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Held hits close to .400 for Brentwood baseball team

 By Ray Fisher
Jake Held developed into a serious offensive threat for the Brentwood varsity baseball team in 2013. Held, a senior first baseman, led the Spartans in …
Baldwin junior Smorey maintains javelin dominance
By Ray Fisher
Luke Smorey tossed aside the opposition at the 40th annual Baldwin Invitational. Baldwin’s junior strongarm had no difficulty in winning the boys’ javelin event held …
Held, Vickless providing offensive punch for Brentwood
By Ray Fisher
The players on the Brentwood baseball team displayed their resolve, and perhaps a dash of perseverance, last week. The Spartans won their first game of …
Gildea delays surgery; pitches Brentwood into playoff contention
By Jennifer Goga
Meghan Gildea was looking forward to her senior season as the starting pitcher for the Brentwood softball team when a knee injury during basketball season …
Brentwood coach offers innovative approach
By Brian Knavish
Brentwood High School hasn’t had a home track meet in eight years. Even then, when the Spartans competed at home, it was on an old, …
Brentwood baseball aiming for fast start in 2013
By Ray Fisher
Brentwood’s varsity baseball team is looking forward to a strong start in 2013. Whenever the weatherman permits teams to play some games this season. “With five players returning who batted over .300 last year, (it) should give us a good chance to get off to a good start offensivly,” said …
Brentwood swimmers repeat as section champion  
By Jennifer Goga
The Brentwood boys’ swim team captured its second consecutive section championship — and fifth overall — in 2012-13. The Spartans have been busy preparing for the WPIAL Class AA championship meet, slated for today, Thursday, and tomorrow, Friday at the University of Pittsburgh. Brentwood will be represented in every boys’ …
Brentwood hoopsters to open season in annual tip-off tournament
By Ray Fisher
The annual Brentwood High Boosters’ tip-off basketball tournament will be held Dec. 7 and 8 at the high school and middle school gyms. Four boys’ …
Clairton’s Boyd compared to Terrelle Pryor after amazing effort
By Josh Yohe
Believe it or not, top-seeded Clairton was flat during most of its WPIAL Class A quarterfinal game Friday at Belle Vernon High School. Unfortunately for …
Brentwood eases past Springdale
By George Guido
Brentwood broke open a close WPIAL Class A first-round playoff game against Springdale with solid defensive play and favorable field position en route to a …
Four WPIAL football playoff sites moved for 1st round
By Staff Reports 7:13 p.m.
The WPIAL urged playoff hosts with grass fields to relocate Friday's games, but some teams have decided to stay put for now.   Sto-Rox and Jefferson-Morgan are among those who have not yet given up hopes for a home game, said their coaches, who viewed the WPIAL's message as a strongly …
Brentwood to play conference newcomer in homecoming game
By Ray Fisher
The Brentwood Spartans, who have clinched a WPIAL Class A playoff berth, are celebrating “Homecoming 2012” on Friday against California in their regular-season finale. Game time …
DiNardo sees plenty of success in Brentwood boys’ soccer campaign
By Brian Knavish
On the surface it wasn’t pretty, but the numbers behind the numbers tell a different story. The Brentwood boys’ varsity soccer team went 5-12-1 overall this season. After earning 13 wins in 2011, head coach Ron DiNardo had eyed another winning campaign in 2012. And while the losses were disappointing, …
Brentwood set for another showdown
By Ray Fisher
It was recovery time for the Brentwood football team. The Spartans, who host Bishop Canevin in a key Black Hills Conference matchup Friday at 7:30 …
Black Hills Conference football teams displaying late-season strengths
By Ray Fisher
Did you know that: • Five of the top 10 teams in the WPIAL Class AA football division are Black Hills Conference members, according to …
TJ looking to continue dominance versus Leopards
By Ray Fisher
The Belle Vernon football team certainly doesn’t have history on its side. The Leopards (2-4, 2-3) host undefeated Thomas Jefferson (6-0, 5-0) in a key …
Strong defensive effort keeping Brentwood soccer team optimistic
By Jennifer Goga
Last year, the Brentwood boys’ varsity soccer team made history by securing a spot in the WPIAL playoffs for the first time ever. But with …
Brentwood gridders face daunting task
By Ray Fisher
The Brentwood Spartans are quite familiar with the Clairton football team. The undefeated Bears will visit Brentwood Stadium for a Black Hills Conference showdown Friday …
Seton-La Salle, South Fayette to clash at Baldwin Stadium
By Ray Fisher
It’s “Brumbaugh vs. Brumbaugh” this week at Baldwin Stadium. Seton-La Salle (4-0, 4-0) will host rival South Fayette (4-0, 4-0) in a Century Conference football …
Baldwin, Mt. Lebanon to clash in conference showdown
By Ray Fisher
Baldwin will host long-time rival Mt. Lebanon in a Quad Central Conference showdown on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Mt. Lebanon has won its past two …
Seton-La Salle seeking third consecutive shutout in home opener
By Ray Fisher
Two familiar foes — Seton-La Salle and Keystone Oaks — will clash in a Century Conference game Friday at 7 p.m. at Chartiers Valley Stadium. …
Monessen beats Brentwood with special teams, defense
By Doug Gulasy 10:09 p.m.
Brentwood and Monessen traded big plays and blunders for the majority of their Black Hills Conference game Friday night at Brentwood Stadium. In the end, …
Gorman: Of sportsmanship, dignity and respect
By Kevin Gorman
There was a ceremonial coin toss involving their mayors, a national anthem played together by their bands and a banner bearing the signatures of fans …
Brentwood readies for home opener vs. Monessen
By Ray Fisher
MONESSEN at BRENTWOOD Friday, 7:30 p.m. This is Brentwood’s home opener, and it may be the Spartans’ most scrutinized contest at Brentwood Stadium all year. BACKGROUND UPDATE Monessen is led by a talented senior quarterback in Chavas Rawlins, one of the top athletes in the WPIAL who is a West …
Brentwood volleyball team to display strong athleticism
By Ray Fisher
The Brentwood girls’ varsity volleyball team appears to have a strong starting lineup, along with outstanding depth. Head coach Caitlin Grattan hopes the mixture leads …