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Despite brain injury, Penn-Trafford junior varsity baseball coach feels ‘blessed’

 By Doug Gulasy 9:11 p.m.
As he spent nearly a month in a local hospital and rehabilitation center recovering from a “scary” brain injury, John Shusteric heard a familiar refrain. …
High school volleyball roundup: North Allegheny, Bethel Park win in Class AAA semifinals
By Keith Barnes
Norwin had its share of struggles when it took on No. 3 Bethel Park in the semifinals of the WPIAL Class AAA boys volleyball playoffs Tuesday at Baldwin. There were communication problems, poor passing, sub-par execution on set plays and a point penalty for an illegal libero substitution that were …
Penn-Trafford volleyball aims for states
By Doug Gulasy
The Penn-Trafford volleyball team began this week in uncharted territory. But the Warriors have a chance to go even deeper into the postseason waters. With …
Penn-Trafford softball team falls in WPIAL quarterfinals
By Doug Gulasy
Penn-Trafford softball coach Sam DeNillo felt his team hit the ball well early in its WPIAL quarterfinal matchup against Canon-McMillan. However, the Warriors’ hits kept …
Norwin, Franklin Regional, Penn-Trafford athletes compete at WPIAL meet
By Doug Gulasy
Norwin, Franklin Regional and Penn-Trafford athletes competing at last week’s WPIAL championships found out the hard way that track and field competitions can come down …
Penn-Trafford track athletes look for gold at WPIALs
By Doug Gulasy
Penn-Trafford track and field coach Karen Skandera stood in front of the members of her boys 400-meter relay team Monday, telling them about one of …
Greensburg Tribune-Review athletes of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Ross Orgera, Greensburg Central Catholic’s Julia Lang
By Andrew John
Ross Orgera School: Penn-Trafford Year: Senior Sport: Baseball Claim to fame: Orgera, who was 2-1 with a 2.30 ERA in the regular season, was the …
Defense shines for Penn-Trafford softball in playoff win
By George Guido
The Plum Mustangs hit the ball well during Tuesday’s opening-round Class AAAA softball game at Gateway High School, but Penn-Trafford was up to the task. …
Penn-Trafford baseball falls to Central Catholic in playoffs
By Doug Gulasy
The line drive looked good coming off Scott Koscho’s bat. Sounded good, too. Unfortunately for the Penn-Trafford baseball team, however, it went right to the …
Sophomore pitches in for Penn-Trafford softball team’s success
By Doug Gulasy
Penn-Trafford pitcher Nicole Smith took a page from a magician’s handbook when asked about her recent success. After the Warriors beat Norwin 9-1 on May …
Norwin secures third straight section volleyball title
By Doug Gulasy
The Penn-Trafford volleyball team stood six points from victory over rival Norwin last week, ready to capture an elusive Section 3-AAA championship. But with the …
Penn-Trafford athletes prepare for college
By Doug Gulasy
Six more Penn-Trafford seniors will continue their athletic careers next season at the Division I or Division II levels. Seniors Mia Barchetti (golf), Haley Borkovich …
Penn-Trafford volleyball team eyes first section championship
By Doug Gulasy
In the history of the Penn-Trafford boys volleyball program, no team has ever won a section title. That could change Thursday night. The Warriors (14-1, 10-1 Section 3-AAA) will host Norwin (10-2, 9-1) at 7 p.m. Thursday in a match that could decide the outright section title. Norwin played Latrobe …
Penn-Trafford beats Norwin, claims second place in section
By Doug Gulasy
Penn-Trafford baseball coach Ron Evans found out Monday how his team would respond to a disappointing section loss. Now Norwin’s Mike Liebdzinski will have to …
Penn-Trafford locks up playoff berth, as winning continues
By Brian Hunger
It may not have been the start to the season the Penn-Trafford softball team was looking for, but the ending is shaping up just fine. …
Penn-Trafford tennis team readies for postseason
By Doug Gulasy
The Penn-Trafford tennis team already accomplished one of its goals for 2013, clinching the Section 1-AAA championship for the third straight season. Now comes the …
Penn-Trafford baseball team vaults into first place
By Doug Gulasy
The Penn-Trafford baseball team believed it let an opportunity slip away earlier this season against Hempfield. Faced with another late Hempfield rally attempt in a …
Norwin, Franklin Regional, Penn-Trafford athletes turn in top performances at county track meet
By Doug Gulasy
Silver became the color of the day for local athletes at last weekend’s Westmoreland County Coaches Association meet at Latrobe Memorial Stadium. While no athlete …
Norwin vs. Penn-Trafford softball game could determine playoffs
By Doug Gulasy
When the Norwin and Penn-Trafford softball teams meet Thursday afternoon, a postseason berth could be on the line — and both teams know it. The …
Penn-Trafford capitalizes on Connellsville mistakes
By Jason Black
Connellsville’s hopes of qualifying for the WPIAL Class AAAA baseball playoffs were slim entering this week’s action. The Falcons had to win out and hope …
Penn-Trafford baseball finding top form
By Doug Gulasy
Shortly after the Penn-Trafford baseball team’s 7-0 shutout of Norwin last Thursday, coach Ron Evans took a moment to contemplate the Warriors’ only mistake from …
Player absences not slowing Penn-Trafford volleyball
By Doug Gulasy
The Penn-Trafford volleyball team is learning that it takes a full team effort to win matches. Already missing junior middle hitter Sam Kavel because of …
Penn-Trafford’s Winslow to wrestle at Wheeling Jesuit
By Doug Gulasy
Ryan Winslow took the one and only timeout of his high school wrestling career in his final match for Penn-Trafford. While wrestling in the 220-pound …
Section 1-AAA doubles tournament has familiar end
By Doug Gulasy
The finals of the Section 1-AAA doubles tournament looked familiar. Once again, teams from Latrobe and Penn-Trafford faced off with the championship on the line. …
Greensburg Tribune-Review athletes of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Tyler Smith, Greensburg Salem’s Taylor Mehan
By Andrew John
Tyler Smith School: Penn-Trafford Year: Junior Sport: Baseball Claim to fame: Smith, who is 3-1 with a 1.36 ERA in 20 innings with 31 strikeouts …