Steve Rotstein, Author at Pittsburgh Union Progress

In 2020, Pine-Richland pulverized Peters Township in a WPIAL championship shutout en route to capturing a PIAA Class 5A title. Last year, the Indians returned the favor with a one-sided beatdown in the WPIAL Class 5A final on their way to their first state championship appearance. Time to settle the score once and for all. […]

Steve Rotstein

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