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 …
Alle-Kiski Hall of Fame inducts wide-ranging class 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 …
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 …
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 …
Climbers take flight at McConnell’s Mill By Karen Price
Fred Gunter asked Cate Bressers to run her hand along the face of the rock near her right knee until she felt a bump. That’s …
