Fall Sports 

Football 

Written by Bianca Pratt

Yough’s football season has come to an end! It’s been a great season, and we want to give a shoutout to the seniors: Jackson Pore, Corbin Reinstadler, Jose Ramirez, Ryan Sarver, Braiden Snyder, and Jayden Taylor. The team played their Homecoming game on October 3rd against Southmoreland School District and celebrated Senior Night a week later on October 10th against Elizabeth Forward. Congratulations to the seniors, and great job to our football team!

Girls Soccer 

Written by Jena Morris 

The Yough Lady Cougars also had a striking, fulfilling season. For yet another season, the girls earned a place in the WPIAL playoffs but unfortunately lost in the first round to South Park, scoring 3-0. Sending off 3 seniors, Katelyn Slavic, Carley Fitzgibbons, Addison Watkins, who were all great assets to the team. Congratulations to Katelyn Slavik, Gillian Baloga, Mya Broadwater, and Gianna Piotka for receiving all section. This season, the girls defeated Southmoreland, which was a huge accomplishment, a victory that marked a major highlight of their season. The girls once again showed their hard work, teamwork, and dedication. Congratulations on an incredible season, girls, and best of luck next season.

Boys Soccer

Written by Cassidy Ostrander

The Yough boys’ soccer team, once again, impressed everyone with a successful and admirable season this year. Having won eleven games out of fourteen in conference and having a 14-5 overall record, the boys are continuing their streak of achievement and are looking to carry this success into their postseason. Under the leadership of Coach Ron Dushack, the team showed remarkable teamwork and determination. Noah Jurcevich, a junior on the team, came back from a major injury, and, as another teammate put it, “is still one of the most influential players on the team and a huge contributor to our success this season.” The seniors parting from the soccer team this year are Jacob Booher, Skylar Woloshun, Jayden Goulding, Ty McLeland, Brandon Trevilion, Tadhgan Small, Blake Sullivan, Dyllan Bennett and Wyatt Miller. Each of the nine helped bring the team together and towards their success. Many, having been a part of the team since freshman year, agree that soccer helped them gain confidence and friends. A junior on the team added, “Wyatt is the best motivator on the team. He is always encouraging and supportive.” Without a doubt, this year's seniors leave behind a strong legacy for next year to build on! Congratulations, cougars, and good luck with the playoffs!

Cheer

Written by Mary Koval 

Every year, the Yough Cheer team is under the spotlight of the Friday Night Lights.  Mary Koval interviewed a few cheerleaders and asked them how cheer has affected their high school experience. Sophomore, Avery Wheaton stated, “Cheerleading has made my high school experience more fun and involving, and I’ve made new friends and connections along the way.”  When asked about whether questioning students should join the team, she said, “I would say to join and that it’s really fun.” Another girl from the cheer team, senior Lanae Luciani, said, “Cheerleading has made high school more positive because I get in the school spirit and I’m more involved, and I'd say to definitely join, and it’s rewarding.” Lastly, freshman Lily Smith stated, “Cheerleading makes me busier. It also gives me more opportunities, and it has made my freshman experience better.”  This year's cheerleading seniors are cheer captain Mady Govi, Lanae Luciani, and Lexis Smith. As we can tell, if you want to join the cheer team, it will be a very positive and fun experience, and many would encourage you to join if you're willing. 

Cross Country 

Written by Hannah Baker

The Yough Cross Country team has had a great 2025 season. They have five seniors, one manager and four runners, leaving them this year. These students include Ava Schade, Blake Sullivan, Grace Malone, Crystal Hosey, and Carly Fitzgibbons. We are so grateful that they were a part of the team and we wish them the best of luck on their future endeavors. 

Volleyball

Written by Adrianna Brisbane

The girls' volleyball team had a good season. They just recently had their senior night, during which they honored the following seniors: Brea King, Maria Thomas, Kylee Odelli, Alyvia Singer, Anna Linder, and Hailey Defazio. On their senior night, they won their game with a whopping 3-0 vs Neighborhood Academy. They overall had a good season. Congrats to all the players, and we wish our seniors the best of luck in the future!