Sports
Westmoreland high school lookahead: June 4-9, 2018
June 3, 2018
Highlights of the week ahead in Westmoreland high school sports: MONDAY Softball After lengthy runs in the WPIAL postseason, a half-dozen local teams will open
Secrets to success: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Rice brothers share unspoken signals
James and Paul Rice share signals on the baseball field, unspoken messages to gain an edge when an opponent might least expect it. The brothers
Westmoreland PIAA baseball playoff capsule: Game of June 4, 2018
Today's PIAA game Class A First round Greensburg Central Catholic (13-5) vs. Dubois Central Catholic (16-6) 5:30 p.m., Richard L. Kunz Memorial Field, Punxsutawney Winner
Westmoreland PIAA softball playoff capsules: Games of June 4, 2018
Class 6A First round Hempfield (20-3) vs. Warwick (17-6) 5 p.m. Monday, Latrobe Winner plays: Mifflin County (17-5) or Baldwin (12-5) Coaches: Bob Kalp, Hempfield;
Southmoreland freshman pitcher puts off knee procedure for postseason success
Before she was whisked off to join her teammates Thursday for a postgame championship celebration — high-fives, fist-bumps and photos; lots of photos — Southmoreland
A-K Valley baseball, softball teams coping with abrupt end to playoffs
June 2, 2018
Freeport's end-of-season softball meeting Thursday coincided with the WPIAL Class 4A softball championship game at Seton Hill. And when the Yellowjackets learned of the result
High school notebook: Hempfield pitcher Uschock finally gets some of spotlight
Tears gently welled in senior pitcher Maddie Uschock's eyes as she tried to slow down the world and put her team's latest win, put everything,
WPIAL Hall of Fame induction can’t-miss for Tanisha Wright
Tanisha Wright boarded a morning flight to Pittsburgh hours after scoring 15 points for the Minnesota Lynx, choosing to skip her WNBA team's upcoming West
Mars boys lacrosse advances to PIAA semifinals
The Mars boys lacrosse team is state semifinal-bound for a second straight season. The Fightin' Planets defeated Palmyra, 13-6, in the PIAA Class AA quarterfinals
High school scores and schedules: June 2, 2018
High schools Baseball PIAA playoffs Class 6A First round Monday's schedule Bensalem vs. Parkland at Methacton, 4 p.m.; Williamsport vs. Downingtown East at Central Columbia,
North Allegheny volleyball advances to PIAA semifinals
Wins over Butler have led to championships this season for North Allegheny's boys volleyball team. The Tigers beat the Golden Tornado twice in section play
Derry boys volleyball eliminated from PIAA tourney
An off day resulted in an early offseason for the Derry boys volleyball team. The Trojans struggled to find a rhythm Saturday afternoon and dropped
Class 5A softball notes: Young players gain championship experience for Thomas Jefferson
Notebook items from the WPIAL Class 5A championship game at scenic Seton Hill University: • West Allegheny has advanced to the three consecutive WPIAL titleBrentwood’s Vickless, Stewart honored as top athletes
Evan Vickless and Brittany Stewart landed top honors at the 62nd annual Brentwood High Athletic Boosters all-sports banquet held May 29 at Brentwood High School.
Norwin’s Kolesar places seventh at PIAA meet
Norwin junior Jessica Kolesar had a busy weekend at the PIAA Class AAA track and field championships at Shippensburg on May 25 and 26. She
Biondi’s Gymnastics sends 50 members to states
When Alison Biondi opened her gym in Irwin six years ago after buying it from her former employer, Jutec Kasamon, she only had a handful
Baldwin’s O’Malley brothers shine at PIAA track meet
Bailey O'Malley capped his junior track and field season at Baldwin with a career-best showing at the PIAA finals at Shippensburg. O'Malley registered a toss
Seniors help Brentwood baseball to another successful campaign
Brentwood's baseball team has advanced to the WPIAL quarterfinals in each of the last three years. During that time, the Spartans have won 33 of
Football showcase highlights Baldwin athletes
It was a showcase offseason football event at Baldwin Stadium. The 2/10ths High School Football Showcase took place May 26 on a hot, steamy day
Baldwin’s Zandier honored to be Karpa Award winner
What do Baldwin graduates Katie Knezevich (2017), Mackenzie Voelker (2016), Mara Meyer (2015), Alicia Mastroianni (2014), Juliana Fortunato (2013), Laura Hall (2012) and Phillip Wright
