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Bezjak goes out in style: AG guard leads H-S All-Area Girls Basketball Team

Bezjak goes out in style: AG guard leads H-S All-Area Girls Basketball Team

  • By Rob Burchianti rburchianti@heraldstandard.com
  • Apr 20, 2021
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Laurel Highlands' Rodney Gallagher is the Herald-Standard Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the second straight season and Frazier's Zach Keefer is the Coach of the Year.

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Upended: Rams fall to Neshannock in PIHL final, 5-1

Upended: Rams fall to Neshannock in PIHL final, 5-1

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
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PITTSBURGH -- Neshannock accomplished a feat Tuesday night that no other PIHL has been able to do in over two seasons -- hand Ringgold a loss in regulation.

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Bezjak goes out in style: AG guard leads H-S All-Area Girls Basketball Team
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Bezjak goes out in style: AG guard leads H-S All-Area Girls Basketball Team

  • By Rob Burchianti rburchianti@heraldstandard.com
  • Apr 20, 2021
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Laurel Highlands' Rodney Gallagher is the Herald-Standard Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the second straight season and Frazier's Zach Keefer is the Coach of the Year.

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Rod's rise continues: Gallagher headlines H-S All-Area Boys Basketball Team
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Rod's rise continues: Gallagher headlines H-S All-Area Boys Basketball Team

  • By Rob Burchianti rburchianti@heraldstandard.com
  • Updated Apr 19, 2021
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Laurel Highlands' Rodney Gallagher is the Herald-Standard Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the second straight season and Frazier's Zach Keefer is the Coach of the Year.

Turkey concerns
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Turkey concerns

  • By Ben Moyer For the Herald-Standard
  • Apr 18, 2021
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If you’re a turkey hunter, you may have noticed something, or rather a scarcity of something, while traveling around the district this spring — wild turkeys.

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A long hard look: Fayette County high school football update
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A long hard look: Fayette County high school football update

  • By George Von Benko For the Herald-Standard
  • Apr 18, 2021
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Forming a Fayette County football conference is an idea whose time maybe has come.

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Falcons' offense comes alive in 13-4 win over LH
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Falcons' offense comes alive in 13-4 win over LH

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Apr 16, 2021
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CONNELLSVILLE -- Connellsville's offense put together some big numbers, but it was Beau Bigam's performance on the mound Thursday afternoon that provided the spark in the Falcons' 13-4 non-section win over visiting Laurel Highlands.

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The Lechner Legacy: Chad was stellar 3-sport star for Mikes
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The Lechner Legacy: Chad was stellar 3-sport star for Mikes

  • By George Von Benko, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Apr 16, 2021
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The Lechner family is synonymous with Carmichaels athletics.

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Return of the Roundball Classic: AG foursome leads group of 22 local players chosen for event
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Return of the Roundball Classic: AG foursome leads group of 22 local players chosen for event

  • By Rob Burchianti rburchianti@heraldstandard.com
  • Apr 14, 2021
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This year's Roundball Classic will feature 22 area seniors.

More than hoops: AG basketball star English revives tennis career

More than hoops: AG basketball star English revives tennis career

  • By Rob Burchianti rburchianti@heraldstandard.com
  • Apr 13, 2021
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Nate English has left a lasting imprint on Albert Gallatin basketball as a four-year starter and 1,000-point scorer who helped the Colonials reach the WPIAL playoff three times. He also recently was invited to play in the Roundball Classic at Geneva College.

Hooking a trout
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Hooking a trout

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Big impact: Shaner was small in size but cast giant shadow at Uniontown
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Big impact: Shaner was small in size but cast giant shadow at Uniontown

  • By George Von Benko For the Herald-Standard
  • Apr 11, 2021
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In athletics size can sometimes be deceiving with a good example of that being the late Uniontown High School athletic standout Jim Shaner.

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Rising up: Lady Commodores rounding into form 2 years after state title
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Rising up: Lady Commodores rounding into form 2 years after state title

  • By Rob Burchianti rburchianti@heraldstandard.com
  • Updated Apr 10, 2021
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Rylee Evans and winning pitcher Nicole Palmer each had two hits as Frazier rallied for a 5-4 Section 3-AA softball win over Charleroi at Commodore Park on Friday.

