Westmoreland campus clippings: Jeannette grad Ciara Gregory promoted at Charlotte

Charlotte women’s basketball promoted former standout guard and Jeannette alum Ciara Gregory to a full-time assistant coach.

The promotion comes after Gregory served as a graduate manager for two seasons.

Gregory, who earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with an American studies minor in 2017, completed a master’s degree this month in arts and liberal studies with a focus on coaching, leadership and sports.

A prolific guard for the 49ers, Gregory is the school’s all-time leader in career 3-pointers made (235) and attempted (695). She set a program single-game mark with nine 3s in 2017.

“After a thorough search for a new assistant coach, it became very clear that the right fit was right here at home,” 49ers coach Cara Consuegra said. “Ciara Gregory has poured her heart and soul into Charlotte.

“Ciara has all the characteristics I look for in a coach — work ethic, character, loyalty and passion for the game. I have watched Ciara grow and achieve success because of those things. I couldn’t be more excited to continue our journey together and work towards our goal of winning championships.”

Gregory finished her college career with 1,031 points. She is the all-time leading scorer at Jeannette with 2,130 points.

As a graduate manager, Gregory assisted with scouting, film breakdown, practices and travel plans.

“I want to thank coach Cara for believing in me since I was in high school,” Gregory said. “The love that she has poured into me over the years has been immeasurable. This opportunity is a dream come true, and I am extremely excited to give back to a program that has given me so much. I am so grateful to continue to represent Charlotte basketball. The direction in which our program and athletic department is heading is truly special.”

Gregory will coach another local talent in sophomore guard Cali Konek, the former WPIAL scoring sensation who finished her high school career at Franklin Regional.

Men’s lacrosse

Seton Hill: Several Griffins players made the United State Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Division II All North Region Teams. Senior attacker Logan Maloni and senior midfielder Thomas Hanulak were selected to the second team, while senior goalkeeper Kevin Mo made the third team. Maloni led the team in goals (32), assists (39) and points (71). Mo was 10-3 with an 8.55 goals-against average and 149 saves.

Track & field

Seton Hill: Junior Sam Hartman was named the United States Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association Atlantic Region Athlete of the Year. Hartman, who is ranked sixth in Division II in the 110- and 400-meter hurdles (13.88 seconds and 51.67 seconds), will compete in both at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.

Hartman won a PSAC championship in both events and was tabbed the conference’s athlete of the year.

Hartman also earned All-Region honors, along with sophomore Hunter Martin (Belle Vernon) in the long jump, and senior Sven Rabsahl (110 hurdles).

On the women’s side, All-Region picks included junior Sydney Wolf (800- and 1,500-meter runs), junior Alexis Cunningham (1,500), senior Kristen Greggerson (javelin) and grad student Sarah Johnson (400 hurdles).

Women’s swimming

Gannon: First-year swimmer Francesca Nemetz (Hempfield) was named PSAC Freshman of the Year. Nemetz picked up four all-conference performances at the PSAC finals while competing in the mid-distance freestyle, butterfly, individual medley and relays.

She finished fifth in the 200 freestyle, third in the 400 medley relay and 500 freestyle, fourth in the 200 fly, and helped the 800 and 400 relays to a second and third.