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New Serra football coach faces big rebuilding job

Written by Brad Everett on .

Brad Everett writes about Serra High School's new football coach. Click here to read his story.

"The Serra Catholic High School football team reached a peak in 2007 when it won the WPIAL Class A championship -- the school's second District 7 title, the other coming in 1981 -- and made it to the PIAA final for the first time.

But when coach Rich Bowen resigned after the 2009 season to take a job as an assistant at Waynesburg University, Serra began to struggle. Last season, the Eagles hit rock bottom, as they were one of seven WPIAL teams to finish without a win.

Serra has turned to a "saint," hoping for a miracle turnaround to try to reverse its fortunes."

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Serra continues to build softball program

Written by Nicholas Tolomeo on .

Nick Tolomeo's feature on the Serra softball team:

 

Through five games this season his Serra Catholic softball team was sitting at 4-1 overall, but coach Mike Elko knew it was time to make a decision.

Junior pitcher Nicole Jezerski had started the first five games and compiled a 4-1 record. She was successful last season going 3-2 in a backup role. But Jezerski was also an asset at second base and freshman pitcher Sam Andrekanic had shown plenty of promise.

So, even though nothing appeared to be broken, Elko took a chance and made a change. Jezerski moved to second base and Andrekanic took over at starting pitcher. It was a calculated risk that was made with long-term goals this season in mind.

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Serra Catholic's Kugler wins WPIAL baseball batting title

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When it came to WPIAL hitters this season, Serra Catholic’s Dylan Kugler had no peers.

Kugler, a senior catcher, finished the regular season as the No. 1 hitter in the WPIAL with a hefty .610 average. Kugler had 25 hits in 41 at-bats. He was also among the WPIAL leaders in runs scored, finishing with a team-high 30.

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Serra Catholic softball team relishing chance to face Neshannock

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On Thursday Serra Catholic won its first playoff game since 2009, it’s prize is a date with defending PIAA Class A champion Neshannock. The Eagles are not about to complain, they appear to be relishing the opportunity to face the No. 1 seed.

“If you look at Neshannock, their pitcher is a very tall pitcher and she throws around 58 miles per hour,” Serra coach Michael Elko said. “Those are the girls we see in our conference. My girls like past pitchers like the ones we see with Carmichaels, Frazier, West Greene and Jefferson Morgan. They are all around 57 to 58 miles per hour. The girls are looking forward to a faster pitcher. I think we have a very good chance.”

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Serra Catholic baseball team continues to roll

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Serra Catholic has one of the top baseball teams in WPIAL Class A again this season.

The Eagles have more than proven that in recent weeks, winning five games in a row by a combined score of 59-8. The streak included consecutive wins against Geibel Catholic (17-0), Clairton (13-3) and Monessen (15-0). Serra’s most impressive win, however, might have been last Thursday’s 6-1 triumph at Bishop Canevin.

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