Author: Bill Hartlep

South Fayette’s Juliette Leroux scores against Armstrong during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Petersen Events Center.

Plum’s Christian Alter battles Fox Chapel’s Jake Williams (7) and Rocco Didomenico for a header during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Friday.

A-K Valley PIAA soccer playoff preview capsules for Nov. 5, 2024

November 4, 2024

PIAA soccer playoffs

Beaver’s Kailyn Connelly blocks the shot of Hampton’s Anna Hensberger during the WPIAL Class 3A girls volleyball semifinal Wednesday at North Allegheny High School.

WPIAL girls volleyball championship preview: North Allegheny, Beaver look to defend titles

November 1, 2024

Four champions will be crowned Saturday at the 2024 WPIAL girls volleyball championships at Peters Township’s AHN Arena.

Avonworth’s Abdul Basit battles Deer Lakes’ Zane Spence for possession during their WPIAL Class 2A semifinal on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at North Allegheny.

WPIAL Class A boys soccer championship

Notable changes to the 2025-26 WPIAL track and field alignment

September 23, 2024

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

Mars’ McKenna Merritt celebrates with Mya Cote (7) and Anna Bowser after scoring against Chartiers Valley during the WPIAL Class 2A girls lacrosse championship game on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at RMU.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble scores against Serra Catholic during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game on Thurday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Pitt.

2024 WPIAL Class 2A baseball championship

Bishop Canevin’s Quentin White celebrates after walking off Wester Beaver, 10-0 in six innings, in their WPIAL Class A quarterfinal on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Gateway.

2024 WPIAL Class A baseball championship preview: Bishop Canevin vs. Eden Christian

May 27, 2024

2024 WPIAL Class A baseball championship

Riverside pitcher Zach Hare delivers against North Catholic on Friday, April 26, 2024, in North Sewickley.

Elizabeth Forward celebrates with starting pitcher Shelby Telegdy after beating Belle Vernon in the PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals June 8, 2023, at Robert D. Kalp field at Hempfield Area High School.

2024 WPIAL Class 4A softball preseason breakdown

March 12, 2024

Competition was spirited in Class 4A softball last season, and several contenders again look to have rosters ready to battle for WPIAL and PIAA glory.

Deer Lakes’ Billy Schaeffer scores past Mercyhurst Prep’s Derek Bly during PIAA Class A first round action Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Deer Lakes High School.

A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for March 13, 2024

PIAA basketball playoffs

Fox Chapel’s Jefferson Moorefield-Brown drives on Shaler’s Sam Himrod and Brandon London (left) on Feb. 9, 2024, at Fox Chapel.

A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsule for March 12, 2024

March 11, 2024

PIAA basketball playoffs

Shaler pitcher Bria Bosiljevac celebrates a strikeout with teammates during the PIAA Class 5A championship game against Northern York on June 17, 2023, at Penn State.

Shady Side Academy’s Sydney Birchard drives between Burrell defenders on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Fox Chapel.

2024 WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball championship breakdown: Avonworth vs. Shady Side Academy

February 29, 2024

WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball championship

Deer Lakes’ Collin Rodgers is fouled by Burrell’s Tucker Bitar on Jan. 5, 2023, at Deer Lakes High School.

Belle Vernon head coach Matt Humbert celebrates with Quinton Martin during the PIAA Class 3A state championship game on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Cumberland Valley.

North Allegheny celebrates after beating Canon-McMillan during the WPIAL Class 4A girls volleyball championship Nov. 4 at Peters Township.

Quaker Valley’s Matteo Castellini battles South Park’s Jack Ozimek for a header during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Highmark Stadium.

2023 PIAA Class 2A boys soccer championship preview: Camp Hill vs. Quaker Valley

November 16, 2023

PIAA Class 2A boys soccer championship

Avonworth’s Fiona Mahan battles Shady Side Academy’s Lucille McCargo for a header during their PIAA Class 2A state semifinal on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at North Allegheny.

Bentworth’s Ryan Moessner possesses the ball against Burrell in the WPIAL Class A semifinals Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.

WPIAL Class A boys soccer championship breakdown: Charleroi vs. Bentworth

November 2, 2023

WPIAL Class A boys soccer championship

Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd stiff-arms Clairton’s Jaece Booker on Sept. 22.