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Race to the finish: Lady Vikings edge Southmoreland, 77½-71½
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Race to the finish: Lady Vikings edge Southmoreland, 77½-71½

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Updated Apr 9, 2021
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ALVERTON -- The Mount Pleasant girls clinched Thursday's Section 8-AA meet with a victory in the 1,600 relay for a close 77½-71½ win at Southmoreland.

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Finishing kick: Mustangs score eight late for 13-3 win
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Finishing kick: Mustangs score eight late for 13-3 win

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Apr 8, 2021
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Laurel Highlands put up eight runs in the bottom of the sixth inning Wednesday to invoke the mercy rule in a 13-3 victory over visiting Ringgold in Section 3-AAAA action.

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Falcons soar over visiting Mustangs, 97-43
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Falcons soar over visiting Mustangs, 97-43

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Apr 7, 2021
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CONNELLSVILLE -- The Connellsville boys were solid throughout the lineup Tuesday afternoon to remain undefeated in Section 2-AAA action with a 97-43 victory over visiting Laurel Highlands.

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Tough loss: Crusaders edge Falcons in PIHL quarterfinals, 3-2
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Tough loss: Crusaders edge Falcons in PIHL quarterfinals, 3-2

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Updated Apr 6, 2021
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DELMONT -- Connellsville coach Ray Brown told his team between the second and third periods in a 2-2 game the team that scored next would be a huge goal.

+2
Waynesburg to the rescue in wrestling classic
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Waynesburg to the rescue in wrestling classic

  • By Joe Tuscano, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Apr 7, 2021
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Henson, Augustine win key bouts for Pennsylvania team.

Rams set to begin delayed PIHL title defense
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Rams set to begin delayed PIHL title defense

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Apr 5, 2021
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Ringgold advanced to the 2020 PIHL Class B Division title game with a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory over rival Elizabeth Forward.

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Fishing Fringes
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Fishing Fringes

  • By Ben Moyer For the Herald-Standard
  • Apr 4, 2021
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Our region offers endless choices for outdoor experience, year-round.

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Remembering Rich Novak: South Union great, Maryland star died March 25 at age 80
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Remembering Rich Novak: South Union great, Maryland star died March 25 at age 80

  • By George Von Benko For the Herald-Standard
  • Apr 4, 2021
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The Fayette County sports community is mourning the loss of one of the county’s all-time great athletes with the passing of former South Union High School standout Rich Novak at the age of 80 on March 25.

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Waynesburg to the rescue in wrestling classic
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Waynesburg to the rescue in wrestling classic

  • By Joe Tuscano newsroom@heraldstandard.com
  • Updated Apr 4, 2021
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Henson, Augustine win key bouts for Pennsylvania team.

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We are the champions: Waynesburg routs CD to claim PIAA team title
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We are the champions: Waynesburg routs CD to claim PIAA team title

  • By Joe Tuscano, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Apr 2, 2021
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Waynesburg High School wrapped up the PIAA Class 3A Team Tournament title with a convincing 42-3 drubbing of Central Dauphin in the finals at Cumberland Valley High School Saturday.

Falcons turn to Gates: Brownsville grad takes over as football coach
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Falcons turn to Gates: Brownsville grad takes over as football coach

  • By Rob Burchianti rburchianti@heraldstandard.com
  • Apr 1, 2021
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Brian Gates was recently hired to reinvigorate a Brownsville football program that hasn't reached the playoffs since 2000 and hasn't won more than two games in a season since 2005.

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On the right track: Falcons open section action with win at Uniontown
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On the right track: Falcons open section action with win at Uniontown

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Mar 31, 2021
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Neither team was particularly deep, but the Connellsville boys carried most of the first-place finishes Tuesday afternoon for a 95-46 victory over Uniontown in the Section 2-AAA opener at Bill Power Stadium.

Switching teams: Giorgi leaves J-M to coach Waynesburg
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Switching teams: Giorgi leaves J-M to coach Waynesburg

  • By Chris Dugan For the Herald-Standard
  • Updated Mar 29, 2021
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That last remaining high school football head coaching vacancy in the area has been filled, but it has caused another local school to hang a “Help Wanted” sign.

