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Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock plays against Clearfield in the PIAA Class 4A first round Friday, March 6, 2020.

Starting 5: A guide to the 2020-21 Westmoreland County high school basketball season

January 7, 2021

WPIAL basketball season resumes Friday following a three-week pause initiated by Gov. Tom Wolf. Here is a look at the top storylines, teams and players to watch around Westmoreland County.

Hempfield Area’s Michael Hosni practices before the sports shutdown Nov. 24.

Westmoreland County basketball notebook: Teams jumping right into section play

January 6, 2021

A number of local basketball teams will take to the court Friday night and finally open the season after the state’s three-week shutdown of winter sports ended earlier this week.

Franklin Regional’s Renee Baldy celebrates a point against DuBois on Nov. 17.

Westmoreland high school notes: GCC girls soccer player Winnor commits to New Hampshire

December 23, 2020

Bethany Winnor, a key player on the girls soccer team at Greensburg Central Catholic that won the WPIAL Class A title and finished runner-up in the PIAA this season, will play NCAA Division I soccer.

Penn-Trafford’s Mason Frye (6) rushes the ball pursued by Franklin Regional’s Caden Smith (26) and Patrick McMillen (42) on Oct. 23.

Westmoreland County high school notebook: Football standouts still mulling college offers

December 18, 2020

While Ethan Carr of Penn-Trafford, James Sanders of Jeannette and Jack Dilts of Kiski Area were the only Division I football signees from Westmoreland County on Wednesday, a number of others from the area could sign in February when the NCAA regular signing period begins. It runs from Feb. 3 to April 1 for Division I recruits and Feb. 3 to Aug. 1 for Division II players.

Yough’s newly renovated weight room, made possible by a grant from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Steelers provide helping hand as Yough renovates weight room

December 14, 2020

Yough hopes to be flexing its muscles again soon in the WPIAL — with a little lift from the Black and Gold.

Franklin Regional’s Anthony DiFalco celebrates his goal with Isaac Gamwo during the WPIAL Class AAA championship.

Westmoreland high school notebook: FR’s DiFalco awarded again

December 13, 2020

The honors continued to roll in for Franklin Regional junior soccer star Anthony DiFalco, who garnered United Soccer Coaches Region II All-America and USC All-Region East team honors for the second year in a row.