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Bill Hughes

Pittsburgh

Sports Writer at Observer-Reporter

Sports Writer at Herald Standard

School counselor w/Trinity Area SD and freelance sports writer!

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  • Mar 18, 2025 | observer-reporter.com | Bill Hughes

    By Bill HughesFor the [email protected] hired one of its own Tuesday night to take over the Cougars’ football program. Scott “Scooter” DeUnger, a 1997 graduate and a standout athlete for the Cougars, was unanimously hired as head coach at the Charleroi School Board meeting, and he is excited to take over a program that means so much to him. “Being a Charleroi guy my whole life, it starts with the community,” he said.

  • Mar 11, 2025 | observer-reporter.com | Bill Hughes

    By Bill HughesFor the [email protected] – The range of emotions on Joe Salvino’s face, in his eyes, and in his voice told the story. Tuesday night, the Salvino’s Belle Vernon boys basketball team saw its season, and his legendary coaching career, come to an end in a PIAA Class 4A second-round loss to Sharon, 69-64, at North Allegheny High School.

  • Mar 7, 2025 | observer-reporter.com | Bill Hughes

    By Bill HughesFor the [email protected] VERNON – In a game of runs, Belle Vernon made one final late spurt to beat Farrell, 74-63, on Friday night, which allows the Leopards to continue a run toward their dream of the program’s first state basketball title and extend coach Joe Salvino’s run at a potential third. “We started out on fire but then we didn’t control the momentum of the game,” said Salvino, who now has 745 career wins.

  • Feb 26, 2025 | observer-reporter.com | Bill Hughes

    1 / 5Canon McMillan's Izabella Bobitski drives against Norwin's Kylie Rodkey in first half action in the February 25 WPIAL 6A semifinal at Mt. Lebanon. Bobitski led her team with eleven points in the 42-26 loss. 2 / 5Canon McMillan's Lauren Borella (13) works past Norwin's Elizabeth Yarosik for a third quarter shot attempt in the February 25 WPIAL 6A semifinal game at Mt Lebanon.

  • Feb 26, 2025 | observer-reporter.com | Bill Hughes

    By Bill HughesFor the [email protected] Joe Salvino and his Belle Vernon boys basketball team will attempt to win the second WPIAL title in program history tonight when the leopards play in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against North Catholic. Tipoff is 9 p.m. at Pitt’s Petersen Events Center.

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Bill Hughes @BillHughes_III
2 Apr 25

It was an exciting first day of spring intramurals at Trinity Intermediate! Coach Codwen & Coach Abby gave motivational talks to prepare their squads. 42 kids showed up to play hoop with two games going on at all times! @MrsBenzTIS @TRINITY_MLUCAS @TrinityAreaSD @Trinity_Hillers https://t.co/61vWgp47qH

Bill Hughes
Bill Hughes @BillHughes_III
5 Feb 25

Tuesday's intramurals kickball game at TIS was for all the marbles, and the pregame pep talks that Coach Abby and Coach Cowden gave their teams were motivating! Coach Abby's team prevailed in a fun & exciting contest! @MrsBenzTIS @TRINITY_MLUCAS @TrinityAreaSD @Trinity_Hillers https://t.co/6gHkfotWGJ

Bill Hughes
Bill Hughes @BillHughes_III
12 Aug 24

What an exciting four-game series between the @CleGuardians & the @Twins at the beautiful Target Field! The team split them, so it's status quo in the standings between the two, & the @Royals are 0.5 games back of Min! #Guardians #MNTwins @MLB @KingcougarMike @royaltytoursusa https://t.co/d5j2hmwYVh