Riverview boys soccer coach Mickey Namey celebrates his 100th career win with members of the Raiders on Sept. 26, 2023, at Riverside Park.

Mt. Lebanon’s Jacob Tinnemeyer talks with pitcher Matthew Delvaux on the mound during their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal against Pine-Richland on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at North Allegheny.

Shaler’s Max Saban steals second base past Plum’s Logan Kemmerer during their WPIAL Class 5A semifinal on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at North Allegheny.

2023 WPIAL Class 5A baseball championship preview: Shaler vs. Bethel Park

May 29, 2023

WPIAL Class 5A baseball championship

Serra Catholic’s Zach Karp pitches against Greensburg Central Catholic on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Union starting pitcher Mia Pruehs throws against West Greene in the WPIAL Class A softball championship Wednesday June 1, 2002, at Cal (Pa.).

2023 WPIAL Class A softball preseason breakdown

Union edged West Greene, 3-2, to capture its first WPIAL Class A softball title last season.

The Deer Lakes student section sings ‘Sweet Caroline’ during the Lancers’ PIAA Class 3A first round state playoff game against Seneca on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Deer Lakes.

A-K Valley PIAA basketball playoff capsule: Games for Saturday, March 18, 2023

March 17, 2023

PIAA basketball playoffs

Neshannock pitcher Addy Frye is mobbed by teammates after defeating Conwell-Egan, 4-1, in the PIAA Class 2A state championship game on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Penn State.

Armstrong has reached the WPIAL and PIAA softball title games two straight seasons, and could again challenge for both championships.

Highlands’ Chandler Thimons blocks the shot of Elizabeth Forward’s Charles Meehleib during WPIAL Class 4A first-round action Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Highlands High School.

A-K Valley PIAA basketball playoff capsule: Games for March 14, 2023

March 13, 2023

PIAA basketball playoffs

Seneca Valley pitcher Lexie Hames delivers against Spring Ford during the PIAA Class 6A championship game on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Penn State.

Sophie Shao

New Castle’s Isaiah Boice celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Mt. Lebanon during their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at North Allegheny.

Shenago’s Kylee Rubin (left) celebrates with Julia George and Ashley DeCarbo as time expires in the WPIAL Class 2A championship game against Freedom on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Petersen Events Center.

Freedom’s Jules Mohrbacher had 33 points and 11 rebounds in a semifinal victory over Aliquippa.

2023 WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball championship breakdown: Shenango vs. Freedom

March 1, 2023

No. 1 Shenango vs. No. 2 Freedom

Highlands’ Ava Nitowski (43) and Kalleigh Nerone (4) and North Catholic’s Anna Waskiewicz box out on a free throw attempt in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 at Gateway High School.

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin hurdles Neumann-Goretti’s Yasir Williams during the PIAA Class 3A state championship game on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School.

Neshannock’s Mairan Haggerty celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Southern Columbia during the PIAA Class 2A championship game last season.

Carmichaels’ Alec Anderson works out on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Carmichaels.

OLSH quarterback Nehemiah Azeem works out on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at Youthtowne.

Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2022 Week 1

September 1, 2022

Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week 1:

Competition will again be stiff among City League football teams this fall.

Serra Catholic’s Daiquan Chatfield works against Amire Spencer during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in McKeesport.

Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2022 Week Zero

Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week Zero:

Westinghouse quarterback Keyshawn Morsillo compiled 1,411 passing yards, 733 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in 2021.

2022 City League preview: Allderdice aims to defend its title but will be tested

Competition will again be stiff among City League football teams this fall.

Beaver Falls quarterback Jaren Brickner works out on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Beaver Falls.

Whether by land or air, Beaver Falls always makes its way into WPIAL title conversation

August 20, 2022

The immense challenge WPIAL defensive coordinators have faced when taking on Beaver Falls over the last couple of seasons can be summed up in two tidy stats.

South Fayette’s Jake Patterson plays in the WPIAL Class 3A boys singles tennis championship, beating North Allegheny’s Trey Davidson Tuesday, April 13, 2022, at Pure Athletic Complex.

Frazier players celebrate defeating OLSH in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Hampton’s Kevyn Fish runs to the finish line in the Class AAA girls race during the WPIAL cross country championships on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at California University of Pa.

