Kevin Lohman stories, Page 6
Fishing report: Trout biting at Brady’s Run windmill
• Anglers looking to squeeze in some extra trout fishing may want to explore Brady’s Run, as reports indicate plenty of rainbow trout and brown trout catches within the last week or so. The spot to zero in on is the windmill at the lake. Meanwhile, the bait of choice...
Pine-Richland girls lacrosse shoots for WPIAL 3-peat
The Pine-Richland girls lacrosse team may be entering this year’s WPIAL Class 3A playoffs with a few more losses than in their last two championship-winning seasons, but they still loom large as a threat to win it all. In coach Brittany Adams’ eyes, the losses only have made them stronger...
North Hills softball riding hot streak
North Hills might be the hottest team in WPIAL Class 6A softball. The Indians had the classification’s longest winning streak at eight games. Among their victories, the Indians have defeated playoff teams North Allegheny, Norwin, Seneca Valley and Class 5A Shaler. Despite its impressive play, however, North Hills (12-6, 8-6)...
Pine-Richland alum Professori becomes La Roche all-time hits leader
In Game 2 of a La Roche doubleheader against Penn State Behrend on April 25, Redhawks second baseman Joe Professori dug in to the batter’s box in the top of the first inning and saw a pitch he liked. The Pine-Richland launched ithat pitch over the fence for a two-run...
Fishing report: Trout stocking paying off at Harbar Acres Lake
• While walleye season kicks off Saturday, anglers who are still in search of trout should visit Harbar Acres Lake, the recipient of a recent trout stocking. Anglers are reporting a large population of hungry trout in the lake, as they appear to chomp at most baits cast in their...
Pine-Richland’s Freyvogel, North Allegheny’s Wrigley make USGA cut
Over the past few years, Pine-Richland’s Lauren Freyvogel and North Allegheny’s Caroline Wrigley have dueled on the golf course, jockeying for top honors at WPIAL championship and PIAA state title events while representing rival schools. But during the last weekend in April, Freyvogel, the 2017 PIAA Class 3A champ, and...
Pine-Richland softball working through struggles at plate
If there has been an overarching trait for the Pine-Richland softball team’s season, it has been suffering tough losses. The Rams are 2-8 — overall and in section — with five of the eight losses coming by four runs or fewer. In many of those losses, coach Gary Shepard said...
Fishing report: Walleye, crappie biting at Pymatuning Reservoir
• Pymatuning Reservoir is offering up a variety of fish to anglers casting into its waters, including walleye, crappie and yellow perch. The crappie and the yellow perch are swimming in the vicinity of shallow structures in the reservoir. Fishermen are catching both fish using jigs tipped with minnows. Meanwhile,...
Defending champion North Hills baseball finds positives in challenging season
It appears a successful WPIAL Class 5A title defense isn’t in the cards for the North Hills baseball team this season. It’s been a tough go of it from the onset for the Indians (2-10, 1-4) this year, and while they may find themselves toward the bottom of the Section...
Hot bats power Pine-Richland baseball team on winning streak
After battling to a hard-fought 5-4 win over North Allegheny, the Pine-Richland baseball team is unbeaten in its last seven games. Prior to the win the over rival Tigers, the Rams had outscored their opponents 41-4 in the previous five games. While the team has been playing solid ball, coach...
Pine-Richland field athletes showing promise
There is plenty of talent taking over the field events for the Pine-Richland track and field team. And while the team’s hurdlers, sprinters and long-distance runners have been performing well this season, so have the throwers. However, the Rams’ true top performers will be revealed as the team enters the...
Fishing report: Dutch Fork Lake is hot spot for trout
• Trout season has kicked off across the state, and few areas are seeing as many bites as Dutch Fork Lake, with reports indicating high catch rates for the lake. • Another hot spot appears to be Lake Wilma. Spinner baits or spoons typically make for a solid option as...
