Sports
George Guido: Har-Brack grad, former college hoops coach Tom Young dies
April 9, 2022
Tom Young, the 1951 Har-Brack graduate who coached Rutgers to the NCAA Final Four in 1976, died recently in Virginia Beach, Va., at 89.
Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Toryn Fulton, Andrew Allen
Toryn Fulton
Greensburg CC lineman develops colt following on horse show circuit
Born on a 98-acre horse ranch in Scottdale, Tyler Shafer grew up around colts and fillies.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Derry volleyball coach reflects after 200th win
Shawn Spencer sees his coaching milestone as one part longevity, two parts personnel.
Plum boys volleyball hunting for Section 2 championship
The Plum boys volleyball team has goals and aspirations of claiming the Section 2-2A championship.
Promising performances highlight start of season for Plum track and field
Plum boys and girls track and field coach Stephanie Kennedy witnessed a plethora of promising performances from the more than two dozen athletes who competed at the early-season Altoona Igloo Invitational on April 2 at Altoona’s Mansion Park.
After school record toss, Norwin’s Schmook targets WPIAL, PIAA success in javelin
Aaron Schmook took up throwing an 8-foot toothpick about four years ago.
Norwin notebook: Knights take part in PIHL all-star game
Five Norwin hockey players suited up for the PIHL Class A All-Star Game on April 3 at Alpha Ice Complex in Pittsburgh.
North Allegheny softball team confident after strong start to 2022 season
Morgan Vescovi was hired as North Allegheny’s softball coach in 2019, but counting seasons is always a tricky task because the pandemic erased 2020.
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers boys volleyball off to strong start
The North Allegheny boys volleyball team has begun its journey toward contending for a fourth straight PIAA title.
Trio from Ultimate Gymnastics compete in regionals
Three girls from Ultimate Gymnastics in Delmont were scheduled to compete in the USA Gymnastics Region 7 championship at Virginia Beach on April 8-10.
Allen brothers help Franklin Regional tennis reload
Franklin Regional’s boys tennis team reached the WPIAL Class 3A finals in 2021, falling to Shady Side Academy.
Hampton girls lacrosse looking for new scorers to step forward
The Hampton girls lacrosse team will try to fill the shoes of one All-American with the hands and feet of many.
Hampton boys lacrosse team features new look
The Hampton Athletic Hall of Fame inducted Andy DeMichiei this past summer for his exploits on the lacrosse field.
‘Maximum depth’ helps Fox Chapel tackle boys tennis season
Fox Chapel is off to its typically strong start in boys tennis.
Armstrong’s Olsen winner of 2nd Willie Thrower Award as top QB in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Cadin Olsen stood tall, literally and figuratively, among a wide-ranging crop of talented quarterbacks in the WPIAL and City League.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 8, 2022
April 8, 2022
High school
High school roundup for April 8, 2022: Walker’s triple sparks Montour
Nick Walker tripled home three runs to lead Montour to a 6-4 victory over Quaker Valley in Section 2-4A baseball Friday.
Greensburg Salem sprinter Cody Rubrecht looking to build off win
Greensburg Salem junior Cody Rubrecht hadn’t competed in track before this season.
Strong showing for Kiski Area at Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational
The Kiski Area track and field team didn’t have any first-place finishers Friday at the annual Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational, but the Cavaliers did have numerous athletes earn medals.
