Tag: Jeannette

Jeannette’s Markus McGowan (left) attempts a shot through pressure from Fort Cherry’s Blake Sweder in the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals Saturday.
Fort Cherry takes care of business vs. Jeannette, reaches PIAA semis
March 16, 2024
Emotions ran high during some tense moments Saturday in a PIAA Class 2A boys basketball quarterfinal, but Fort Cherry didn’t get caught up in the commotion.

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Greensburg Salem forward Luke Dieter (55) is hooked by Shaler forward Matt Stelitano (48) resulting in a penalty shot during a PIHL Class A Penguins Cup semifinal Wednesday.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Hockey teams join madness
There has been plenty of March Madness around here — on the hardwood and now, on the ice.

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Jeannette’s Isaiah Mallich (1), Elijah Jones (4) and Jayce Powell (12) react after taking a 47-44 lead late in overtime against Greensburg Central Catholic in a PIAA Class 2A second-round game Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Norwin.
Westmoreland high school basketball playoff preview capsules for March 16, 2024
March 15, 2024
Boys

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Union pitcher Mia Preuhs rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Tri-Valley during the PIAA Class A championship game on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Penn State.
2024 WPIAL Class A softball preseason breakdown
Three WPIAL underclassman pitchers earned first-team all-state honors last season, and each returns for the 2024 season, hoping to lead her team to a championship.

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Jeannette’s Noah Sunder (left) and Kymon’e Brown (right) scramble for a loose ball against Greensburg Central Catholic.
Jeannette boys team grows up just in time for PIAA upset
March 14, 2024
Jeannette has a bright future in boys basketball. That much is clear in a talented rotation oozing with athletes and acumen.

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Upper St. Clair’s Christian Ito scores past State College’s Luke Torbic during their PIAA Class 6A second round playoff game on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Pitt Johnstown.
PIAA sets sites, times for Saturday’s boys basketball quarterfinals
The WPIAL is looking good in the PIAA Class 2A boys basketball playoffs with three teams in the western region final four.

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Jeannette’s Isaiah Mallich celebrates hitting a 3-pointer to break a 44-44 tie and give the Jayhawks a 47-44 lead late in overtime against Greensburg Central Catholic in a PIAA Class 2A second-round game Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Norwin.
Jeannette shocks rival Greensburg Central Catholic in PIAA 2nd round
March 13, 2024
The anatomy of this victory started with a game plan and a belief that anything was possible.

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Hempfield sets championship goals as Westmoreland County teams open softball season
Hempfield won its eighth WPIAL softball championship last season.

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Jeannette’s Kymone Brown (3) scores against Greensburg Central Catholic on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Jeannette.
Westmoreland County baskeball notebook: Rivals Jeannette, GCC ready for another rematch
March 12, 2024
After Jeannette played at Greensburg Central Catholic late in the boys basketball regular season, Jayhawks coach Adrian Batts leaned in to the handshake line for a respectful exchange with GCC senior forward Franco Alvarez.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Tyree Turner drives to the basket past Northgate’s Landon Lockett during their WPIAL Class 2A semifinal on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Gateway.
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff preview capsule for March 13, 2024
PIAA basketball playoffs

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