Sports
Latrobe rallies for ninth straight victory in Westmoreland County baseball summer league
July 9, 2020
Sometimes you win games. Sometimes you get a gift.
Hempfield state wrestling champ Ethan Berginc commits to Army
A PIAA wrestling championship scene-stealer has committed to an NCAA Division I program.
Yale’s Zane Dudek, other WPIAL grads react to Ivy League canceling fall sports
Zane Dudek has spent the past several months preparing for his final football season at Yale, ready to challenge for a third Ivy League title alongside his teammates.
So far, so good as Westmoreland County summer baseball league hits season’s midpoint
July 8, 2020
It’s the halfway mark for most teams in the Westmoreland County American Baseball League, and things are going as smooth as league director Jason Bush could expect.
Carlynton’s Nathan Milsom honored by Athletic Administrator’s Association
Nathan Milsom loves to challenge himself.
New Leechburg football coach Randy Walters hopes attention to detail sparks success
You can see the sparkle in his eye, the pep in his step and the excitement in his voice. New Leechburg football coach Randy Walters is happy to be back on a football field.
Belle Vernon state champ Ian Shahan to swim at Army
Wanting to be part of something bigger, Belle Vernon rising senior Ian Shahan committed to join the Army men’s swimming team for the 2021-22 season.
Penn-Trafford sports workouts resume with safety modifications
July 7, 2020
Penn-Trafford resumed athletic workouts Tuesday but with new provisions to its health and safety guidelines.
Seton Hill product Nate Davis inks pro hoops deal with team in Germany
Late in his senior season at Seton Hill, Nate Davis said the stars would have to align for him to continue playing basketball past college.
Gateway players glad to compete in thriving summer baseball league
Born out of the cancellation of the spring high school season and the summer American Legion schedule, the Monroeville Gators, a group of players from Gateway and one from South Fayette, have mixed the fun of playing summer baseball with a focus on winning games in the Western Pennsylvania Baseball League.
Kiski Area Golden Cavs take extra precautions in return to their home field
Since the start of the Western Pa. Baseball League season, the Kiski Area Golden Cavs have played games on the road.
Should high school teams follow professional, college sports and test for covid-19?
Coronavirus testing is being used by professional and college teams to restart their seasons, so why not high school sports?
Sewickley’s Fitzgerald wins Hurricane Junior Golf event again
July 6, 2020
The last time the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour was in Western Pennsylvania, the players played in light snow and cold temperature.
Mt. Lebanon, 32 student-athletes and 2 coaches honored as Positive Athlete award winners
Thirty-two student-athletes, two coaches and one high school were honored Monday as the 2020 Western Pennsylvania Positive Athlete award winners.
Kiski Area’s Jack Dilts is packing on the pounds and the scholarship offers
Kiski Area defensive end Jack Dilts had quite the holiday.
WPIAL, PIAA football gold pave way for Thomas Jefferson to take Trib Cup 5A title
The Thomas Jefferson football team did more than bring WPIAL and PIAA gold back to Jefferson Hills. The Jaguars also led the way to a Trib HSSN Sports Cup championship in Class 5A.
Derry’s Bushey, Norwin’s Federovich overcame personal challenges to excel
July 4, 2020
Aidan Bushey and Matt Federovich do not know each other, but they have more than a few things in common.
Coronavirus pandemic could worsen WPIAL shortage of football officials
The WPIAL doesn’t have enough football officials, and the coronavirus pandemic could make the shortage worse this fall.
Athletes not required to wear face masks during workouts, state says
July 3, 2020
Pennsylvania’s athletes are not required to wear a face mask during workouts or competition, according to guidance provided Friday by Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration.
Return-to-football workouts expose those ‘slacking’ when schools closed
Central Catholic’s campus was closed for three months, cutting off access to the football team’s weight room, but most players found ways to stay in shape.