Central Catholic’s Peter Gonzalez catches a pass before the Vikings’ game against North Allegheny last season.

June 18, 2022

Beaver pitcher Payton List delivers against Freeport during their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal on May 23 at Mars.

2022 WPIAL Class 4A softball championship preview: Beaver vs. Elizabeth Forward

June 1, 2022

WPIAL Class 4A softball championship

Armstrong’s Cameryn Sprankle smiles after hitting an RBI double against Franklin Regional on April 20 in Murrysville.

2022 WPIAL Class 5A softball championship preview: Armstrong vs. Penn-Trafford

WPIAL Class 5A softball championship

West Greene defeated Greensburg Central Catholic, 13-3, in a matchup of top-five softball teams in WPIAL Class A.

Montour’s Brock Janeda celebrates after tagging out Quaker Valley’s Nick Allen at second base on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Burkett Field in Robinson.

2022 WPIAL Class 4A baseball championship preview: Montour vs. West Mifflin

May 30, 2022

WPIAL Class 4A baseball championship

Deer Lakes pitcher Justin Brannagan delivers against Derry on April 25.

A-K Valley senior spotlight: Springdale’s Legend Ausk

May 9, 2022

This Legend keeps growing.

Springdale’s Colton Gent trains at practice April 21, 2022, at Springdale.

After sprinting to school record, Springdale’s Gent sets sights on WPIAL, PIAA success

May 2, 2022

Colton Gent joined the Springdale track and field team to stay in shape and to continue training for football season.

The Valley doubles teams of Dario Wolfe (left) and Nick Bussard won the Section 3-2A title April 20 at Valley.

Fox Chapel’s David Dering was named a 2022 All-American Athlete Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award recepient.

Herald notebook: Fox Chapel’s Dering, Turnquist earn strength, conditioning awards

April 16, 2022

Fox Chapel senior swim team members David Dering and Lydia Turnquist were named All-American Athlete Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award recipients in swimming earlier this month.

Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst drives against Laurel Highlands Rodney Gallagher during overtime in their PIAA Class 5A second-round game.

After trip to PIAA playoffs, future remains promising for Highlands boys basketball

March 28, 2022

Members of the Highlands boys basketball team wanted a second chance.

Highlands’ Carter Leri shoots a 3-pointer against Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Highlands High School.

PIAA Class 5A girls basketball final

Bishop Canevin’s Kevaughn Price celebrates next to Union’s Cam Taylor as time expires in the WPIAL Class A championship game on Thursday, March. 3, 2022, at Petersen Events Center.

St. Joseph’s Stella Swanson is expected to play shortstop, catcher and pitcher at times this season.

Mt. Lebanon’s Ashleigh Connor works against Bethel Park’s Emma Dziezgowski during their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at UMPC Events Center in Moon.

North Catholic’s Dacia Lewandowski scores against Laurel during a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Cranberry.

Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan celebrates after the Foxes scored late in the fourth quarter against Central Catholic on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Alumni Hall in Oakland.

Bishop Canevin setter Sani Jones (12) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Greensburg Central Catholic on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at Bishop Canevin High School.

Trinity’s Jeremy Sikora throws during practice Tuesday, Aug.17, 2021 at Trinity Middle School.

Strong line play could help Trinity go toe-to-toe

August 24, 2021

Competing against perennial WPIAL title contenders Thomas Jefferson and Belle Vernon is a challenge. And that challenge usually is decided in the trenches.

Mt. Lebanon’s Ashleigh Connor is a St. Louis commit.

Mt. Lebanon’s Ashleigh Connor commits to St. Louis

August 23, 2021

Mt. Lebanon’s Ashleigh Connor, one of the top scorers in WPIAL girls basketball, announced a commitment to St. Louis on Monday.

Serra Catholic’s Pharoh Fisher is interviewed during a HSSN event Kennywood on July 22, 2021.

Fox Chapel’s Lily Zaltman works against Shady Side Academy’s Alexa Karet on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Fox Chapel Area High School.

Bethel Park’s Reagan Milliken (back) is an Ohio State recruit.

2021 WPIAL Class 6A softball preseason breakdown

March 24, 2021

After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back on the field of play.

Norwin first baseman Jayden Walker works out during a scrimmage against Yough on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Norwin High School.

