Sports
George Guido: Harrison’s Tom Stabile to be inducted into National Italian-American Sports HOF
July 23, 2022
Congratulations to retired NFL official and Harrison Township resident Tom Stabile, who will be inducted into the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame.
Norwin notebook: Hockey team collects championship rings
The Norwin hockey team reassembled as PIHL champions recently and collected their spoils: championship rings.
Norwin’s Kyle Martin leads national team to duals title in Fargo
Called the “toughest wrestling tournament in the country,” the USA Wrestling National Championships represent a true test of talent for coaches and competitors.
Ex-Hampton golfer’s game heats up during successful summer
Former Hampton golfer Justin Griffith is getting two more swings at his first state title.
Girls lacrosse champs headline successful school year for Chartiers Valley sports
There is change in the air on several fronts as Chartiers Valley’s athletic programs prepare for the 2022-2023 season.
Senior core made a difference for Bethel Park girls lacrosse
They were mainstays in the Bethel Park girls lacrosse program for four years.
Seniors leave championship legacy with Bethel Park baseball program
The seniors on the 2022 Bethel Park championship baseball team enjoyed tremendous success in their varsity careers.
Latrobe grad Pevarnik looks to keep momentum going at Pa. Amateur
July 22, 2022
Brady Pevarnik is coming off the biggest victory of his career after winning the 122nd Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Amateur Championship on Tuesday at Butler Country Club. Pevarnik, a senior at Bowling Green and a 2019 Latrobe graduate, shot a 3-under-par, 217.
Reitz father-son combo reunited as coordinators on Hempfield coaching staff
One is old school, committed to stopping the run and appreciative of a good hit over the middle.
Latrobe football team earns long-awaited 7-on-7 win on its home field
July 21, 2022
As Penn-Trafford’s final deep pass attempt sailed out of the end zone and fell incomplete, players from Latrobe jumped into each other’s arms and bounced around in a sudden swell of excitement.
Former Monessen star Charel Allen comes full circle, joins Notre Dame coaching staff
After five years on the West Coast, Charel Allen is returning to her alma mater.
Springdale boys soccer team has smooth transition to new coach Palo
July 20, 2022
Paul Palo didn’t need to have the Springdale boys soccer players fill out name-tag stickers when he took over as the Dynamos coach earlier this year.
Norwin grad jumps feet first into GCC girls soccer coaching job
Taking over a perennial power three weeks before official practice begins might seem daunting to most first-year soccer coaches.
WPIAL administrator: High school NIL deals could lead to manipulation
July 19, 2022
Name, Image and Likeness deals could improve the lives of some high school athletes, but there’s also real concern about manipulation by misguided adults, says the WPIAL’s top administrator.
Shaler’s Bryan Rincon drafted in 14th round by Phillies
Bryan Rincon made quite an impact in the two years he spent at Shaler.
Southmoreland senior honors coach’s memory with youth camp
Kaleb Tkacs was 5-foot-10 and weighed 160 pounds when he joined the Southmoreland football team as a freshman.
Blackhawk grad Michael Turconi selected by Toronto Blue Jays in 15th round
Michael Turconi is among the latest Western Pennsylvania products to be selected in the 2022 MLB Draft.
Breaking down changes to the 2022-23, 2023-24 WPIAL boys basketball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
St. Louis Cardinals draft former Allderdice pitcher Tanner Jacobson in 10th round
Allderdice graduate Tanner Jacobson on Monday became the first player in the short history of Queens University baseball to be picked in the MLB Draft.
