Author: Don Rebel
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 27, 2023: Girls soccer section contenders to square off in Class A
September 26, 2023
The logjam atop WPIAL Section 1-A girls soccer might be clearer after Wednesday’s action on the pitch … or not.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 26, 2023
Following so many big showdowns across the state last weekend, things are set to settle down a bit as we hit the midway point of the regular season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 26, 2023: Seneca Valley, North Allegheny square off again on court
September 25, 2023
Last week, Seneca Valley met North Allegheny for first place in their section in both boys and girls soccer.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2023 Week 4
Central Catholic junior running back Elijah Faulkner entered the Class 6A No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown at North Allegheny as the Vikings leading rusher.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 25, 2023: Peters Township hosting Canon-McMillan in girls soccer showdown
September 24, 2023
Now that we are into the second half of section play in WPIAL girls soccer, there are a definitive top two teams being chased by others in many of the district sections.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 25, 2023
The high school football regular season hits the midway point as we say so long to September football with Week 5 action this weekend on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2023 Week 4
There was a lot of excitement this week in the WPIAL with so many big high school football games.
Deacon Durham’s 2 punt return touchdowns help spark Shady Side Academy victory
September 23, 2023
On the Shady Side Academy football roster, senior Deacon Durham is listed as a wide receiver, cornerback and free safety.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2023 Week 4
September 21, 2023
It may say September on the calendar, but Week 4 of the WPIAL football season has more of a November feel to it with big games here, there and everywhere.
What to watch for in Western Pennsylvania high school sports on Sept. 21, 2023: ‘Dice vs. ‘House in City League football
September 20, 2023
They are the two most dominant football programs in recent City League history and on Thursday, they meet to open up Week 4 of the high school football season.
Trib 10: Week 4 filled with marquee matchups between power-ranked teams
We still have two high school football weekends left in September, but Week 4 will have a November football feel to it.
Penn-Trafford’s Amelia Williams, Winchester Thurston’s Cecilia Gurgel earn WPIAL singles top seeds
September 19, 2023
Youth was served last fall when Penn-Trafford freshman Amelia Williams won the 2022 WPIAL Class 3A singles tennis championship.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 20, 2023: Unbeaten girls soccer powers to face off
On Tuesday, there was a boys soccer battle between Seneca Valley and North Allegheny. On Wednesday, it will be a Class 4A girls soccer first-place showdown with the Raiders and Tigers.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 19, 2023
There were not a lot of changes in this week’s Trib HSSN PIAA football rankings, but that could be changing big time in Week 4.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 19, 2023: Battle of unbeatens set between North Allegheny, Seneca Valley
September 18, 2023
The last two boys soccer teams to win back-to-back WPIAL championships in the highest classification are Seneca Valley and North Allegheny.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2023 Week 3
Knoch second-year coach Tim Burchett has an offensive background, serving as offensive coordinator under T.J. Plack at Peters Township before taking the Knights head coaching job.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 18, 2023: Girls soccer South Hills showdown on tap
September 17, 2023
There are only 11 WPIAL girls soccer teams that have yet to lose a match this season, and two of them go head-to-head Monday.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2023 Week 3
Throwing for more than 200 yards in a high school game is solid. Rushing for more than 200 yards in a game is a very good night at the office.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 18, 2023
One of the best weeks of WPIAL football in the regular season takes place this weekend on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 3 2023
September 14, 2023
While Class 6A and 5A may have had a head start with two conference games each the last two weeks, much of the rest of the WPIAL joins the fun as the starter’s pistol goes off this weekend with 43 conference football games highlighting Week 3 in the WPIAL.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 14, 2023: Union, Shenango set for Thursday night football
September 13, 2023
A busy weekend of conference openers in high school football kicks off with a rare WPIAL Thursday night contest.
Trib 10: Losses shake up back half of high school football power rankings
Week 2 proved to be rough one for WPIAL teams that took home gold in 2022.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 13, 2023: South Hills rivals to square off in girls soccer
September 12, 2023
Last year, four South Hills rivals qualified for the WPIAL Class 4A girls soccer playoffs.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 12, 2023
It was a bit of a rough week for Districts 3 and 7 as they both lost two teams from last week’s Trib HSSN PIAA football rankings.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 12, 2023: Clash of undefeated boys soccer teams in Class 2A
September 11, 2023
There are two WPIAL boys soccer teams in Class 2A that have yet to lose this season, and they’ll square off Tuesday for first place in their section.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2023 Week 2
Thankfully this “streaking” thing that the Waynesburg football team has grown accustomed to has nothing to do with the crazy fad from 50 years ago.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 11, 2023: Girls soccer showdowns on tap
September 10, 2023
The first full week of high school sports in September begins with a couple of showdowns in WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2023 Week 2
Montour senior quarterback Jake Wolfe huffed and puffed and blew away the Lions.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 11, 2023
We get ready for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and the grand opening of conference play for most teams in WPIAL football this weekend of WPIAL football here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Springdale football snaps long losing skid with victory over Summit Academy
September 9, 2023
It’s been more than 22 months, but the Springdale football team finally can celebrate a victory.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 2 2023
September 7, 2023
The avalanche of conference openers is coming for most WPIAL football teams next week. However, here in Week 2, we triple the amount of conference games from last week, going from one to three.
What to watch for in Western Pa. high school sports on Sept. 7, 2023: City League blue bloods to collide
September 6, 2023
The two most successful football programs in City League history will kick off the District 8 schedule at George Cupples Stadium on the South Side to get the ball rolling on Week 2 of the high school football season Thursday.
Trib 10: As list of undefeated teams gets smaller, top of WPIAL power rankings stays the same
Just two weeks into the new high school football season, only 38 of 177 WPIAL teams remain undefeated.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 6, 2023: Final girls soccer section openers set
September 5, 2023
Through the first week-plus of the WPIAL girls soccer season, each section has opened up play with teams having one or two games under their belts heading into the holiday weekend.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 5, 2023
Not a lot has changed in the weekly Trib HSSN PIAA football rankings in the first few weeks of the 2023 season as the elite across the state have taken care of business.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2023 Week 1
September 4, 2023
Following back-to-back winless seasons in 2020 and 2021, Connellsville ended a long losing streak with a win over Albert Gallatin in Week Zero last season. They could not follow up that win with another victory though to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the last time the Falcons started 2-0.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 5, 2023: Boys soccer section showdowns on tap
In WPIAL Section 1-4A boys soccer, three teams are tied for first place with 2-0 section records while two others have split their first two section matches.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 4, 2023
September 3, 2023
We labor our way through another week that leads up to another weekend of WPIAL football here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2023 Week 1
Two of the top teams in Class 4A collided in Week 1, yet the game itself almost took a back seat to the site of the early season showdown.
Riverview keeps rolling in rout of Carlynton
September 2, 2023
Turning a program around is never easy, but those who pull it off usually lean on the fundamentals. Blocking, tackling and winning the line of scrimmage.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 1 2023
August 31, 2023
Most of the district teams knocked off the rust, buckled the chin straps tight and began the 2023 high school football season last week in Week Zero.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 31, 2023: Boys soccer teams to battle for early section lead
August 30, 2023
We close out August with plenty of boys soccer section matches.
Trib 10: Big schools move to front of the line in 1st edition of WPIAL football power rankings
It’s our first look at which teams have the power in WPIAL football, at least through Week Zero.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 30, 2023: Girls soccer showdown pits Seneca Valley, Butler
August 29, 2023
The Seneca Valley girls soccer program has had the Midas touch over the years.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Aug. 29, 2023
August football is in the books and September football kicks off for most teams, including all the scrimmaging teams that weren’t part of the Week Zero fun and frivolity.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Aug. 29, 2023: Boys soccer section play commences
August 28, 2023
On Monday, it was the girls’ turn to open up section play on a new soccer season. Now on Tuesday, the boys hit the pitch for section openers.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2023 Week Zero
When it comes to high school football in August and early September, conditioning is huge. Many times it comes down to a battle of attrition as youngsters work their way into “football shape.”
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Aug. 28, 2023: Section play begins for girls soccer
August 27, 2023
Welcome to the start of section soccer action.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Aug. 28, 2023
While most of the WPIAL schools took part in Week Zero football action, the entire district will line it up and kick it off this weekend here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2023 Week Zero
In high school football, defense plays big in November when championships are at stake.
Mt. Lebanon makes WPIAL take notice with win over Gateway
August 25, 2023
After a two-touchdown game, Mt. Lebanon sophomore Patrick Smith declared his team is ready to shock the state.
Butler looking for District 10 gold this fall before returning to WPIAL in ’24
After enjoying its best football season in 24 years in 2021, Butler was looking to build on that success last fall with several key players returning.
Albert Gallatin looking to find success as an independent
August 24, 2023
In 2021, the independent Albert Gallatin football program enjoyed one of its best seasons in decades, finishing 6-2. It was a solid turnaround for a group of seniors who began their scholastic career on a team that went 0-10 and was outscored 479-46.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2023 Week Zero
As Billy Preston sang in his 1974 hit song Nothing from Nothing, “Nothin’ from nothin’ leaves nothin’.” That still holds true today, unless we’re talking about zero. In the case of a high school football schedule, zero means a whole lot.
Countdown to kickoff: Handful of WPIAL teams still playing Saturday home games
August 23, 2023
With the onslaught of high school stadium renovations over the last two decades, the number of WPIAL schools that play their home games on Saturday afternoons because they have no lights at their facility has shrunk to only three.
Countdown to kickoff: More than 2 dozen new coaches prowling WPIAL sidelines
August 22, 2023
They are new faces in new places supplying new hopes and golden dreams.
2023 Trib HSSN preseason Pennsylvania high school football rankings
The curtain rises on a new high school football season across Pennsylvania this weekend as Week Zero kicks off another year of Friday and Saturday scholastic gridiron action across the Keystone State.
Countdown to kickoff: Rule change for 2023 alters how penalties are marked off
August 21, 2023
As with any new high school football season, there are plenty of changes with players, coaches and and even rules.
