Tag: Yough

Ligonier Valley pitcher Chyenne Piper delivers during her no-hitter against Keystone Oaks in their WPIAL Class 2A playoff on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Gateway.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Piper sizzles for Ligonier Valley softball
May 15, 2024
Even in the playoffs, teams are paying the Piper.

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Jeannette’s Raylyn Gallik scores behind Northgate’s Sa’Niyah Wilson during WPIAL Class A softball first round action Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at West Mifflin High School.
Westmoreland softball playoff preview capsules: Games for May 16, 2024
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Grace Stein and her Jeannette teammates will play Northgate in the WPIAL playoffs Tuesday.
Westmoreland high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 14, 2024
May 13, 2024
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Yough coach Jim Nesser (right) resigned after six seasons.
After 41 years in coaching, Jim Nesser steps down at Yough
May 8, 2024
Though he has won section, WPIAL and PIAA boys basketball championships, Jim Nesser is quick to point out he also has guided teams through rough patches, covering both ends of the spectrum in a coaching career that spans four decades.

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Greensburg Salem’s Logan Dunkerley gets caught in a rundown by Yough’s Samuel Smalich on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Yough High School.
Despite squandering many chances, Greensburg Salem baseball holds on for win over Yough, clinches playoff spot
May 6, 2024
Greensburg Salem felt it could have done more with its 15 hits and slew of opportunities on the base paths.

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Franklin Regional’s Max Bernadowski celebrates with Cole Brinker after scoring against Fox Chapel Monday, April 15, 2024, in Fox Chapel.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 6, 2024: Section 1-5A showdowns to decide playoff positioning
May 5, 2024
For the second straight year, the battle for a Section 1-5A baseball title is coming down to the final section series of the regular season.

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Southmoreland’s Makayla Etling went 4 for 4 with seven RBIs in Friday’s 12-2 win over Yough in five innings.
Makayla Etling’s hot bat powers Southmoreland past Yough
May 3, 2024
If teams continue to pitch inside to Makayla Etling, they are probably going to continue to pay the price.

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Hempfield pitcher Julia Varhola delivers against Seneca Valley on April 10.
Westmoreland County high school softball notebook: Hempfield has pair of aces
May 1, 2024
Hempfield softball has a number of talented hitters. In fact, 1 though 9 in the batting order can connect at any time.

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Hempfield events coordinator Tom Evans holds the American flag for the national anthem before Hempfield plays Mifflin County in a PIAA first-round softball game June 5, 2023, at Robert D. Kalp Field at Hempfield Area High School.
Longtime teacher, athletic director Tom Evans named 2024 Ferrante Award winner
April 28, 2024
Tom Evans retired as a teacher and athletic director from the Yough School District in 2020.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Ella Allison steals second base as Yough shortstop Adoria Waldier takes the throw from catcher Kylee Odelli. Second baseman Maddie Horvat backs up the play.
Mt. Pleasant softball stays in section playoff race with shutout win over Yough
April 25, 2024
Behind the two-hit pitching of GiGi Stanek, the Mt. Pleasant softball team defeated visiting Yough, 5-0, on Thursday for its third straight win, which vaulted them back into the WPIAL playoff picture.

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