Chris Harlan stories, Page 14

J.J. Spaun goes from ‘nice little wake-up call’ to 1st-round leader at U.S. Open at Oakmont

Maybe J.J. Spaun hadn’t heard about Oakmont Country Club’s nasty reputation since this was only his second U.S. Open and his first at the historically tough course. That might explain the string of red numbers he put on the scoreboard, but Spaun quickly nixed that theory. “I was definitely, like,...
Winning a U.S. Open at Oakmont isn’t for the faint of heart — or short off the tee

Jon Rahm began naming the past U.S. Open winners at Oakmont, starting with Dustin Johnson, Angel Cabrera, Ernie Els and Larry Nelson. He added Johnny Miller and Jack Nicklaus as he thought back. He was making a point. In his mind, they all had something in common: strength. They all...
Scottie Scheffler returns to Oakmont as household name, U.S. Open favorite

The first time Scottie Scheffler played a U.S. Open at Oakmont wasn’t big news. He was a 19-year-old college sophomore eager to finish his first round so he could go watch the 2016 NBA Finals. Nine years later, Scheffler returns to Western Pennsylvania as a reason fans watch golf. “I...
Conditions bring back memories of 2016 when U.S. Open winner Dustin Johnson broke par at Oakmont

Asked to name the toughest golf course he’d ever played, Dustin Johnson was quick with an answer. “Probably this one,” he said Monday at Oakmont Country Club after finishing a U.S. Open practice round. What’s the second hardest? He said that was a tougher question, but there was a clear...
U.S. Open at Oakmont: Scheffler’s favorite status, Mickelson’s possible goodbye among early storylines

Oakmont Country Club, with its famous Church Pews bunker, devilish rough and fast greens, has gone nine years since last hosting the U.S. Open. That wait ends now. The world’s best golfers converge this week on arguably the world’s best course, a historic combination that certainly has frustrated some of...
Spencer Lee, football legends, girls basketball scoring sensations headline WPIAL Hall of Fame class

When Spencer Lee first heard he was chosen for the WPIAL Hall of Fame, the former Franklin Regional wrestler felt too young for the honor. The full story of his career isn’t written. “I’m still competing,” Lee said he briefly thought. “I’m not retired yet. Why am I in the...
State champion football coach Rod Steele joins Bishop Canevin

Title-winning football coach Rod Steele, who celebrated a state championship at Steel Valley, is the new coach at Bishop Canevin. The school announced the move Thursday. Steele spent the past six seasons at West Mifflin after a nine-year stint at Steel Valley, where his teams won two WPIAL titles and...
Tale of Cranberry’s Matt Vogt qualifying for hometown U.S. Open captivates golfing public

As a high school and college golfer, Matt Vogt spent summers caddying at Oakmont Country Club and admits he wondered what playing a U.S. Open there might feel like. He’ll know soon enough. “You walk down those fairways, and there’s so much history there,” Vogt said. “You’re playing the course...
What is a Stimpmeter? Learn the term that will be in heavy use at OakmontVideo

How fast are the greens at Oakmont Country Club? That question can be answered thanks to the Stimpmeter, a measuring device invented almost 90 years ago by amateur golfer Edward Stimpson soon after attending the 1935 U.S. Open at Oakmont as a spectator. Discussions about the green speeds reportedly led...
Nick Lackovich remains ousted as Aliquippa boys basketball coach — at least for now

Nick Lackovich remains out of a job as Aliquippa boys basketball coach — at least for now — despite winning a school board vote to bring him back. The board held a special meeting Monday night specifically to reconsider Lackovich’s job after ousting the two-time state champion coach May 21....
South Fayette pass rusher Anthony Charles commits to Minnesota

South Fayette defensive end Anthony Charles committed Sunday to Minnesota, choosing the Golden Gophers over several other Big Ten options. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound edge rusher will be a senior in the fall. He also listed Big Ten schools Penn State, Michigan, Michigan State and Wisconsin among his 14 offers, along...
‘One foot in front of the other’: Canon-McMillan football coach Mike Evans on leave amid 2nd battle with cancer

Mike Evans felt a 15-inch needle stab into his liver three times to biopsy a cancerous tumor. The Canon-McMillan football coach also endured chemotherapy for weeks and recently battled a case of pneumonia. He’ll have surgery soon. But with all of that in mind, Evans is adamant that facing a...
Hare Medal: Riverside pitcher throws perfect game vs. Quaker Valley in WPIAL 3A championship gameVideo

Zach Hare was chasing a WPIAL title, while also knowing that folks were marveling at his no-hit streak. The Riverside senior hadn’t allowed a hit in almost two weeks, a dominant stretch of pitching that upped the pressure Hare was feeling as he warmed up Wednesday for the finals. But...
Rain forces WPIAL to postpone softball championship games to Thursday

Wet weather forced the WPIAL to postpone Wednesday’s scheduled softball championships by a day and move them away from Cal (Pa.). Rain initially led the WPIAL to delay start times for the Class 4A, 5A and 6A finals while trying to wait out the rain Wednesday at Lilley Field. But...
After aces duel to draw, Shaler downs Pine-Richland in 8 innings to win WPIAL 5A crownVideo

Shaler’s Colby Weber and Pine-Richland’s Keegan Deihl waged a pitchers’ duel in the WPIAL finals, but this one was decided only after the two aces ran out of pitches. The game belonged to the bullpens, and Shaler won that battle. Three Pine-Richland relievers combined to allow four walks, a single,...
2025 WPIAL Class A baseball championship breakdown: Serra Catholic vs. Carmichaels

WPIAL Class A baseball final No. 1 Serra Catholic vs. No. 6 Carmichaels 11 a.m. Wednesday, EQT Park, Washington On the air: Audio: Trib HSSN; Video: NFHS Network WPIAL titles: Serra Catholic 4 (2022, ‘16, ‘10, ‘09), Carmichaels 3 (2008, ‘05, ‘03) Serra Catholic (19-3) Coach: Brian Dzurenda Projected starting...

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