Tag: Norwin

Norwin’s Luke Passarelli wrestles Kiski School’s Sulayman Bah during the WCCA championships on Jan. 7 at Kiski Area High School.

Norwin notebook: Wrestling team wins late-season tournament

February 19, 2022

The WPIAL team wrestling championship had already been decided, but that didn’t stop Norwin from beating up on opponents.

Norwin’s Ty Stecko celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Hempfield during a Section 3-6A game Jan. 4 at Hempfield Area High School.

Playoff berth breathes new life into Norwin boys basketball program

Norwin players and coaches sprinted toward center court and embraced one another. They soon were joined by some student fans who rushed the court after the final buzzer sounded.

Latrobe’s Emma Blair (right) has 14 double-doubles in 18 games this season.

Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Latrobe’s Blair is double-double machine

February 16, 2022

When the ball goes up, Emma Blair is ready for it to come down.

The Ligonier Valley girls basketball team honored educators on Feb. 9. Pictured are, first row from left: Isabella Rosinski, Isabella Pacienza, Sydnee Foust, Selina Bosak, Madison Marinchak, Maddie Griffin, Misty Miller, Abby Painter, Mara Myers, Amanda Woods, Lyla Barr; second row: Maggy Markosky, Kassia McPherson, Johnna McNulty, Colonel Charles Johnson, Amy Brown, Ashley Crossland, Barbara Gilmore, Corinne Kenna, Karen Harding, and Corey Turcheck.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Belle Vernon, Ligonier Valley honor teachers

February 13, 2022

Late-season basketball games are often platforms for special occasions. Senior night and youth recognition night are among them.

Ligonier Valley’s Jake Hollick looks to pass during a scrimmage against Summit Academy on Nov. 30, 2021, in Ligonier.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Ligonier Valley’s Hollick brings hockey sensibility

February 12, 2022

Jake Hollick is one of the top senior basketball players at Ligonier Valley this season. He is known for playing with a little bit of an edge.

Norwin’s Riley Zimerman celebrates with Brendan Ash after Ash’s goal against Penn-Trafford on Sept. 24, 2020.

Soccer rivalry between Norwin, Penn-Trafford takes hit in realignment

A longtime soccer rivalry was sideswiped by the new enrollment numbers for the PIAA’s next two-year cycle.

The 100-yard backstroke is one of the events Norwin’s Joey Testa qualified for the WPIAL meet in.

Norwin notebook: Swimmer gets in on ground floor at Southern Indiana

Norwin senior Joey Testa moved from Katy, Texas, where she was a standout for Katy Aquatics in the AAA Junior Olympics. She still holds records there.

Norwin boys basketball players celebrate earning a playoff berth after defeating Penn-Trafford on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.

Norwin boys hold off Penn-Trafford, earn playoff spot for 1st time in 6 years

February 11, 2022

Norwin didn’t make a field goal in the fourth quarter, but that might have had something to do with the effort the Knights were putting in on the defensive end against visiting Penn-Trafford.