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We are the champions: Waynesburg routs CD to claim PIAA team title
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We are the champions: Waynesburg routs CD to claim PIAA team title

  • By Joe Tuscano For the Herald-Standard
  • Updated Mar 28, 2021
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Waynesburg High School wrapped up the PIAA Class 3A Team Tournament title with a convincing 42-3 drubbing of Central Dauphin in the finals at Cumberland Valley High School Saturday.

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Marvelous Michaux: California grad starred for Trojans, Vulcans
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Marvelous Michaux: California grad starred for Trojans, Vulcans

  • By George Von Benko For the Herald-Standard
  • Mar 28, 2021
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Gary Michaux cast a big shadow over area football as a top-notch running back at California High School and California State College (now Cal U) in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

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Colonials open track season with win over visiting Rams
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Colonials open track season with win over visiting Rams

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Updated Mar 27, 2021
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YORK RUN -- The Albert Gallatin boys track team welcomed Ringgold into Section 2-AAA play Friday afternoon with a 75-65 victory over the visiting Rams.

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Shahan leads 2021 Herald-Standard All-Area Boys Swimming & Diving Team
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Shahan leads 2021 Herald-Standard All-Area Boys Swimming & Diving Team

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Mar 26, 2021
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Ian Shahan had quite a day in his final high school meet at the 2021 PIAA Class AA Swimming Championship. 

Best in the state: Menear wins PIAA gold in 100 backstroke
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Best in the state: Menear wins PIAA gold in 100 backstroke

  • By Jim Downey, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Mar 26, 2021
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Ella Menear entered the PIAA Class AA Swimming Championships at Cumberland Valley High School on Friday with the fastest qualifying time in the state in the 100 backstroke.

Seto voted PAC Player of the Year
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Seto voted PAC Player of the Year

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Washington & Jefferson senior and Brownsville graduate Alie Seto was voted the Presidents' Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year.

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Menear tops Herald-Standard All-Area Girls Swimming & Diving Team
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Menear tops Herald-Standard All-Area Girls Swimming & Diving Team

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Updated Mar 25, 2021
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Mapletown’s Ella Menear certainly had quite the season in a year filled with uncertainty at the hands of the coronavirus pandemic.

Taking aim: Waynesburg ready for another run at team title
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Taking aim: Waynesburg ready for another run at team title

  • By Joe Tuscano For the Herald-Standard
  • Mar 24, 2021
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Part 2 of The Great Season begins tonight for Waynesburg Central High School in the PIAA Class AAA Team Tournament at the EQT Center near the Waynesburg prison.

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Gold in the Mountains: West Virginia DNR to hold fourth annual Gold Rush
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Gold in the Mountains: West Virginia DNR to hold fourth annual Gold Rush

  • By Ben Moyer For the Herald-Standard
  • Mar 21, 2021
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It would be a stretch to call it a case of man improving on nature, but the West Virginia golden trout does catch the eye.

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The Lechner Legacy: Chad was stellar 3-sport star for Mikes
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The Lechner Legacy: Chad was stellar 3-sport star for Mikes

  • By George Von Benko For the Herald-Standard
  • Mar 21, 2021
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The Lechner family is synonymous with Carmichaels athletics.

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Best in the state: Menear wins PIAA gold in 100 backstroke
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Best in the state: Menear wins PIAA gold in 100 backstroke

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Mar 20, 2021
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Ella Menear entered the PIAA Class AA Swimming Championships at Cumberland Valley High School on Friday with the fastest qualifying time in the state in the 100 backstroke.

Menear, Miller top seeds in PIAA swim meet
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Menear, Miller top seeds in PIAA swim meet

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Updated Mar 19, 2021
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Some swimmers were already on the Bucknell University campus, while others were in transit when the word came down the Class AA portion of the 2019 PIAA Swimming Championships was going to be shut down because of concerns with the coronavirus.

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Change at the top: Maczko takes over as new Connellsville football coach
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Change at the top: Maczko takes over as new Connellsville football coach

  • By Rob Burchianti rburchianti@heraldstandard.com
  • Mar 18, 2021
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Connellsville featured a potent, balanced offensive attack last football season that was anchored by a strong offensive line.

