Paul Schofield stories, Page 17
Mohawk’s Jaxon Schoedel goes back-to-back; Winchester Thurston boys celebrate PIAA cross country title
Mohawk senior Jaxon Schoedel won his second consecutive PIAA Class A title, and the Winchester Thurston boys won their fourth team title Saturday at the PIAA cross country championships at the Parkview Course in Hershey. Schoedel breezed to the title in a time of 15 minutes, 52 seconds, setting the...
Franklin Regional notebook: Panthers keep finding ways to rally
Call the 2024 Franklin Regional football team ‘The Comeback Kids” the way they played in games this season. The Panthers (7-3) qualified for the WPIAL playoffs for the third consecutive season and 19 of the past 20 seasons by rallying to defeat Armstrong, 29-26, in the regular-season finale. The only...
Samir Crosby, GCC outlast Monessen in wild Class A playoff opener
It was quite a show by two of the top juniors in Westmoreland County on Friday during the opening round of the WPIAL Class A playoffs. They were as advertised. Greensburg Central Catholic quarterback Samir Crosby threw four touchdown passes, rushed for a touchdown and returned a 70-yard kickoff return...
Frazier, Greensburg Central Catholic square off for WPIAL Class A girls volleyball title
WPIAL CLASS A GIRLS VOLLEYBALL FINAL 3-Greensburg Central Catholic (16-3) vs. 1-Frazier (15-3) 11 a.m. Saturday, AHN Arena, Peters Township WPIAL titles: GCC (2012, 2014, 2016); Frazier (2010, 2022) Will the third time be the charm for Greensburg Central Catholic? Or does No. 1 Frazier just have the Centurions’ number...
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 10
Player of the week Jarett Garn Mt. Pleasant, sr., WR/RB/K/DB The 6-foot-3, 180-pound senior had a big game and helped the Vikings stay with Elizabeth Forward. The multipurpose athlete rushed for a touchdown, caught an 87-yard touchdown and returned a kickoff 94 yards for a score. He had a 64-yard...
Expect offensive fireworks when Greensburg Central Catholic, Monessen collide in Class A 1st round
Friday’s WPIAL Class A playoff game between Monessen and Greensburg Central Catholic could turn out to be the most electrifying in the first round. It could feature two of the top players in Westmoreland County and the WPIAL. It also could be a high-scoring affair. Fans will be on the...
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 10
Class 5A first round 9-Franklin Regional (7-3) at 8-North Hills (8-2) 7 p.m. Friday, Martorelli Stadium, Ross Township Last week’s results: Franklin Regional 29, Armstrong 26; North Hills 10, Central Valley 7 Winner plays: At 1-Pine-Richland (8-1) 7 p.m. next Friday in quarterfinals Franklin Regional finished third in the Big...
Greensburg Central Catholic fights off elimination, tops Eden Christian in WPIAL semifinals
The Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball team could have easily quit in Tuesday’s WPIAL Class A semifinals at AHN Arena at Peters Township. But there was no quit in these Centurions. After dropping the first two games of their best-of-five match to No. 2 Eden Christian, the No. 3 Centurions...
Penn-Trafford notebook: Warriors gearing up for playoffs
Penn-Trafford football team is getting healthy for the upcoming WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, according to coach John Ruane. The Warriors (7-2) finished the regular season with a game against former assistant Ron Prady at Latrobe on Oct. 25. Penn-Trafford was on a four-game winning streak, which included a 35-14 victory...
Penn-Trafford hockey off to hot start
When teams average six goals per game and have solid goaltending, they are going to win a lot of hockey games. That’s the formula the Penn-Trafford hockey team has used to start the 2024-25 season 3-0. The team is scoring goals, playing solid defense and getting outstanding goaltending from Tyler...
Latrobe football receives wild card for WPIAL playoffs; Greensburg Salem also in
Latrobe football coach Ron Prady said he slept well Friday night. He didn’t fret about if his team was going to be selected for the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs. Prady knew his team had a good resume and proved itself during the season. “I figured one of the ‘wild cards’...
Franklin Regional notebook: Panthers earn WPIAL football playoff berth
Franklin Regional football suffered another close loss Oct. 18 when it dropped a 27-17 decision to first-place Woodland Hills. Kyle Dupill rushed for 208 yards and a touchdown for the Panthers. Dupill’s 12-yard touchdown run gave the Panthers a 10-7 lead in the third quarter. Joey Bayne booted a 29-yard...