Countdown to kickoff: WPIAL set for Year 2 of current football playoff format
August 20, 2023
This is the second year of the current two-year cycle for scheduling, conference alignment and playoff formats in all high school sports in the WPIAL and PIAA.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Aug. 21, 2023
Let the games begin! We kick off another scholastic sports season with the start of high school football, August style this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
2023 WPIAL Class 6A football breakdown: New coaches add intrigue to competitive field
Nearly half of the teams in the WPIAL’s largest classification have new football coaches in 2023.
Saturday’s scrimmage schedule in WPIAL football
August 18, 2023
Training camps officially began Monday for all 127 WPIAL, City League and independent teams in Western Pennsylvania. That week concludes for all with a scrimmage.
Montour expects to drive far in Class 4A Parkway Conference
August 11, 2023
In high school football, having a three-year starter at quarterback usually gives a team the upper hand.
Chartiers Valley looking to improve, compete in tough Parkway Conference
Led by Penn State recruit Lamont Payne Jr. and several other returning seniors, there was hope for Chartiers Valley in the first year of the Aaron Fitzpatrick era.
After being left out last season, Seneca Valley aims to return to Class 6A playoffs
August 7, 2023
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 25.
Defending champion North Allegheny has experience to repeat in Class 6A
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 25.
New coach, players looking to keep winning tradition going at Mt. Lebanon
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 25.
New coach Ryan Lehmeier hopes to make Central Catholic champions again
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 25.
Canon-McMillan leaning on seniors for breakout season in Class 6A
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 25.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Peter Gonzalez
July 31, 2023
For some programs, coming close is not good enough. There is no such thing as a silver lining.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: North Allegheny’s Khiryn Boyd
July 24, 2023
For all of his individual and team achievements as a junior last fall, Khiryn Boyd has stayed humble.
Younger brother is best friend, inspiration to Chartiers Valley assistant baseball coach
July 23, 2023
Brett Willner is a young assistant baseball coach at Chartiers Valley after an impressive playing career at South Fayette.
AD Mike Gavlik bids farewell to Chartiers Valley after 4-year stay
Mike Gavlik just completed his 20th year as an athletic director in the area when an opportunity arose that would bring him closer to home, so he is headed north.
South Fayette returns to top spot of Trib Cup standings with Class 5A win
July 21, 2023
For the fourth time, the South Fayette Lions are the kings of the 5A jungles.
North Allegheny again dominates competition in winning Class 6A Trib Cup
July 18, 2023
Last year, North Allegheny won another HSSN Trib Cup, but the 500-point margin of victory was closer than most years for the black and gold.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: North Allegheny’s Tyree Alualu
July 17, 2023
A popular trend in football is an effort to de-emphasis the physical aspect of the game, such as NFL Pro Bowl flag football and 7-on-7 summer leagues.
Montour edges Belle Vernon for Class 4A Trib Cup in tight race
July 15, 2023
For years, Montour has come close but could not seal the deal on raising a Trib Cup championship.
North Catholic captures Class 3A Trib Cup for 4th straight year
July 13, 2023
The historic North Catholic victory bell is ringing once again for another championship captured by the red and gold.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Union’s Braylon Thomas
In 2021, Union finished 4-6 and in fifth place in the Big 7 Conference, missing out on the WPIAL Class A football playoffs.
Neshannock repeats as Trib Cup champion in Class 2A
July 11, 2023
Back-to-back WPIAL championships and a district-record winning streak in softball led Neshannock to a second consecutive Trib Cup Class 2A championship.
Union makes history by capturing Trib Cup in Class A
July 9, 2023
History was made in the chase for the Trib Cup in Class A in 2022-23.
Trib Cup celebrates 20 years of honoring all-around high school sports excellence
July 6, 2023
Happy Anniversary, Sports Cup!
Trib HSSN Parade of Champions: Athletes celebrate WPIAL, PIAA individual titles in 2022-23
July 3, 2023
While most of the high school sports played in the fall, winter and spring put the emphasis on teams, there are some sports that are individually oriented.
Trib HSSN Parade of Champions: Teams celebrate WPIAL, PIAA titles in 2022-23
July 1, 2023
Most parades draw large crowds that are entertained by the many bands and floats and other spectacles that march through a specific route, making for a fun and unique event.
2023 Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Year: Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames
June 30, 2023
2023 Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Year
Strong season solidifies Chartiers Valley’s place as one of WPIAL softball’s top teams
June 25, 2023
The 2023 campaign began for the Chartiers Valley softball team by scoring 14 runs in a win over Class 6A semifinalist Pine-Richland in March.
Strong senior class left mark on Chartiers Valley baseball program with section title
Success is measured in various ways. All WPIAL baseball programs would love to do what Riverside did and win every game played, but various victories and achievements are what determine the success of a season when all is said and done.
Trib HSSN’s 2023 Baseball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
This spring, those sitting at head of the baseball class had a chance to see a lot of unexpected title runs and in one case, perfection.
Trib HSSN’s 2023 Softball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
June 24, 2023
This spring, those sitting at head of the softball class had a clear view of so many individual and team standout performances.
Trib HSSN Softball State Rankings for June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023
The 2023 high school softball season is history with six new PIAA champions mining diamond gold.
Trib HSSN Softball State Championship Team of the Week for June 21, 2023
At some point in the near future, members of the Montour softball team will look back at the spring of 2023 with great memories of an 18-win season and reaching both the district and state championship games.
Final Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023
The 2023 high school baseball season is in the books six new state champions have been crowned.
Trib HSSN Baseball State Championship Player of the Week for June 20, 2023
Less than a week after leading Riverside to a perfect season, capped by a win the PIAA championship game at Penn State, sophomore Christian Lucarelli was out on the golf course.
Trib 10: Riverside baseball, Hempfield softball top final power rankings
June 19, 2023
There were a lot of silver linings at the end of the district baseball and softball season.
Trib HSSN Softball State Championship Player of the Week for June 19, 2023
The end came quickly, and it hurt.
Trib HSSN Baseball State Championship Team of the Week for June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023
In 55 years as head coach of the Riverside baseball program, coach Dan Oliastro has witnessed a lot.
Royce Parham leaves North Hills to play senior year at Ohio prep school
June 17, 2023
One of the top high school basketball players in Pennsylvania is leaving the WPIAL and the state for his upcoming senior year.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 17, 2023: Mars lacrosse, Shaler volleyball go for gold
June 16, 2023
The final day of the 2022-2023 high school sports season got a little busier after wet weather led to the postponement of five state baseball and softball games Friday.
WPIAL slayer Bellefonte among teams chasing PIAA titles Friday
June 15, 2023
Five more state champions will be crowned on the diamonds of Penn State University on Saturday.
PIAA Class A softball championship preview: Union vs. Tri Valley
This is the sixth season the PIAA has hosted six state championship softball games.
PIAA Class 5A softball championship preview: Shaler vs. Northern York
This is the sixth season the PIAA has hosted six state championship softball games.
PIAA Class 6A baseball championship preview: Mt. Lebanon vs. Father Judge
This is the sixth season the PIAA has hosted six state championship baseball games.
What to watch for in PIAA sports on June 15, 2023: ‘Western’ teams meet for 2A softball, A baseball titles
June 14, 2023
Twelve state champions will be crowned on the diamonds of Penn State University over the next two days.
PIAA Class 4A softball championship preview: Montour vs. Blue Mountain
This is the sixth season the PIAA has hosted six state championship softball games.
PIAA Class 3A baseball championship preview: Riverside vs. Camp Hill
This is the sixth season the PIAA has hosted six state championship baseball games.
PIAA Class 5A baseball championship preview: Shaler vs. Strath Haven
This is the sixth season the PIAA has hosted six state championship baseball games.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 13, 2023: Shaler, Mt. Lebanon try again to earn state final berths
June 13, 2023
Mother Nature did a great job cooperating through the district baseball and softball postseason and the first two rounds of the state playoffs.
Union softball team rallies again to make PIAA finals
June 12, 2023
The Union softball team is working very hard at earning the nickname the Cardiac Kids.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023
The Shaler softball team has been spending most of this spring savoring perfection.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for June 11, 2023
Following a second straight WPIAL Class A softball championship win the previous week, Union did not start the PIAA playoffs as planned.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week for June 11, 2023
The new poster boys of ‘Just make it to the playoffs and anything can happen’ are the 2023 Mt. Lebanon and Hopewell baseball teams.
Trib HSSN broadcasts for the week of June 12, 2023
The curtain is about to drop on the 2022-2023 high school sports year, but before it does, our coverage of the state baseball and softball playoffs continue this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 12, 2023: Battles of unbeatens for Neshannock softball headlines state semifinals
Halfway through the 2023 PIAA diamond playoffs, only two champions from last spring are alive heading into Semifinals Monday: DuBois Central Catholic baseball and Neshannock softball.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week for June 11, 2023
Shaler senior Miguel Hugas was hesitant when he learned he was moving to the United States to go to high school at Shaler. However, he has no regrets now. Nor do his Titans teammates.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023
As we prepare for the PIAA semifinals Monday, it looks like when it comes to state softball, the southwest may be best.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for June 10, 2023
Some classes underwent major changes while others are virtually the same in the latest Trib HSSN baseball rankings as we hit the midway point of the PIAA postseason.
4 WPIAL teams set for PIAA baseball semifinals
June 9, 2023
In the first five years of the six-classification format, the WPIAL has averaged just over three teams per year participating in the PIAA baseball finals.
7 WPIAL softball teams advance to PIAA semifinals
WPIAL teams are guaranteed to be represented at the PIAA softball championships next week at Penn State in both Class 5A and 4A.
Trib 10: As playoff field dwindles, undefeated WPIAL teams power on
June 8, 2023
The field of teams from the WPIAL still hunting state gold continues to shrink.
