Tag: Yough

H.S. notebook: Belle Vernon’s Dane Anden gets preferred walk-on offer from Pitt

January 23, 2021

Dane Anden could hardly believe the news.

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Westmoreland high school notebook: Penn-Trafford, Norwin girls to square off

January 17, 2021

Covid-19 can muck up schedules, but it can’t take away rivalries.

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Westmoreland boys basketball notebook: Franklin Regional adds size to its lineup

January 14, 2021

Franklin Regional has been known to produce good guards under alum and former standout Steve Scorpion. Commanding guards with a handle on the offense who can score and defend.

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Westmoreland high school notes: Norwin’s Stecko gives verbal commitment to Mount St. Mary’s

January 9, 2021

From the first time he watched college baseball on television, Ty Stecko wanted to play at the next level. He believed he could grow into a Division I talent, and his confidence blossomed over time and caught up with his skills.

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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.

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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.

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Top 10 Westmoreland County sports stories of 2020

December 30, 2020

Sports at every level, from pee wees to the pros, have been affected by the menacing coronavirus. There is no dodging it.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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