Firecracker Friday
Region set to celebrate Fourth of July
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
TGIF takes on a whole new meaning as the Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year and the region is prepared for the three-day holiday weekend with parades, road races and, of course, spectacular fireworks displays. Visitors to Brentwood and Canonsburg can celebrate the nation’s 249th birthday and enjoy the entire day within the confines of the boroughs as both offer all three events and then some. Brentwood kicks off festivities one day early. On July 3, there will be a Battle of the Barrel along Brownsville Road between Marylea and Munsey avenues. Volunteer fire companies compete in this annual tradition.
Both Brentwood and Canonsburg host a 5K run prior to its annual parades.
The 42nd Brentwood Firecracker 5K Race is one of the largest, longest running, not to mention most popular run in the tri-state area, attracting more than
Forty years of farming and fun
Triple B Farms celebrates four decades in business
By Paul Paterra Staff writer ppaterra@observer-reporter.com
Everything’s coming up roses for Carolyn and Ron Beinlich, owners of Triple B Farms. Or should that be “strawberries?”
For the past 40 years, the couple have operated the popular farm that has been a destination for area families, Scout troops and other organizations for its pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, children’s activities, farm animals and fall pumpkin festival. With a mailing address of at 823 Berry Lane, Monongahela, the farm actually rests in Allegheny County.
“It went fast; it really did,” Carolyn Beinlich said of being in business for four decades. “We have said the only reason we made it is that we were too hard-headed to quit. Quite honestly, when I look back I don’t know how we did it.”
Triple B Farms also sells wholesale produce to many grocery stores in the region.
“It’s a labor of love, for both of us,” said Ron Beinlich.
Carolyn and Ron Beinlich have been
Carolyn admitted there were struggles early on as they worked to get their footing. “It was a long, hard road,” said her husband. “Because we’re so isolated, we had a hard time attracting customers here. It happened slowly, but in the end it turned out to be very good. People like to come to the farm now.” Ron Beinlich studied metallurgical engineering at what is now Carnegie Mellon University and worked for U.S. Steel as a manager. In 1967, while at U.S. Steel, he purchased the property that included a house. “It was an abandoned farm, and it was a disaster,” he said. “Therefore, it was a price I could afford at the time. The bankers laughed at me when I said I was going to restore that house.” They started out in
By Jon Andreassi Staff writer jandreassi@observer-reporter.com
The Peters Township Public Library may have a multimillion-dollar renovation in its future.
Lacey Love, the library’s directors, and representatives of HBM Architects appeared before Peters council Monday night to present a recently completed study on how the 30,000-square-foot building could be used more efficiently.
Last year, council approved a $45,550 contract for the Cleveland, Ohio-based HBM to conduct a “library space assessment” project. Renee Downing of HBM told council that more than 240 responded to a survey and an in-person work session as part of the project. “There was a need to continue to be community-centered, respond to growing population size and diversity of need,” Downing said.
Fireworks will fill the skies over the South Hills this Fourth of July as residents celebrate the nation’s 249th birthday.
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dancing in the streets of Brentwood and Canonsburg when the boroughs
annual Fourth of July parades. The cavalcades step off at 10 a.m. July 4.
Peters Township Public Library
Meteorologist Ron Smiley from KDKA and former Pittsburgh Penguins right winger Rick Kehoe serve as this year’s co-grand marshals.
2,000 elite athletes and families. The run begins at 9 a.m. and traverses the parade route along Brownsville Road.
Peters Township High School and University of Pittsburgh graduate Nick Wolk is the two-time defending champion.
Registration for the Firecracker 5K Race is open until 11 a.m. July 2. Fee is $25 for ages 12 and over and $15 for ages 11 and under. Visit reg.chronotrack.com/full/ event/85234 to sign up online.
Equally popular, but one year younger, the 41st annual Whiskey Rebellion 5K run and walk starts at 7:30 a.m. July 4 at Memorial Stadium in Canonsburg.
Fee for the 3.1-mile event, either run or walk, is $28. Price increases to $30 after July 2. Visit runsignup.com to register online. Sign-ups are accepted from 5 to 7 a.m. race day.
The Brentwood parade steps off at 10 a.m. Judge Ralph Kaiser is the grand marshal.
Kaiser has served the region for over 35 years. His tenure has included councilman and state representative before assuming duties as a magisterial district judge.
A fireworks display will end the day’s festivities at 9:30 p.m. Viewing spots include the Brentwood Park and stadium. Visit www.facebook.com/ Brentwood4th for more details on the day’s events as well as to contribute to fundraising needs to offset the cost of festivities.
Church bells will ring at 9 a.m. signaling the opening ceremonies for Canonsburg’s main Fourth of July celebration. At 9:05, Mayor David Rhome, Carmina V. Vitullo and Robert A. Maceiko will deliver remarks from the reviewing stand. Jim Reynolds emcees and Bob Robert will provide the sound and music.
Dominique Theodore will perform the national anthem.
The parade steps off at 10 a.m. from Cavasina Drive and proceeds westward onto Pike Street, ending at Bluff.
The study provided by HBM recommends that the library expand children’s services by creating a “tween” space, a designated youth program room, and relocating the area for teenagers on the first floor. The first floor would also receive a renovated multipurpose room, according to the plans.
Renovations to the first floor would be “phase one” of the project, while “phase two” would encompass changes to the library’s second floor. HBM estimates that phase one would cost more than $2.03 million.
Phase two would involve adding study rooms, and creating a defined work area for library staff. HBM also recommends expanding the local history room and creating space to digitize materials. These changes to the second floor are estimated to cost about $3.6 million.
Canonsburg Town Park pool will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is free.
Additionally there will be rock climbing, face painting, caricatures by Clarence Butler, moon bounce and giant slide, all for free.
The day concludes with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. at Canon-McMillan AHN Stadium, 1 North Jefferson Ave. Stadium gates open at 8. Admission and parking are free.
