By Stephen Catanese
The 44th Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame class was inducted Saturday night before an estimated crowd of 225 at the Clarion Hotel in New …
MPIAA holds annual 100-inning softball game By Marilyn Forbes7:31 a.m.
Blessed with a sunny day for the third year in a row, the Mt. Pleasant Independent Athletic Association held its annual 100-inning softball game and …
A-K Hall of Fame member Uskuraitis made his mark By George Guido
More than having a successful career as a bowler and a banker, Al Uskuraitis has been known as a builder. With 35 years as an Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame board member — the last 15 as chairman — Uskuraitis has built the organization into what it is today. …
Cal U grid alum to hold Joe Howard golf event By For The Valley Independent
A familiar theme will prevail when the eighth annual Coach Joe Howard Memorial Golf Outing is held June 14 at Uniontown Country Club. “This event …
Quattrone enjoyed mixing football with hockey By Brian Herman
Don’t tell Beau Quattrone that football and hockey don’t mix. A 1986 Ringgold High graduate, Quattrone spent nearly as much time on the ice as …
Fox Chapel Hall inductee Tsai was standout basketball, soccer player By Marty Stewart
This is the fifth in a series highlighting the 2013 inductees into the Fox Chapel Sports Hall of Fame. Andrew Tsai, a 2000 Fox Chapel Area High School graduate, was a standout in both basketball and soccer while in high school. He earned three letters in each sport and was …
Paddlefest a chance to experiment with kayaks By Karen Price
A kayak can be a major investment, which is why Paul Egbert, owner of Wind & Water Boatworks, wants to make sure paddlers get into …
Coaching is lifelong passion for A-K Valley hall of famer Thompson By George Guido
As a child of 10, Dave Thompson realized coaching was in his blood. Then a Little Leaguer for the Tarentum-Brackenridge organization, Thompson recognized his calling. “As I played sports, I always knew I wanted to coach, even in 1957,” he said. “I wanted to take charge and organize. I always …
Daily News League adds teams, ready for new season By Mark Kaboly
Nick Donato admitted that when he took over the Daily News League nearly a decade ago after the failed former commissionership whittled the participation to …
Batiz wins silver at gymnastics championship By Tribune-Review
Ford City senior Courtney Batiz returned home from USA Gymnastics Eastern National Championships with something to show from her final junior event. Batiz, representing her …
Elizabeth Forward students finding success as rowers By Chris Adamski
Abby Guenther doesn’t have a particularly romantic, inspiring or humorous story for how she ended up being one of the area’s top rowers for her …
Many opportunities for sports instruction in northern suburbs By Tribune-Review
The Pine-Richland field hockey summer camps are offering some educational fun for girls in grades first through 12th as of the fall 2013. The camp will be held at the Pine-Richland High School Stadium on Thursday’s June 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1 Grades one to …
Alle-Kiski youth sports roundup By Tribune-Review
Soccer Tri-City Soccer In-House Week 3 results Under-8 Tri-City Warriors for Golden Dawn vs. Kiski No. 3 — For the Warriors, Vinny Zottola played well in goal, Tristan Kenzevich played well on defense, Justin Potts scored three goals and David Pitts scored two goals. Tri-City Puddle Hounds for Fox’s Pizza …
