Sports
Jesse Luketa goes to Cardinals in 7th round, the 8th Penn State player drafted
April 30, 2022
Jesse Luketa, who grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, became the fifth Penn State player drafted Saturday — and the eighth in the past three days — when the Arizona Cardinals selected him in the seventh round (256th overall).
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Leechburg’s Anna Cibik, Plum’s Silvio Ionadi
Anna Cibik
Trib HSSN WPIAL baseball rankings: Week ending May 1, 2022
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A closer look at 2022 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete honorees
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Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields goes to the 49ers in 6th round
When the San Francisco 49ers drafted former Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields with last pick (221st overall) in the sixth round, they added a defender with the requisite experience in big games against quality opponents.
Pitt secures verbal commitment from high school quarterback Kenny Minchey
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi likes to add a quarterback to his roster every year, and he received a verbal commitment for the class of 2023 on Saturday when Kenny Minchey announced his plans to enroll next year.
Former Jeannette coach Roy Hall to be honored at Westmoreland County scholar-athlete banquet
Roy Hall learned a lot from the coaches who preceded him at Jeannette.
Westmoreland HS notebook: Steelers draft goes from Ricketts to Pickett
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ seismic move to select Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett in the first round of the NFL Draft had fans buzzing, debating and reminiscing.
Ravens choose Penn State punter Jordan Stout in 4th round
All-American Jordan Stout did it all at Penn State — punting, placement kicking and kickoffs.
North Allegheny, 5 other schools join Steelers-sponsored girls flag football league
There’s a new high school football league in Western Pennsylvania sponsored by the Pittsburgh Steelers and created entirely for girls.
Franklin Regional track teams claim section titles with undefeated records
Franklin Regional pulled a section double-dip this spring, winning team titles in boys and girls track and field for just the second time in program history.
Franklin Regional boys tennis looking for WPIAL gold
Despite graduating a big chunk of its starting lineup that finished second in the 2021 WPIAL Class 3A boys tennis tournament, Franklin Regional is looking to make another run at the title.
Hampton soccer standout thrives in return to diamond
When Luke Staggers picked up a baseball bat for the first time in five years, what happened was just about what anyone would expect.
Hobbled Hampton senior stays positive, hopes to return for lacrosse playoffs
Hampton’s Rachel Dolan rode a stationary bike on the track at Fridley Field during girls lacrosse practice in mid-April.
Shady Side Academy tandem captures school’s 11th WPIAL doubles title
The WPIAL boys tennis doubles title has returned to Shady Side Academy.
Fox Chapel to induct 7 new members into Sports Hall of Fame
The Fox Chapel Area School District Sports Hall of Fame will induct seven new members at its 25th induction banquet, June 4 at the Harmar House.
Norwin track teams celebrate 4th straight outright section titles
Unbeaten in five Section 1-3A meets, the Norwin boys and girls track and field teams pulled off a four-peat: four outright section titles in as many years — the run includes co-titles in 2017.
Norwin notebook: Norwin wrestlers shine at freestyle tournament
Several Norwin wrestlers took part in the Ultimate Club Duals freestyle tournaments April 24 in State College.
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers baseball team blanks Butler
North Allegheny’s quest for a Section 1-6A baseball title stayed intact last week after the Tigers shut out Butler, 4-0, on April 26.