The city of Pittsburgh will celebrate the Fourth of July at two different locations this year – North Shore Riverwalk and at Emerald View Park’s Grandview Bandstand – beginning at 4 p.m. and concluding with fireworks at 9:35 p.m.
Mt. Lebanon hosts an array of activities a little closer to home.
The event includes children’s activities, games, food vendors, and community booths from noon to 5 p.m. as well as a musical concert by The Delaneys at 7:30 p.m. in the main park.
Fireworks by Zambelli International shoot off at 9:30 p.m.
The rain date for the fireworks and concert is July 5. Visit mtlebanon.org for more details.
South Fayette and Upper St. Clair combine resources and offer fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Fairview Park.
While parking is limited inside the park and gates open at 7 p.m., the display can be viewed from Boyce Mayview Park in Upper St. Clair or from various locations throughout the communities. Visit southfayettepa.com for more details.
Dormont Day 2025 will be celebrated on the Fourth of July from 7 to 10 p.m. Activities are held in the Dormont Pool parking lot and hillside in the park.
The Gold Mountain Music All-Star Band will perform at 7 p.m. Totally ’80s follows at 8:15 p.m.
In addition, there will be food available for purchase. Tom’s Diner on Wheels and Kona Ice will be among the food trucks on site.
Fireworks will start around 9:30 p.m.
When Love spoke at Monday’s meeting, she urged council members, “nobody panic.”
“So what we’re focusing on right now, really, would be the phase one. That would encompass new services space and the multipurpose room, which are two of our most heavily used spaces in the library,” Love said. According to Love, from last year to this year the library has seen a 40% increase in attendance to children’s programs.
“That kind of growth just really isn’t sustainable in our current space,” Love said. “We would ideally love to parcel this out over like four or five years.”
Love added that funding would be “heavily supplemented” by grants.
Township Manager Paul Lauer said these potential library renovations will be part of the discussion for Peters’ 2026 budget.
“To the extent the design is more developed, the chances of receiving those grants is greater,” Lauer said.
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“From the time I was a kid, I wanted to be a farmer,” Ron said. “My dad encouraged me to study engineering and go to college because farming wasn’t a secure occupation. I went ahead and got a parttime farm. When U.S. Steel started falling apart in the ’80s, I decided I had to get out of there. I left U.S. Steel and came home to farm. I told Carolyn we’re going to make it on the farm; if I can’t make it on the farm, I’ll get a job.”
Today, the family is growing somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 crops.
“It’s a very involved thing to grow so many different things,” he said. “The smart money, when I first started out, said to grow two or three crops and buy in the rest of them. But it just didn’t work out. Around here there aren’t many fruit and vegetable farms and to buy in farm products from other farms is not realistic. So I just kept adding crops.”
The farm opened for business in 1985 with the name Beinlich’s Beef and Berry Farm, later shortened to Triple B Farms. Their only crop was strawberries.
A small crew of high school students picked strawberries sold to churches for strawberry festival fundraisers. Otherwise, the crop was strictly pick-your-own. Ron converted an old box truck bed into a tiny sales stand.
Pumpkins were added the next year, which were sold from the upper level of the beef barn.
The market was added in 1988 and remains in its original location, but there were expan-
FAMILY REUNION & NOSTALGIA WEEKEND
Triple B Farms will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a Family Reunion & Nostalgia Weekend July 5-6. Hundreds of people have worked at Triple B Farms over the years and are invited to the reunion event.
Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. both days, owners Ron and Carolyn Beinlich will be on hand to greet former employees and chat. Visitors can glance through old pictures and reminisce while enjoying free hayrides and mini cupcakes.
sions in 1999 and 2004 and an exterior makeover this year.
The year 1988 brought one of the Beinlichs’ biggest challenges when a drought destroyed that year’s corn crops. A second irrigation pond was added to prevent it from reoccurring.
Ron and Carolyn’s son, Bill, joined the business after graduating from Penn State University in 1997. He and his wife, Sue, have active roles on the farm, where Bill is now manager.
Over the years, the farm has added raspberries, blue-
berries, tomatoes, apples, peaches, broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, peppers and other fruits and vegetables, as well as cut-your-own flowers.
To complement the produce, Bill Beinlich came up with the idea to offer entertainment for children, with the addition of jumping pillows and inflatable trampolines.
“Pop’s Farm Yard” opened earlier this month and also offers giant tube slides, corn mazes, a Tire Mountain and rope mountain, to name a few. Hay rides have been a staple since the farm’s beginning.
Triple B Farms remains a popular location for school field trips. Carolyn said in May alone, more than 3,500 students came to the farm for a day of education, learning about honeybees and crops.
“I like the fact that we’ve been able to work as a family,” Carolyn said. “That’s been the best part. It’s been nice to have our son here and his wife. They’ve been married 27 years and have been here the whole time.” Carolyn also acknowledged the reliable nucleus of workers who have been with them. Ron, 84, and Carolyn, 78, said they have no thoughts of retiring.
“I like staying active,” said Carolyn. “I don’t want to sit around the house and I like being with the customers.”
“I love my job,” Ron said. “We have no plans to stop at any point.”
Triple B Farm Market is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and also offers items such as fresh eggs and meat and homemade baked goods and fudge.
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The Squirrel Hill Tunnelslide is part of “Pop’s Barnyard.”
The Bee Barn is an attraction for kids.
Tire Mountain is an activity in which people participate.
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Finding your path: Career help for women
Shana Williams of Brentwood looked at the job posting sent to her by a career coach from Pennsylvania Women Work (PWW) and thought: “I’m not applying for this. I don’t meet any of the qualifications!” Her coach encouraged her to apply. She got the job. The Pittsburgh based non-profit serves people who are looking to start, grow or transition in their careers. While their focus is on women, anyone can go through their programs.
