Timing may be everything, but not in high school basketball.Especially after the National Federation of State High School Associations rules committee voted down a proposal that would have mandated use of a shot clock.The organization, which establishes a national rulebook for sports used by ...
Andrew Casey identifies with super heroes.In most walks of life, the Upper St. Clair senior possesses a personality akin to the mild, mannered Clark Kent.“Andrew is one of the nicest, kindest kids that I have ever coached, top of the list,” said Danny Holzer, a social studies teacher and ...
The coronavirus crisis didn’t teach Patrice Smith how to adapt to adversity.Sports did.Long before she lost her school year as well as her track season to COVID-19, the Mt. Lebanon High School senior figured out solutions to situations beyond her control.Standing at 5-7, she could not change ...
During an otherwise disappointing spring, Jake Hoffman finally has something to celebrate.The Mt. Lebanon senior, who had his school year moved online and basketball season ended prematurely because of the coronavirus pandemic, was named to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State boys ...
Jake Hoffman never fathomed his life would seem like it was part of a science-fiction drama.As he binges on “Star Wars” movies during an unexpected break from basketball and school, the Mt. Lebanon senior is coming to grips with the reality of existing during the coronavirus ...
Mt. Lebanon was the last local boys basketball team remaining in the suspended PIAA playoffs. The Blue Devils also reached the WPIAL championship finals for the second season in a row. So the team accordingly dominates <em>The Almanac</em> All-star list.While Jake ...
