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Penn-Trafford pitcher Joe Macintosh celebrates with catcher Jakob Haynes after defeating Connellsville during their WPIAL Class 5A first round playoff game on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Norwin High School.

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.

Latrobe’s Tucker Knupp is a nominee for the 2021 Westmoreland Scholar-Athlete Award.

A closer look at 2021 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete honorees

May 22, 2021

BELLE VERNON

The WPIAL Class AAA boys javelin top 8 medalists.

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.

High school scores, summaries and schedule for May 21, 2021

May 21, 2021

High schools

Penn-Trafford lines up before facing Penn Hills in a boys volleyball match April 12.

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’s Madie Kessler rounds the bases after hitting her second home run against Hempfield on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Norwin High School.

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.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 10, 2021

May 11, 2021

High schools

Penn Hills Big Red Rugby’s Ethan Payne-Hawkins carries the ball with David Lubawski in support, as teammate Damontae Gaither looks on April 10 against Central Catholic.

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.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 8, 2021

May 8, 2021

High schools

The Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame hosted a luncheon for standout athletes from the past two years Saturday, May 8, 2021. Top row, from left, is Johnny Crise, Logan Dexter, Eli Yofan, AJ Corrado and Alex Arledge. Bottom row, from left, is Michael Sullivan, Logan Harmon, Gina Proviano, Kennedie Montue and David Manelis.

Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame honors athletes with luncheon

For the second consecutive year the Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame banquet had to be cancelled because of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, but board members wanted to organize an event to honor local athletes for their accomplishments.

Norwin’s Jordyn Turcovski wins the 100-meter dash followed by Burrell’s Ava Rusiewicz second, Hempfield’s Capri DeCaro, Franklin Regional’s Rayna Todero and Hempfield’s Alexa Gray during the WCCA Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.

Norwin notebook: Turcovski, fellow Knights athletes shine at WCCA meet

The Westmoreland County Coaches Association Track and Field Championships usually are pretty good to Norwin’s athletes.

North Allegheny’s Paige Morningstar sets at the net during the first game against McDowell during a PIAA Class 4A state quarterfinal on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at North Allegheny.

North Journal notebook: North Allegheny’s Morningstar named Gatorade Player of the Year

North Allegheny senior Paige Morningstar was named the state’s Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year after leading the Tigers to a fourth consecutive PIAA title last fall.