Shaler uses long ball to turn tables on Trinity, move on to PIAA semifinals
What a difference two weeks makes.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 7, 2023: 21 baseball, softball teams venture into state quarterfinals
June 7, 2023
The WPIAL sent a total of 37 baseball and softball teams to the PIAA postseason.
PIAA quarterfinal matchups set for 11 WPIAL softball teams
June 6, 2023
The three biggest classifications produced perfection for WPIAL teams in the opening round of the 2023 PIAA softball playoffs.
9 WPIAL baseball teams learn sites, times for PIAA quarterfinal matchups
The first round of the 2023 PIAA baseball playoffs produced a mixed bag for WPIAL teams.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 6, 2023: State playoffs begin in volleyball, lacrosse
June 5, 2023
Baseball and softball aren’t the only spring sports winding down with the start of the PIAA postseason.
Neshannock softball runs record winning streak to 47 with first-round PIAA victory
For having just made history, it seemed like business as usual for the Neshannock softball team after a 9-0 shutout of visiting Penns Valley on Monday in a PIAA Class 2A first-round playoff game.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week for June 4, 2023
June 4, 2023
When a fly ball in shallow center field popped out of the glove of Mt. Lebanon second baseman Brett Hamel in the sixth inning, Blue Devils sophomore David Shields did not know if his no-hitter in the WPIAL Class 6A baseball championship game was still intact or not.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for June 5, 2023: PIAA baseball, softball playoffs commence
The WPIAL and the other 11 district baseball and softball playoffs are in the books.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for June 4, 2023
The golden history of Hempfield softball is important to second-year coach and former Spartans player Tina Madison.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for June 4, 2023
The Avonworth softball team has won back-to-back WPIAL Class 3A championships and begins defense of its PIAA state crown Monday.
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for June 4, 2023
Riverside’s WPIAL Class 3A championship game victory over rival Neshannock was a win for the ages.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of June 5, 2023
Now that we are into June, the clock is winding down on the high school sports season, however with the district postseason in the rearview mirror, the focus turns to the state playoffs in the PIAA this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib 10: WPIAL baseball, softball champions rise in weekly power rankings
June 2, 2023
Perfection not only brings the gold, it brings a room with a powerful view as we present the district championship edition of the Trib 10.
Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for June 2, 2023
The late, great David Bowie once crooned about “changes,” which we have plenty of on the latest edition of the Trib HSSN baseball rankings before the start of the PIAA baseball playoffs.
Trib HSSN state softball rankings for June 2, 2023
The larger classifications were hit hard by the district semifinals and finals, prompting plenty of changes in Class 6A, 5A and 4A in this week’s Trib HSSN state softball rankings.
Undefeated Riverside rallies past Neshannock to win 6th WPIAL baseball championship
May 31, 2023
Riverside rallied from a one-run deficit to score the tying run in the fifth inning and five more in the sixth, giving the Panthers a 6-1 victory over Neshannock in the WPIAL Class 3A baseball championship game Wednesday at Wild Things Park.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 30, 2023: PIAA baseball, softball playoff berths up for grabs
May 29, 2023
While all eyes the next few days will be on the district golden parties at Wild Things Park in Washington and Lilley Field in California, there are other key games being played in the WPIAL baseball and softball playoffs.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 29, 2023
May 28, 2023
As you prep for the picnics and cookouts this holiday weekend, there will be plenty of golden treats later this week as we celebrate diamond Championship Week in the WPIAL on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 28, 2023
Veteran Belle Vernon softball coach Tom Rodriguez was actually happy his team didn’t listen to him at Wednesday’s WPIAL Class 4A semifinal softball game.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 28, 2023
The WPIAL postseason can by a torturous ride with plenty of “Edge of your seat” and “hold your breath” moments.
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for May 28, 2023
Aliquippa football has proven it doesn’t matter the class where elite programs play, the victories and championships keep coming.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for May 28, 2023
As a sophomore pitcher, Evan Holewinski started a WPIAL quarterfinal game as well as a PIAA first-round and semifinal playoff games.
Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for May 27, 2023
May 27, 2023
Some surprising results in the various district playoffs around the state have shaken up this week’s edition of the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings.
Trib HSSN state softball rankings for May 27, 2023
While there were 10 baseball teams that lost in their district playoffs and fell from the PIAA rankings, only six softball teams lost their hold on a Top 5 spot in this week’s Trib HSSN state softball rankings.
Trib 10: Plenty of changes in power rankings heading into WPIAL championship week
May 25, 2023
With championship week on the horizon, there were big changes to the Trib 10 in baseball and softball.
Field set for 2023 WPIAL softball championships
From 2003-17, the WPIAL held its softball championships at Lilley Field at Cal (Pa.).
Montour punishes Chartiers Valley for mistakes, reaches Class 4A championship game
May 24, 2023
The weather at West Mifflin on Wednesday for the Class 4A softball semifinals game between Montour and Chartiers Valley was sunny with temps near 80 degrees.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 25, 2023: Volleyball, lacrosse powers vie for titles
Welcome to Championship Thursday in the WPIAL with gold to be had in boys volleyball and Class 3A boys and girls lacrosse.
Matchups set for 2023 WPIAL baseball championships
For the 20th straight season, the WPIAL will hold its baseball championships at Wild Things Park in Washington.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 24, 2023: Softball squads set for semifinals
May 23, 2023
The diamond final four switches from baseball to softball Wednesday with eight WPIAL semifinals.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 23, 2023: Baseball contenders jump right into semifinals
May 22, 2023
Welcome to Semifinals Tuesday in the WPIAL with 12 baseball, four softball and four boys volleyball final four contests on the schedule.
Another dominant pitching performance pushes Montour past Hampton into Class 4A semis
Montour baseball coach Bob Janeda is no riverboat gambler, but he wins a lot thanks to a winning hand that includes two aces.
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023
Last season, the Mohawk baseball team reached the WPIAL Class 3A championship game, falling to South Park in the finals.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for May 21, 2023
With five seniors in the starting lineup, including most who played a big part in a title run two years ago and a trip to the semifinals last year, some might consider an 8-11 regular season disappointing.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 22, 2023
The postseason action really heats up in baseball, softball, lacrosse and boys volleyball as we head into a holiday weekend this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 22, 2023: Baseball enters quarterfinals
Welcome to quarterfinals Monday in the WPIAL baseball playoffs, when 24 games will be played to whittle each classification from eight to four teams.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 21, 2023
Athletes will tell you that before the game starts, some have to find unique ways to get rid of the butterflies and jittery nerves.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 21, 2023
Shaler senior Bethany Rodman is a three-year starter who has and continues to contribute mightily to the Titans softball program.
Doubles, team success highlight banner year for Chartiers Valley boys tennis
“Chalk” is a term used in a tournament when all the favorites advance in each round.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
The end of the regular season is here statewide, and if the district playoffs haven’t started yet, they will this upcoming week.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for May 19, 2023
Some of the districts around the state have started their baseball postseason while others will lift the curtain on the playoffs this upcoming week.
Trib 10: Crunch time approaches for top teams in power rankings
There was little movement this week in the Trib 10 rankings with few of the top district teams in action.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 19, 2023: 4 WPIAL teams alive in PIAA tennis playoffs
With the postseason week complete for baseball, softball, boys volleyball and boys and girls lacrosse, the spring sport postseason spotlight falls on boys tennis Friday.
Mohawk baseball downs Greensburg Salem in Class 3A 1st round
May 18, 2023
After already doubling their win total from a year ago, the Greensburg Salem baseball team was looking to battle its way into the district quarterfinals.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 18, 2023: Recent champs to meet in 3A baseball
A week of WPIAL playoff and championship spring sports action concludes Thursday with another busy day of baseball, softball, lacrosse and boys volleyball.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 17, 2023: 1st-round baseball games ready to go
May 16, 2023
Whether your spring sports love is baseball, softball, lacrosse or track and field, there is a little bit of everything going on Wednesday around the WPIAL.
Breakthrough season continues for Jeannette with win over Carlynton
The first taste of the playoffs for all the members of the Jeannette softball team turned out to be a walk in the park.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 16, 2023: Avonworth softball to play rare 1st-round game
May 15, 2023
As the opening round of the 2023 WPIAL softball playoffs concludes Tuesday with games in Class A, 2A and 3A, something strange is happening. Avonworth (17-1) is playing a first-round game.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 15, 2023: WPIAL softball playoffs begin
May 14, 2023
The curtain goes up Monday on the WPIAL softball playoffs with first-round action in Class 5A and 4A.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 15, 2023
Let the games begin! Exclusive coverage of the 2023 WPIAL spring sports postseason begins with action from the diamonds, courts and lacrosse fields this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib 10: Teams jockey for position in power rankings on eve of playoffs
May 12, 2023
While there was more maneuvering in the baseball Trib 10 power rankings this week, including a new top squad, there were more changes overall in softball.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Friday, May 12, 2023: Baseball playoff brackets to be unveiled on Trib HSSN
‘Tis the season as the WPIAL will release brackets for two more spring sports Friday.
WPIAL boys volleyball playoff field finalized with 25 teams
The WPIAL boys volleyball regular season is in the books.
WPIAL baseball playoff field set with 79 teams
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field has been finalized with 79 teams in the six classifications.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 11, 2023: Softball brackets to be revealed on Trib HSSN
May 11, 2023
The WPIAL will release brackets for a pair of spring sports Thursday.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for May 10, 2023
Three was a not-so-lucky number for teams ranked in last week’s Trib HSSN state softball rankings.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for May 10, 2023
The top seat turned out to be the hot seat as all but one of the top-ranked teams slipped in this week’s Trib HSSN baseball state rankings.
Final spot in WPIAL baseball playoff field up for grabs Thursday
May 10, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field now has 79 teams in the six classifications that have clinched with one final Class 3A spot possible on the final day of the regular season Thursday.
WPIAL softball playoff field set with 75 teams
The WPIAL softball playoff field is set with 75 teams having clinched postseason berths.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 10, 2023: A few playoff spots still hang in the balance
May 9, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field is nearly set. The only section still undetermined is Section 4-3A.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 9, 2023
The WPIAL softball playoff field is nearly set with 74 teams having clinched and two more teams still alive into the final day of the regular season.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings for May 9, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field now has 75 teams in the six classifications that have clinched with two days left in the regular season.