2021 WPIAL Class 6A baseball preseason breakdown

WPIAL baseball players have been waiting nearly two seasons to get back on the field of play after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to cancel the entire 2020 campaign.

Lincoln Park’s LA Pratt drives to the basket against Montour’s Vason Stevenson during their WPIAL Class 4A semifinal on Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Midland.

How to watch Monday’s WPIAL basketball championships on Trib HSSN

March 15, 2021

The final four WPIAL basketball championship games will be played tonight at a pair of high school gymnasiums, and a quartet of teams will be rewarded for persevering during an unprecedented 2020-21 season.

South Allegheny’s Omar Faulkner dunks against Shady Side Academy on Feb. 17, 2021, in Fox Chapel.

North Catholic’s Dacia Lewandowski battles Mohawk’s Erynne Capalbo for a rebound during their game on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Cranberry.

How to watch Saturday’s WPIAL basketball championships on Trib HSSN

March 13, 2021

Four more WPIAL basketball championship games will be played tonight at a pair of high school gymnasiums, and a quartet of teams will be rewarded for persevering during an unprecedented 2020-21 season.

Mohawk’s Hannah McDanel pressures North Catholic’s Tori Drevna during their game on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Cranberry.

Serra Catholic’s Grace Navarro drives as Winchester Thurston’s Octava Chitty defends in a WPIAL Class 2A semifinal Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball championship breakdown: Neshannock vs. Serra Catholic

March 11, 2021

WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball championship

Quaker Valley’s Lily Johns (13) celebrates with Corinne Washington in the final minute of their game against Blackhawk on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at Quaker Valley High School.

Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher celebrates as time expires in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game against Mars Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.

Jonathan Swann had two goals and Ben Christian, Evan Anderson and Kensly Owens also scored to lead No. 6 North Allegheny (13-3-1) to a 5-1 victory over No. 11 Allderdice (5-6-1) in a WPIAL Class 4A boys soccer game Oct. 27.

Fort Cherry girls volleyball forced to forfeit playoff match

October 30, 2020

One of the WPIAL’s top girls volleyball teams in Class A will not get a chance to play for a district title.

Gateway’s Derrick Davis breaks in the clear against Woodland Hills Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 at the Wolvarena.

North Hills girls volleyball coach Vicky Danko is in her second season on the bench.

Fast start provides boost to North Hills girls volleyball team

September 19, 2020

Getting on the court was a victory in itself, but the North Hills girls volleyball team took it a step further when it kicked off its season Sept. 15.

Armstrong quarterback Cadin Olsen throws during workouts Thursday, July 15, 2020 at Armstrong High School.

Rankin off to fast start for North Allegheny girls golf

September 10, 2020

Katie Rose Rankin has set the pace this season for the North Allegheny girls golf team.

North Allegheny’s Khalil Dinkins works out with teammates during practice on Thursday, July 2, 2020, in McCandless.

Hopewell was a first-half football team a year ago. The Vikings came out strong each game with energy, excitement and the competitive juices flowing.

Fort Cherry head coach Tanner Garry during workouts Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 Fort Cherry High School.

Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher celebrates after defeating Mars in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.

Area freshmen garner offers from Michigan

A pair of Western Pennsylvania freshmen have stepped into the recruiting spotlight this week.

Penn-Trafford’s Matt Wilkie tries to escape a tackle attempt by Greensburg Salem’s Jake Hoyle of the red squad Friday, June 15, 2018 during the 2018 Westmoreland County Coaches Association’s Foothills All-Star Classic at Hempfield Area High School.

Aliquippa’s Darrelle Revis scores the winning touchdown against Northern Lehigh in the 2003 PIAA championship game.

North Allegheny’s Isaiah Davis (14) competes against Shaler on April 2, 2019 at North Allegheny.

Senior spotlight: North Allegheny’s Isaiah Davis hopes to lead Tigers to title

Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight a WPIAL spring athlete whose senior year has been put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic.

Butler’s Ethan Morton (25) celebrates after beating Mt. Lebanon in their WPIAL Class 6A championship game at Petersen Events Center on Feb. 29, 2020.

Butler’s Ethan Morton named Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Year

April 8, 2020

Ethan Morton just wants to play basketball.

Elizabeth Forward’s Chase Whatton competes during the 2019 football season.