On Wednesday, May 28, PWW will hold a free, oneday, in-person Career Kickstart Event at the Frank Sarris Library in Canonsburg, in partnership with Sen. Camera Bartolotta, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required at https://www. pawomenwork.org/event/ career-kick-start/. Williams, a 32-year-old single mother of two children, sought to pivot in her career
from finance to technology. She became certified for her new field, but when it came to searching for a job, she wasn’t sure where to begin and signed up for PWW’s “New Choices” program. The fiveday virtual workshop helped her identify goals, develop her resume, attend mock interviews and group discussions.
“At that point, I had always had a background in finance and I think I had gotten so comfortable and settled into that, I didn’t know how to break into a career, and I didn’t think it could happen for me. So I did that workshop. I had a career coach who asked me about my goals.
I told her I wanted to get into tech. She remembered that from the workshop. A few months after that, she sent me a job posting that she thought I should apply for,” said Williams,
“If I was doing the job search on my own, I probably wouldn’t have applied for that
job because I didn’t have anyone to encourage me. So the fact that she was part of my journey, I applied for it. And I got it,” Williams said. She’s been working with the Pittsburgh Technology Council for nearly two years.
She even had the opportunity to share her experience on the Kelly Clarkson Show this past March. While Clarkson was out due to an emergen-
cy, Williams and a team from PWW appeared on the show, interviewed by Molly Sims.
“It was such an incredible experience to not only go on The Kelly Clarkson Show, but to have the opportunity to highlight Shana’s accomplishments,” Kristin Ioannou, executive director of Pennsylvania Women Work, said.
“We are so proud of the work she has put in and honored to
Upper St. Clair students top three in nation
Three Fort Couch Middle School eighth-graders placed in the top three in the nation during the 2025 PersonalFinanceLab Financial Literacy Challenge, a competition that drew more than 14,000 participants from across the country.
Blaise Hull and Roshan Senthilkumar earned topthree finishes in the Stock Market Game, while Cam Zeringue placed in the top three in the Budget Game. Additionally, Zubair Khan placed in the top three in the Budget Game for the Northeast re-
gion. Several other Fort Couch students also earned top 30 national rankings, showcasing the school’s strength in financial literacy education. The PersonalFinanceLab Financial Literacy Challenge
features two major components: a Budget Game and a Stock Market Game. In the Budget Game, students practice managing a monthly budget, and building their emergency savings fund while
learning how to make responsible money management decisions. Through the Stock Game, students manage virtual portfolios of U.S. stocks, bonds, and mutual funds using real-time market data and research tools.
These accomplishments highlight the success of Fort Couch’s innovative Consuming and Producing Successfully (CAPS) program, introduced during the 2023–24 school year. CAPS teaches entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy, business planning, and investing skills.
have played a part in her success story.”
PWW supports more than 1,500 job-seekers across the state every year, according to Ioannou.
Their funding comes through the government, grants, corporations and donations.
PWW has existed in some form since the 1970s, when it was known at the Displaced Homemakers Network, a na-
tional organization created to advocate for program funding and resources for women to receive career development support. When that group disbanded in the 1990s, several women from Pennsylvania founded Pennsylvania Women Work.
PWW offers a variety of career support programs. For more information go to https://pawomenwork.org.
Hull Senthilkumar Zeringue
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Abby Swalga, Kristin Ioannou and Shana Williams during an interview with Molly Sims on The Kelly Clarkson Show
Pa. Trolley Museum earns honors for solar energy use
By Brad Hundt Staff writer
It will be one of 20 entities across the commonwealth receiving the prize. Other recipients set to be honored include the University of Pittsburgh, Delmont Library in Westmoreland County and the borough of East Vandergrift, also in Westmoreland County.
Officials from the museum and from the nonprofit group PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center outlined the gains the museum has made by using solar energy in a presentation on Thursday morning. An obvious benefit has been cost savings, according to Scott Becker, the museum’s executive director and CEO. Becker, who will be retiring from the museum on Saturday, said its electric bill for all of 2024 should have been more than $7,000. But thanks to its use of solar energy, it had to pay just $850.
“For a nonprofit, that’s a big deal,” Becker said. He added that the money the museum saves on electricity can be put toward education programs, restoring trolleys and other endeavors.
Wanda Wilson, a Western Pennsylvania advocate for PennEnvironment, said the museum was “an excellent model and testimonial to what’s available at our fingertips.”
say it lessens the strain on the energy
COURTESY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM
An aerial view of solar panels that are on the roofs of the Education and Welcome Center and the Trolley Display Building at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Two earn rank of Eagle Scout
Matthew Thomas Ricciuti and Henry Joseph Ruskin were recognized for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in Court of Honor ceremonies held recently.
Ricciuti represents Scout Troop 4 Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair while Ruskin is from Scout Troop 23 in Dormont.
The final hurdle in the quest for the highest Rank for Boy Scouting is a community service challenge, titled “Eagle Project.” The candidate for Eagle must be in charge of all aspects of the project. The tasks include but are not limited to, planning, financing, implementation, completion and final presentation of the completed project to a committee of Boy Scout leaders.
Ricciuti’s project benefitted the Bethel Park High School marching band. It consisted of designing and building three mobile storage bins and a 6-foot storage unit for the musical instruments. He raised $2,055 through a spaghetti dinner and donations. He also organized 11 workdays during which 21 Scouts volunteered 143 hours, 17 adults contributed 133 hours and others
volunteered 14 hours for a total of 290 hours. He raised more than his expenses, which resulted in a $202 donation to the band.
Ruskin’s project benefitted the South Park Theater Annex Project. For his project Ruskin led vol-
unteers in refurbishing the Annex building, a space used for actor rehearsals, to improve the climate control and safety. The building had previously been uncomfortably hot in summer and very cold in the winter.
The completed project enhances both functionality and appearance of the building. Russ Spicuzza, Elk Scouting representative, of South Hills BPOE Lodge 2213 in Bethel Park gave a short talk and presented the new Eagle Scouts
with framed Certificates of Merit, one each from the local and national Elks Lodge. He also presented them with a personal-sized American flag and a small gold lapel pin, which represents 80-plus years of the relationship between the Scouts and the Elks.