Yough’s experience comes through against Greensburg Salem to secure outright section title
Experience matters.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 9, 2023: 3-way battle to play out in Section 1-5A baseball
“And down the stretch they come.”
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 8, 2023
In the two years prior to Dave Quinn taking over as softball head coach at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the Chargers won a combined 10 games.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 8, 2023
Seneca Valley sophomore Lexie Hames doesn’t have a driver’s license yet. She will seek her permit later this month.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 8, 2023
The WPIAL softball playoff field is nearly set with two days left in the regular season.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 8, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field now has 72 teams in the six classifications that have clinched with three days left in the regular season.
Fox Chapel baseball defeats Plum, forces 3-way tie atop section standings
May 8, 2023
When half of a team’s starting lineup is underclassmen and its top two pitchers are sophomores, the future is bright.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings, scenarios through May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field is taking shape in each of the six classifications with less than one week left in the regular season.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for May 7, 2023
A Trib HSSN baseball player of the week can come in many shapes and sizes.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings, scenarios through May 7, 2023
The WPIAL softball playoff field is growing with each day of section action.
WPIAL boys volleyball playoff clinchings through May 7, 2023
The WPIAL boys volleyball regular season is winding down with one week left in the regular season.
WPIAL boys, girls lacrosse playoff clinchings through May 7, 2023
The WPIAL boys and girls lacrosse regular season is nearly complete.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 8, 2023: Section baseball races hit final stretch
As we enter the final week of the regular season in WPIAL baseball, most playoff spots have been filled.
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for May 7, 2023
It wasn’t supposed to be this way for the defending champions.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 8, 2023
Like sands through an hour glass, so go the final days of the regular season of the WPIAL spring sports season with playoff pairings shows straight ahead this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 6, 2023: Baseball teams set to play 2
May 6, 2023
“It’s a great day for a ball game; let’s play two.”
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 5, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field is taking shape in each of the six classifications with less than one week left in the regular season.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 5, 2023
The WPIAL softball playoff field is growing with each day of section action.
Plum sweeps Franklin Regional, sets up showdown for 1st place in section
May 5, 2023
While Plum was flying high Thursday after its dramatic come-from-behind victory over Franklin Regional, there was no truth to the rumor that its mode of transportation Friday for the rematch was a broomstick.
Trib HSSN state softball rankings for May 5, 2023
Outside of the top classification, there were no changes in this week’s Trib HSSN state softball rankings.
Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for May 4, 2023
May Day! Despite the cold and wet weather that plagued the state this past week, there were a lot of changes to the weekly Trib HSSN baseball state rankings.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 5, 2023: Long-awaited 6A baseball clashes on schedule
May 4, 2023
It has been tough to get on the field this week, but Friday actually has the sun returning to our lives.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 4, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field is taking shape in each of the six classifications.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 4, 2023
The WPIAL softball playoff field is growing with each day of section action.
Serra Catholic baseball keeps rolling, downs Greensburg Central Catholic
Serra Catholic’s school colors are maroon and gold, but the Eagles baseball team continues to be back in Black.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 4, 2023: Baseball, softball teams finally get back on field
May 3, 2023
It took a while this season, but the always enjoyable game of “rescheduling our postponed contest” is kicking into full gear this week for district baseball and softball teams.
Trib 10: Baseball power rankings shaken up despite poor week of weather
Sometimes, building the Trib 10 rankings puzzle is like pulling teeth, while other times, the pieces all fall into place.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 3, 2023: Tennis playoffs try to dodge raindrops
May 2, 2023
Once again, the weather is not playing nice. While nicer days are coming later this week, Wednesday’s forecast is cold and wet again.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 2, 2023: 1st place on the line in boys volleyball
May 1, 2023
While there are plenty of WPIAL baseball and softball games Tuesday that would be great to discuss, unless schools have a dome or a good snow plow, those games will likely be bumped back until later in the week when we are scheduled to have … get this, May-like weather.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 1, 2023
Serra Catholic senior Caroline Malandra is a third baseman by trade, but she has had the itch to pitch an inning or two of high school softball before her scholastic career ends.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 1, 2023
The West Mifflin softball program knows about success.
Justin Ferrari’s homer drives Chartiers Valley past West Mifflin
On a less-than-ideal weather day, Chartiers Valley jumped in its Ferrari and cruised to at least a share of the section title.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023
The week before, North Allegheny senior Andrew Hart was passed up for a start in a Section 1-6A series sweep of Allderdice.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 1, 2023
If Mother Nature turns the hose off, we will have key district baseball and softball to kick off a busy month on the diamonds this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
WPIAL boys, girls lacrosse playoff clinchings through April 30, 2023
The WPIAL boys and girls lacrosse regular season is about to enter the final week of section play.
WPIAL boys volleyball playoff clinchings through April 30, 2023
The WPIAL boys volleyball regular season is winding down with two weeks left in the regular season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 1, 2023: Chartiers Valley, West Mifflin to play for title
May Day! May Day!
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through April 30, 2023
The WPIAL softball playoff field is growing with each day of section action.
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for April 30, 2023
Five years ago, the South Side baseball team made it to the WPIAL semifinals, and after qualifying for the PIAA playoffs, won three games to reach the state championship game.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through April 30, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field is starting to take shape in each of the six classifications.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for April 27, 2023
April 28, 2023
Unlike baseball, there was very little movement this week in the Trib HSSN state softball rankings.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for April 27, 2023
Changes were plentiful in this week’s Trib HSSN baseball state rankings as the month of April concludes and the regular season is winding down.
North Allegheny shows Hart in pivotal win over Seneca Valley
April 27, 2023
In a four-team jam-up at the top of Section 1-6A baseball, North Allegheny enters the final week of section play in first place after the Tiger proved Thursday they have a lot of Hart.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 27, 2023: Pivotal game could shape 6A standings
April 26, 2023
Will there be a clear leader heading into the final week of WPIAL baseball play in Section 1-6A or will there be a big-time logjam and a four-way tie for the top spot?
Trib 10: Slight shift in baseball, softball power rankings
There was little movement in the latest Trib 10 rankings. You can call it shifting; there was only one team out and one school in.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through April 26, 2023
The WPIAL softball playoff field is growing with each day of section action.
Favorites from Gateway, underdogs from Chartiers Valley claim WPIAL doubles titles
Super sophomores Adam Memije and Zidaan Hassan of Gateway met little resistance on the first day of the 2023 WPIAL boys doubles championships as the top seeds rolled to three convincing wins, losing only two games in reaching the Class 3A finals.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 26, 2023: Top seed could be on the line in 6A softball
April 25, 2023
Norwin (10-1, 12-2) has five Section 1-6A games left while defending champion Seneca Valley (9-1, 10-1) has six remaining entering a busy day of WPIAL softball.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through April 25, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field is starting to take shape in each of the six classifications.
Shaler puts best foot forward in section sweep of North Hills
Heading into this week’s Section 3-5A series showdown between neighbors Shaler and North Hills who were tied for first place with 5-1 records, there appeared to be little separating these two recent district champions.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Tuesday, April 25, 2023: 4-way section title battle heats up in 2A softball
One of the best races for a WPIAL softball section championship continues to be in Section 3-2A, where the top four teams have been bunched together since the section opener.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023
Neshannock knows what it’s like to be perfect on the softball diamond.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for April 24, 2023
In her two and a half years of playing high school softball, Elizabeth Forward junior Shelby Telegdy has accomplished a lot, both in the pitcher’s circle and at the plate.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 23, 2023
April 23, 2023
These are the best of times for Laurel Highlands senior athletes.
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for April 23, 2023
Kurt Wolfe knows something about championship teams.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of April 24, 2023
The TribLive High School Sports Network concludes the month of April with plenty of WPIAL baseball, softball and boys and girls lacrosse this week.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 24, 2023: North Hills, Shaler to face off in Section 3
The final week of April means section play in WPIAL baseball and softball is winding down.
Sophomore Taylor Walsh helps guide Chartiers Valley softball to 9-1 start
The Chartiers Valley softball team is loaded with talented upperclassmen, including seniors Zoe and Callie Mangan, Madison Crump, Rylee Prosperi and Mackenzie Manga, along with juniors Marta Gualazzi and Kylie DeSalle.
Warm-up routine key part of game for Chartiers Valley baseball
If you are a high school baseball fan that shows up right at game time, then you miss the pregame performance every team at nearly every level goes through.
Trib HSSN state softball rankings for April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023
Two classifications went unchanged; however, the other four had plenty of movement in this week edition of the Trib HSSN state softball rankings.
Trib HSSN baseball state rankings for April 20, 2023
It’s been a tough week for the elite across the state as nine teams ranked in last week’s Trib HSSN baseball state rankings have been bounced this week.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 20, 2023: Mt. Lebanon, Norwin to settle things
It has been a rough spring for the defending WPIAL Class 6A baseball champions.
Trib 10: New teams take top spots in baseball, softball power rankings
April 19, 2023
The teams ranked in the latest Trib 10 have proven they can win in the warmth of last week and the chill of this week.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 19, 2023: Top 4 teams in 6A softball in action
April 18, 2023
Wednesday begins the second half of section play in WPIAL Class 6A softball.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 18, 2023: Serra Catholic coach looks to add to win total
April 17, 2023
The winningest baseball coach in WPIAL history is Dan Oliastro with 679 victories.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for April 17, 2023
While pitching in high school softball might not be a dominant as it once was before the rubber was moved back, it’s still an integral part of success on the diamond.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for April 17, 2023
Not all home runs can be measured the same way, and we’re not talking about distance here.
Hempfield fends off fierce Canon-McMillan rally to win battle for 1st place
There was no sun, no blue skies, no comfortable temperatures in the area Monday. The weather was wet, windy and raw with the mercury barely cracking 40 degrees.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 17, 2023: Top teams in Class 6A baseball in action
April 16, 2023
For the first time in over a week, weather is a concern for outdoor spring sports Monday.