Burrell’s Tyler Stewart signed with the <a href="https://www.fairbanksicedogs.com/" target="_blank">Fairbanks Ice Dogs</a> on Wednesday.

Burrell hockey star Stewart headed to Alaska for next step in pro dream

April 2, 2020

Tyler Stewart is headed back to the world of junior hockey and continuing his path toward a professional career.

The 2020 Mt. Lebanon boys lacrosse team features 13 senior players.

Mt. Lebanon boys lacrosse featured on ESPN’s ‘Senior Night’ segment

The Mt. Lebanon boys lacrosse team has yet to play an official game this spring but received recognition on national television Wednesday night.

Scott Arnold was hired March 30, 2020, as the new Franklin Regional girls soccer coach.

Scott Arnold takes over Franklin Regional girls soccer program

April 1, 2020

Scott Arnold has spent parts of the past 20-plus years coaching various levels of club soccer.

Central Catholic’s Gus Sunseri (2) plays against Seneca Valley on Aug. 30, 2019, in Jackson.

Pine-Richland’s Miguel Jackson celebrtaes a sack against Penn Hills on Aug. 23, 2019, in Pine.

Peters Township’s Corban Hondru scores a first-quarter touchdown against Woodland Hills Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at the Wolvarena.

Scholarship offers piling up for Peters Township’s Corban Hondru

March 25, 2020

Peters Township junior Corban Hondru has been active this week … on social media, at least.

Latrobe’s Lex Pynos participates in the girls 400 meter relay final during the Wildcat Invitational Track Meet held at Latrobe Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Five more WPIAL championship trophies will be awarded Saturday at Pitt’s Petersen Events Center as the district basketball finals conclude.

Mt. Pleasant’s Heather Gardner competes in the girls 100 breaststroke during the 2020 AA WPIAL Swimming and Diving Championship at Trees Pool on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

Belle Vernon’s Ian Shahan competes in the boys’ 100 yard backstroke at Derry Area High School during the 2019 Westmoreland County Coaches Association Swimming Championship Meet on Saturday, January 26, 2019.

How to watch 2020 WPIAL swimming, basketball championships

February 27, 2020

It will be a day of gold medals and golden basketball trophies.

North Catholic’s Emma Pospisil drives past Freeport’s Melaina Dezort during their game Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Freeport Middle School.

WPIAL releases 2019-20 basketball playoff pairings

February 11, 2020

The North Catholic girls basketball team has grown accustomed to hoisting the WPIAL championship trophy.

Butler’s Raine Gratzmiller drives to the basket against Pine-Richland’s Levi Wentz during their game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Pine-Richland High School.

Brentwood junior quarterback John Milcic (14) competes against Carrick on Aug. 24, 2018, at Brentwood Stadium.

Trib HSSN high school football players to watch in Week 1

August 29, 2019

Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 1:

Mt. Lebanon quarterback Evan Jones hands off to Sam Rolfsen during the first day of football camp Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, in Mt. Lebanon.

WPIAL high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero

August 22, 2019

Here’s a look at some of the top matchups for Week Zero of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

Thomas Jefferson’s Dan Deabner takes part in practice Aug. 6, 2019, at Thomas Jefferson.

WPIAL Class 2A softball championship

Union Area’s Halaena Blakley scores behind Leechburg Area’s Kristen Knapp in the first inning during WPIAL A girls softball semifinals Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Hampton Coummnity Park.

Freeport catcher Jarrett Heilman takes a late throw as Steel Valley’s Josh Fossick scores the go-ahead run during the fourth inning of their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Fox Chapel High School.

WPIAL Class 3A baseball final preview: Steel Valley vs. Hopewell

May 27, 2019

WPIAL Class 3A baseball championship

Shaler pitcher Hunter Boyan (10) competes against Gateway during a WPIAL 5A quarterfinal game May 21, 2019 at Fox Chapel.

WPIAL Class 3A championship game by the numbers: Avonworth 17, Central Valley 0

Avonworth 17, Central Valley 0

2024 PIAA Class 4A girls volleyball championship preview: North Allegheny vs. Spring-Ford

November 15, 2024

Spring-Ford (21-7) vs. North Allegheny (20-1)

2024 PIAA Class 3A girls volleyball championship preview: Mars vs. Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II (23-0) vs. Mars (21-4)

Springdale girls soccer team faces final hurdle in bid for 1st state championship

November 14, 2024

Springdale girls soccer players began practice Thursday evening just as they had dozens of times before, laughing, chatting, stretching and warming up ahead of their workout.

