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Apollo-Ridge girls basketball making strides as it transitions to new coach Raevaan Mottley
Even before Raevaan Mottley arrived at Apollo-Ridge as the new varsity girls basketball head coach in late May, his players were taking part in open gyms. A pair of games in the St. Joseph spring/summer league also were scheduled. “Apollo-Ridge, they were doing things right,” said Mottley, a Greensburg Salem...
Knoch transfer Colt Sprankle earns postseason eligibility after PIAA board overturns WPIAL
Jul. 18—The PIAA board overturned a WPIAL decision and granted postseason eligibility to Knoch junior Colt Sprankle, a football-playing transfer from Armstrong. Sprankle, his parents Ryan and Brandi, and Knoch administrators attended an appeal hearing Wednesday in State College where they testified that the family's move into the district was a work-related necessity. All transfers after 10th ...
New Kensington's Kings & Queens of the Court gathers healthy number of young players at outdoor hoops
Last summer, Ian Benson marveled as he looked out on the then-brand new outdoor basketball courts along Barnes Street in New Kensington. It was the first time in the five years of the Kings & Queens of the Court summer youth basketball program that it was held there as more than 30 boys and girls took part in the weekly instruction and game sessions.
‘Give Back King’: Go-getter Jamal Woodson a leader on and off the court
The rumor that Jamal Woodson never sleeps turns out to be unfounded. “I sleep 3½ hours a night,” said Woodson, a Murrysville resident. Woodson, 45, seems to always be on the go, just as his long list of job titles would indicate. Basketball is close to Woodson’s heart....
Penn-Trafford wins WCCA 7-on-7 football tournament
The championship plaque and the balance of power at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 football passing tournament are back in the hands of Penn-Trafford. The Warriors, a perennial contender in the event, reached the final for the 10th time in 13 years and claimed their sixth...
An International Olympic Competition in Our Backyard!
As the world's attention turns to Paris for the Olympics, did you know you can also witness a remarkable sporting event right here in Western Pennsylvania? The Special Olympics North America Softball Championship is a unique opportunity to cheer on some extraordinary athletes. The Special Olympics North America Softball Championship...
Women’s volleyball lands AVCA academic honor
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 17) – For the sixth consecutive season, the Saint Vincent College women’s volleyball team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. The AVCA Team Academic Award honors women’s volleyball programs that maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The Bearcats, coached by Sue Hozak, completed the 2023-24 academic year with a 3.59 team GPA. This marks the 12th time in program history that the Bearcats earned the AVCA honor. “We are pleased that the record-setting success of the 2023-24 season on the court has extended to the…
Trafford claims Westmoreland County Junior Legion title
Dom Delio painted a masterpiece, taking a perfect game into the seventh inning leading Trafford to a 6-1 victory over 14th Ward (Woodland Hills) in the Westmoreland County Junior Legion League Championship Tuesday. Delio didn't allow a baserunner through the first six innings until Steven Okonkwo's single to lead off...
Pitt-Greensburg Welcomes Julie Bolden as Head Women's Basketball Coach
GREENSBURG – The Pitt-Greensburg Athletics Department is happy to announce Julie Bolden as the new head coach of the Pitt-Greensburg Women's Basketball program. Bolden joins the staff at Pitt-Greensburg after being an assistant coach, as well as the Director of Recruiting & Creativity for the women's basketball program at the University of Dayton for the past two seasons.
Murrysville, Latrobe set to battle for District 31 American Legion baseball title
Latrobe pitcher Jack Stynchula makes a play on a bunt during the District 31 American Legion semifinals against Hempfield East last year. Paul Schofield | TribLive. With the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament beginning Saturday, how do Murrysville coach Bob Bozzuto and Latrobe coach Jason Bush handle Wednesday’s District 31 championship game, set for 5:30 p.m. at Greater Latrobe High School?
Latrobe wins District 31 American Legion baseball championship
Playing fundamental baseball proved to be the right recipe for the Latrobe American Legion team in the District 31 championship game Wednesday. Despite two delays, an hour and 45 minutes because of rain and 25 minutes because the lights went out, Latrobe rolled to a 7-0 victory. The Jethawks will...
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penns Manor QB/DB Amin Lieb
Coach says: “Amin is following in the tradition of his two older brothers of being one of Penns Manors top athletes. Amin was name to 2nd Team All State as a free safety last year. This will be his second season leading our team as the quarterback”. LET’S...
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