Tag: Penn-Trafford

With eight seconds left on the clock, Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock shoots the free throw that secured his team’s 66-61 victory over Quaker Valley in WPIAL playoffs Feb. 22, 2020.

Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock named Tribune-Review Westmoreland Boys Basketball Player of the Year

April 4, 2020

Tribune-Review Boys Basketball Player of the Year

Gateway running back Derrick Davis avoids Mt. Lebanon’s Sam Rolfsen on the way to a first-quarter touchdown Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 at Antimarino Stadium at Gateway High School.

Isolated college coaches, players deal with change in recruiting landscape

March 28, 2020

When it’s time to get serious about next football season, Ethan Carr will get down on the floor and do a series of push-ups and sit-ups, followed by some challenging pull-ups.

Norwin’s Alex Gabauer (top) and Penn-Trafford’s Bobby Lane are two of the local players trying to stay sharp during the PIAA-mandated shutdown because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Local ballplayers trying to stay sharp during coronavirus’ spring shutdown

March 21, 2020

Max McDowell was set to begin his sixth season in the minor leagues.

Maclean Maund helped Penn-Trafford to a runner-up finish in WPIAL Class 6A last season.

Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Penn-Trafford baseball honoring Maclean Maund

The late Maclean Maund was the ace of the Penn-Trafford pitching staff last season.

Penn-Trafford baseball stays hungry amid uncertainty

March 18, 2020

When Penn-Trafford baseball players and coaches left practice Friday — their final practice as a group until March 30 at the earliest and maybe their last workout together ever — players were given baseballs to take home.

Penn-Trafford has won 53 of the 65 games pitcher Morgan Hilty has started in her career.

Penn-Trafford softball eager to defend state title

Like every other high school team in the PIAA, Penn-Trafford is trying its best to stay patient and proactive during the coronavirus crisis.

Penn-Trafford’s Nathan Schlessinger (center) was selected to play for the 2004 Olympic Development Program National Team.

Westmoreland notebook: European trip on hold for Penn-Trafford soccer standout Schlessinger

March 14, 2020

Nathan Schlessinger’s soccer career is beginning to take off.

Derry’s Aiden Bushey chips onto the green on the 17th during the PIAA West Region golf championship Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at Tom’s Run Golf Course.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Derry’s Bushey to golf at Cal (Pa.)

March 7, 2020

Derry senior Aidan Bushey did not start playing competitive golf until high school, so in the beginning of his budding career he had no idea the sport would be so beneficial to his future.