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for April 16, 2023
Always a bridesmaid, now finally a bride.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 16, 2023
While most rivalries are built on geography, some are born from multiple postseason clashes.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of April 17, 2023
As the calendar heads into the second half of April, WPIAL baseball and softball hit the midway point of section play on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
West Mifflin celebrates win over McKeesport, another shutout for Addison Hilligsberg
April 14, 2023
Friday was West Mifflin softball coach Erik Hilligsberg’s birthday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 14, 2023: Undefeated Montour faces test
April 13, 2023
There are seven undefeated teams in WPIAL softball, and all but one are alone in first place in their section.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for April 13, 2023
The winds of change were blowing in Class 4A this past week as three teams from the inaugural Trib HSSN state softball rankings last week dropped out of the Top 5.
Trib HSSN Baseball State Rankings for April 13, 2023
Much like the weather this past week, it was smooth sailing for most of the teams in the first edition of the Trib HSSN baseball state rankings from last week.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 13, 2023: Western Beaver softball continues breakout season
In its first two years playing Class 5A softball, Western Beaver, which co-ops with Lincoln Park, had a combined record of 0-19 in section play and 2-22 overall.
Trib 10: New team moves into top spot in softball power rankings
There was some shuffling of the deck this past week, but not a lot of turnover in the latest baseball and softball weekly Trib 10.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 12, 2023: Class 6A softball powers to meet
April 12, 2023
The top four teams in WPIAL Class 6A softball square off Wednesday.
No. 9 hitter sparks 7th inning rally, leads Chartiers Valley past Thomas Jefferson
April 11, 2023
The last shall be first.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 11, 2023: Teams look for daylight in tight section race
April 10, 2023
Call it the even-steven section.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for April 9, 2023
In Trey Tilghman’s first year as head coach of the Charleroi softball team in 2014, the Cougars captured a section championship.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for April 9, 2023
Western Beaver junior outfielder Shaylyn Shall knows a little bit about change.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023
As a sophomore last year, Zane Griffaton batted .317 with two home runs and 17 RBIs for West Mifflin.
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for April 9, 2023
The Mars baseball program has proven itself as a perennial contender in WPIAL Class 5A.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 10, 2023: Mt. Lebanon-Central Catholic begin 3-game series
Easter Monday has most WPIAL baseball and softball teams enjoying the day off. However, there is some action to begin the new week.
Trib HSSN broadcasts for week of April 10-15, 2023
No need to hunt for eggs and treats this week as The Network goes full boat spring sports post-Easter holiday on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023
Two weeks into the 2023 season, let’s look back at the end of the 2022 softball season.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for April 6, 2023
Before we debut the first Trib HSSN baseball state ranking for the 2023 campaign, we give you a little history lesson of the 2022 PIAA champions.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 6, 2023: Volleyball teams clash with 1st place on line
April 5, 2023
There might be storms brewing in the area Thursday, but they won’t wash away a busy schedule of WPIAL boys volleyball.
Trib 10: Montour, Seneca Valley top 1st edition of spring power rankings
Nearly two weeks into the 2023 WPIAL baseball and softball seasons, it’s time to see who is feeling the power on the diamonds early this spring.
South Fayette’s Maddie Webber named 2023 TribLive HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Year
2023 Girls Basketball Player of the Year
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 5, 2023: WPIAL softball finalists to meet again
April 4, 2023
Last year, they met three times on the softball diamond, twice in the regular season and one more time in the WPIAL 6A championship game.
Bethel Park sweeps Upper St. Clair on walk-off wild pitch
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 4, 2023: South Hills rivals to square off in 6A baseball
What a great day for a ballgame, let’s play two — or at least the second game of the home-and-home section series in WPIAL baseball.
Trib HSSN High School Softball Team of the Week for April 3, 2023
Twenty-five years ago, the Carmichaels softball team enjoyed one of the best seasons in district history when it won both the 1998 WPIAL and PIAA Class A championships.
Trib HSSN High School Softball Player of the Week for April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023
Two years ago, Olivia Zimmerman, then a freshman, helped the Indiana softball team reach the WPIAL playoffs.
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023
Brian Junker knows what a championship baseball team looks like after leading Shaler to WPIAL Class 5A gold in 2019.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 3, 2023: Baseball champs to open section play
While many teams in the lower classifications began section play last week, most WPIAL baseball teams will start their section schedule Monday.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 2, 2023
Some young district pitchers don’t mind pitching in the early season chill known as March baseball. They feel it gives them an edge over the hitters.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of April 3, 2023
Before we turn the house and or yard over looking for Easter eggs, we have a couple more days of spring scholastic sports to take us to the holiday this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Best of WPIAL girls basketball 2022-23
April 1, 2023
There were a lot of players and coaches who put in plenty of time on the basketball court this season to be the best they could be.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 1, 2023: A few softball teams set to hit diamond
March 31, 2023
Foul weather in Western Pa. is a bonus for those softball teams that planned some business trips down south.
Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Best of WPIAL boys basketball 2022-23
There were a lot of players and coaches who put in plenty of time on the basketball court this season to be the best that they could be.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 31, 2023: Burrell softball staying busy
March 30, 2023
The final day of March may bring limited action around the district diamonds due to a wet forecast.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 30, 2023: Softball section schedules ramp up
March 29, 2023
There are 21 WPIAL softball section games slated for Thursday as teams continue or begin their section schedule in Sections 2 and 3 in Class 4A, Sections 1 and 3 in Class 2A and Sections 1, 2 and 3 in Class A.
Trib 10: State champs take top spots in season’s final power rankings
The WPIAL sent seven teams to Hershey to play for a PIAA basketball championship, and three came home with gold.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 29, 2023: 6A softball schools look for spark
March 28, 2023
There are only nine teams in WPIAL 6A softball this season and after nearly one week of the 2023 campaign, nearly half of them are still looking for their first victory of the season.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for March 28, 2023
There are 12 districts in the PIAA, and three of them shared the pot of gold when it came to boys basketball championships in 2023.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for March 28, 2023
Imani Christian boys basketball coach Omar Foster thought his team’s journey this season got off to a rocky start.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 28, 2023: Section hopefuls to collide on volleyball court
March 27, 2023
Section play continues in one WPIAL Class 3A boys volleyball section and begins in a pair of 2A sections Tuesday.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for March 27, 2023
For the third straight year, District 12 has proven to be the epicenter of PIAA girls basketball.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for March 27, 2023
Some young athletes watch TV to see their sports heroes in action.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 26, 2023: Spring sports kick into high gear
March 26, 2023
The final week of March gives us a taste of spring, spring sports that is, with action from the field, the court and the diamond this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 26, 2023
In Game 5 of the NBA Finals 26 years ago, Michael Jordan helped Chicago beat Utah despite playing with the flu that had him dehydrated and exhausted. Jordan ended up with 38 points.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 27, 2023: Baseball, softball section play begins
It seems appropriate that on the first day of section play in several WPIAL baseball sections, rain is in the forecast Monday.
Chartiers Valley girls swim team takes big step forward with 1st section title
Some history was made by the Chartiers Valley swimmers this winter.
Chartiers Valley basketball teams focus on highlights after seasons end early
The Chartiers Valley boys and girls basketball teams each enjoyed some highs during the 2022-23 season.
PIAA Class 5A girls basketball championship breakdown: South Fayette vs. Archbishop Wood
March 24, 2023
PIAA Class 5A girls basketball championship
PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championship breakdown: Aliquippa vs. Lancaster Mennonite
March 23, 2023
Aliquippa vs. Lancaster Mennonite
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023
The Road to Hershey is complete with 12 teams from across the state headed to the Giant Center this weekend to play for a PIAA championship.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for March 22, 2023
The PIAA boys basketball championship games are set. Six title games will be played over three days in Hershey.
Trib 10: 7 WPIAL teams headed to Hershey featured in power rankings
The WPIAL will be sending seven teams to Hershey to play for a PIAA basketball championship this weekend.
PIAA Class A boys basketball championship breakdown: Imani Christian vs. Berlin Brothersvalley
Imani Christian vs. Berlin Brothersvalley
PIAA Class 4A boys basketball championship breakdown: Lincoln Park vs. Neumann-Goretti
Lincoln Park vs. Neumann-Goretti
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 22, 2023: Recent WPIAL champs meet on diamond
March 21, 2023
A pair of recent WPIAL baseball champions collide in one of 23 WPIAL nonsection baseball games set for Wednesday.
South Fayette fends off Oakland Catholic again to reach PIAA championship game
When South Fayette and Oakland Catholic battled for the WPIAL girls basketball Class 5A crown, the Lions left little doubt about who was champion with a 15-point victory.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for March 20, 2023
The Road to Hershey is supposed to be difficult.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 21, 2023: Aliquippa to play for spot in state finals
March 20, 2023
While spring has sprung, Tuesday will be another big day of winter sports semifinals and championship action.
Lincoln Park finishes WPIAL gauntlet, beats Uniontown to reach state finals
Lincoln Park defeated Uniontown in the PIAA 4A semifinals Tuesday, 85-64, before a standing-room crown only at Charleroi to complete the third stage of district dominance.
What to watch for in high school sports for March 20, 2023: Trips to Hershey up for grabs
March 19, 2023
After not even playing in the district championship games this winter, three WPIAL girls basketball teams can punch their ticket to the state finals with a win Monday.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 19, 2023
While Rodney Gallagher and the Laurel Highlands boys basketball team has brought the basketball spotlight back to Fayette County with two WPIAL championships in the last four years, they had to share center stage in the county and in Class 4A with Uniontown this season.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 19, 2023
Bryce Robson used to spend a lot of his time in the summer on the baseball field.
