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West Jefferson Hills welcomes 4th Hall of Fame class

The West Jefferson Hills School District Hall of Fame was launched in 2019; its first two classes were inducted in March of 2023. The third class consisted of 24 graduates and contributors and two athletic teams. The hall of fame program recognizes and celebrates Thomas Jefferson High School graduates who...
‘A special experience’: Bethel Park lacrosse coach Luke Lewis steps down

Luke Lewis has relinquished his duties as the Bethel Park boys lacrosse coach. “Yes, this season’s my last as head coach,” he said. “I’ve decided to step away to focus on my growing family and prepare for the arrival of our first child. “I told the team about my decision...
3-sport standout Jack Bruckner leaves lasting legacy at Bethel Park

Jack Bruckner left a lasting legacy at Bethel Park. A three-sport standout, Bruckner composed a best-seller success story as a student-athlete and nine-time varsity letter winner for the Black Hawks. The 6-foot, 185-pound recent high school graduate competed in football in the fall, turned to basketball during the winter and...
Butler Invitational success gave taste of things to come for Quaker Valley track team

Quaker Valley’s track and field program announced to WPIAL opponents that it would be a powerful postseason force in mid-April at the 60th annual Butler Invitational. The Quakers turned in an unforgettable performance at Butler to cap off an incredible regular season. It proved to be a historic performance by...
Decorated runner LJ Westwood joins Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame

Make no mistake, LJ Westwood can run. Then, and now. With aplomb. As stated in his Hall of Fame bio, the 2012 Quaker Valley graduate left a legacy as one of the most accomplished runners in the history of the school’s track and field and cross country programs. Westwood, who...
Fisher’s Files: Adou Thiero develops basketball IQ into ‘it’ factor

One of the many things in Quaker Valley product Adou Thiero’s favor as he begins his NBA journey is his five-star intelligence for the game of basketball. “At a young age, Adou demonstrated a high basketball IQ, and we always felt he carried the ‘it’ factor,” QV coach Mike Mastroianni...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley among WPIAL’s most decorated teams in 2024-25

Trib HSSN offered a golden salute to the championship teams, collating a list of title winners during the 2024-25 high school sports season. Quaker Valley racked up seven team championships — the second most in Western Pennsylvania behind only Class 6A North Allegheny with eight — which included PIAA titles...
Hockey star Colin South joins Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame

All arrows certainly pointed north for Quaker Valley’s Colin South in his brilliant scholastic hockey career. A 2009 QV graduate, South will be inducted into the QV Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2025, which also includes the 2012 hockey squad and three other individuals...
Impressive resume of Quaker Valley star Mimi Thiero includes playing above rim

Quaker Valley hoopster Oumou “Mimi” Thiero has added yet another element to her repertoire. A 6-foot-5 guard/forward and one of the most highly recruited female players in the state, Thiero threw down a dunk June 19 at the 2025 USA Women’s U19 National Team Trials at the U.S. Olympic Training...
Feldman family forms foundation of Eden Christian baseball program

Baseball is a way of life in the Feldman household. It all starts with dad, Eden Christian Academy’s Mark Feldman, who was lauded as the Trib HSSN Coach of the Year for the Class A baseball season. Eden ended up 19-6 overall in 2025 after sharing a section championship, advancing...
How will Quaker Valley grad Adou Thiero fit in with Lakers?

It’s official. Quaker Valley product Adou Thiero is an accredited member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Thiero, 21, was chosen June 26 by the Lakers with the 36th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. He recently signed a three-year rookie contract as L.A.’s only selection in this year’s draft. He...
Quaker Valley’s Hunter Kronk recognized for efforts on, off the field, ice

Hunter Kronk has been a dual-sport student-athlete at Quaker Valley throughout his high school career. The 17-year-old Kronk, who plays hockey and lacrosse, earned “gold star” plaudits at QV this year. He was presented with his school’s Honor Award and Zero Hunger Hero Award. “I honestly didn’t know there was...
Quaker Valley track teams finished season with once-in-a-lifetime showing

There wasn’t a more impressive Western Pennsylvania track and field program in the spring season than the Quaker Valley Quakers. QV’s track and field teams delivered a historic performance at the PIAA Class 2A championships, as both the girls and boys tracksters captured state titles — the first time in...
Championship hockey team, 4 top athletes headline Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of ’25

The results are in. The Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 consists of one team — the 2012 hockey squad — and four individual athletes — Colin South (hockey), L.J. Westwood (track and field, cross country), Derek Molitor (football, track and field) and Dorian Goosby Dean (athlete)....
Going to Lakers in NBA Draft makes dream come true for Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero

A lifelong dream has become reality for Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero. It’s taken a lot of hard work, preparation and dedication to his craft. Thiero, who led the Quakers to a WPIAL title in 2021-22 by averaging 23.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 3.9 steals and 2.3 blocks per...
Eden Christian Academy grad Luke Vittone sets career marks at Grove City

Eden Christian Academy graduate Luke Vittone enjoyed a record-setting baseball career at Grove City College. Times four. Vittone, 22, wrapped up his playing days with the NCAA Division III Wolverines in 2025 as the career leader in four offensive categories, finishing first in runs scored (156), hits (205), total bases...

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