Tag: Plum

Navari talks with teammates during a game.
Penn Hills grad Navari snags football coaching job
June 21, 2018
When Joe Navari was playing high school football for the Penn Hills Indians, he knew he would pick up coaching when his playing days were

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Plum's Markus Cestra steals second base under Canon-McMillan's Cam Walker during the first inning of their WPIAL semifinal Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at North Allegheny High School.
Plum athletes awarded postseason recognition
The Plum baseball team featured three players who earned first-team all-section honors this season after helping the Mustangs to a 16-5 finish. Senior infielder Marcus

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Two dozen recent Plum graduates will continue their athletic and academic pursuits at the collegiate level. In front, from left, are Katherine Jones, Danielle Sypolt, Tifani McElhose, Kristin MacConnell, Jamie Denzer and Sara Pearlman. In row two are Brianna Bialota, Jackson Gildea, Corey Thomas and Jacob George. In back are Bernard Campbell, Jackson Rogers, Tanner Froehlich, Markus Cestra and Logan Simmons. Others transitioning to athletics in college are Haley Chiusano, Meghan Christman, Karrson Ewing, Ryan Kircher, Kole Lisovich, Callan Scharba, Shelby Shumaker, Dylan Tomko and Sydney Young.
Plum athletes set to begin collegiate careers
June 8, 2018
Members of the Plum High School Class of 2018 accepted their diplomas June 7. The ceremony capped an important chapter in their lives. A number

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Plum volleyball coaches Carly Bonk and Kelsey Bonk prepare their team for the 2017 season at practice Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at Plum.
A-K Valley notebook: We Serve First Foundation sponsors volleyball campers, coach
June 7, 2018
Ellen and Tim Toy found strength through volleyball during Ellen's years-long battle with cancer, and the sport continues to serve as a way to honor

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Kiski Area High School volleyball coach Ellen Toy speaks to her team before competing at Jam the Gym at Kiski Area on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014.
We Serve First Foundation sponsoring three players’ attendance at national volleyball camp
June 5, 2018
Ellen and Tim Toy found strength through volleyball during Ellen's years-long battle with cancer, and the sport continues to serve as a way to honor

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Former Plum player Mains set to lead Mustangs hockey program
June 1, 2018
When Phil Mains heard Plum hockey officials were interested in talking with him about their open head coach position, he was excited to see what

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Plum's Hunter Linhart competes in the Class AAA boys discus throw during the PIAA track and field state championships Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Shippensburg University.
Plum’s Linhart excels at PIAA championships
Last year, Plum's Hunter Linhart placed 17th in the discus at the WPIAL Class AAA track and field championships at Baldwin. He refocused his efforts

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Shady Side Academy's Melissa Riggins wins the Class AA girls 1600 meter final during the PIAA track and field state championships Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Shippensburg University.
Fast friends: Shady Side Academy’s Riggins, Freeport’s Shemanski finish 1-2 in PIAA Class AA 800
May 26, 2018
SHIPPENSBURG — As rival runners go, Freeport's Sidney Shemanski and Shady Side Academy's Melissa Riggins are closer than most. How close Only 17-hundredths of a

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Freeport shortstop Emily Schmidt competes during a WPIAL Class 3A softball playoff game against Southmoreland Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at West Mifflin.
A-K Valley notebook: Freeport, Leechburg softball teams headed to Hampton
May 24, 2018
The two remaining Alle-Kiski Valley teams in the WPIAL softball playoffs will play back-to-back next week. A doubleheader Tuesday at Hampton Community Park will feature

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Canon-McMillan's Connor Flaherty celebrates his game-winning hit in the bottom of the seventh inning next to Plum first baseman Pete Zullo during their WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinal Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at North Allegheny High School.
Walk-off infield single carries Canon-McMillan baseball past Plum
May 22, 2018
The way Plum and Canon-McMillan were playing, some form of small ball seemed likely to decide their WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinal game. And the game

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