Golf
Leechburg’s Klasnick wants to build off momentum on Section 1-AA golf title
September 28, 2021
After a scintillating Section 1-AA golf final in which Leechburg’s Ken Klasnick defeated Burrell’s Jaxon Logut in the second sudden-death hole, the Blue Devils senior is preparing for the WPIAL individual finals Thursday at Allegheny Country Club.
High school roundup for Sept. 27, 2021: Salvitti posts low number at WPIAL semifinals
September 27, 2021
Central Catholic golfers were all over the top of the leaderboard at the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals at Willowbrook CC in Apollo on Monday, with Rocco Salvitti taking medalist honors with an even-par 72. He was followed by teammates Aidan Burchianti (73) and Carter Pitcairn (74) and Shady Side Academy’s Wes Warden (74).
What to watch for Sept. 27, 2021: Boys head to WPIAL golf semis
September 26, 2021
The district individual golf postseason continues Monday with the WPIAL Class AAA boys semifinals.
Westmoreland High School notebook: WPIAL golf finals on horizon
The WPIAL individual golf postseason winds into the semifinal rounds for Class AAA while Class AA players are preparing to play for WPIAL championships.
Girls golf championship teams set standard for success at Penn-Trafford
Penn-Trafford High School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Here’s a look at the Warriors’ WPIAL championship girls golf team as part of a series on the school’s athletics’ success:
Penn Hills notebook: Brayton makes return trip to WPIAL golf tournament
The Penn Hills girls golf team had to wait 14 years after Mallory Ruhling qualified before sending another competitor to the WPIAL finals.
North Allegheny girls golfers chasing individual, team success
September 25, 2021
Many of the golfers on North Allegheny’s girls team already have their own swing instructors, so first-year coach Sarah Morrison tries not to tinker much with their mechanics.
Palmer Jackson’s season off to hot start at Notre Dame
The Notre Dame golf team began the fall season with two tournaments and Franklin Regional graduate Palmer Jackson has paced the Fighting Irish in both.
Trio of returning letter winners among Bethel Park golfers gaining experience
Adam Triscila, coach of the Bethel Park girls golf program, offered an open invitation.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 22, 2021: Girls golf moves into sectional spotlight
September 21, 2021
After most of the individual boys golf sectionals here held earlier this week, it’s time for the girls to tee it up in three sections.
Rolling Fields PGA Junior League team takes 3rd at U.S. Regional event
September 20, 2021
In Dick Logan’s 28 years as a PGA professional, this summer coaching the Rolling Fields Golf Course 17-and-under PGA Junior League team was the best experience of his entire career.
Westmoreland County girls athlete of the week: Franklin Regional’s Caroline Tragesser
September 15, 2021
Caroline Tragesser
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Ligonier Valley’s Logan Smith
September 13, 2021
Logan Smith
Franklin Regional boys hope to defend golf title
September 11, 2021
When Franklin Regional won the 2020 WPIAL Class 3A golf title, it might have surprised some, but it didn’t shock coach Jeff Traphagen.
Westmoreland County Coaches Association boys golf preview
September 9, 2021
Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association
Derry junior hunting birdies, team success
September 6, 2021
Hunter Jurica stays true to his name all year.
2-time defending WPIAL girls champ, Quaker Valley golf teammates have title aspirations
September 5, 2021
For Eva Bulger, family reunions are a who’s who of accomplished WPIAL athletes. And she may just end up being the most decorated of them all.
Penn Hills junior motivated to return to WPIAL girls golf finals
Playing at Oakmont Country Club was more than enough to keep Penn Hills junior Lucy Brayton motivated.
In program’s 1st WPIAL season, Hempfield girls golf comes out of clubhouse firing
September 1, 2021
After playing one season as a club team, Hempfield’s girls golfers were primed to begin their first year as a WPIAL member.
Sewickley boys golf striving to continue 8-year championship dynasty
August 29, 2021
It was a remarkable achievement when the Sewickley Academy boys golf team had a graduating class win a WPIAL title all four years it was in high school.
