Golf
Franklin Regional’s Palmer Jackson wins AJGA Memorial
June 6, 2019
Before Franklin Regional senior Palmer Jackson went to bed Wednesday night, he had a feeling Thursday would be a good day.
Pine-Richland’s Freyvogel, North Allegheny’s Wrigley make USGA cut
May 2, 2019
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.
Westmoreland notebook: Franklin Regional’s Jackson taking talents to Miami
December 15, 2018
Franklin Regional senior golfer Palmer Jackson had a summer and fall to remember as he qualified for various high-level events at some of the top courses in the country. His All-American tour continues this week in Florida -- with more global flavor -- as he plays in the prestigious SouthPlenty of talented players to return for Shady Side Academy boys golf
November 2, 2018
The Shady Side Academy boys golf team ended up with a 14-0 regular season record and claimed the Section 8-AAA crown for the second year in a row with a perfect 12-0 section mark. andquot;There were some good teams in our section,andquot; SSA assistant coach Kyle Smith said. andquot;To goPine-Richland’s Wymard caps season at state golf tournament
Nearing the conclusion of a successful boys golf season that included a fifth-place finish at the WPIAL Class AAA team championships, Pine-Richland's Jack Wymard was the last Rams golfer standing, representing his program at the PIAA individual championships at Heritage Hills Golf Resort Oct. 23-24. The senior represented well, helping
North Allegheny, GCC girls, Central Catholic boys all win PIAA golf titles
October 24, 2018
YORK -- What would provoke girls golfers from Greensburg Central Catholic and the Central Catholic boys to jump in a lake on a blustery Wednesday at Heritage Hills Golf Resort They were celebrating PIAA golf titles. WPIAL teams won three of the four titles at the state tournament. The North
Three WPIAL golfers capture state championships
October 23, 2018
YORK -- On the back of Palmer Jackson's golf cap is an umbrella pin to honor legendary golfer Arnold Palmer. The Franklin Regional senior was named after the golf great, and he feels there is a connection between them. andquot;It's like I'm related to him,andquot; Jackson said after winning his
Franklin Regional’s Jackson, North Allegheny’s Wrigley lead at PIAA Class AAA golf tournament
October 22, 2018
Franklin Regional senior Palmer Jackson and North Allegheny senior Caroline Wrigley are atop the leaderboard after Monday's opening round of the PIAA golf championship. Jackson shot a 2-over par 73 and is tied with Central Bucks East senior Patrick Sheehan and Harriton junior Andrew Wallace in the Class AAA boys
Five things to watch at the PIAA golf championships
October 21, 2018
The PIAA Class AAA and AA boys and girls individual golf championships will be held Monday and Tuesday at Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York. The team tournament is Wednesday. North Catholic junior Maddie Smithco (Class AA girls) and Holy Ghost Prep senior Liam Hart (Class AAA boys) are returningYoung Hampton golf team posts another playoff season
October 18, 2018
The Hampton golf team had some young players carrying bags this season. Enough to expect a letdown. But by the end of the year, for the fifth year in a row, the Talbots earned a playoff berth. They finished 10-2 in section matches, good for second place in Section 8-AAA.
Sewickley Academy athlete of the week: Landen Shirley
October 17, 2018
Landen Shirley School: Sewickley Sport: Golf Class: Senior Claim to fame: Landen Shirley knew what was expected of Sewickley Academy's golf team, a program that had won five consecutive WPIAL team championships heading into last week's tournament. The Panthers added another trophy to their resume, and six consecutive championships makes
Franklin Regional’s Jackson fires 66 to take medalist honors at PIAA West Region tournament
October 15, 2018
After Palmer Jackson came up short of winning the individual title at the WPIAL Class AAA golf championship, he vowed to change his approach at the PIAA championship. That new approach began Monday at the PIAA West Region tournament at Chestnut Ridge Resort's Tom's Run course. The Franklin Regional senior,
Baldwin boys golf team celebrates successful season
Baldwin's boys golf squad qualified for the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs, finishing as the second-place team in Section 6 behind Mt. Lebanon. The Highlanders posted an 8-2 record in section play. Team members consisted of junior Matt Fediaczko, sophomores Connor Woods and Hunter Kozlowski, senior Tommy Ahlin and sophomore KeithPine-Richland golfers cap team season at WPIAL championships
October 12, 2018
The week of Oct. 2-9 was a good one for the Pine-Richland boys golf team. First, the Rams placed two golfers in the top 14 in the WPIAL Class AAA individual championships, with Cade Zolkos finishing eighth with a score of 80 and Jack Wymard collecting 12th place (83). Donnie
Golf dynasties continue as all 4 champions defend WPIAL titles
October 11, 2018
Golf is all about the next shot, the next hole, the next round. For some WPIAL golf teams it's about the next championship -- and the next one ... and the next one after that. It was the same old story Thursday at soggy Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver as
5 things to watch at WPIAL team golf championships
October 10, 2018
The WPIAL boys and girls team golf championship will be Thursday at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver. Action begins at 10 a.m. The boys will play the Gold course and the girls' finals will be contested on the Red course. Champions will be crowned in Class AAA and AA. Here
Defending champs Central Catholic, Sewickley Academy advance to WPIAL golf finals
October 9, 2018
Central Catholic and Sewickley Academy will get a chance to defend their WPIAL boys golf team titles. Central Catholic, the defending Class AAA champion, and Sewickley Academy, the defending Class AA champion, both advanced to Thursday's WPIAL finals at Cedarbrook Gold Golf Course after placing in the top three at
WPIAL boys, girls golf teams crowned section champions
The 2018 WPIAL boys' and girls' golf team championships are set for Thursday after the district crowned individual champions in those sports in recent weeks. Here is a rundown of all the section champions. Boys golf Class AAA Section 1: Latrobe Section 2: Belle Vernon and Thomas Jefferson Section 3:
North Allegheny, three others advance to WPIAL Class AAA girls golf finals
October 8, 2018
Three-time defending champion North Allegheny led a quartet of teams that advanced to Thursday's WPIAL Class AAA girls golf championships at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Belle Vernon. The Tigers topped the field of 10 teams at Monday's team semifinals at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Caroline Wrigley's 3-under 70 and Bella
Repeat titles the theme for WPIAL team golf playoffs
October 5, 2018
Sewickley Academy's quest for a a record sixth straight WPIAL Class AA boys golf title will begin Tuesday as the Panthers join eight other teams at a semifinal tournament at Butler's Golf Course in Elizabeth. Turtle Creek had the boys record for consecutive team titles, winning five from 1934-38, until