2024 PIAA Class 3A boys soccer championship preview: Moon vs. Radnor

Radnor (20-3) vs. Moon (25-0)

Notable changes to the 2025-26 WPIAL track and field alignment

September 23, 2024

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

Valley sophomore Roman D’Argon ready to step up on defensive line

Demetrius Ballard left quite a void in the Valley defensive front and not just because he is 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds.

Offseason growth boosts expectations for Laurel

Brian Cooper cited growth as the biggest area of improvement for his 2024 Laurel football team.

Despite changes, goals remain the same for Neshannock

Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Friday.

Summit Academy looks to benefit from more experienced roster

South Side football ‘hungry’ after reaching WPIAL finals

South Side football players keep wanting to take the next step. Over the past three years, they’ve accomplished that goal.

Shenango hopes to overcome injuries to contend in Big Seven Conference

Shenango football coach Jimmy Graham cited staying healthy as a key component to competing in the rugged Class A Big Seven Conference.

With RB Antonio Laure back in fold, Rochester eyes success in Big 7 Conference

Antonio Laure is looking forward to stepping back on a football field, breaking through a wall of defenders and scampering into the end zone.

2024 WPIAL Class A baseball championship preview: Bishop Canevin vs. Eden Christian

May 27, 2024

2024 WPIAL Class A baseball championship

2024 WPIAL Class A girls basketball championship breakdown: Union vs. St. Joseph

WPIAL Class A girls basketball championship

2024 WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball championship breakdown: Avonworth vs. Shady Side Academy

February 29, 2024

WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball championship

3 quarterbacks among 10 WPIAL players selected to 2023 Class 5A all-state team

PIAA champion Aliquippa well-represented on Class 4A all-state list, including player, coach of the year

Aliquippa completed its first undefeated season with a 60-14 victory over Dallas in the PIAA Class 4A championship game earlier this month.

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin, Matt Humbert earn state’s Class 3A player, coach of the year honors

December 28, 2023

Donta Green again named state’s Class 2A coach of the year after guiding Westinghouse back to PIAA final

Donta Green has helped turn Westinghouse football into a dominant force in Pittsburgh’s City League and beyond.

Short wait for No. 3

WPIAL Class 2A final by the numbers: Beaver Falls 14, Steel Valley 12

Beaver Falls 14, Steel Valley 12

WPIAL Class A final by the numbers: Fort Cherry 42, South Side 28

Fort Cherry 42, South Side 28

2023 PIAA Class 4A girls volleyball championship preview: Unionville vs. North Allegheny

November 17, 2023

PIAA Class 4A girls volleyball championship

2023 PIAA Class 3A girls soccer championship preview: Abington Heights vs. Moon

PIAA Class 3A girls soccer championship

2023 PIAA Class A boys soccer championship preview: Delco Christian vs. Charleroi

PIAA Class A boys soccer championship

2023 PIAA Class 2A boys soccer championship preview: Camp Hill vs. Quaker Valley

November 16, 2023

PIAA Class 2A boys soccer championship

WPIAL Class 3A boys soccer championship

WPIAL Class 2A boys soccer championship

A-K Valley WPIAL soccer playoff capsules: Games for Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023

WPIAL soccer playoffs

2023 WPIAL Class 6A baseball championship preview: Mt. Lebanon vs. North Allegheny

May 30, 2023

WPIAL Class 6A baseball championship

2023 WPIAL Class 3A baseball championship preview: Riverside vs. Neshannock

WPIAL Class 3A baseball championship

2023 WPIAL Class A baseball championship preview: California vs. Bishop Canevin

WPIAL Class A baseball championship

2023 WPIAL Class A softball championship preview: Union vs. Carmichaels

WPIAL Class A softball championship

2023 WPIAL Class 5A baseball championship preview: Shaler vs. Bethel Park

May 29, 2023

WPIAL Class 5A baseball championship

Union edged West Greene, 3-2, to capture its first WPIAL Class A softball title last season.

