Sports

After difficult season, Trojans look to be competitive

By SEAN MEYERS For The Bulletin
12 hrs ago

A year ago, Derry Area boys basketball was an inexperienced group competing against a bevy of veteran squads.

IceCats ice Bishop McCort 12-0 for two-game win streak

By MICHAEL ALLSHOUSE Bulletin Sports editor
12 hrs ago

The Greater Latrobe IceCats are roaring into December with a two-game winning streak with their 12-0 shellacking of Bishop McCort Thursday at Kirk S. Nevin Arena.

Ligonier Valley boys basketball will reveal new identity early

By PAUL DiMARTINI Bulletin Staff Writer
12 hrs ago

Ligonier Valley boys basketball coach Tim Gustin said his team is still pretty young and hasn’t exactly formed a team identity, yet.

New ammo for the upcoming year

15 hrs ago

Last year, I believe, I called Mark Boerio, owner of the Army and Navy Store/Pistol Range in downtown Latrobe to inquire whether or not he was able to restock ammunition in his store. His response, similar to other retailers in his position, “Nobody can get any in this country.” He was telling the truth. There was such a demand that manufacturers of these products just couldn’t keep up.

More experienced, deeper Wildcats seek improvement

By SEAN MEYERS For The Bulletin
Dec 1, 2022

To understand the root of the struggles for the Greater Latrobe boys basketball team last season, Wildcats head coach Brad Wetzel referenced the 2020-21 season. During that COVID-altered campaign, the Wildcats exceeded expectations, posting a winning record and capturing a playoff victory.

With Moracco graduated, Trojans seek 'by committee' approach

By SEAN MEYERS For The Bulletin
Nov 30, 2022

For the past several years, Derry Area girls basketball coach Gene Brisbane never had to worry about who would provide the offense for his team.

Greater Latrobe girls basketball to use size in competitive section

By SEAN MEYERS For The Bulletin
Nov 29, 2022

Very few high school girls basketball teams could lose a 6-foot-2 standout and still boast a significant size advantage on most nights. Greater Latrobe is an exception, however, as the Wildcats graduated four-year starting center Anna Rafferty, but still have height that few teams can match up against.

Fenton named NEC All-Conference Second Team

Nov 28, 2022

Three St. Francis women’s volleyball players earned a spot on the Northeast Conference (NEC) All-Tournament Team for the 2022 season. Madi Tyus has been named to the NEC First Team All-Conference, while Emma Fenton and Maggie Hogan have been named to the NEC Second Team All-Conference.

Runners, walkers brave cold start for Turkey Trot

Nov 25, 2022

The 28th annual Turkey Trot 5K run/walk took place Thursday at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium. Runners and walkers of all ages braves 25-degree weather for the sunny 9 a.m. start. Brent Kennedy of Jeannette took first place in the 5K run with a time of 15:24. In the walk portion of the event, Shelby Meholic of Latrobe took first with a time of 36:45.

West beats East all-stars in augural WCCA All-Star Volleyball match

Updated Nov 30, 2022

The inaugural Westmoreland County Coaches Association All-Star volleyball game is in the books and the West all-stars edged the East 3-2 Tuesday at Ligonier Valley High School.