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Matthew Thomas Ricciuti, left photo, and Henry Joseph Ruskin, right photo, are pictured with Russ Spicuzza, Elk Scouting representative.
END OF AN ERA
BP grad Petras bids baseball goodbye
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
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Ryan Petras blamed his 0-for3 showing at the plate during the inaugural Pennsylvania Baseball Coaches Association’s East-West All-Star game on June 22 at Medlar Field at Lambruno Park on the University of Penn State’s campus to “good pitching” and inactivity.
Sentimentality more likely was the culprit because after a record-breaking scholastic career, Petras played his last baseball game. This fall, the 2025 Bethel Park High School graduate will compete in football at Duquesne University.
“It was nostalgic,” Petras said of his all-star appearance. “One of my
first games I played here and we won a state championship and now this was my last game. That’s amazing. It was a cool experience.
As an infielder for the West team, which lost to the East, 9-2, Petras played four innings. He struck out once and tagged two long fly balls. He successfully fielded a ground ball to shortstop, earning an assist on the putout
“The game was good except that we lost,” Petras said. “We faced really good pitchers. Coming off not seeing live pitching for a couple of weeks, I felt I had competitive at bats,” he added. “I put the barrel on the bat for hard outs on two of them.”
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PT’s Schmidt wins USGA Open
By Eleanor Bailey
Through the starts and stops of play due to inclement weather, Connor Schmidt stormed to victory during the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s (WPGA) 122nd Open Championship held June 16-18 at Sewickley Heights Golf Club. The Venetia native and Peters Township High School graduate waited out three weather suspensions in the final two days, including an hour-long delay as he walked to the 18th tee.
When play resumed, Schmidt birdied the final hole and finished with a 10-under par 203 for the victory. He ended up three strokes ahead of a trio of golfers and five strokes ahead of Louis Olsakovsky from Upper St. Clair, who tied two others for sixth place.
“Delays are always tough,” he said of the suspensions,” Schmidt said.
“I just went to the locker room and kept to myself and stretched a lot. And stayed hydrated.
“The last one was obviously the hardest one. I saw I was in the lead and was trying to stay
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calm and focused on what I need to do.” Schmidt is no stranger to WPGA events, especially the Open. In 2018, he came close to winning but lost in a playoff at Oakmont, which recently hosted the US Open. In 2019 and 2020, he won the WPGA Amateur Championship.
“Some of the greats of the game are on this trophy, like Arnold Palmer,” said Schmidt. “I always wanted to get back into the winning circle at this event. I’m just really happy I could do it this week.”
in Atlanta.
Casey takes steps toward draft selection
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Jake Casey of Upper St. Clair recently took a big step towards following in the footsteps of his father, Sean, who played 12 seasons in the Major Leagues.
A 6-2, 190-pound outfielder, he participated in the 2025 MLB Draft Combine held June 17-21 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
The combine brings together the top collegiate and high school prospects nationwide for five days of intensive workouts, interviews, and evaluations by all 30 Major League Baseball teams and prepares them potentially for their possible selection in the amateur draft to be held July 13-14 in Atlanta as part of the all-star festivities.
Of the combine, Casey’s college coach, Jeff Duncan, said it was an “incredible honor” and “testament to his hard work and dedication” to the sport.
Casey is the first player in the Golden Flashes’ history to be invited to the Combine.
“It’s truly special,” Duncan said. “Jake has represented Kent State with class and excellence throughout his career.”
Over his four-year career at Kent State, Casey compiled a .277 batting average with 149 hits, 155 runs, 41 home runs, 34 doubles, and 127 RBIs across 161 games. Incredibly, he recovered from Tommy John surgery and had a
USC’s Matheny to compete in World Aquatics Championships
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
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Josh Matheny of Upper St. Clair is preparing for another summer to remember.
One year after traveling to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics, Matheny is bound for Southeast Asia. Currently, he is attending training camp in Thailand before he heads to Singapore to compete in the World Aquatics Championships. He is one of over 2,500 athletes participating in the event, running from July 11 through Aug. 3, and including several disciplines of
swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming and open water competition. Metered swimming races take place July 26-Aug.
3. After qualifying heats, the 100 breaststroke finals will take place at 7 A.M. (Eastern Time) on July 28 and the 200 breast finals will be held Aug. 1. Matheny is entered in both events. “As far as expectations, I am just looking to perform the best I can,” Matheny enthused. “Hopefully win some medals for the US.” Matheny qualified for his third World Championships during the Toyota National
Championships held June 3-7 at the Indiana University Natatorium in Indianapolis, Matheny won the 200 in 2:08.87, edging out AJ Pouch, who grabbed second in 2:09.71. He secured second place in the 100. “I am excited to represent the USA for the third year in a row,” said Matheny. “It’s always an honor to have the flag on my cap.” Matheny was most pleased with his 200 performance. He stuck to his winning formula. He took the lead early and stayed there.
Ryan Petras set the record for career stolen bases and single-season steals while leading Bethel Park to a 74-24 record during his time on the diamond.
ABOVE LEFT: Ryan Petras will continue his football career at Duquesne University. He was a four-year standout at Bethel Park in the sport, claiming All-State honors three years in a row. ABOVE RIGHT: Ryan Petras completed his baseball career as the all-time leader in hits at Bethel Park High School with 113, one more than Chris Buzzi, who played in the late 1980s.
Josh Matheny is all smiles after winning a breaststroke race.
McConnell, Pacers runners-up in the NBA
When Chartiers Valley lost to Neumann-Goretti, 65-63, in the 2010 PIAA Class AAA boys basketball championship to finish runner-up in the state, T.J. McConnell had a silver medal draped around his neck.
When the Indiana Pacers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 103-91, in Game 7 of the NBA finals on June 22, McConnell walked away empty handed.