Penn-Trafford dominates time of possession, defeats Latrobe
The Penn-Trafford football team played a game of keep-away Friday at Latrobe. The Warriors were clinging to a four-point lead in the second half at Memorial Stadium, and coach John Ruane decided to put the ball into the hands of running back Tasso Whipple and quarterback Derek Carr. And the...
North Allegheny boys add 1st PIAA team golf title; Peters Township girls go back to back
The North Allegheny boys golf team ended a 50-year drought by winning the WPIAL Class 3A team title Oct. 10. Now North Allegheny athletic director Bob Bozzuto has to find more room for the PIAA team championship trophy. The Tigers capped a tremendous season by winning their first PIAA title...
In playoff quest, Latrobe faces huge obstacle in Penn-Trafford
Even with what happened to the Latrobe football team this season, losing star linebacker Alex Tatsch and other starters to injury, the Wildcats still have a chance to make the WPIAL playoffs for the third consecutive season with a victory Friday night. But the Wildcats face a huge obstacle in...
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 9
Player of the week John Wetzel Latrobe, sr., QB/S The 6-foot, 190-pound senior is coming off a career game in leading the Wildcats to a 28-27 victory at Gateway. He completed 8 of 12 passes for 132 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for 161 yards. The Marshall commit...
Fox Chapel’s Carson Kittsley, Elizabeth Forward’s Mya Morgan win PIAA golf titles
It turned out to be a great day for two Class 3A golfers from the WPIAL on Tuesday at the PIAA individual championships. Fox Chapel sophomore Carson Kittsley and Elizabeth Forward junior Mya Morgan are bringing home gold medals for their work. Kittsley shot consecutive 4-under-par 68s to capture the...
Field hockey powers looking to repeat when WPIAL playoffs begin
Penn-Trafford’s field hockey team has won eight consecutive WPIAL Class 2A titles. The Warriors, Pine-Richland (Class 3A) and Shady Side Academy (Class A) look to continue their dominance this fall. Of the three returning champions, Penn-Trafford is in the clearest danger of seeing its streak of consecutive titles end. The...
Hempfield volleyball team ready for playoff tilt
Hempfield girls volleyball coach Ashten Flynn could not be prouder of squad this season considering the injuries and the illnesses it endured. The Spartans (10-5, 8-2) finished second in Section 3-4A, a game behind Penn-Trafford (10-6, 9-1). The teams split their matches this season. Hempfield travels to Pine-Richland at 7:30...
4 WPIAL golfers in contention for PIAA titles
Elizabeth Forward junior Mya Morgan used six birdies to grab a 2-shot lead at the PIAA Class 3A girls golf championship Friday at Penn State’s White Course. She shot a 4-under-par 68 to lead Plymouth-Whitemarsh senior Rhianna Gooneratne, who shot a 70. Peters Township junior Ellie Benson is tied for...
Penn-Trafford girls volleyball primed for playoff run
Penn-Trafford first-year girls volleyball coach Tracy McDonald didn’t mind the tough nonsection schedule her team faced this season. She knew it would make them better, and it did. The Warriors returned only three starters from the 2023 squad, so McDonald had to mix in a talented group of underclassmen if...
Penn-Trafford notebook: Special teams play key role for Warriors
When Penn-Trafford defeated Franklin Regional in a key WPIAL Class 5A Big East Conference game Oct. 11, the Warriors won a key phase of the game: special teams. The Warriors blocked a punt that resulted in a safety and blocked a field goal. A muffed punt resulted in a touchdowns...
Franklin Regional hockey gets off to quick start under new coach
Franklin Regional hockey coach Brian Bearley isn’t surprised by his team’s 3-0 start. While others might be surprised because the team moved up to Class 3A from Class 2A this season, the first-year coach expected it because of the players returning. “I expect us to win every game,” Bearley said....
Mt. Lebanon takes advantage of Hempfield’s missed opportunities, keeps playoff hopes alive
Missed opportunities and a costly turnover were too much for the Hempfield football team overcome Friday in a critical WPIAL Class 6A Conference battle against Mt. Lebanon. The Blue Devils (2-7, 2-3) won their second game of the season, 42-20, and can clinch a berth in the WPIAL playoffs by...
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 8
Player of the week Noah Sunder Jeannette, jr., WR/OLB The 6-foot-1, 180-pound receiver/linebacker had a huge game against Brentwood last Friday. He caught four passes for 120 yards and three touchdowns. He connected on scores from Kymon’e Brown of 43, 44 and 14 yards. His 19-yard catch set up the...
