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First-year coach has reloaded Pine-Richland volleyball team humming
First-year Pine-Richland volleyball coach Hanna Ayhan already has a firm grasp on the level of talent that this season’s squad possesses, and she has a clear vision of what the team is capable of. That’s due, in large part, to her familiarity with the program. After spending two seasons as...
Balanced attack leading Norwin girls soccer
Norwin’s girls soccer team is hoping to rediscover its championship recipe this fall. So far, the Knights believe they have the right ingredients. Balancing them has been the key for the Knights, who opened the year with four wins, including three in Section 3-4A play. Norwin outscored its opponents, 18-1....
Norwin girls golfers polishing short-game skills
The Norwin girls golf team does a lot of things well on the course. But the team has one weakness — the short game. “I have five girls who can get from the tee to the green,” Norwin coach Mike Buscemi said. “But when they get near the green, they...
It’s fairways and greens for Franklin Regional girls golf team
Franklin Regional’s girls golf team is growing — larger and stronger. The Panthers are off to a good start to the season at 5-2 (4-1 in Section 3-AAA), but there are more positives than just the overall record for a team on pace for its third consecutive postseason berth. This...
SSA cross country team mixes youth, experience
After her team went 7-2 and placed seventh at the WPIAL championships last season, Shady Side Academy cross country coach Sue Whitney has a lot of holes to plug. “We were hit hard by graduation with six seniors leaving the team,” she said. “We will miss their leadership and experience...
With revamped roster, SSA ready to run
Despite losing four of his top seven runners to graduation, cross country coach Paul Ejzak is hopeful Shady Side Academy will have a solid season. Last year, the team finished with an 8-3 record and claimed fifth place in the WPIAL championships. “The leadership of our co-captains, Alex Reuter and...
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Josh Castro
Josh Castro, a junior on the Shady Side Academy football team, helped the Indians to a 2-0 start. In a 27-0 win over Valley, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound QB threw three TD passes and ran for another score. He has been playing football since he was 6 and hopes to continue...
Pine-Richland field hockey racking up big wins
The Pine-Richland field hockey team is only a handful of games deep into its 2019 season but has still managed to topple some of the toughest programs that Western Pennsylvania has to offer. The Rams (5-0, 1-0) have knocked off North Allegheny, Norwin and North Allegheny — all top five...
Plum boys golfers focus on shaving strokes
It’s been a tough season in the win-loss department for the Plum boys golf team, going up against section rivals and perennial powers Fox Chapel, Central Catholic and Franklin Regional. In golf, though, success can be measured in different ways. One way for Mustangs coach Brian Dunaway to track progress...
WPIAL Week 3 football: How to watch, listen and find scores
Week 3 is full of intriguing matchups for WPIAL high school football. One of this week’s games that might have flown under the radar is Mt. Lebanon hosting Seneca Valley. New coach Bob Palko’s undefeated Blue Devils face their first big Class 6A test Friday at Mt. Lebanon Stadium. TribLIVE...
GCC’s Brewer, Indiana’s Branan claim titles at Kiski Area Invitational
Sunny skies, reduced humidity and a slight breeze welcomed runners to Friday’s third annual Kiski Area Cross Country Invitational at spacious Northmoreland Park in northern Westmoreland County. Nearly two dozen schools entered athletes — close to 800 in all — who competed in boys and girls varsity, junior varsity and...
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 13, 2019
Cross Country Boys Thursday’s results Division II Section 4 Burrell 25, Greensburg Central Catholic 34 Greensburg Central Catholic 21, Southmoreland 37 Riverview 15, Burrell 50 Riverview 15, Greensburg Central Catholic 50 Riverview 15, Shady Side Academy 50 Riverview 15, Southmoreland 50 Shady Side Academy 23, Greensburg Central Catholic 37 Top...
High school roundup for Sept. 12, 2019: Clutch Evan Fetter goal helps Butler soccer knock off NA
Evan Fetter scored the winning goal with 2 minutes left in regulation to lead Butler (5-0, 4-0) past No. 4 North Allegheny (4-2, 2-2) in Section 1-AAAA boys soccer Thursday night. Tyler Gillis and Luke Shook also scored for Butler. Pine-Richland 4, Shaler 0 — Colin Zvejnieks, Will Sangpachatanaruk, David...