“There’s no award for second place,” he said sadly during a nationally televised post-game interview.
“There are no moral victories,” he added after the Pac-
ers pushed the heavily favored Thunder to the brink. “We are deflated and everyone is upset but hats off to OKC. They were the better team.”
Throughout the playoffs, however, McConnell was one of the better players. Coming off the bench, he averaged 11.3 points, 4.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. He also shot 53.7% from the field and made 3 of his 5 three-point attempts.
In Game 7, he saw the most action because the Pacers lost their star in the first quarter. With 4:55 remaining in the first frame, Tyrese Haliburton
ELEANOR BAILEY/THE ALMANAC Jake Casey poses with his father, Sean, who played 12 seasons in the major leagues. Casey is looking to follow in his father’s footsteps when MLB hosts its amateur draft July 13-14 in Atlanta.
breakout season this spring. He posted a .356 batting average with 74 hits, 74 runs, 17 home runs, and 55 RBIs while appearing in all 56 games. Casey also added 20 doubles and 20 stolen bases.
“Going into my senior year and coming off the surgery, I didn’t put too much pressure on myself. I just tried to go out and play and help my team win games. Enjoy the game and have fun,” Casey said.
In addition to enjoying a great season statistically after being red-shirted because of the elbow injury, Casey garnered multiple honors. He was selected to the ABCA All-East Region First Team and was the runner-up for MAC Player of the Year laurels. Casey also earned AllMac academic honors for his excellence in the classroom. He graduated with a degree in sport, exercise and performance psychology.
Sean Casey said that he was “proud” of the way his son came back and “trusted the process” as well as his abilities.
“If you want to play with the big boys, you have to have a process-oriented mentality. One pitch at a time. When that process and mentality meets the talent, you start to see a pro player,” Sean said. “I think we saw that during Jake’s senior year.” During the combine, Casey hoped his skills caught the scout’s eyes. He ranked seventh in the 30-year dash with a 3.58 time. Additionally, he ranked in the Top 10 in Exit Velocity
“I think that I bring a combination of skills to the
game. Legitimate power and sneaky speed,” he said. In addition to his own playing experiences, Casey has been immersed in the game because of his father. Sean played professionally for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox. He was a three-time MLB all-star. He owned a .302 career batting average, slugged 130 home runs and drove in 735 runs. Sean has been inducted into the Upper St. Clair High School, WPIAL, University of Richmond and Cincinnati Reds Halls of Fame.
“Since I was born, I have been hanging out in clubhouses,” Casey said. “I don’t remember much but I know that dad and I are on the same page.”
By mid-July, Casey may also be on the same path.
“We are excited for Jake,” Sean said. “He did well at the Combine and it was a great experience for him. We are just waiting for the draft and see what happens. We are not sure where he’s going to go. We are just hoping he gets selected by a team at some point.”
Notes
Bethel Park graduates Eric Chalus and Evan Holewinski were named to the 2025 academic All-MAC team. To qualify for the honor, student-athletes must maintain a minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA and participate in at least 50 percent of their team’s contests during the season.
A senior pitcher, Chalus maintained a 3.75 GPA. He majored in sport administration.
A redshirt freshman and also a pitcher, Holewinski pulled down a 3.72 GPA. He is majoring in business.
tore his right Achilles tendon while driving to the basket.
“It’s a tough feeling to see your franchise player go down,” McConnell said. “To move on and compartmentalize it is tough.”
McConnell replaced Haliburton. He played a little more than 28 minutes, the most he’s had during Indiana’s playoff run.
McConnell fired in 16 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished up three assists. However, he also committed seven turnovers.
“Pressure can get to you and I didn’t take care of the
Petras
Throughout his four-year career, Petras has been a tough out.
As a freshman, he started seven games in center field and helped Bethel Park win a PIAA title in 2022. As a sophomore, he moved to shortstop and anchored the infield until the Black Hawks’ 2025 season ended in a 6-3 loss to Shaler on June 5 in the state quarterfinals.
During that span, Petras helped Bethel Park compile a 74-24 record complete with three section titles, two WPIAL championship appearances, two third-place showings in the district and one state title.
This spring, Petras led the team in hits (81), batting average (.444) and runs scored (30). He tagged eight doubles and one triple for a .568 slugging percentage. With 14 walks, he owned an on-base percentage of .526. BP’s leadoff hitter drove in 11 runs.
He set three school standards. He is the school’s alltime hits leader. His 113 hits eclipsed the mark of 112 set by Chris Buzzi in the 1980s.
Additionally, Petras holds two records for stolen bases. He finished with 80 career swipes. He also shattered his own single-season record with 27 steals this spring.
“Ryan leaves a legacy of how to work consistently whether you are finding success or failure in the immediate – it is not what you do in a day, it is what you do daily,” said BP manager Patrick Zehnder.
Before he competed in his last baseball game, Petras added another feather to his cap. An all-section performer, he gained All-State status for the third time in his career. As with his selection to compete in the all-star
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Schmidt was equally delighted because the triumph was his first as a professional. He earned $6,500 in prize money.
He also was the second straight champion from Peters Township High School. Alec Stopperich won the Open last year at Indiana Country Club.
“We graduated together,” Schmidt said. “Our names will forever be next to each other on the trophy, which is pretty cool.”
In his run-up to his professional career, Schmidt was the 2015 PIAA Western Regional champion and a KPGA Tournament winner. A three-year letter winner and team MVP, he helped the Indians win back-toback WPIAL team titles before he matriculated to Drexel University. While honing his golf skills for the Dragons, Schmidt earned Bachelors of Science degree in Business Analytics and Operations management
Amateur Chuck Tragesser finished in a tie for second,
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“I like to swim from ahead,” he said. “At the turn at 150, I wanted to be first and whatever happens in the last 50 happens.”
