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Run to WPIAL finals helps Chartiers Valley boys carry on winning tradition
March 28, 2021
Brandon Sensor just completed his third year as boys basketball coach at Chartiers Valley. It is a program built on tradition that hasn’t skipped a beat the last three winters.
Hard-hitting lineup to lead the way for Shaler softball
Tom Sorce cackled at the idea of using a designated player to hit for Shaler pitcher Bethany Rodman.
Shaler sophomore’s early season win shows tennis team’s depth
Shaler sophomore Josh Jashinski was happy to be the last player on the tennis court.
Gateway softball seeing where pieces fit after canceled season
Gateway’s softball team has taken a basic approach to the 2021 season, homing in directly on the game’s fundamentals.
Gateway swimmer claims medals, finds motivation at state meet
In a high school swim season full of ups and down, with changes and uncertainty around every corner, Andrew Holmes still planned to meet all of his goals and expectations.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Warriors tennis off to quick start
The Penn-Trafford boys tennis team is off to a 4-0 start with victories against Hampton, Thomas Jefferson, Latrobe and Kiski Area.
With solid core returning, Penn-Trafford volleyball has talent to contend
Following last season’s cancellation, the Penn-Trafford volleyball team is anxious to get back on the court.
With athleticism and versatility, Quaker Valley baseball confident heading into season
In the year before Dean Owrey took over the Quaker Valley baseball program, the Quakers won just five games.
With small roster, Quaker Valley softball to rely on versatility
The Quaker Valley softball team will be young in 2021, but the Quakers aren’t going to let that stop them from building something special for the future.
3 Baldwin girls basketball seniors to take games to next level
Anna Lucarelli proved to be a rarity in the Baldwin girls basketball program.
Bar set high for Thomas Jefferson boys, girls basketball programs
There is a sunny disposition in both Thomas Jefferson basketball programs heading into 2021-22.
2021 WPIAL Class 2A softball preseason breakdown
After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back in the field of play.
2021 WPIAL Class 2A baseball preseason breakdown
WPIAL baseball players have been waiting nearly two seasons to get back on the field of play after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to cancel the entire 2020 campaign.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 27, 2021
March 27, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for March 27, 2021: Latrobe softball’s Tallman throws no-hitter, homers
Latrobe’s Jordan Tallman opened the softball season with a bang.
Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame banquet canceled again
For the second consecutive year, the Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame banquet was canceled because of the pandemic.
Waynesburg routs Central Dauphin to capture 1st PIAA wrestling title
MECHANICSBURG — A year ago, Waynesburg made a run to the PIAA Class 3A team wrestling championships and came up just short of capturing the first PIAA title in any sport in Waynesburg history.
George Guido: At long last, spring sports are back
Something happened Friday that hadn’t happened in 687 days.
Leechburg baseball team’s expectations remain high with new coach
Bill Stoops knows what it’s like to help lead a high school baseball team to the WPIAL playoffs and pick up postseason victories.
2021 Valley News Dispatch wrestling all-stars
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