PIHL Penguins Cup finals preview: 4 teams to be crowned champions
A year ago, the PIHL Penguins Cup was raised by Peters Township in 3A, Thomas Jefferson in 2A and Norwin in A, and Neshannock won the Division II championship.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 20, 2023
A busy week wraps up the winter sports season with hockey and state basketball gold to be captured, plus a little dash of spring sports this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Times, sites set for Tuesday’s PIAA basketball semifinals
The PIAA basketball semifinals conclude Tuesday featuring games for Class 6A, 3A and 2A boys, along with 5A, 4A and A girls.
PIAA sets sites, times for Monday’s basketball semifinals
March 18, 2023
The PIAA basketball playoffs hit the final four with semifinals games Monday featuring Class 5A, 4A and A boys along with 6A, 3A and 2A girls fourth-round games.
2023 WPIAL Class A baseball preseason breakdown
It’s a realignment year in WPIAL baseball and once again, the higher classifications have taken a hit.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 18, 2023: New Castle, Reading to meet for 1st time in state playoffs
March 17, 2023
Two state boys basketball powers will collide for the first time in the PIAA postseason Saturday afternoon when New Castle takes on District 3 champion Reading.
2023 WPIAL Class 2A baseball preseason breakdown
It’s a realignment year in WPIAL baseball and, once again, the higher classifications have taken a hit.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 17, 2023: Penn Hills to meet Cathedral Prep
Cathedral Prep once owned the WPIAL and City League in the PIAA boys basketball playoffs.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023
Like sand through an hourglass, so go some of the top teams in the state to a season-ending loss on the Road to Hershey.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for March 16, 2023
The PIAA boys basketball playoffs are two rounds old now and the dominoes are starting to fall for teams the Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings.
2023 WPIAL Class 3A baseball preseason breakdown
It’s a realignment year in WPIAL baseball and once again, the higher classifications have taken a hit.
What to watch for in Western Pennsylvania high school sports on March 16, 2023: PIHL semifinals wrap up
Neshannock won the 2022 PIHL Division 2 championship by edging Bishop Canevin in the finals, 2-1.
Trib 10: First 2 rounds of state playoffs shake up power rankings
The first two rounds of the PIAA basketball playoffs have forced a couple of changes in both the boys and girls power rankings.
PIAA sets sites, times for Friday basketball quarterfinals
March 15, 2023
The PIAA basketball playoffs hits the midway point with the quarterfinals on Friday featuring Class 5A, 4A and A boys along with 6A, 3A and 2A girls third-round games.
2023 WPIAL Class 4A baseball preseason breakdown
It’s a realignment year in WPIAL baseball and once again, the higher classifications have taken a hit.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 15, 2023: Central Catholic to face stern test from State College
The Road to Hershey continues Wednesday with more PIAA second-round basketball action.
2023 WPIAL Class 5A baseball preseason breakdown
March 14, 2023
It’s a realignment year in WPIAL baseball and, once again, the higher classifications have taken a hit.
What to watch for in high school sports for March 14, 2023: PIAA basketball second round tips off
March 13, 2023
The second round on the Road to Hershey tips off Tuesday.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 13, 2023
Northgate senior Stephen Goetz stayed home from school Monday with a little stomach virus.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 13, 2023
Standing at 5-foot-4, senior Knoch girls basketball player Nina Shaw may be easy to overlook off the basketball court.
2023 WPIAL Class 6A baseball preseason breakdown
It’s a realignment year in WPIAL baseball and, once again, the higher classifications have taken a hit.
Defending champions to be challenged in PIHL Penguins Cup semifinals
March 12, 2023
A year ago, the PIHL Penguins Cup was raised by Peters Township in 3A, Thomas Jefferson in 2A, Norwin in A and Neshannock won the Division II championship.
What to watch for in high school sports for March 13, 2023: Dominant PIHL teams to battle
A week of PIHL Penguins Cup Frozen Four high school hockey games begins Monday with the Class 3A semifinals.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for March 12, 2023
Nine days earlier, the Penn-Trafford girls basketball team had to win to keep their season alive, and they did, beating Hampton in the WPIAL seventh-place consolation game.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 12, 2023
Falling behind early on the road in a PIAA basketball playoff game is not a good recipe for success.
Trib HSSN broadcast listings: Week of March 13, 2023
With spring sports season beginning this weekend, our focus remains on the winter sports postseason this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
PIAA boys basketball playoffs continue in 2nd round for 23 WPIAL teams
There were 36 WPIAL boys basketball teams taking part in the 2023 PIAA playoffs, and after the first round on opening weekend, the field of District 7 representatives has been cut to 23 teams.
21 WPIAL teams learn sites, times for 2nd round of PIAA girls basketball playoffs
The WPIAL started with 37 girls basketball teams participating in the PIAA playoffs and after first-round play on opening weekend, the field of District 7 representatives has been sliced to 21 teams.
Gritty New Castle stops Erie in PIAA 1st-round battle
March 11, 2023
New Castle leaned on past state playoff successes and a tough defense to eliminate District 10 champion Erie, 60-50, in a PIAA Class 6A first-round battle Saturday afternoon at the Ne-Ca High Fieldhouse.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 11, 2023: Heavyweights collide when New Castle meets Erie
Opening weekend on the Road to Hershey continues Saturday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 10, 2023: Lincoln Park, other WPIAL champs set for PIAA openers
March 9, 2023
Welcome to the ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Road to Hershey.
PIAA playoff factoids: WPIAL basketball teams embark on Road to Hershey
The 2023 PIAA boys and girls basketball playoffs tip off with first-round games Friday and Saturday.
What to watch for in Western Pa. high school sports on March 9, 2023: PIHL seeds look to avoid upset bug
March 8, 2023
The third and final day of the high school hockey quarterfinals is Thursday with Class A and Division 2 playoffs taking center stage.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for March 8, 2023
Two classes were unchanged and a total of six new teams replaced schools that fell in their district title game as we prepare to cut the ribbon on the Road to Hershey.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for March 8, 2023
There were eight changes in the Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings following the 2023 district playoffs and right before the start of the PIAA hoops postseason.
Trib 10: WPIAL champs occupy top spots in power rankings headed into states
There has been a bit of a shuffling of the deck following the WPIAL district postseason on the brink of the PIAA state playoffs.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023
Yes, North Catholic won a WPIAL girls basketball for a record 22nd time Saturday and indeed, the Trojanettes repeated as district champions; however, you’ll excuse junior Ava Walker for feeling like a champion for the first time.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023
Central Catholic beating New Castle to win the WPIAL 6A boys basketball championship last week may have raised an eyebrow or two, but not to one of the Vikings.
What to watch for in high school sports for March 7, 2023: Norwin hockey set for rematch with McDowell
Last year, Norwin hoisted its first PIHL Penguins Cup title after shutting out McDowell, 5-0, in the Class A final.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023
In the four years before Rob Nogay was hired as girls basketball coach at his alma mater, the Union program won a total of 8 games.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 5, 2023
It’s official: 2023 is the Year of the Deer.
What to watch for in high school sports for March 6, 2023: Penguins Cup quarterfinals on tap
Five years ago, Seneca Valley defeated Peters Township in the Class 3A finals to win the 2018 PIHL Penguins Cup championship.
Final 2022-23 PIHL standings
Here are the final PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through the end of the regular season.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 6, 2023
We all take a deep breath with the completion of the WPIAL basketball, wrestling and swimming championships. Now our attention turns to the PIHL Penguins Cup hockey postseason and the PIAA basketball and wrestling playoffs this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
37 WPIAL teams enter state tournament as PIAA releases girls basketball brackets
The Path to the Pete is complete as the focus turns to the Road to Hershey and the start of the PIAA basketball postseason next weekend.
WPIAL boys basketball teams set for opening-round matchups in PIAA playoffs
The Path to the Pete is complete as the focus turns to the Road to Hershey and the start of the PIAA basketball postseason next weekend.
Seeds set for 73 WPIAL basketball teams headed to state tournament
March 3, 2023
The WPIAL consolation “play-in” games have now all been played.
PIHL sets quarterfinal matchups for Penguins Cup playoffs
March 1, 2023
A year ago, the PIHL Penguins Cup was raised by Peters Township in 3A, Thomas Jefferson in 2A, Norwin in A and Neshannock in Division 2.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for March 1, 2023
We are about a week away from the 2023 PIAA girls basketball playoffs.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for March 1, 2023
The district boys basketball playoffs across the state are winding down and will be in the books this weekend.
Trib 10: New team takes top spot in boys power rankings heading into championship weekend
A week after calm waters led to zero changes in the early playoff edition of the weekly Trib Ten, the winds of change have hit both the boys and girls weekly power rankings.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 1, 2023: State playoff bids on the line
The first day of March gives us a day off between the semifinals and the start of the WPIAL basketball championship games.
Motivated Central Catholic slams Upper St. Clair to reach Class 6A title game
February 28, 2023
Same round, same venue, much different results for Central Catholic.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 28, 2023: Class 6A boys to battle for spot in finals
We close out the month of February with the final night of WPIAL semifinals basketball.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Feb. 27, 2023
All high school basketball coaches preach the importance of a fast start.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 27, 2023
A year ago, the South Fayette girls basketball team was the No. 2 seed and stunned top seed and favored Chartiers Valley in the WPIAL championship game.
Upper St. Clair loses senior captain to injury in win over Mt. Lebanon in Class 6A semifinals
February 27, 2023
The Upper St. Clair girls basketball team ran the gamut of emotions at Bethel Park on Monday as it battled rival Mt. Lebanon in the WPIAL 6A semifinals.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 27, 2023: Section rematches on tap in semifinals
February 26, 2023
The two WPIAL Class 6A girls basketball Final Four games are between rivals who earlier battled for section supremacy. Now, they meet for a spot in the district championship game.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Feb. 26, 2023
The numbers are impressive. The Penn Hills boys basketball team has allowed a Class 5A-best 44.2 points per game this season.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Feb. 26, 2023
For four years, he has been the leader of the golden corral.