Matheny expects his experience from last year’s Olympics in Paris will help him in Singapore. Matheny finished seventh in the 200 breast with a time of 2:09.52. Léon Marchand of
ball,” McConnell said. “But, I was proud of our fight. We fought to the end.”
Because of McConnell’s spirited play, the Pacers managed to split the first six games with the Thunder.
In Game 5, McConnell ignited a Pacer rally. During a third-quarter surge, where Indiana closed a double-digit deficit to five points, T.J. scored 13 of his 18 game points in a seven-minute span. In 22 minutes of action, he also dished up four assists and grabbed four rebounds.
In Game 3, he became the first player in the history of the
game, Petras said the accolade was “an honor” especially as it was a first-team distinction.
“In the all-star game, I had the opportunity to play with and against some of the best players in the state. There was great competition and it was a fun experience.
“Throughout the state there are so many talented players. I am very grateful and thankful for the selection to the game and the all-state team.”
Petras was also a three-time all-state performer on the gridiron. A starter since his freshman year, he amassed 1,148 career yards rushing and 108 receptions, despite missing seven games his senior year because of shoulder surgery.
Additionally, he was named the Greater Allegheny Conference Player of the Year the past two seasons. As a junior, he had 51 receptions. Last fall, he had 30 catches for 500 yards and a 16.7-yard average. He scored six touchdowns and added four extra points.
“Ryan has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest athletes to ever come through Bethel Park,” Zehnder said. “He is gifted athletically but he separates himself by the work he puts in that few people see, his mature mindset and competitive drive.”
That drive to compete propelled him to recover quickly from a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Six weeks removed from surgery, he returned to the gridiron. Then he worked on fine-tuning his skills for his final baseball season.
“My career at Bethel Park was quite special,” said the 18-year-old son of Dave and Nancy Petras. “My coaches made it the most impactful. Our coaching staff was the best in the WPIAL. They work countless, extra hours that take away so much from their
earning Low Amateur honors.
Professionals Rob McClellan and Beau Titsworth also finished runners-up. Amateur Scott Jordan, who held a late lead over Schmidt, placed fifth.
Jordan led the competition after a first round at 5-under. He and Titsworth were atop the leaderboard when the second round concluded with matching 7-under marks.
After the dangerous weather passed through Sewickley, Schmidt still had work to do, leading the event by just a stroke. His drive sailed well right of the dogleg Par 4 and into the rough, setting up a tricky, uphill approach shot.
“I was kind of struggling off and on today,” said Schmidt. “After the long delay, I just put an anti-left swing on it. I knew I could miss right. It was on a crazy slide slope. The ball was probably two feet under my feet. Somehow, I was able to put a great shot on it and put it to 15 feet.”
He followed that with a birdie putt that rode a downhill slope into the hole, pushing him to 10-under and solidifying the victory.
France won the gold with a time of 2:05.85, an Olympic record.
“I learned that you always have to stay confident and true to the way you like to swim because it’s usually the best for you,” he said. Throughout his scholastic career at Upper St. Clair, Matheny has always been the best. He won four WPIAL titles in the 100-yard breast and led the Panthers to a WPIAL team championship. At the PIAA meet his senior year, Matheny won
NBA finals to score 10 points, record 5+ assists and 5+ steals in 15 minutes. He also made NBA Finals history by becoming the first bench player to record a combined total of points, assists, rebounds, and steals (12 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in Game 6) surpassing previous records.
During the regular season, McConnell averaged 17.9 minutes per night across 79 contests with 9.1 points, 4.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals on 51.9 percent shooting from the field. T.J. McConnell
families to help us get better every single day.
“None of my achievements would be possible without them as well as my teammates around me. I will miss putting a Bethel Park jersey on and respecting this program.”
Recently, Petras has been working out and lifting with his new teammates in preparation for football training camp on July 31 at Duquesne University. He plans to be in the starting lineup when the Dukes play the University of Pittsburgh at noon on Aug. 30 in Acrisure Stadium.
“I want to make an impact as a freshman. Start and help lead the team to a conference championship,” he said of his immediate goals.
Petras has come to terms with the end of his baseball playing career as well as the separation he is experiencing from his teammates, especially his best friend, Ryan Walsh, who will play baseball at Virginia Tech.
Originally, Petras had a baseball scholarship offer as a sophomore from Northwestern University. Because of his prowess on the gridiron, Princeton presented an opportunity to compete in both football and baseball, but a financial aid proposal made it cost-prohibitive for Petras to attend. Since the package came late in the recruiting process, it made it virtually impossible for Petras to pursue any further baseball opportunities.
“I’m going to miss baseball but I’m happy with Duquesne. It’s a good fit,” said Petras, whose mother competed in track and field for the Dukes.
“In baseball, I have formed so many strong bonds with my teammates. So many moments I treasure but my favorite ones weren’t necessarily the games but the bus rides and conversations I have had with them.
“I thought I needed it,” he said of the putt. “I knew someone was at 8-under, or two people were at 8-under. And they were at (the 17th hole), so they could get a birdie. I figured I had to make it. I was super nervous but just had to find a way to make it. I can’t believe it went in.
“I was just holding on all day. I didn’t feel super comfortable in the middle of the round, but I settled in on the back nine after the rain delay. I finally made a birdie on the back nine.”
The second round had to be completed Wednesday morning due to poor course conditions because of heavy rain. Schmidt struggled a bit during the close of his second round but quickly refocused and got off to a blistering start in the final round, starting five-under through his first five holes.
“It was kind of wild,” he said. “I played very poorly in the morning when we had to restart the second round. I shot 1-over. I needed to reset there. I knew I was capable of playing good golf. I got off to a good start on (the first hole)
three gold medals, including the 100-yard breaststroke title for the fourth year in a row with a NFHS and state record time of 51.84 seconds. He was named Swimmer of the Meet as well as 2021 Almanac/Observer-Reporter Male Athlete of the Year.
