Sports
New coach Dan Knause focuses on physicality as Trinity hopes to end playoff drought
August 15, 2022
With new coach Dan Knause in town, the Trinity Hillers are looking to end a drought this season.
After close call last year, McKeesport hopes to make a run at Class 4A gold
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher used to say, “there is a fine line between winning and losing in the NFL.”
Latrobe works toward more victories after move to Class 4A
It is better to be the shark than the minnow, and Latrobe might be ready to raise its fin in a new classification.Thomas Jefferson aiming to regain championship mojo
The 2021 season was not a customary prize-winner for the Thomas Jefferson football team.
Gritty Kimmel happy to be at Greensburg Central Catholic
August 14, 2022
You can keep your entitlement. If you want something, you earn it.
Burrell to lean on pair of senior linemen
Ian Quinn started organized tackle football in third grade in the Lower Burrell Flyers youth football organization.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Lukas Petersen takes over Franklin Regional boys soccer
Perennial power Franklin Regional has a new boys soccer coach on the eve of a new season.
Ligonier Valley accepting nominations for inaugural athletic hall of fame class
Ligonier Valley will soon join a short but growing list of local high schools with an athletic hall of fame.
Hampton remains hungry after 11-win season
No one needs to tell Hampton first-year coach Steve Sciullo about the importance of an offensive line.
Cadin Olsen, Armstrong aim to build off 1st WPIAL playoff victory
The Armstrong River Hawks are ready for one last ride with their standout quarterback Cadin Olsen at the helm.
Kiski Area brings new-look roster into Class 4A competition
When Kiski Area moved down from Class 5A to Class 4A and into the Greater Allegheny Conference, coach Sam Albert knew one of the league matchups would carry extra meaning.
New coach has talented team to work with at Highlands
Make no bones about it, Highlands is going to have a different look, feel and attitude under first-year head coach Matt Bonislawski.
North Catholic embraces new challenge in Class 4A
North Catholic enters the 2022 season in a new classification with a different home field, a new offensive coordinator, a new quarterback and many new starters.
Mars slowly but surely acclimating to coach Eric Kasperowicz’s system
A new coach, a new quarterback and a new playbook.
With new coach at helm, Indiana continues quest for WPIAL success from afar
The road to a WPIAL football championship is a long and winding one for Indiana. As the lone member school currently situated outside the WPIAL’s designed boundaries, the program finds itself in a world of its own.
Familiar face set to lead Gateway girls volleyball program
There is a reunion of sorts taking place within the Gateway varsity girls volleyball program.
With deep senior class, Quaker Valley girls soccer in position for successful season
Maggie Behun and Rachel Loudermilk are soccer aficionados.
Penn-Trafford golfers look to take the next step
Penn-Trafford boys golf coach Andy Rizzardi said he’s set some lofty goals for his team.
Fox Chapel’s Ultimate Frisbee team looking to reload roster
Fox Chapel senior Ben Evashavik is hoping more schoolmates join in on an “ultimately” fun time.
Franklin Regional’s Ayden Hudock looking for breakout season
August 13, 2022
Franklin Regional football coach Lance Getsy can’t wait to unveil junior Ayden Hudock on opposing defenses this season.
