Penn-Trafford notebook: Warriors passing game connects against Mt. Lebanon

By: Paul Schofield
Sunday, September 8, 2024 | 11:01 AM

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Penn-Trafford picked up its first victory of the football season by rolling over Mt. Lebanon, 28-7, on Aug. 30.

Quarterback Jonny Lovre completed 17 of 26 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown, and Jack Weishaar was his main target with 10 catches for 130 yards. Dom Smith caught a 14-yard touchdown pass.

Derek Carr, Tasso Whipple and Michael Cheplick scored on runs.

Whipple gained 136 yards.

Penn-Trafford (1-1) broke the game open in the second half.

Golf team drops close one

The Penn-Trafford boys golf team and Norwin played to a 213-213 tie at Manor Valley, which forced the match to sudden death.

Norwin ended up winning the playoff 19-22 to win the match.

Aiden Dzurko led the Warriors with a 40, while Owen Szekely, Anthony Barilla and Jake Lenart shot 43.

Norwin senior Dom Cerilli was medalist with a 38.

Tennis team rolls

Penn-Trafford’s girls tennis team topped Hempfield, 4-1.

Earning singles wins were Mia Williams, Elle LeJeune and Annabelle Aquino.

The winning doubles team was Kylie McKenzie and Ella Barras.

Paul Schofield is a TribLive reporter covering high school and college sports and local golf. He joined the Trib in 1995 after spending 15 years at the Daily Courier in Connellsville, where he served as sports editor for 14 years. He can be reached at pschofield@triblive.com.

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