Trib HSSN broadcasts for week of Feb. 27-March 4
We have reached the golden week in the WPIAL winter sports season with the District 7 championships in boys and girls basketball, boys and girls swimming and Class 3A individual wrestling this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Feb. 26, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Feb. 26.
WPIAL releases times, sites for Tuesday’s basketball semifinals
The district basketball playoffs Final Four conclude Tuesday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 25, 2023: Top 4 seeds square off in Class 5A semifinals
February 25, 2023
Welcome to the start of the 2023 WPIAL basketball final four.
Upper St. Clair fends off Seneca Valley comeback bid in Class 6A quarterfinal win
February 24, 2023
Upper St. Clair shot lights out in the first half to build up a big lead, and then nearly stopped shooting in the fourth quarter as Seneca Valley rallied.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 24, 2023: Basketball quarterfinals conclude
The WPIAL basketball quarterfinals conclude Friday with second round games in boys 6A and 2A, along with girls 5A and 4A.
WPIAL reveals times, sites for Monday’s basketball semifinals
The WPIAL basketball playoffs Final Four is set for Monday.
WPIAL reveals sites, times for Friday’s basketball consolations, Saturday’s semifinals
February 23, 2023
While the WPIAL prepares to finish the quarterfinals of the 2023 basketball playoffs Thursday and Friday, the matchups are set for the start of the district semifinals Saturday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 23, 2023: Girls 6A top seed begins title quest
The WPIAL basketball quarterfinals continue Thursday.
Trib 10: Power rankings stay calm before WPIAL playoff storm intensifies
February 22, 2023
For the first time this season, there were zero changes in the Trib 10 from last week.
Top-seeded Peters Township passes another test, tops South Fayette
Not everybody agreed with Peters Township getting the No. 1 seed in the WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball playoffs, but the Indians have passed two exams and are now halfway toward earning their spot at the top of the championship mountain.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 22, 2023: Quarterfinal action ready to tip off
February 21, 2023
Welcome to the WPIAL basketball elite eight.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 21, 2023
It’s been said that one is the loneliest number, unless you are No. 1 in the weekly Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings from last week.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 21, 2023
There were 30 teams that appeared in last week’s Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings. Only two of them lost.
Sites, times set for Thursday’s WPIAL basketball quarterfinals
The WPIAL continues its three days of second round boys and girls basketball playoff games Thursday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 21, 2023: Longtime rivals meet in 5A girls basketball
February 20, 2023
The curtain falls on the first round of the 2023 WPIAL playoffs Tuesday.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week for Feb. 20, 2023
The year before Megan Zitner took over as coach of the Burgettstown girls basketball team, the Blue Devils finished 3-19 in 2013.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for Feb. 20, 2023
A team that wins its section outright and is victorious in 19 of 22 games during the regular season expect to be rewarded with a higher seed.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Feb. 19, 2023
February 19, 2023
The Monessen boys basketball team had just orchestrated a smash hit of a regular season, finishing with 20 wins in 22 games and finishing with five straight wins after a 15-game winning streak earlier in the season.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Feb. 19, 2023
McKeesport boys basketball senior Travarese “Dunny” Rowe likes to entertain people. Whether with family and friends or on the basketball court, he doesn’t disappoint when he’s putting on a show.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 20, 2023: Big night for 1st-round matchups
There are five days making up the first round of the 2023 WPIAL basketball playoffs, and Monday is the busiest.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Feb. 19, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Sunday:
Trib HSSN broadcast listings: Week of Feb. 20, 2023
WPIAL boys and girls basketball playoff teams that haven’t been forced to exit yet will continue along on the path to the Pete this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
WPIAL reveals sites, times for Wednesday’s basketball quarterfinals
While the WPIAL prepares to finish the first round of the 2023 basketball playoffs Monday and Tuesday, the matchups are set for the start of the district quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Chartiers Valley wrestlers turn attention toward individual postseason success
You would think a growing team like the Chartiers Valley wrestling program would not like being part of a loaded section where signs of improvement might not be evident in your spot in the final standings.
Chartiers Valley hockey battles to the end after sluggish start to season
Inexperience and youth made this a tough season at times for the Chartiers Valley hockey program, but the Colts have shown a strong finishing kick to the regular season even though they fell short of qualifying for the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 18, 2023: Class 3A girls get Saturday spotlight
February 17, 2023
It used to be the busiest day in the WPIAL basketball postseason.
Elijah Hill, South Fayette score hard-earned Class 5A win over Shaler
South Fayette forward Elijah Hill was held in check for most of the night by the Shaler defense, but when push came to shove, the senior proved who the king of the hill was.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 17, 2023: First-round basketball action heats up
February 16, 2023
The first full night of first-round action in the 2023 WPIAL basketball playoffs takes place Friday with three tournaments — boys 5A, boys A and girls 2A — taking center stage.
Trib 10: Final regular season power rankings revealed
The WPIAL boys and girls basketball regular season is in the rearview mirror as the Path to the Pete begins in earnest on Friday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 16, 2023: WPIAL basketball playoffs tip off
February 15, 2023
The curtain rises Thursday on the 2023 Path to the Pete with one boys first-round game and three boys and two girls preliminary round games.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 15, 2023
There were as many teams that lost their spot at the top of the rankings as there were that fell out of the weekly Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings from last week.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 15, 2023
As the sands of the regular season hour glass disappear, it is district playoffs time around the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Feb. 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
This season has been a see-saw for the Seton LaSalle boys basketball team.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Feb. 14, 2023
Bishop Canevin guard Shea Champine was asked about his unique first name. He said he asked his mother and she explained that she thought it was different and she liked it.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Feb. 12, 2023
February 13, 2023
There was a point during the regular season that the logjam atop Section 2-3A had little to no separation.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 12, 2023
When Gabby Baldasare took over the Pine-Richland girls basketball program last summer, like most coaches, she had a learning curve to go through.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 13, 2023: Trib HSSN to reveal basketball playoff brackets
February 12, 2023
The week begins with a bang with the WPIAL spotlight shining bright on basketball bracketology.
PIHL standings, playoff qualifiers through Feb. 12, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Sunday:
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Feb. 13, 2023
Hear ye, hear ye! The high school basketball postseason is upon us starting with the unveiling of the brackets this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
2023 WPIAL bracketology: HSSN forecasts the girls basketball playoff pairings
The Path to the Pete will be revealed Monday when the WPIAL basketball playoff pairings are announced at 3 p.m. on TribLive HSSN.
WPIAL clinched: Boys basketball playoff qualifiers
February 10, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL boys basketball playoff field is set.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 10-11, 2023: Crunch time in boys basketball playoff races
Section play for WPIAL boys basketball teams concludes Friday. There are playoff spots up for grabs with as many as 15 postseason tickets that could be punched and four section championships to be decided in head-to-head contests.
WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers
February 9, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL girls basketball playoff field is set.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 9, 2023: Girls basketball playoff races come down to wire
February 8, 2023
Section play for most WPIAL girls basketball teams concludes Thursday with a few playoff spots up for grabs and a couple of section championships to be decided.
Trib 10: Top teams in power rankings finishing regular season strong
The district boys and girls basketball elite are finishing strong as we head toward the “Path to the Pete.”
Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings for Feb. 7, 2023
There were not a lot of changes in the weekly Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings, but that doesn’t mean it was smooth sailing into the start of February.
Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for Feb. 7, 2023
The first few days of February turned out to be a struggle for state-ranked teams. Some only dropped a few spots while others fell out of the Pennsylvania elite 30.
WPIAL clinched: Boys basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 7, 2023
February 7, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL boys basketball playoff field is nearly set with only a few days left in the regular season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 7, 2023: Class 6A boys basketball playoff picture to shake out
New Castle is 7-1 and in first place in WPIAL boys basketball Section 1-6A with one week left. Its opponent on Tuesday, Pine-Richland, is 1-7 and in the section basement.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Feb. 6, 2023
February 6, 2023
When New Castle star senior Isaiah Boice went down with a fracture in his foot in early January, there were some who thought the top-ranked WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball team was in big trouble.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Feb. 6, 2023
Vinnie Cugini stands 6-foot-2, but he is now a giant in WPIAL basketball lore.
WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 6, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL girls basketball regular season is winding down and the playoff field is nearly set.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Feb. 5, 2023
February 5, 2023
After grinding it out through December and January, every high school basketball coach wants their team to be peaking in early February so they can have success in late February and early March.
WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 5, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL girls basketball regular season is winding down and the playoff field is growing.
WPIAL clinched: Boys basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 5, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL boys basketball playoff field is starting to take shape with only one week left in the regular season.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 5, 2023
Neshannock senior Mairan Haggerty has become a versatile and valuable player for the Lancers.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 6, 2023: Girls basketball playoff spots up for grabs
As the final week of the WPIAL girls basketball regular season begins, there are key games to determine section titles and playoff berths up and down the six classifications.
TribLive HSSN broadcast listings: Week of Feb. 6, 2023
The final week of the 2023 high school basketball season is upon us with plenty of key games on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Feb. 5, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Sunday:
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 4, 2023: Rematches headline team wrestling semifinals
February 4, 2023
They made history last year when they met in the WPIAL team wrestling 2A finals. Now they will collide again, a round earlier in the district semifinals.
Bryce Epps sparks South Allegheny past West Mifflin with half-court shot
At halftime, West Mifflin held a half-court shot contest for fans in which the winner would receive half of the pot.
WPIAL clinched: Boys basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 3, 2023
February 3, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL boys basketball playoff field is starting to take shape with only one week left in the regular season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 3, 2023: Class 6A heavyweights to collide
February 2, 2023
The first Fray-day in February is littered with plenty of key WPIAL boys basketball games.
WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 2, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL girls basketball regular season is winding down and the playoff field is growing.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 2, 2023: Girls basketball teams look to break section logjams
Whether or not the groundhog sees its shadow Thursday, an early spring or a longer winter will not affect the five-team chase in the crowded top of Section 2-5A in WPIAL girls basketball.
