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DNC unveils billboards in Pennsylvania claiming Trump threatens IVF access
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) unveiled billboards Friday in Pennsylvania claiming that former President Trump threatens access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), ahead of his rally in the Keystone State. In a statement exclusively sent to The Hill, the DNC argued Trump has lied about his position on IVF and wants to ban the procedure.…
Aug. 31 VB/Soccer Recaps: Keystone Volleyball, Cathedral Prep Girls Soccer Get Wins
KNOX, Pa. – Behind nine kills, 12 digs, and two aces from Isabella Brandon, Keystone swept visiting Otto-Eldred, 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 28-26). Ava Patrick added eight kills and four blocks for the Lady Panthers who also got nine kills, 10 digs, three aces, and two blocks from Katherine Burrows.
Blatt’s late goal lifts Tomcats over Bobcats
GREENVILLE, Pa. – The Thiel College men's soccer team defeated the Pitt-Greensburg Bobcats, 2-1, Saturday night under the lights at Alumni Stadium. With the win, the Tomcats improve to 2-0. It is the first time the Tomcats have won their opening two matches since 2018. The first half was...
Softball Game Preview: Westminster Plays at Home
Westminster hasn't had much luck against Brighton recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Westminster Wolves will welcome the Brighton Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches. Last Thursday, Westminster made easy work of Peak to Peak and...
Horvath scores four times in season-opening win
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.--Senior midfielder Brooke Horvath (Murrysville, Pa., Franklin Regional) scored four first half goals for the Westminster College women's soccer program in Saturday afternoon's 5-1 season-opening win over Juniata College at the UPMC Sports Complex. Mallory Bugel (2004-07), Westminster's last player to score four times in a single match,...
Rambo leads Titans to wins over RIT, Pitt-Greensburg
LATROBE, Pa.--Junior middle hitter Shelby Rambo (East Palestine, Ohio) finished with a combined 26 kills and hit .548 Saturday to lead the Westminster College women's volleyball program to a pair of victories at Saint Vincent College's Bearcat Challenge. The Titans opened with a 3-1 win over Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) before winning in straight sets against Pitt-Greensburg.
Womem's Volleyball defeats Pitt-Greensburg, 3-1; falls to Westminster, 3-1 in Pennsylvania
LATROBE, Pa. – The RIT Women's Volleyball team split two matches on the second day of the St. Vincent Bearcat Invitational, Saturday, defeating Pitt-Greensburgh, 3-1 (25-19, 25-21, 14-25, 25-15) before falling to Westminster, 3-1 (25-15, 27-25, 27-29, 25-20) for its first loss of the season. RIT 3, PITT-GREENSBURG 1...
High school football roundup for Aug. 30, 2024: Bethel Park rolls past Mars
Ja Vaughn Moore rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns to lead Class 5A Bethel Park to a 49-13 nonconference victory at Class 4A No. 3 Mars (1-1) on Friday night. David Dennison added 142 rushing yards and two touchdowns for Bethel Park (2-0) while teammate Tanner Pfeuffer threw for 120 yards and one TD.
Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Hempfield’s Jiana Patterson, Latrobe’s Roman Agostoni
Claim to fame: Patterson, a transfer from Greensburg Central Catholic, has made an immediate impact with the Spartans. The talented forward scored two goals as Hempfield defeated North Hills, 2-1, to break an 18-game losing streak. Patterson also scored a goal in the season-opening loss to Connellsville. Patterson also has two assists this season. Her career goal total is 35, and she said she would like to reach 50 before she graduates next year.
Mt. Pleasant wins high-scoring, OT affair against Greensburg Central Catholic
It was another high-scoring affair between Mt. Pleasant and Greensburg Central Catholic, and this year’s iteration took double overtime. Vikings quarterback Cole Chatfield found sophomore running back Stephen Predajna wide open in the right flat for a touchdown, and Predajna punched in the 2-point conversion for a 36-35 Mt. Pleasant victory Friday.
Gators Close Great Lakes Cross Over at 4-0
SANDUSKY, Ohio – The Allegheny volleyball team concluded their opening weekend at the Great Lakes Crossover Saturday (Aug. 31), collecting wins against LeTourneau and Manchester. With the two wins, the Gators started the season 4-0 for the first time since 1988. Game One - Allegheny 3, LeTourneau 2 (20-25,...
VIDEO! History major presents research at Johns Hopkins
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- At Westminster College, students are encouraged to attend and present at academic conferences where they can build their networking skills and meet with leaders in their fields, and sophomore Hayne Webster is grateful for the early exposure he was given last spring. Webster, an honors student and...
Photos! Westminster students attend National Conference in California
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- Westminster College students traveled to Long Beach, Calif., last spring to attend the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Long Beach, Calif., the flagship conference for undergraduate researchers to share, celebrate, and promote their research achievements. Associate Professor of Environmental Science Dr. Patrick Krantz and Assistant...
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