A-K Valley PIAA basketball playoff capsule: Games for Saturday, March 18, 2023

March 17, 2023

PIAA basketball playoffs

Armstrong has reached the WPIAL and PIAA softball title games two straight seasons, and could again challenge for both championships.

A-K Valley PIAA basketball playoff capsule: Games for March 14, 2023

March 13, 2023

PIAA basketball playoffs

Sophie Shao

WPIAL runners claim 3 titles at PTFCA indoor track and field championships

February 26, 2023

5 Aliquippa players among 12 WPIAL athletes picked for Class 4A all-state football team

The Aliquippa football team made its annual trip to the WPIAL championship game this fall and proceeded to roll all the way to the PIAA final, again.

Belle Vernon trio, coach Matt Humbert awarded Class 3A all-state honors

December 29, 2022

Still riding high after winning the program’s first PIAA championship earlier this month, members of the Belle Vernon football team again have reason to celebrate.

Westinghouse well-represented on Class 2A all-state team, including coach of the year Donta Green

Westinghouse was rewarded Thursday for recording the best season in program history, as four senior players were named to the Pa. Football Writers Class 2A all-state team.

6 WPIAL football players earn 2022 Class A all-state honors

PIAA Class 2A semifinal preview: Steel Valley vs. Westinghouse

PIAA Class 2A semifinals

The Trojanettes are back.

Trib HSSN 2022-23 WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball preseason breakdown

November 27, 2022

It’s become a common theme to list Chartiers Valley among the preseason favorites for the WPIAL Class 5A title. This year, though, the Colts are notably missing from that group.

Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2022 Week 2

September 8, 2022

Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week 2:

A-K Valley athletes of the week: Valley’s Taylor Heuser, Springdale’s Billy Lawrence

September 3, 2022

Taylor Heuser

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

Breaking down changes to the 2023-24 WPIAL track and field alignment

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

Breaking down changes to the 2022-23 PIHL alignment

WPIAL sports aren’t the only ones that went through realignment in the offseason.

Breaking down changes to the 2023-24 WPIAL girls lacrosse alignment

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

Breaking down changes to the 2023-24 WPIAL boys lacrosse alignment

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

Breaking down changes to the 2023-24 WPIAL softball alignment

July 25, 2022

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

A-K Valley notebook: Freeport captures summer league title

High school basketball season is still months away, but excitement levels ramped up a little early for the Freeport boys basketball team.

Breaking down changes to the 2022-23 WPIAL football alignment

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

Breaking down changes to the 2022-23 WPIAL cross country alignment

July 5, 2022

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

Breaking down changes to the 2022-23 WPIAL girls golf alignment

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

WPIAL Class 4A softball championship

2022 WPIAL Class 5A softball championship preview: Armstrong vs. Penn-Trafford

WPIAL Class 5A softball championship

2022 WPIAL Class A softball championship preview: West Greene vs. Union

May 31, 2022

WPIAL Class A softball championship

2022 WPIAL Class A baseball championship preview: Eden Christian vs. Union

WPIAL Class A baseball championship

WPIAL softball playoffs

A-K Valley senior spotlight: Deer Lakes’ Justin Brannagan

Herald notebook: Fox Chapel’s Dering, Turnquist earn strength, conditioning awards

April 16, 2022

Fox Chapel senior swim team members David Dering and Lydia Turnquist were named All-American Athlete Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award recipients in swimming earlier this month.

A-K Valley senior spotlight: Valley’s Ben Aftanas

A new sports season has begun, which means it’s again time for Ben Aftanas to get to work.

After trip to PIAA playoffs, future remains promising for Highlands boys basketball

March 28, 2022

Members of the Highlands boys basketball team wanted a second chance.

PIAA Class 5A girls basketball final

2022 PIAA Class A boys basketball championship breakdown: Bishop Canevin vs. St. John Neumann

March 23, 2022

PIAA Class A boys basketball final

2022 WPIAL Class 2A baseball preseason breakdown

Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamond after the 2020 season was canceled because of covid-19 shutdowns.

2022 WPIAL Class 2A softball preseason breakdown

Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamonds after the 2020 season was canceled because of the covid-19 shutdowns.

St. Joseph softball team will rely on players’ ability to play multiple positions

March 22, 2022

Position flexibility is key for any softball team but even moreso for those in Class A.

