Sports
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 23, 2022: Top 2 teams in Class 4A softball to meet
April 22, 2022
A long and soggy week of WPIAL softball will conclude on a bright note with the sun shining on one of the top Class 4A game to this point in the season.
Gino Palmosina resigns at Canevin weeks after winning PIAA boys basketball title
Boys basketball coach Gino Palmosina is a candidate for a job elsewhere, so he resigned Thursday from alma mater Bishop Canevin, where he won WPIAL and state titles this winter.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 22, 2022: Slugging softball teams to square off
Following a wet week and assuming the fields are playable, it will be a busy Friday on the diamonds in both WPIAL softball and baseball.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 21, 2022
April 21, 2022
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High school roundup for April 21, 2022: Pine-Richland escapes jam in 7th, beats Butler
Jacob McGuire pitched six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and striking out seven, to lead Pine-Richland to a 2-0 victory over Butler in Section 1-6A baseball Thursday night.
Latrobe softball wins big section showdown with Thomas Jefferson
Latrobe earned a section softball split with first-place Thomas Jefferson on the strength of three factors: 1. Sound pitching, 2. Crisp defense and 3. Power hitting.
Construction, weather, youth can’t keep Leechburg baseball from solid start
Several weeks ago, the Leechburg High School baseball team was searching for a place to play its home games after the renovation timetable at the West Leechburg field slowed.
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: 3-game series on horizon for Hempfield, Norwin
Teams are still adjusting to playing two-game series on back-to-back days, but the WPIAL is switching to a new format next season.
Senior’s return gives energy boost to Hempfield baseball
Joe Fiedor missed most of the basketball season for Hempfield with a mysterious injury he sustained in a home game against Penn-Trafford.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 20, 2022
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High school roundup for April 20, 2022: Hampton strengthens grip on 1st place
Anthony Bucci and Joey O’Donnell each had a hit and two RBIs as Hampton scored all its runs in the fifth inning of a 6-0 victory over Fox Chapel, sweeping a doubleheader Wednesday to stay in first place in Section 2-5A.
Simmering public vs. private dispute leads Bishop Canevin contingent to protest at Carlynton track meet
The always-contentious public vs. private debate usually sticks to high school football and basketball, but a track meet became the backdrop for an unprecedented student protest.
No. 1 Armstrong puts on a show in statement win over Franklin Regional
April 20, 2022
With nicknames like “Camo,” “Smoke” and “Mack Attack,” players on the Armstrong softball team appreciate a good time.
With Griffin back in circle, Ligonier Valley softball handles Serra Catholic
Senior Maddie Griffin finished with 15 strikeouts and a three-hit performance at the dish to help lead Ligonier Valley to a 7-2 victory over Serra Catholic in Section 2-2A play Wednesday afternoon in McKeesport.
Back from broken wrist, sophomore Selker fuels strong start for Freeport softball
Sydney Selker made the most of her first varsity season with the Freeport softball team.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 21, 2022: Softball showdowns set in Class 6A, 4A
A couple of showdowns in Class 6A and 4A highlight a busy Thursday around the softball diamonds.
Bethel Park baseball, Beaver softball remain atop Trib 10 power rankings
Cold or warm, wet or dry, there has been a lot of change this spring on a day-to-day basis.
Westmoreland County softball notebook: Realignment to shake up sections
There is plenty of softball left in 2022, but the WPIAL has set the table for next season with its realignment for the new two-year enrollment cycle.
Norwin softball looking to overcome soggy, slow start to season
Frustrated and chasing consistency, Norwin softball coaches and players have felt like pulling the lever on the escape hatch lately.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 19, 2022
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