Sports
Slugger Edwin Encarnacion to join Yankees on Monday
June 16, 2019
CHICAGO — Edwin Encarnacion will find himself in a familiar spot after he joins the New York Yankees on Monday.
Fox Chapel lacrosse All-American Childs eager to get started at Hofstra
When Graham Childs joins the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team in the fall, he will bring many memories from his time playing for Fox Chapel.
Chartiers Valley’s Megan McConnell commits to Duquesne
Chartiers Valley’s Megan McConnell, who saw brothers T.J. and Matty both play Division 1 basketball, continued the family tradition Saturday when she committed to Duquesne.
Like father, like son: Loughran family celebrates 2 generations of WPIAL champion coaches
Many fathers will receive gifts on their day ranging from power ties to power tools.
Firefighter parade greets state champion Penn-Trafford softball team
June 15, 2019
As the Penn-Trafford girls softball team returned home Friday night after winning their first PIAA title, they were greeted with flashing red lights and sirens as they approached Westmoreland Country Club.
‘Hike to Hunt Challenge’ offered by Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
Every hunter, man or woman, who ever has stopped halfway up a hill, gasping for air, drenched in sweat, pulse racing, attached to a rope with a dead deer at the other end, has said it.
Kayak catfishing grows in popularity
Justin Johnson never goes fishing intending to develop a hernia.
Release of chronic wasting disease plan delayed; outreach continues
It’s all about speed when it comes to controlling chronic wasting disease.
How public-private legislation would alter Pa. high school sports landscape
In the hot-button debate over public and private school athletics, the PIAA has consistently said state legislation from 1972 prevents the organization from splitting the schools into separate playoffs.
Outdoors extras, including a blueberry recipe
Gear of the week
Seneca Valley lineman Josh Kaltenberger commits to Purdue
Seneca Valley’s Josh Kaltenberger received his first Power 5 offer Tuesday from Purdue.
West Mifflin’s Nahki Johnson among 5 scheduled for WPIAL hearings Thursday
Football standout Nahki Johnson, who transferred from Steel Valley to West Mifflin in December, will have his eligibility decided Thursday in a hearing at the WPIAL office.
Great defensive play gives Frazier softball school’s 1st PIAA team championship
UNIVERSITY PARK — Frazier was in danger of losing the PIAA Class 2A championship game at Penn State’s Beard Field.
Peilert caps solid rowing career at Yale
Sewickley product and Yale fifth-year rower Lucas Peilert ended his college career on a positive note.
Hale, Koenig earn Baldwin athletic scholarship awards
Macy Hale and Jared Koenig appear to be two-of-a-kind.Max Shaw cements legacy as one of Thomas Jefferson’s best athletes
Team and individual MVP honors are not recognized at Thomas Jefferson at the end of a school year.
Brotherly bond helps create special season for Franklin Regional baseball
The Franklin Regional baseball team found its inspiration when players showed up one day for practice, and a dead frog was in the dugout.
High school scores, schedule for June 14, 2019
Baseball
Devon Prep avoids Serra star Mark Black in 7th, dashes Eagles’ PIAA title hopes
UNIVERSITY PARK — Devon Prep challenged Serra Catholic star Mark Black three times Friday, but with two outs in the seventh and first base open, there was no reason to take that chance again.
