Marecic doing a bit of everything for surging Bethel Park
By Chris Adamski, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBethel Park’s roster lists Megan Marecic as a guard, and Marecic last season was one of the top scoring sophomores in WPIAL Class AAAA girls ...
View ArticlePenguins notebook: Players mixed about opener
By Josh Yohe, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewDetails of the 2013 NHL regular season schedule remain sketchy, as the league continues to work with teams to pinpoint things like arena availability, travel ...
View ArticlePIAA rules Lincoln Park’s Minnie eligible at 2nd appeal hearing
By Chris Harlan, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewLincoln Park’s Elijah Minnie was ruled eligible Thursday following a PIAA appeals hearing in Mechanicsburg, reversing two previous rulings by the WPIAL and one...
View ArticleDixon has luxury of strong guard depth
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewWhile Pitt seeks an identity and consistent play through the early portion of the Big East season, coach Jamie Dixon is finding a valuable ingredient ...
View ArticleRegional fishing report
By Bob Frye, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review• Anglers fishing Lake Erie’s tributaries have been picking up steelhead, mostly on Elk and Walnut creeks, on pink eggs, shiners or minnows and chartreuse ...
View ArticleGreensburg man going the extra distance in Greensburg YMCA pool
By Karen Kadilak, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSomething he began nine years ago as a way to stay physically fit has become an obsession for John Kuzmkowski of Greensburg. Kuzmkowski, who will ...
View ArticleDistrict college notes: Seton Hill baseball ranked 13th in preseason poll
By Staff ReportsSeton Hill University was ranked No. 13 in a preseason poll of NCAA Division II baseball teams by D2baseballnews.com. The Griffins were one of three ...
View ArticleSeton Hill women slowed it down to pick up 8 straight wins
By Dave Mackall, Tribune-ReviewAfter a dismal start to the college women’s basketball season, coach Ferne Labati decided to make things simple at Seton Hill. Then the Griffins rattled ...
View ArticleNorth Pittsburgh girls hockey squad cruises through first-half schedule
By Michael LoveBefore the start of the 2012-13 season, North Pittsburgh girls 14U head coach John Mudrany told his players he had two expectations for them. He ...
View ArticleLocal organizations team with UPMC to analyze concussions
By Joe SagerAlong with goals and big plays, concussions and head injuries have been a topic of conversation in hockey in recent years. A research team with ...
View ArticleHigh school notebook: St. Joseph girls dealing with rash of injuries
By Bill Beckner Jr.St. Joseph’s girls basketball team has lost two starters to sprained ankles. Junior team captains Mallory Heinle and Nikki Mielecki were injured Monday at Eden ...
View ArticleNo. 2-ranked Wilps powers strong Pitt grapplers
By Mike PalmIf there were any doubts about Matt Wilps’ ability to compete at the highest collegiate level, they’ve been erased. Wilps, a senior on the No. ...
View ArticleDistrict notebook: Three former soccer stars set to begin pro careers
By Mike PalmThree former players with ties to local colleges were among the 55 players allocated to the National Women’s Soccer League. The trio of Canadians — ...
View ArticleButler’s Hildebrand shines for Michigan State hockey squad
By Joe SagerWith four seniors and 10 freshmen on the roster, players on the Michigan State University men’s hockey team knew they were in for a rebuilding ...
View ArticleSteel Valley struggles with fast-paced style in loss to Seton-La Salle
By Keith Barnes, McKeesport Daily NewsSteel Valley got a bit of good news when the team found out that Seton-La Salle would be without senior center Natalie Piaggesi for their ...
View ArticleThomas Jefferson hockey starts slow in win over Serra
By Mark Kaboly, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewMany have tried, but not many teams have been able to slow down the offensive machine that has been the Thomas Jefferson hockey team. The ...
View ArticleHigh school roundup: Connellsville girls win 1st basketball game of season
By Staff ReportsAshton Grimm notched a game-high 15 points as the Connellsville girls basketball team won its first Section 1-AAAA game of the season, a 53-34 triumph ...
View ArticleWCCA announces 1st-round wrestling pairings
By Tribune-ReviewWestmoreland County Coaches’ Association Tournament Friday-Saturday at Franklin Regional First-round pairings 106: Austin Griffiths, Southmoreland, bye; Andrew Marshall, Franklin...
View ArticleHigh school roundup: Top-seeded Bethel Park girls edge No. 2 Chartiers Valley
By Staff ReportsHarper Zimmer, who finished with 11 points, hit a jumper with 15 seconds remaining to lift Class AAAA No. 1 Bethel Park (11-1, 5-0) to ...
View ArticleNesser a key motivator for Hempfield basketball team
By Dave Mackall, Tribune-ReviewFrom the opening tip of a Hempfield basketball game, coach Jim Nesser’s passionate bellows can be heard from one end of the gym to the ...
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