Tag: Yough

Greensburg Central Catholic’s David Wachinski attempts a driving layup between Jeannette’s Noah Sunder (left) and Stone Markham (right) on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at GCC.

Westmoreland County teams well-positioned for high seeds in WPIAL boys, girls basketball playoffs

February 8, 2025

The WPIAL will unveil its boys and girls basketball playoff seedings and brackets Monday.

South Fayette’s Ryan Oldaker works against Montour’s Sienna Palmer during their game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Robinson.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 3, 2025: Stakes high as regular season winds down

February 2, 2025

The final week of the regular season in WPIAL basketball begins with a bang with several key games for both a section crown and a postseason berth in girls basketball.

Greensburg Salem sophomore Sophie Beckerleg gets ready to fire up a shot during practice Nov. 15, 2024.

Westmoreland County girls basketball teams face challenge of step up in class

January 8, 2025

Yough girls basketball moved up to Class 4A this season and did so with some trepidation and uncertainty. It’s a natural reaction to facing larger schools, and the Cougars were not the first, and won’t be the last, to feel that way.

Latrobe’s Luke Willochell picks up Derry’s Anthoyn Mucci during a 139-pound match Dec. 11.

Latrobe’s Luke Willochell looks to make history at Westmoreland County Wrestling Tournament

January 7, 2025

The Westmoreland County Wrestling Tournament has been held since 1954, and only 13 wrestlers have won four titles.

Japan’s Rei Higuchi, in red, and Spencer Lee, of the United States, compete in their men’s freestyle 57kg final wrestling match, at Champ-de-Mars Arena, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France.

2024 in Westmoreland County sports: From Hershey to Paris, athletes celebrate greatness

December 31, 2024

From youth levels to the Olympics, Westmoreland County athletes shined in 2024 with a common denominator: a chase for gold.

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Yough’s Hailey Bock

December 30, 2024

Last year, Yough’s girls basketball team finished 9-12 overall and 2-8 in section play.

Jeannette’s Kymone Brown (3) scores against Greensburg Central Catholic on Jan. 5 at Jeannette.

Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Teams set for WCCA Shootout

December 19, 2024

Sixteen boys basketball teams will play in the sixth Westmoreland County Coaches Association Shootout on Saturday at two locations, Jeannette and Hempfield.