North Hills track athletes prepare for individual competition
The WPIAL track and field season is entering its home stretch, as athletes begin to make preparations for postseason competition. North Hills is no different, except the Indians may begin tweaking their training regimens a little earlier in the season with the hope that the jump-start may help them turn...
Pine-Richland hurdlers, relay teams poised for success
The Pine-Richland track and field team is off to a solid start, with the boys and girls teams 2-1 in dual meets. However, with a slate loaded with challenging invitationals, starting with the Butler Invitational on Thursday followed by the Montour Invitational and then Pine-Richland’s own event, tough tests lie...
Strong mental approach has Pine-Richland lacrosse off undefeated start
The Pine-Richland boys lacrosse team is off to a dominant start, running to an 8-0 record and outscoring its opponents 111-46. Part of why the Rams have been so successful is an abundance of talent at each position group, but to hear coach Kevin Welty tell it, his players’ mental...
Strong senior class leads North Hills girls lacrosse to solid start
The North Hills girls lacrosse team is off to a scorching hot start, racking up an undefeated 6-0 record as they approach the halfway point of the season. While the Indians’ successful early-season stretch may be a surprise to some of their Section 2-AAA opponents, coach Jim Cassandro is hardly...
Pine-Richland boys tennis team tries to find footing
As the WPIAL regular season for boys tennis nears its halfway point, Pine-Richland is seeing mixed results as it tries to find its groove. Up to this point, qualifying for the WPIAL team playoffs is still on the table for the Rams (2-3, 2-2), who are halfway to their Section...
Pine-Richland girls lacrosse has plenty of returning experience
Over the course of the last two seasons, the Pine-Richland girls lacrosse program has established itself as the cream of the WPIAL Class AAA crop, racking up a 31-4 record against district opponents and winning back-to-back WPIAL championships. There has been some turnover on the Rams (3-0, 1-0) roster since...
North Hills boys volleyball looking to turn corner
Over the last couple of seasons, the North Hills (1-2, 0-1) boys volleyball program has displayed steady improvement. While that is a positive sign, the result of the team’s progress left it with four wins last season — a total that kept them on the outside looking in when it...
Outdoor notices: Sunday, March 31, 2019
• Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is holding an outing at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Join a naturalist for a free walk on the Reserve’s trails. Register online at aswp.org/events/8220. • Moraine State Park is holding an Introduction to Reptiles and Amphibians of PA event from...
Pine-Richland youth wrestlers place at states
Two Pine-Richland boys wrestlers had strong performances at the 2019 Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Youth State Tournament on March 16-17 at Petersen Events Center. Both secured a spot on the podium in their respective weight classes. Both competed in the 11-12 age bracket, with Maclane Miller taking fourth in the 105-pound...
Pine-Richland volleyball looks to deliver on talent
The WPIAL Class AAA boys volleyball champion has emerged from Section 2-AAA in 15 of the past 16 seasons. North Allegheny and Fox Chapel have won the titles. Pine-Richland wants to join that list. Rams coach Shawn Grady enters this season with a talented group of players, and though it...
Outdoor notices: March 24, 2019
• Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is holding an outing at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Join a naturalist for a free walk on the Reserve’s trails. Register online at aswp.org/events/8220. • The Tri-County Trout Club is holding its annual Deer Creek Stream Cleanup event at Emmerling...
Pine-Richland softball team looks to contend in new-look WPIAL Class 6A
With a solid group of experienced players returning, the Pine-Richland softball team enters the 2019 season with an eye on extending its streak of three consecutive winning seasons. The Rams, however, do not plan to rest on their laurels as WPIAL Class 6A has been adjusted from three sections to...
Outdoors notices for March 17, 2019
• Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is holding an outing at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Join a naturalist for a free walk on the reserve’s trails. Register online at aswp.org/events/8220. • Three Rivers Birding Club is holding a Woodcock Walk outing at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Meet...
