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Latrobe ringing in season with new coach, different outlook

Ron Prady has not shown his players the bling. The bulky, diamond-studded championship ring he earned as an assistant at Penn-Trafford last season hasn’t been passed around the locker room or tried on by any players at Latrobe, where Prady is a first-year head coach. It’s not Prady’s style to...
Latrobe football team earns long-awaited 7-on-7 win on its home field

As Penn-Trafford’s final deep pass attempt sailed out of the end zone and fell incomplete, players from Latrobe jumped into each other’s arms and bounced around in a sudden swell of excitement. For once, the Wildcats got to celebrate on their home field, which hosted the county 7-on-7 passing tournament...
Old-school game taking Latrobe’s Emma Blair places

Latrobe’s Emma Blair makes old-school post players proud every time she touches the basketball. And, despite the ever-changing nature of the game, where more traditional “bigs” are being asked to do more away from the rim than under it, college coaches are taking notice. Size and back-to-the-basket ability still mean...
Westmoreland notebook: WCCA 7-on-7 tournament returns

The “skill” guys — the quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and defensive backs — will be on display Thursday at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 Football Championship, a sure sign high school football is fast approaching. The pitch-and-catch event begins at 9 a.m. at Latrobe’s Rossi and...
Westmoreland high school notebook: Transfer to prep school a tough decision for Franklin Regional lineman

Andrew Nesler is on the move. The rising senior football player is leaving Franklin Regional for The Hill School, a prep academy in Pottstown, about 70 miles east of Hershey. Nesler, a 6-foot-2, 285-pound lineman, said the transfer is motivated by personal and family reasons. He was a key player...
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Norwin senior wowed by Donald at workout

Noah Vogel went to Pitt for what initially looked like an unremarkable football workout. Another day in the blazing summer heat. But his day ended up becoming quite remarkable. Vogel, a senior tight end and defensive end at Norwin, received one-on-one instruction from Pitt great and Super Bowl champion Aaron...
Semifinal schedules set for District 31 American Legion Baseball playoffs

District 31 American Legion Baseball playoffs are scheduled to resume Saturday with two semifinal round games. Regular-season champion Latrobe will play host to rival Unity at 2 p.m at Legion Keener Field. Game 2 of the best-of-three series will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Whitney. Latrobe opened the playoffs...
Championship teams guide Hampton to top of Class 5A Trib Cup standings

Hampton captured three district championships and one state title this past school year, with three of those four coming during the fall sports season. Consistent success throughout all three seasons, however, was a big part of the Talbots showing plenty of bark in winning the Trib HSSN Cup for Class...
Penn-Trafford names Travis McKillop as wrestling coach

When A.J. Brentzel decided to step down as Penn-Trafford’s wrestling coach, athletic director Kerry Hetrick knew who could be the school’s next coach. It was assistant coach Travis McKillop, who spent the past three seasons rebuilding the program with Brentzel. “The kids like Travis, and I’m confident he’ll continue to...
Westmoreland notebook: Belle Vernon slugger Maren Metikosh class of 4A softball

Maren Metikosh has a name that rolls off the tongue. It is pure alliteration for broadcasters and announcers at Belle Vernon softball games. Her swing is even smoother. The rising senior had a memorable season for the Leopards as she launched home runs off the Dairy Queen sign in left...
Westmoreland high school notebook: Latrobe’s Blair gets D-I offer

Emma Blair has her first NCAA Division I scholarship offer. The girls basketball standout from Latrobe was offered over the weekend by South Carolina-Upstate in Valley Falls, S.C. The 6-foot-1 throwback forward, who is known for her prowess to produce double-doubles, averaged 13.6 points and 12.5 rebounds and shot 56%...
Penn-Trafford’s Mia Smith takes 2022 Tribune-Review Westmoreland Softball Player of the Year honors

The evolution of Mia Smith’s high school softball career began in 2019 when she was a freshman. A closer two seasons ago when Penn-Trafford won a PIAA championship, Smith took over the lead role in the circle this season and shined. She led the Warriors (20-4) to a runner-up finish...
Latrobe clay target team produces 2 state champions

Latrobe’s clay target club team has been in existence for three seasons and this year had two state champions. Camden Flynn took home the novice division title at the USA Clay Target League state tournament, while Ty Connor, who also shoots for Kiski Area but competes for Latrobe in the...
Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Penn-Trafford, Greensburg Salem among biggest moves in basketball realignment

Summer is just starting, but the WPIAL has its new basketball sections in place for the next winter season. The biggest movers in Westmoreland County are Penn-Trafford and Greensburg Salem, which are dropping from Class 6A. Penn-Trafford will be in 5A in boys and girls hoops. The Greensburg Salem boys...
No extra time needed: Latrobe soccer standout Bulava commits to Maryland

The final pieces of her college decision came together rather quickly. Maybe quicker than a penalty kick. A Maryland coach talked to Ella Bulava on Wednesday afternoon and, by early evening, she was a Maryland commit. Small talk. Offer. Acceptance. Good morning. Good afternoon. Good night. Bulava, a rising junior...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Carolina Walters

The lacrosse team’s top goal scorer and a tennis champion. Carolina Walters sure was impressive in her time at Latrobe, leaving quite a mark on both programs. Walters, a midfielder, led a Wildcats lacrosse team to the postseason for the ninth time in the past 10 years. She feels head...