitive spirit squad, expectations were high for the Spartans to secure another district championship on their home court.
Trib HSSN girls basketball rankings for week of Jan. 8, 2023
Class 6A
Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings for week of Jan. 8, 2023
Class 6A
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Highlands’ Shelby Wojcik, Kiski Area’s Isaiah Gonzalez
Shelby Wojcik
Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary claims 3rd WCCA title; Wildcats win team crown
Mission accomplished by Latrobe senior Vinny Kilkeary.
George Guido: After 50 years, wishing a fond farewell
Well, my dear readers, it’s time to say goodbye.