During his club swimming years, Matheny became the U.S. national champion in the 200-meter breaststroke, shattering the 15-16 age group record. After that first big win on a national stage, he went on to
“This year, this group was special. It was a group of guys that just loved playing baseball. We balled through some adversity and that helped us play our best when it counted. In the end we grew as a team and we were very close. That’s what I am going to miss. There’s been a ton of memories.”
Notes
The Pennsylvania Baseball Coaches Association recently announced its all-state team. In addition to Ryan Petras being selected to the first team as an infielder, Michael Bruckner garnered second-team accolades as a utility player.
A rising senior, Bruckner pitched and played third base at Bethel Park High School.
A Division I prospect, Bruckner led the Black Hawks in RBI with 22 and slugging percentage (.603) thanks to eight doubles, one triple and two home runs. He also had 35 strikeouts in 24 innings of pitching to go along with an 0.29 ERA and 3-0 record.
“Mike is already one of the best hitters and pitchers in the WPIAL, and with the work he puts in, he will be ready to take his game to another level next year,” said Zehnder.
According to Brian Jardine, who is president of the PBCA, the process of selecting the allstate team begins with district nominations and works its way to a vote from each committee member to arrive at a team in each classification.
“I want to thank Mark Saghy and his committee for tackling what amounts to be an impossible job and arriving at a very deserving team,” Jardine said. “These members poured over stats and details to select the most deserving student-athletes. The process is not easy and I truly commend these committee members.”
and then chipped in on 2 from a crazy spot for eagle. I wasn’t expecting that.”
The win is the second straight for a Peters Township grad, as Schmidt followed close friend Alec Stopperich, who won the 2024 version of the West Penn Open and finished 17th this year at 2-over. Nathan Piatt, an Upper St. Clair graduate, tied for 12th place with a one-under, 212 score.
On top of the heartbreaking loss in the same competition seven years ago, Schmidt also overcame physical challenges as he was dealing with a surgically repaired wrist. Since the procedure last June, Schmidt has played sporadically.
“I’ve been playing off and on this year,” he said. “This is honestly the first event that I really felt no pain in my wrist and was free out there. I’m happy it all worked out.”
After the Open, Schmidt headed for Canada to work on earning a spot on the PGA Tour Americas, which is a combination of the old Canadian Tour and Latin America Tour. The second half of the season starts in July in Canada.
compete in the World Junior Championships in Budapest, Hungary. He won gold medals in the 100- and 200-meter breaststroke events and added a silver in the 4×100 medley relay. For the past four years, Matheny has competed at Indiana University. As a Hoosiers, he has claimed multiple All-America honors. He has also accumulated a plethora of medals, including gold, during the Big Ten championships as well as the NCAA finals.
Outstanding educator
Mt. Lebanon music teacher a finalist for PA Teacher of the Year
By Paul Paterra Staff writer ppaterra@observer-reporter.com
While Rebecca Showalter likes the spotlight to shine on her music students, she is getting some deserved attention as one of 12 finalists for the 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.
Showalter teaches music at Hoover and Lincoln elementary schools in the Mt. Lebanon School District. She joined the district in December 2022 after a decade in the Canon-McMillan School District.
“It’s such an honor,” Showalter said. “I’m not used to being in the spotlight, so it’s an area of learning, for sure, but I think it’s so important that there is an award that recognizes and honors teachers, so I’m grateful that the award exists and humbled that I was nominated and humbled that I’ve gotten this far in the process.” Through the National State Teacher of the Year (NSTOY) program, the Pennsylvania Department of Education identifies and honors exemplary teaching and classroom practices across the commonwealth.
The Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Program recognizes excellence in teaching by honoring PreK-12 teachers in public education who have made outstanding academic contributions to Pennsylvania’s schoolaged children.
Showalter said the application process was in-depth,
including submitting multiple essays, interviews and a 15-minute recorded teaching episode that exhibits effective instructional strategies. Recommendation letters were submitted by a colleague, principal and student parent.
The finalists gave a presentation in Harrisburg earlier this month and were part of more interviews. Pennsylvania’s 2026 Teacher of the Year will be announced at an awards ceremony in December and will represent the state at various local, regional and national functions culminating in the National Teacher of the Year ceremony at the White House.
Dr. Ronald Kitsko, principal at Lincoln Elementary
what’s happening
GARDEN
The Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. July 1 at St. David’s Church, 905 McMurray Road. Alekka Sweeney will discuss edible herbs and share her culinary skills. Guests are welcome to attend lunch and program. Fee is $6. Guests should register by calling 412-7604221.
DOG DAYS
The dog days of summer will be celebrated from 6 to 8 p.m. July 1 at the South Park off-leash park, 1700 McCorkle Road. The evening will include games with pups of all shapes, sizes and colors. Giveaway bags will be filled with treats for both humans and furry friends. Visit alleghenycounty.us for more information.
CONCERTS
The Green Tree Summer Concert Series offers live music from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28 at the gazebo, located at 895 Greentree Road. The Mingo Creek Band performs July 3. Visit greentreeboro.com for more details.
THEATER
The South Park Theatre presents “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” until July 13. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday viewing begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit southparktheatre.com for tickets or more information.
SCIENCE
Mad Science Camps are being held this summer in
School, said Showalter is deserving of the honor.
“Rebecca is a tremendous music educator,” he said. “She brings an energy and dynamic ideas to her classroom space with her kiddoes. She keeps her kids engaged in learning and enjoying music. It’s not just about the music; it’s about having them appreciate what they’re learning about in terms of backgrounds of music culture. There’s just a vibe that she brings.”
For Showalter, teaching was her destiny.
“There was never anything else,” she said. “I think that’s probably a similar story for most teachers. I loved school. I loved being a student. I loved any chance I had to help out the teachers.”
Showalter is proud to represent the Mt. Lebanon School District.
“There’s so much that my colleagues do here,” she said. “The district is so supportive and of-
fers so many opportunities and is really focused on being inclusive. I’m glad that our district is being recognized in that way. I’m also really glad that arts education is being recognized.”