5 things to watch in Week 3 of high school football: Sept. 13-14
If Avonworth quarterback Park Penrod throws a touchdown or scrambles for a first down, his name won’t echo through the stadium Friday night. Instead, the Oak Hill Field announcer will recognize Avonworth graduate Richard McCormick, an Army soldier who was killed in action in Vietnam. Penrod is among nine Avonworth...
A-K Valley High School Notebook: Knoch’s Greb tops teammate Bauer for second sectional title
For the second straight year, the Section 3-AA girls tennis singles championship had two teammates playing for a sectional crown. Knoch coach Nance Conlon said the score didn’t indicate the type of competitive match it was, but for the second year in a row, Laura Greb beat Brooke Bauer in...
Chick’s Picks offers words of wisdom heading into Week 3
As a local celebrity, Chick’s Picks often corresponds with others on her same level of fame. So, it came as no surprise this week when Chick’s Picks received a call from Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin often seeks prognosticating advice from Chick’s Picks when it comes to scouting upcoming opponents....
Trib HSSN high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 3
Class 6A conference Seneca Valley (1-1, 1-2) at Mt. Lebanon (2-0, 2-1) 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mt. Lebanon Stadium On the air: KDKA-AM 1020 and at TribHSSN.TribLive.com Coaches: Ron Butschle, Seneca Valley; Bob Palko, Mt. Lebanon Players to watch: Gabe Lawson, Seneca Valley (Sr., 6-2, 190, QB); Mason Ventrone, Mt. Lebanon...
Through the Years: Kiski Area edged Nunes-led Butler on late TD in 1994
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history. Jason Clouser’s scoring pass to Tony Chin with 18 seconds left in the game lifted Kiski Area to a 27-19...
Trib HSSN football players to watch for Week 3
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 3: Griffin Beattie Chartiers Valley, Sr., QB Beattie shined in last week’s nonconference victory over Armstrong. He ran for 191 yards and three TDs on 17 carries and also threw for 46 yards and a score. The Colts will...
Stein gives Latrobe boys golf another WCCA championshipsVideo
Another scorecard playoff was needed to decide the winner of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association boys golf championship Thursday at Latrobe Elks Golf Club. And for the second consecutive year, a Latrobe golfer won the playoff, giving the Wildcats three consecutive first-place finishes in the event. Brady Pevarnik, a freshman...
Shaler girls golf team making big strides
David Lapmarado has tangible evidence of the success of the Shaler Area girls golf program which goes beyond wins and losses. Not that the Titans are lacking in that area. With a 203-201 road win Sept. 5 over Shady Side Academy, Shaler (4-2, 4-2) equaled its win total from last...
Shaler soccer coach preaches patience
Adam Hunter doesn’t want the Shaler Area boys soccer team to be too frustrated. While the Titans coach knows the results haven’t been there early in the season, he believes they are on the horizon. Shaler has been limited to two goals over its first five games. “I keep reassuring...
Defense guiding North Allegheny to fast start
Attempting to grind out a victory against North Allegheny football would be ill-advised. Behind an aggressive defense, the Tigers have snuffed out opposing offenses in three straight victories to start the season. North Allegheny, which snuck by Central Catholic, 11-10, on Sept. 6 at Shaler, has recorded two shutouts and...
Rejuvenated Hampton football team off to strong start
The Hampton football team is loving the changes associated with a new season. New turf. New scoreboard. New uniforms. And a winning team. The last one, by far, matters most to coach Jacque DeMatteo. Facing its highest expectations since the WPIAL’s six-class realignment three years ago, the team is off...
Naman Alemada carries on QB tradition at South Fayette
Naman Alemada didn’t feel too much pressure in the build-up to his first start as South Fayette’s quarterback. But as the hours until kickoff drained away, the tension started to mount. “When I woke up that day, I wasn’t too nervous,” the junior gunslinger said. “But then all day everyone...
