Golf
Plum golfer Wes Lorish motivated by finish at PIAA tournament
October 29, 2023
One of Wes Lorish’s main goals throughout the 2023 fall golf season was to make it back to states and have a shot at improving on last year’s tie for 10th place.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Hempfield’s Caden Biondi
October 23, 2023
The high school golf season is over for Hempfield’s boys team, but its campaign didn’t come without some bright spots.
Nick Turowski wraps up Penn-Trafford career with 2nd-place finish at states
October 22, 2023
Penn-Trafford senior Nick Turowski finished his high school career Oct. 17 with a second-place finish at the PIAA Class 3A championship.
Shaler golfer still working after playing in state championships
Chris Catanese chuckled when he got the notification on his phone from Jacob Crissman’s parents.
Fox Chapel golfer David Fuhrer happy to end high school golf career with state medal
October 21, 2023
David Fuhrer felt fulfilled after competing at the Penn State Blue Golf Course last week as part of the PIAA Class 3A championship. The Fox Chapel senior had wrapped up his first appearance on the state’s biggest stage.
Penn-Trafford’s Turowski likes his position, Plum’s Lorish leads after Day 1 of PIAA golf
October 16, 2023
After shooting himself back into contention at the PIAA Class 3A golf championships on Monday, Penn-Trafford senior Nick Turowski headed to Colyer Lake to try his luck at catching fish.
Franklin Regional girls golfers test their mettle in WPIAL postseason
October 14, 2023
Mark Twain is believed to have said, “Golf is a good walk spoiled.”
Peters Township boys, girls golfers sweep WPIAL Class 3A team titles
October 13, 2023
At the WPIAL Class 3A team golf championships Thursday at Cedarbrook GC, it was a clean sweep by Peters Township.
Penn Hills grad enjoying time on Saint Vincent golf team
October 8, 2023
When Lucy Brayton is out on the golf course, there aren’t too many other things that bother the Saint Vincent freshman.
Pine-Richland junior finishes WPIAL tournament strong to qualify for states
Walking to the 18th tee box, Will Hilton knew he was in position to qualify for the state tournament and some nerves started to set in.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 4, 2023: Girls golfers battle for gold at Diamond Run
October 3, 2023
The top district girls golfers return to Sewickley for the final round of the WPIAL girls Class 3A and 2A individual golf championships Wednesday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 2, 2023: WPIAL boys golf champions to be crowned
October 1, 2023
The district will be dishing out golf gold Monday with the final round of the 2023 WPIAL boys Class 3A and 2A individual golf championships.
Hampton pair take swing at WPIAL golf championships
September 30, 2023
Hampton teammates Matt Erka and Tyler Schmitt took different paths to reach the 2023 WPIAL Class 3A individual golf championships.
Franklin Regional’s Dylan Mauser advances at WPIAL golf championships
Franklin Regional sophomore Dylan Mauser nervously stood near the scorer’s table at Latrobe Country Club during the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championships hoping he’d be one of the 36 golfers to advance to the finals.
Penn-Trafford’s Turowski doesn’t hold back, leads Class 3A golf championship
September 25, 2023
Penn-Trafford senior Nick Turowski wasn’t just trying to qualify for the final round of the WPIAL Class 3A Golf Championship on Monday. He played the first round like it was the final round.
Penn-Trafford’s Turowski brothers help amateur team win Palmer Cup
September 24, 2023
When the Turowski brothers play, they usually are battling against each other.
Shaler golf team in midst of historic season
Everyone on the Shaler boys golf team found a different path to the varsity roster. Titans junior Jacob Crissman’s interest in golf came out of idle boredom.
Plum girls golf team shows improvement in inaugural season
September 23, 2023
In past fall seasons, female golfers at Plum would get their opportunity to compete, but they would have to share the course with their Mustangs male counterparts and challenge for positions in the starting lineup.
Fox Chapel notebook: Golfers make cut at sectional tournaments
The Fox Chapel boys golf team has found plenty of success at the individual level and is still in the race for the section team title.
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Izzy Aigner to play with Greensburg native Rocco Mediate at PGA Tour Champions event
September 20, 2023
It will be an all-Greensburg pairing at the Pure Insurance Championship this week at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
