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Pennsylvania Native Bridget Williams Vaults Into 2024 Paris Olympics, Madison Wiltrout Awaits Confirmation
The Olympic roster for Team USA's Track & Field team just got a boost of Pennsylvania pride as Greensburg native Bridget Williams secured her place for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as reported by WPXI. A former University of Virginia standout, Williams topped the charts in the pole vault finals on Sunday night. Meanwhile, Connellsville's own Madison Wiltrout still hangs in the balance for a javelin event berth, neighbor to certainty but not quite there, her fate hinged on world rankings yet to be released.
Youth swimming: Martin’s Dam edges Pennypacker in close meet
Martin’s Dam defeated Pennypacker Country Club, 267-229, in its second meet of the 2024 swim season saw June 26. Martin’s Dam coach Phil Munger said, “In a very close meet, our kids stepped up to the plate and showed their support for their teammates and their desire to succeed. We could not be prouder of them.”
Mt. Pleasant’s Scott Giacobbi retires after 19 seasons coaching girls basketball
A military man, Scott Giacobbi is saluting the Mt. Pleasant girls basketball program one last time. The longtime authority of the Vikings is retiring from coaching and teaching. He became coach in 2005, and his career spanned 19 seasons, 13 of which saw the Vikings reach the WPIAL playoffs. Mt....
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