Tag: Norwin

Norwin catcher Ty Stecko committed to play at Mount St. Mary’s (Md.).
Westmoreland high school notes: Norwin’s Stecko gives verbal commitment to Mount St. Mary’s
January 9, 2021
From the first time he watched college baseball on television, Ty Stecko wanted to play at the next level. He believed he could grow into a Division I talent, and his confidence blossomed over time and caught up with his skills.

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Norwin boys basketball coach Buddy Valinsky coached in the City League, where games occasionally were sparsely attended, before landing with the Knights.
High school basketball will have much different look — and sound — when it resumes
January 8, 2021
When Buddy Valinsky coached in the City League, basketball games were played in the afternoon in front of only a few fans.

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Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock plays against Clearfield in the PIAA Class 4A first round Friday, March 6, 2020.
Starting 5: A guide to the 2020-21 Westmoreland County high school basketball season
January 7, 2021
WPIAL basketball season resumes Friday following a three-week pause initiated by Gov. Tom Wolf. Here is a look at the top storylines, teams and players to watch around Westmoreland County.

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Hempfield Area’s Michael Hosni practices before the sports shutdown Nov. 24.
Westmoreland County basketball notebook: Teams jumping right into section play
January 6, 2021
A number of local basketball teams will take to the court Friday night and finally open the season after the state’s three-week shutdown of winter sports ended earlier this week.

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Norwin catcher Ty Stecko committed to play at Mount St. Mary’s (Md.).
Norwin catcher Ty Stecko gives verbal commitment to Mount St. Mary’s
January 5, 2021
From the first time he watched college baseball on television, Ty Stecko wanted to play at the next level. He believed he could grow into a Division I talent and his confidence blossomed over time, soon catching up with the fast pace set by his skill set.

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Franklin Regional’s Renee Baldy celebrates a point against DuBois on Nov. 17.
Top 10 Westmoreland County sports stories of 2020
December 30, 2020
Sports at every level, from pee wees to the pros, have been affected by the menacing coronavirus. There is no dodging it.

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Norwin’s Kurtis Phipps paces the sidelines before competing in the 132-pound weight class final at the Powerade Wrestling tournament Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at Canon-McMillan High School.
Wrestling notebook: Alternative tournament announced after cancellations
December 28, 2020
Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling recently announced the 2021 junior high and elementary state tournaments, along with Area tournaments, have been canceled because of the ongoing pandemic.

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Aiden Dunlap (22) and Nicholas Bruno (56) lead Hempfield with six goals apiece.
Unbeaten Hempfield, rest of PIHL eager for return
December 25, 2020
Hempfield is one of three hockey teams without a loss in PIHL Class AA in a season heavily impacted by covid issues.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Bethany Winnor (left) helped the Centurions win the WPIAL Class A championship.
Westmoreland high school notes: GCC girls soccer player Winnor commits to New Hampshire
December 23, 2020
Bethany Winnor, a key player on the girls soccer team at Greensburg Central Catholic that won the WPIAL Class A title and finished runner-up in the PIAA this season, will play NCAA Division I soccer.

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Penn-Trafford’s Mason Frye (6) rushes the ball pursued by Franklin Regional’s Caden Smith (26) and Patrick McMillen (42) on Oct. 23.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Football standouts still mulling college offers
December 18, 2020
While Ethan Carr of Penn-Trafford, James Sanders of Jeannette and Jack Dilts of Kiski Area were the only Division I football signees from Westmoreland County on Wednesday, a number of others from the area could sign in February when the NCAA regular signing period begins. It runs from Feb. 3 to April 1 for Division I recruits and Feb. 3 to Aug. 1 for Division II players.

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