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“Mr. High School Sports” – Expect Smooth Transition for New ADs
Given the state-wide economic downturn and recent cuts to education, a lot of WPIAL athletic departments are feeling the effects. However, three northern area schools appear to have left their sports programs in very capable hands, despite the daunting task of hiring new ADs.
“Mr. High School Sports” – WPIAL Refs Honor Ex-Bucs Owner with Scholarship
Malcolm “Mac” Prine, who lost his life less than a year ago, was part of an ownership group that saved baseball in Pittsburgh long before any of us had heard the name Kevin McClatchy. Not all of us may remember, however, that he was an amateur sports official for over 30 years.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Greensburg C.C. Makes Surprising Coaching Change
One of the most successful bosses in recent memory, William “Muzzy” Colosimo, after 17 seasons and a winning percentage well over .700, is no longer the head football coach at Greensburg Central Catholic.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Previewing ROOT Sports’ WPIAL Football Coverage
Football returns to its roots on Friday nights in western Pennsylvania, and this fall ROOT Sports will return to…well, the roots…of its high school football coverage.
Back To School Prep: For Elementary, Middle & High School Students
The first day of school feels to children the way the first day on a job feels to parents, a bit stressful. The two best ways to prepare your children for a less stressful first day is to change as many unknown factors to known and provide positive support.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Breaking News: Shaler’s Thorpe Going South
Shaler basketball standout and Class of ’13 Penn State recruit Geno Thorpe is transferring to West Oaks Academy in Orlando, FL for his senior season.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Monroeville Mayor to Address Gateway Cuts
Monroeville mayor Greg Erosenko has told 93.7 The Fan he plans to address the recent cutbacks made by the Gateway School District, including the controversial demotion of athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith, at the next city council meeting in August.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Quick Outs: Class A Eastern Conference Outlook
In 2011 it was one of the most competitive sections in the entire district, with six teams in the playoff picture till the final weekend of the regular season. This year that race, once again, looks to be pretty open.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Haters Gonna Hate…
Recently “Mr. High School Sports” has received some hate mail regarding recent blogs on Penn State, and, for that matter, athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith’s employment status with Gateway High School…
“Mr. High School Sports” – Monroeville Mayor Reassures Coach’s Supporters
Former Gateway School Board president and current Monroeville mayor Greg Erosenko has attempted to deflect some recent criticism by affirming his support for embattled Gateway head football coach Terry Smith.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Penguins Cup Champs Announce Season Opener
It may be the middle of summer, but it’s not too early to start thinking about either the fall or winter sports season for Pittsburghers, and hockey annually bridges the gap between the two.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Two-Sport Spartan Drawing Double D-1 Attention
The good folks of Robinson Township, to say nothing of the rest of the WPIAL, are used to seeing Montour athlete Devin Wilson excel both on the gridiron and in the gym. That versatility has not gone unnoticed on a national level, either.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Smith, Gateway Still in Noble Pursuit of Justice
Last Wednesday residents of the greater Monroeville area lined up around the Gateway Senior High School auditorium to loudly and proudly voice their support for the full-time retention of athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith, but the relative silence of their school board remains deafening.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Too Lenient Toward Lincoln Park?
I lump myself into the camp of writers who genuinely enjoy feedback, and occasionally, like a lot of us, I incorporate it into my work, especially if a reader wants to challenge me on something I wrote.
“Mr. High School Sports” – Will Gateway Oust Successful Coach?
On Wednesday evening at 7:00 the Gateway School Board will convene to decide the fate of athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith.
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