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Similar story: West Greene falls to Rochester in finals
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Similar story: West Greene falls to Rochester in finals

  • By Chris Dugan For the Herald-Standard
  • Updated Mar 16, 2021
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McMURRAY – This is becoming a habit.

Whew: Henson survives to win second gold medal (copy)

Whew: Henson survives to win second gold medal (copy)

  • By Joe Tuscano, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Mar 17, 2021
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HERSHEY -- Wyatt Henson didn't realize it at the time but his role changed after being called for a slam against Jon Altieri of Norwin.

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Rune rules: Frazier freshman Lawrence earns state wrestling gold medal
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Rune rules: Frazier freshman Lawrence earns state wrestling gold medal

  • By Rob Burchianti rburchianti@heraldstandard.com
  • Updated Mar 14, 2021
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Frazier freshman Rune Lawrence won a 9-7 decision over Penns Valley's Malachi DuVall with a late takedown in the 172-pound final to earn a gold medal during Friday's PIAA Class AA Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey.

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Buddy II; AG grad Quertinmont followed in father's footsteps

Buddy II; AG grad Quertinmont followed in father's footsteps

  • By George Von Benko For the Herald-Standard
  • Updated Mar 15, 2021
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You could make a case the Quertinmont family is the first family of basketball in Fayette County.

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West Greene makes it 4 finals in a row
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West Greene makes it 4 finals in a row

  • By Rob Burchianti rburchianti@heraldstandard.com
  • Updated Mar 12, 2021
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West Greene reached the WPIAL Class 1A girls basketball championship game for the fourth year in a row by holding off Eden Christian, 54-49, in their semifinal battle Thursday night at West Greene.

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No repeat: New Castle rides quick start to 69-60 win over Mustangs
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No repeat: New Castle rides quick start to 69-60 win over Mustangs

  • By Rob Burchianti rburchianti@heraldstandard.com
  • Updated Mar 11, 2021
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This time the hole was too big for Laurel Highlands to climb out of.

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One game short: Lady Scots fall in WPIAL Class AAAA semifinals, 60-50
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One game short: Lady Scots fall in WPIAL Class AAAA semifinals, 60-50

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Updated Mar 10, 2021
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LEETSDALE -- The Quaker Valley girls threatened to run away from visiting Southmoreland in the first quarter Tuesday night, but the defending champion Lady Scots fought back before eventually falling to the Lady Quakers, 60-50, in the WPIAL Class AAAA semifinals.

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Golden performance: Menear wins two golds in WPIAL swim finals

Golden performance: Menear wins two golds in WPIAL swim finals

  • By Jim Downey, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Mar 9, 2021
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Mapletown’s Ella Menear opened her WPIAL Class AA Swimming Championships Saturday at Upper St. Clair High School by winning the 200 IM in a pool record time.

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Under pressure: Lady Pioneers' defense paves way to playoff win over Bishop Canevin
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Under pressure: Lady Pioneers' defense paves way to playoff win over Bishop Canevin

  • By Chris Dugan For the Herald-Standard
  • Updated Mar 9, 2021
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Ten days into the WPIAL playoffs, West Greene played its first game of the postseason. The Pioneers wasted no time in eliminating Bishop Canevin.

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Path to Hershey: Raiders 1 for 5 in Super Regional finals, send 6 to states

Path to Hershey: Raiders 1 for 5 in Super Regional finals, send 6 to states

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ALTOONA – Waynesburg High School wrestling fans were no doubt thrilled with the Raiders’ performance in the semifinals of the PIAA Class 3A Super Regional Tournament, held Saturday at Altoona High School.

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Hitting Hard Water: February’s cold revived local interest in ice-fishing
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Hitting Hard Water: February’s cold revived local interest in ice-fishing

  • By Ben Moyer For the Herald-Standard
  • Mar 7, 2021
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Participation in all outdoor pursuits has ballooned since the start of the COVID pandemic, which could explain some of this year’s ice-angling surge, but there’s also the weather.

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Different era: Pro wrestling was once big In Fayette County
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Different era: Pro wrestling was once big In Fayette County

  • By George Von Benko For the Herald-Standard
  • Mar 7, 2021
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