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Penn Hills notebook: Young runners shine for Indians track team
May 30, 2021
Penn Hills only had one athlete qualify for the PIAA Class AAA track and field championships last week, but Indians coach Lee Zelkowitz was pleased with contributions from younger runners as well.
Penn-Trafford Star notebook: Little, Vecchio named scholar/athlete finalists
Seniors Emma Little and Chase Vecchio were two of the 12 finalists for the Westmoreland County Scholar/Athlete Award on May 25.
George Guido: Riverview chasing WPIAL title but almost never existed
May 29, 2021
As Riverview prepares for its WPIAL Class A baseball title game Tuesday against Union, now might be a good time to recall that the high school almost never came into existence.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 29, 2021
High schools
Murrysville Star notebook: FR grad earns all-region honors for Mercyhurst baseball
It has been eight years since the Mercyhurst baseball team saw a relief pitcher earn all-region honors.
Shady Side Academy releases new branding for Bulldogs mascot
Almost six months after choosing “Bulldogs” as its new mascot, Shady Side Academy has released its new logo and branding for its next era.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Hauck secures trip to PIAA championships
May 23, 2021
Penn-Trafford senior Julia Hauck will cap off her high school track and field career by competing against the state’s best.
A closer look at 2021 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete honorees
May 22, 2021
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North Journal notebook: North Hills’ Apodaca takes 2nd in javelin
North Hills junior thrower Alec Apodaca earned a silver medal in the javelin at the WPIAL Class AAA championships May 19, at Slippery Rock University.
Penn-Trafford Star notebook: Volleyball team avenges Hempfield loss
May 16, 2021
The Penn-Trafford boys volleyball team turned in quite a performance in its Section 3-AAA rematch against Hempfield on May 4.
Norwin notebook: Kessler’s home run trot a familiar sight for Knights
May 15, 2021
Sophomore Madie Kessler wasn’t aiming for Route 30, but those who witnessed her towering home run against North Allegheny believe the ball might have landed on the highway below Norwin High School.
North Journal notebook: North Hills softball finishes 2nd in Section 3
The North Hills softball team fell just short of a section title last week after falling to Shaler, 9-8, on May 11.
Penn Hills’ Big Red Rugby building foundation for future
May 9, 2021
Every match the Big Red Rugby club team plays is a learning experience.
