Eli Brinsky adopts a practical approach to wrestling.“The goal is to pin someone,” he said of the sport, “so you might as well look for it.”The South Fayette senior found the fall twice on his way to capturing a championship in the 15th annual Tri-County Athletic Directors’ ...
Gerrit Nijenhuis became a four-time Tri-County Athletic Directors’ Association wrestling champion when the Canon-McMillan senior scored a major decision, 13-3, against Donovan McMillon from Peters Township in the 182-pound finals.Only two other wrestlers have accomplished the feat in the ...
Upper St. Clair continued on its trajectory for a showdown at Mt. Lebanon by picking up section wins against Baldwin, 97-56, and Canon-McMillan, 83-52.The Panthers and Blue Devils could be atop the Section 2, Class 6A standings when the teams face off at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14“I’m looking ...
As a mother, Kathy McConnell-Miller knew what she should do.As a former collegiate and WNBA coach, the Mt. Lebanon resident wasn’t so sure about her career move.McConnell-Miller accepted a position this fall as Director of Career and College Programs/Public Relations at Trinity High School in ...
Megan McConnell found herself in an awkward position. Again.Last year, she adjusted to having her father, Tim, coach her Chartiers Valley girls basketball team. With McConnell at the point, the Colts rolled up a 30-0 record, complete with section, district and state championships.This year, the ...
Five local athletes earned recognition on the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Association’s All-State team.Almanac MVP Josh Casilli led the list under the category athlete on the Class 5A football team. Using multiple methods, the Peters Township senior helped his team reach the WPIAL ...