Showalter initially studied elementary and special education, but the interest in music always was there.
“Music was something I participated in,” said the trombonist and vocalist. “It was something I did on the side as my fun. I didn’t initially
have the confidence to go into something like that. A little later in college, as many college students do, I decided to switch gears. I’ve been really lucky to teach music.
“I often say I get to hang out with these students, have fun with these students and sing and dance and play games and I get to call it a job. … I can’t think of any other profession that gives as much time and as much passion and as much heart.”
Mt. Lebanon and Peters Township. Ages kindergarten through fifth grade can participate.
Camps are held from 1 to 4 p.m. Red Hot Robots runs from July 7-11. Forces in Flight is the subject of the July 21-25 camp. Nature’s Secrets will be explored Aug. 4-8.
Mt. Lebanon camps are held on the second floor of the recreation center while Peters Township camps are offered at the recreation center located at 700 Meredith Drive. Visit mtlebanon.org to register or call 412-343-3409 for more details in Mt. Lebanon. In Peters Township, register online at www.peterstownship.com or in person at the recreation center located at 700 Meredith Drive. For more information, call 724942-5000.
LEBO REC
A variety of exercise and fitness classes from pilates to yoga as well as Zumba and Tai Chi are offered throughout the summer through the Mt. Lebanon recreation department. Hockey and learn-to-skate programs are also available. Visit mtlebanon.org to register or for more details regarding times, dates and fees. These classes are also available on a drop-in basis for $9 per visit.
Reduced tickets to Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild amusement parks are available for purchase from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the recreation office.
Registration for adult and junior clinics are being accepted. Contact head pro Megan Foster at mgustinefoster@mt.lebanon.org for more details. Additionally, new programs such as cardio tennis, live ball and junior Friday night match play are being offered.
Summer playground camp for students having completed grades K-3 are being offered July 7-11; July 14-18 and July 21-25. Space is available at Foster and Howe.
Art Camp Two is offered from July 28 to Aug. 1. Ages 5 to 8 meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Ages 8 to 12 meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Summer baseball clinics run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 14-18 and July 28 to Aug. 1. Ages 7 to 15 are eligible to participate.
Space is still available for chess camp to be held Aug. 4 to 8. Ages 8 to 17 can participate.
Visit mt.lebanon.org to register for activities or call 412-343-3409 for further details.
PT MARKET
Peterswood Park hosts Market In The Park from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 27. A variety of produce and other items are available for purchase. Food trucks are featured weekly. Visit the recreation department’s Facebook page for listings. Visit www.peterstownship. com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.
VOUCHERS
A farmers market voucher distribution will be
held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. July 1 at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center located at 700 Meredith Drive. Individuals 60 and older are eligible with income for one person of $28,953 or less; two people of $39,128 and three people of $49,303 or less. Must be a Washington County resident. Identification is required. Call 724-9425000 for more details.
TOUCH A TRUCK
South Fayette will host a Touch A Truck event July 13 at Fairview Park, 129 Greenwood Drive. Participants can explore trucks, buses, tractors, and emergency vehicles while also enjoying food, activities and game booths.
PICKLESBURGH
Picklesburgh will run from July 11-13 at multiple locations in downtown Pittsburgh. Visit picklesburgh. com for more details.
GRAND PRIX
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix will be held July 10-20 at various locations in Pittsburgh. The vintage automobile event spans 10 days and features two weekend races in Schenley Park, car shows, parties, parades and motorsports activities. Visit: pvgp.org for more details.
FLOWERS
The summer flower show at the Phipps Conservatory runs through Sept. 21 at 1 Schenley Drive in Oakland. Visit phippsconservatory.org for more information.
FITNESS
The following fitness classes will be offered beginning July 1 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair: Barre Sculpt, Cardio Drumming, Cardio Drumming for Parkinson’s Disease, Cardio Strength Fusion, Gentle and Flow Yoga, Parkinson’s Fitness Classes, Stronger Bones/Better Balance and Zumba (drop in).
Visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call 412835-6630 to register or for more information.
DORMONT AARP
Dormont AARP meets the second Thursday of every month at noon at the Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road (at intersection with Potomac Avenue). New members are always welcome. For information, call 412-563-3961.
COIN CLUB
The South Hill Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. July 8 at the Bethel Park Municipal building located at 5100 West Library Ave. Members and the general public can attend. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes awarded. The club will celebrate its 65th anniversary, and a summer pizza party will be held during this month’s program. Applications for membership are being accepted. Call 724984-6611 for details.
FOOD TRUCKS
Food Truck Fridays are back at the Peters Township Municipal Complex at 610 East McMurrary Road.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the following dates will feature the following vendors: July 11, Cousins Maine Lobster; July 25, Truckin’ Triangles; Aug. 1, Chicks’ N Waffles; Aug. 5, Hummus Pittsburgh. Admission is free. Visit www. peterstownship.com for more details or changes to the vending line-up.
TOUCH TRUCK
Peterswood Park will be the site of a Touch-A-Truck event from 10 a.m. to noon July 12. This free family event will feature a variety of trucks as well as a Blackhawk helicopter landing, courtesy of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Visit peterstownship.com or call 724942-5000 for more details.
PICKLEBALL
Round Robin pickleball play will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 26 for Level 2.5 to 3.0 at the Peters Township Tennis Center. Players rotate partners every 15 minutes. Fee is $15 per person. Visit www.peterstownship. com/tennis or call 724-9411330 to register or for more information.
TICKETS
Discount tickets for summer amusement are available for in-person sales at the Peters Township recreation center located at 700 Meredith Dr. Any day passes for ages 4 and older cost: $43 each for Kennywood; $35 each for Sandcastle and $42
PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE MT. LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Rebecca Showalter is shown with some of her elementary school music students.
Rebecca Showalter is one of 12 finalists for the 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.
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