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Penn-Trafford rolls to win at American Legion Youth State Tournament

July 25, 2021

Penn-Trafford Juniors used a strong pitching performance from Brandon Roher and won their second game of the Pennsylvania American Legion Youth State Tournament by defeating Conneaut, 12-2, on Sunday in Berwick.

Three Rivers Rowing Association head coach Matt Grau, Lauren Jochims and Audrey Lyda pose after winning at the US Youth Rowing Nationals.

Shady Side Academy rower wins youth national title

As Lauren Jochims crossed the finish line with her teammate, Audrey Lyda, to win the women’s 2x at the US Youth Rowing Nationals, she didn’t know how to react.

Bethel Park junior goalie Owen Peters (1) competes against Penn-Trafford on April 9.

Bethel Park lacrosse goalkeeper Owen Peters makes Division I commitment

Bethel Park goalkeeper Owen Peters has been looking to advance his lacrosse career to the next level.

Bethel Park girls lacrosse coach Becky Luzier has more than 100 career victories.

Longtime girls lacrosse coach helps game grow at Bethel Park

It’s a baker’s dozen for Bethel Park coach Becky Luzier.

Penn Hills Midget Football Association bantam players, from left, Dylan Joiner, Joseph Joiner III, Joseph Shaviss and Isaiah Shaviss

Penn Hills youth football organization marks 75th anniversary with new technology

The pandemic postponed the Penn Hills Midget Football Association’s 75th-year celebration by a year.

Penn-Trafford, Connellsville open state Junior Legion tournament with victories

July 24, 2021

Penn-Trafford opened the Pennsylvania American Legion Junior Baseball State tournament with an impressive 5-2 victory against 2019 champion Boyertown Grizzlies on Saturday.

First-year Hempfield football coach Mike Brown speaks with players during a recent workout.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Hempfield football leaning on strength coach Cortazzo

If Hempfield football turns a corner and gets back into playoff contention again this fall, the Spartans might be able to thank their strength coach.

PIAA officials will flag linemen this season if their blocks below the waist don’t come immediately after the snap.

George Guido: High school football gets new blocking rule

We’re a little more than a month away from the start of the Alle-Kiski Valley’s 124th football season, and a major change in the blocking-below-the-waist rule will be implemented nationwide this season.

Members of the 2021 Penn-Trafford Warriors Junior Legion team include, in front, from left, Jason Sabol, Drew Sherwin, Carmen Metcalfe, Brandon Long, Hunter Brown, Eric Biroscak; in middle, coach Jim Sherwin, Chuckie Fontana, Evan Gross, Jonny Lovre, Ethan Septak, Brandon Roher, Brody Hoffmann, Tyler Freas, Ian Temple, coach Chuck Fontana; and back, coach Alan Hoffmann and manager Steve Freas. The team also includes Owen Demeri, Carl Heller, Travis Kovarik, Anthony Monroe and coach Gary Sabol.

Penn-Trafford Junior Legion puts it together, rolls into state tournament

Talk about putting everything together at the right time.

Vince Skillings is entering his second season as Derry’s football coach.

Derry football coach Vince Skillings shares story of his addiction, despair to inspire others

He didn’t plan it, but Vince Skillings literally saw the light in the darkest of dark times.

Fox Chapel’s Wes Carnevale will play for MLS Next League in Manheim in Lancaster County.

Fox Chapel’s Wes Carnevale joins elite youth soccer club, commits to Cornell

A Carnevale family reunion is set for fall 2022 in New York’s Finger Lakes region.

Thomas Jefferson’s Hunter Fairman competes against South Park on Jan. 27, 2020 at the Ice Castle.

Thomas Jefferson hockey standout picked by Johnstown Tomahawks in NAHL draft

Thomas Jefferson coach John Zeiler has inherited a team that finished 17-2-1 and advanced to the PIHL Class AA semifinals in 2020-21.

Quaker Valley’s Ian Herring drives past North Catholic’s Kyle Tipinski during the WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals last season.

Quaker Valley boys basketball makes most of summer competition

The Quaker Valley boys basketball team returns four starters, but with each new year, there can be a tweak in how each player’s role is defined.

Pine native Ty Voit had 28 points in 49 games with the Sarnia Sting of the OHL during the 2019-20 season.

Maple Leafs draft Pine native Ty Voit in 5th round

The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected forward Ty Voit in the fifth round (No. 153 overall) of the NHL’s entry draft.

Highlands girls soccer coach Paul Matisz watches Mia Ruediger in a footwork drill during a workout July 22, 2021, at Highlands’ Golden Rams Stadium.

Highlands turns to familiar face to lead girls soccer program

July 23, 2021

Paul Matisz was hired last week as coach of the girls soccer program at Highlands. There was no need for an introduction to the Golden Rams players.

Greensburg-Salem’s Billy McChesney paces outside the mat before competing in the heavyweight Class 3A semifinal during the PIAA wrestling championships March 13.

Greensburg Salem heavyweight Billy McChesney makes Ivy League commitment

Greensburg Salem heavyweight Billy McChesney is headed to the Ivy League.

With camps, college visits back, TribLive HSSN Preseason All-Stars are busy this summer

July 22, 2021

As Josh Jenkins walked into Kennywood Park, passing the merry-go-round and the Sky Rocket, the Sto-Rox quarterback marveled at just how much life has improved in a year.