Saint Vincent women’s soccer team using last season’s disappointing finish as fuel for 2025
The Saint Vincent women’s soccer team was in cruise control. The Bearcats won 12 of their first 14 matches — the 12 wins represented the most in program history — and were on a 10-0-1 run heading into the home stretch of the 2024 season. That’s when the wheels came...
Campus’ impending closure not putting a damper on 2nd season for Penn State New Kensington’s women’s soccer team
The ride of the Penn State New Kensington women’s soccer team is ending after barely getting off the ground. Previously a club team, the women’s soccer team became a full-fledged varsity program in 2024. Of course, since then, word has come down that the New Kensington campus is one of...
Seton Hill names Mandy Sansbury as new softball coach
Seton Hill on Friday announced Mandy Sansbury as its new head softball coach. Sansbury brings an extensive resume to Greensburg, with 19 years of college coaching experience. Her stops, starting with the most recent, include Division I Indiana Indianapolis (two years), Division II programs Mount Olive (nine years) and Glenville...
Seton Hill assistant coach Martin set to join Pitt’s coaching staff
Clay Martin spent three years at one of the nation’s premier NCAA Division II baseball programs, learning from widely respected head coach Marc Marizzaldi at Seton Hill. His time on the “Hill” — that connotation has more than one meaning — has prepared him for the next level. Martin was...
After uneven ’24 season, Seton Hill women’s soccer embraces more aggressive approach for ’25
The Seton Hill women’s soccer team endured an enigmatic season in Year 2 under coach Riley Butler. On one hand, the Griffins had five fewer overall losses (six last season compared to 11 in 2023). On the flip side, Seton Hill had two fewer wins (five in 2024, seven in...
Penn State New Ken men’s soccer players put aside campus’ impending closure, focus on upcoming season
The news sent tremors throughout the Penn State community: Several branch campuses would close in a cost-cutting measure by the university system. Penn State New Kensington is one of those campuses. Founded in 1958, the branch will cease to operate after the 2026-27 academic year. As bleak as that news...
Well-traveled former Jeannette football standout joins Nebraska coaching staff
Anthony Johnson is no stranger to changing teams. He played basketball and football at several high schools in the WPIAL and City League, most notably Jeannette, before finishing his prep career at Cleveland Heights in Ohio. A key playmaker on Jeannette’s 2017 WPIAL and PIAA championship teams, the 300-pound defensive...
Under new coach, Saint Vincent men’s soccer hopes to reverse fortunes
The Saint Vincent men’s soccer team struggled to a 2-11-6 record last season. But as rising sophomore midfielder Jack Billick sees it, that wasn’t an accurate reflection of the team’s ability. “We had a great preseason, and then I think in the regular season, we just got unlucky,” said Billick,...
Norwin grad bounces back with Gold Glove season for Seton Hill
One way to put a substandard season behind you is to follow it with a more catchy year. That is what Jack Whalen did this spring with Seton Hill baseball. “Jumpin Jack” got his flash back, canvassing the outfield and delivering clutch hits from the leadoff spot. The rising senior...
Championship women’s basketball coach Jimmy Petruska steps down at Saint Vincent
Referencing his legacy, Jimmy Petruska said he wants to be remembered as a coach who taught life lessons to his players. “I hope I inspired each one of them through the game that I love,” Petruska said in a news release Wednesday announcing his resignation as Saint Vincent women’s basketball...
Former Mt. Pleasant softball star Haylie Brunson takes Division I coaching job
After a short stint as a volunteer assistant on her father’s staff at NCAA Division III Waynesburg, Haylie Brunson is moving on to coach softball at the Division I level. The former Mt. Pleasant and Penn State slugger has accepted a graduate assistant coach position at Longwood University, a member...
Burrell grad Kadi Bauer elevates her cross country performance at Edinboro
Throughout her time at Burrell and into her freshman year at Edinboro, Kadi Bauer never had much love for long-distance running. The mile was her forte and her first love. The rising junior at Edinboro insists the 1,500-meter run/mile remains her favorite race, but she is starting to develop more...
Norwin grad Rosie Gaydos hoping for success in final season before Saint Francis goes Division III
Rosie Gaydos didn’t know the Northeast Conference had an award for the top freshman cross country runner. Until she won it. Competing for Saint Francis last season, the Norwin grad placed 19th at the NEC championship meet, which was best among freshmen. “I really wasn’t expecting that at all,” she...
Westmoreland college notebook: Athletic director Chris Snyder exits Seton Hill after 2 decades
Seton Hill is looking for a new athletic director after the departure of Chris Snyder, who led Griffins athletics for 21 years. According to a news release from the university, Snyder is leaving “to look for new opportunities and challenges.” Snyder began working at Seton Hill in 2004 as the...
Geneva football coach Geno DeMarco to step down following 2025 season
Geno DeMarco is entering his 33rd season as head coach of the Geneva football program. It will be his last. DeMarco, the Golden Tornadoes’ all-time winningest coach with 167 victories, will step down into an assistant role after the 2025 season. “No one is more dedicated than Geno DeMarco to...
Westmoreland County Campus Clippings: Coaching switch leads to Butler family reunion at West Liberty
Suddenly, Landon Butler will play for his brother next college basketball season. A Latrobe family reunion is happening at West Liberty after Butler decided to leave Coker University in South Carolina following a coaching change. He is transferring to West Liberty, where Bryce Butler is an assistant coach and former...
