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George Guido: Deer Lakes grad Dana Petruska an early beneficiary of Title IX
March 26, 2019
If you’re a female playing or coaching high school sports, you owe a debt of gratitude to U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh, who died recently at 91.
East Deer standout Hawkins honored by A-K Valley hall selection
March 23, 2019
At 95, Daniel Hawkins can sum up his life succinctly.Shaler Area notes: Unified bocce team competes at state competition
March 21, 2019
The Shaler unified bocce team wrapped up its season last Wednesday at the state championships in Hershey.
George Guido: Deer Lakes boys highlights memorable basketball season in A-K Valley
March 19, 2019
It’s time to close the book on another scholastic basketball season in the Alle-Kiski Valley.
A-K Valley high school notes: Walker to build Leechburg boys soccer team
March 18, 2019
Brad Walker knows about rebuilding. Now he will just be building.
Norwin boys take 3rd at state team bowling tournament
March 16, 2019
A day after Cedar Crest bowlers won the boys and girls singles titles, the school also captured the boys team state tournament title at 222 Lanes in Ephrata.
George Guido: Deer Lakes opponent making name for itself
March 12, 2019
For the first time, the Deer Lakes boys basketball team will have a second-round PIAA playoff game.
A-K Valley high school athletes of the week: Zac Herbinko and Alexis Schrecongost
Zac Herbinko
Norwin, Penn-Trafford bowling teams claim regional titles
March 9, 2019
There will be quite a contingent of Westmoreland County bowlers heading east to Lancaster next week for the state bowling championships after a stellar performance from several area teams Saturday at the Western Pennsylvania regionals at North Versailles Bowl.
Plum’s Small, Armstrong’s Halutick claim regional bowling titles
March 8, 2019
Shannon Small didn’t have the highest score after five qualifying-round games at the Western Pennsylvania regional bowling tournament Friday at North Versailles Bowl.
Shaler Area notebook: Lynch returns to Wheeling Nailers
March 7, 2019
Former Shaler hockey standout Zac Lynch is headed back to the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers. Lynch was recently released following a six-game stint in the AHL on a professional tryout contract with the New York Ranger affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack.
A-K Valley bowlers vie for spots in state tournament at regionals
March 6, 2019
The Burrell girls bowling team hopes for a performance at Saturday’s Western Regional that matches its WPIBL team title captured three weeks ago.
Sinatra to represent Moon rugby team in Ireland
March 5, 2019
Moon rugby player Isabella Sinatra will be getting a taste of international competition.
George Guido: A-K Valley basketball teams open PIAA playoffs this weekend
The PIAA basketball playoffs are set to start this weekend, and there are five Alle-Kiski Valley teams entered.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Norwin’s Ryan Weinzen, Hempfield’s Mackenna Orie
Ryan Weinzen
North Hills AD Amy Scheuneman joining WPIAL administration
March 4, 2019
North Hills athletic director Amy Scheuneman will resign this summer and accept an administrative position with the WPIAL.