New coach Bestic will try to bring success to the St. Joseph baseball team

Bradley Bestic has experience leading a Class A baseball team to success.

2022 WPIAL Class 3A baseball preseason breakdown

Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamond after the 2020 season was canceled because of covid-19 shutdowns.

Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2021 Week 1

September 2, 2021

Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 1:

2021 City League preview: Westinghouse chasing 3-peat but elite talent is everywhere

August 26, 2021

Some of the top football prospects in Western Pa. will display their talents on the Cupples Stadium turf this season, and plenty of eyes will be on the City League.

WPIAL Class A girls basketball championship

WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball championship breakdown: Trinity vs. Chartiers Valley

WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball championship

How to watch Saturday’s WPIAL basketball championships on Trib HSSN

Fort Cherry girls volleyball forced to forfeit playoff match

October 30, 2020

One of the WPIAL’s top girls volleyball teams in Class A will not get a chance to play for a district title.

The TribLive High School Sports Network is giving fans the power to choose the Week 4 Game of the Week for Oct. 2.

Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 3

Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 3:

September 11, 2020

Trib HSSN has you covered in Week 1

The TribLive High School Sports Network is giving football fans the best seat in the house.

Rankin off to fast start for North Allegheny girls golf

September 10, 2020

Katie Rose Rankin has set the pace this season for the North Allegheny girls golf team.

Hopewell was a first-half football team a year ago. The Vikings came out strong each game with energy, excitement and the competitive juices flowing.

Tanner Garry looks to restore tradition at alma mater Fort Cherry

August 25, 2020

Tanner Garry remembers fondly his playing days at Fort Cherry.

Shenango to lean on versatile Reis Watkins in move to Big Seven

The plan was always to get the ball in Reis Watkins’ hands.

Big 33, East-West all-star football games canceled

Organizers for the Big 33 Football Classic and East-West Game hoped the annual all-star games could be played over Memorial Day weekend.

Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight a WPIAL spring athlete whose senior year has been put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic.

Butler’s Ethan Morton named Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Year

April 8, 2020

Ethan Morton just wants to play basketball.

Burrell hockey star Stewart headed to Alaska for next step in pro dream

April 2, 2020

Tyler Stewart is headed back to the world of junior hockey and continuing his path toward a professional career.

Mt. Lebanon boys lacrosse featured on ESPN’s ‘Senior Night’ segment

The Mt. Lebanon boys lacrosse team has yet to play an official game this spring but received recognition on national television Wednesday night.

Scott Arnold takes over Franklin Regional girls soccer program

April 1, 2020

Scott Arnold has spent parts of the past 20-plus years coaching various levels of club soccer.

High school basketball fans can relive a special moment for Emma Walsh and the Seton LaSalle girls basketball team.

Central Valley safety Stephon Hall adds WVU, Navy scholarship offers

The coronavirus pandemic has kept Central Valley junior safety Stephon Hall from taking visits to colleges around the region.

Pine-Richland’s Miguel Jackson adds Navy offer

March 26, 2020

One of the top defensive ends in Western Pennsylvania has made quite an impression on college programs.

Ohio High School Athletic Association cancels winter sports championships

The winter season is over for high school athletes in Ohio.

Butler’s Ethan Morton named Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year

The Butler boys basketball team still has a shot to win a PIAA Class 6A title if the season continues.

Scholarship offers piling up for Peters Township’s Corban Hondru

March 25, 2020

Peters Township junior Corban Hondru has been active this week … on social media, at least.

Five more WPIAL championship trophies will be awarded Saturday at Pitt’s Petersen Events Center as the district basketball finals conclude.

WPIAL Class A softball final preview: West Greene vs. Union

May 28, 2019

WPIAL Class A softball championship

WPIAL Class 3A softball finals preview: Avonworth vs. Keystone Oaks

WPIAL Class 3A softball championship

WPIAL Class 5A softball finals preview: Connellsville vs. West Allegheny

WPIAL Class 5A softball championship

WPIAL Class 2A baseball final preview: Seton LaSalle vs. Serra Catholic

WPIAL Class 2A baseball championship

WPIAL Class 3A baseball final preview: Steel Valley vs. Hopewell

May 27, 2019

WPIAL Class 3A baseball championship

February 12, 2019