Tag: Yough
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
23 WPIAL players picked to 2024 all-state boys basketball team, including 2 players of the year
April 24, 2024
A pair of WPIAL boys basketball standouts were recognized as players of the year in Pennsylvania on Tuesday in a statewide vote of media members.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Football rivalry games put on hold this season
April 21, 2024
High school football season isn’t scheduled to begin until Aug. 23, but fans might be disappointed to know two long-time neighborhood clashes are being put on hold.
Westmoreland County high school baseball notebook: Seniors power Jeannette surge
April 18, 2024
Jeannette took its lumps the last three seasons, which meant the Jayhawks were due to dish out some payback.