Trib 10: Top teams remain the same, but power rankings see some changes
February 1, 2023
There were a few changes up and down the weekly Trib 10, but the top two teams remain the same.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 1, 2023: Wrestling playoffs kick into gear
January 31, 2023
The February frenzy in high school sports begins with a busy night of postseason action on the district mats.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for Jan. 31, 2023
With time running down on the 2023 regular season, there were a few changes, including a new top-ranked team, in the weekly Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for Jan. 31, 2023
With only a few weeks left in the regular season before district playoffs begin in mid-February, the elite teams are digging in, proven by the little movement in the latest Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings.
WPIAL clinched: Boys basketball playoff qualifiers through Jan. 31, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL boys basketball playoff field is starting to take shape with two weeks left in the regular season.
WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Jan. 30
The 2023 WPIAL girls basketball regular season is winding down and the playoff field is starting to grow.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 31, 2023: Aquinas Academy star Vinnie Cugini on verge of breaking WPIAL scoring record
January 30, 2023
We could be closing out the month of January with a little history Tuesday.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for Jan. 30, 2023
The Hampton boys basketball team has found a groove. The Talbots are a well-oiled machine that after two more wins last week, sits atop their section thanks to a nine-game winning streak.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Jan. 30, 2023
In two weeks, couples will celebrate the mid-February tradition of Valentine’s Day.
WPIAL girls basketball playoff clinchings through Jan. 29, 2023
January 29, 2023
The 2022-23 WPIAL girls basketball regular season is winding down and the playoff field is starting to grow.
WPIAL boys basketball playoff clinchings through Jan. 29, 2023
The 2022-23 WPIAL boys basketball playoff field is starting to take shape with two weeks left in the regular season.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Jan. 29, 2023
It was just another week at the office for one of the top 10th graders in WPIAL girls basketball.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Jan. 29, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Sunday:
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Jan. 29, 2023
Since coming to North Allegheny prior to the 2017 season as the girls basketball coach, Spencer Stefko and his Tigers have won…a lot.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Jan. 30, 2023
We say so long to January and hello to both February and the “Stretch Run” of the 2022-23 high school basketball season this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 30, 2023: Stretch run begins in girls basketball
There are two weeks left in the WPIAL girls basketball regular season, and the “Stretch Run” begins with a bang on Monday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 28, 2023: Weekend schedule packed with basketball showcases
January 28, 2023
Some of the top district boys and girls basketball teams will be in action this weekend at Montour as part of the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Hall of Fame Classic.
Mt. Lebanon gets past Baldwin in tightly contested section clash
January 27, 2023
The Section 2-6A battle between first-place Mt. Lebanon and third-place Baldwin had all the making of overtime on Friday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 26, 2023: Peters Township, Thomas Jefferson boys set for rematch
January 26, 2023
When the first half of WPIAL boys basketball section play ended last week, there was a three-way tie for the top spot in Section 1-5A.
WPIAL clinched: 36 teams qualify for team wrestling tournament
The WPIAL team wrestling regular season is complete with teams having finished their section schedule on Wednesday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 26, 2023: Class 6A girls basketball powers to meet
They have been the most successful girls basketball programs in the highest classification over the last eight years.
Trib 10: Shakeup hits girls power rankings
This week, the tide has turned with plenty of movement on the girls side of the weekly Trib 10, while things settled a bit in the boys power rankings.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 25, 2023: Wrestling teams to vie for section titles
January 24, 2023
The final night of section wrestling is upon us with plenty of matches to determine section championships or at least a share of the section crown heading into the team district playoffs.
WPIAL clinched: Final few playoff spots up for grabs as wrestling regular season concludes
The WPIAL team wrestling regular season is nearly complete with teams finishing their section schedules on Wednesday.
Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings for Jan. 24, 2023
There were not a lot of changes with four teams dropping out and four new schools entering the weekly Trib HSSN state rankings.
Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for Jan. 24, 2023
A pair of top-ranked teams and five schools lost their spot in the Top 5 across the state as the second half of the regular season began last week.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 24, 2023: Last undefeated team to face challenge
January 23, 2023
Then there was one.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for Jan. 23, 2023
Maybe they should call him Magic Mike.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Jan. 23, 2023
When he’s not torturing opponents on the hardwood, North Hills junior Royce Parham said he likes to get together with his buddies, hang out and shoot the breeze.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Jan. 22, 2023
January 22, 2023
Former Perry star basketball player Eddie Benton has returned home to the Pittsburgh area after several years as an assistant coach of the women’s basketball teams at Cincinnati and Mississippi State.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Jan. 22, 2023
Freedom junior Shaye Bailey enjoys painting. She painted her bedroom in a Partridge Family bus pattern featuring the colors purple and gray.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 23, 2023: Section play heats up in girls basketball
Last year, the Freedom girls basketball team reached the WPIAL Class 3A title game before falling to North Catholic, 48-43.
PIHL standings through Jan. 22, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday:
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Jan. 23, 2023
Time is winding down on section play in WPIAL team wrestling and district basketball in the final full week of January as the action picks up in both sports plus more, this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 21, 2023: Basketball teams ready for a challenge
January 20, 2023
Mostly everybody loves a challenge.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 20, 2023: 2nd half of section season tips off
January 19, 2023
While there are plenty of nonsection basketball games on the WPIAL boys basketball schedule, some teams will tip off the second half of the section schedule Friday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 19, 2023: North Catholic girls to face test
The second half of section action in WPIAL girls basketball begins Thursday, highlighted by a battle for first place in Section 1-4A.
Trib 10: Big shakeup in boys basketball power rankings
Yikes! While the girls saw very little movement in the weekly Trib 10, the power rankings underwent a serious overhaul on the boys side.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 18, 2023: Girls basketball powers to square off
January 17, 2023
They are two of the best girls basketball programs in the WPIAL and currently sit at No. 1 and No. 2 in the upcoming Trib 10 power rankings.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for Jan. 17, 2023
There was nearly a change per classification with two teams dropping from the top spot in a very active week in the weekly Trib HSSN state rankings.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for Jan. 17, 2023
It was a rough week for elite boys basketball teams in District 7.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 17, 2023: Fayette County rivals to battle for 1st place
January 16, 2023
Rivalry Tuesday, the unofficial halfway point of section play in the 2023 season, has key midseason games everywhere in WPIAL boys basketball.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for Jan. 16, 2023
Central Catholic was even in section play and a game below .500 after the first six days of 2023.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Jan. 16, 2023
In 1978, Geibel Catholic won the WPIAL Class A boys basketball championship, beating Shannock Valley, 53-44.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 16, 2023: Beaver heads to Blackhawk for 1st-place battle
January 15, 2023
One of the best rivalries in WPIAL girls basketball headlines the start of another busy week of high school hoops in District 7.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Jan. 15, 2023
As we hit the midway point of section play in the season, only four WPIAL basketball teams can claim to be perfect.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Jan. 15, 2023
When she was 8 years old, Rylee Kalocay had the chance to throw out the first pitch at a Pittsburgh Pirates game.
PIHL standings through Jan. 15, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday, Jan. 15:
Trib HSSN broadcast listings: Week of Jan. 16, 2023
As we head into the second half of January and district basketball section play, we have plenty of video and audio action from the hardwoods, mats, pools and ice this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 14, 2023: Tournament action on hardwood
January 14, 2023
Mid-January seems like a perfect time to get away and hit the road.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 13, 2023: Quaker Valley, South Allegheny to square off
January 12, 2023
Friday the 13th. It’s a day superstitious folks fear.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 12, 2023: Another chapter in South Fayette-Trinity rivalry
January 11, 2023
What makes a great rivalry?
Trib 10: New team tops boys basketball power rankings
Five teams from the Trib 10 took a tumble this past week, but it was not enough to drop them out of the weekly power rankings.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 11, 2023: Wrestlers to battle for section top spots
Threes are wild on Wednesday when two of the three teams tied for first place in Section 3-3A go head-to-head on another busy night of WPIAL team wrestling.
Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings for Jan. 10, 2023
Three new teams have been added to the elite 30 girls basketball teams across the state otherwise known as the weekly Trib HSSN state rankings.
Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for Jan. 10, 2023
There was very little movement in the second edition of the Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for the 2023 season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 10, 2023: Upper St. Clair, Mt. Lebanon vie for section top spot
January 9, 2023
The latest chapter in one of the best rivalries in WPIAL boys basketball will be written Tuesday when Upper St. Clair visits Mt. Lebanon with first place in Section 2-6A at stake.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for Jan. 8, 2023
While most WPIAL basketball teams spent the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day participating in a traditional holiday tournament, the Thomas Jefferson boys basketball team did not.
PIHL standings through Jan. 8, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Jan. 9, 2023
There are several high school athletes who do very well at more than one sport during the school year.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Jan. 8, 2023
January 8, 2023
It was a bit of a rough start to the new year for the Charleroi girls basketball team.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Jan. 8, 2023
The 2020-21 Shady Side Academy girls basketball team finished the covid-shortened season with a record of 1-10.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Jan. 9, 2023
We drop the puck on our 2023 high school hockey coverage, along with plenty of big high school basketball games this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 9, 2023: Section 3-5A girls basketball showdown on tap
Call them the terrific trio of Section 3-5A in WPIAL girls basketball.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 7, 2023: Competitive spirit champs to be crowned
January 6, 2023
Less than a week into the new year, the WPIAL will be crowning the first champions of 2023 Saturday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 6, 2023: New Castle, Butler to meet for section lead
January 5, 2023
They are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the WPIAL’s highest boys basketball classification, just like they were 30 years ago.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 5, 2023: South Hills rivals to square off
They met three times last season. Now these two South Hills girls basketball powers are set to mix it up for the first time in 2023 with first place at stake.
Trib 10: Basketball power rankings make season debut
Last year proved that when it comes to high school basketball, it’s not the size of the school but how much gold it won that matters.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 4, 2023: Class 3A rivals collide on mat
January 3, 2023
We have another first for 2023 with a busy night on the mats with WPIAL team wrestling section matches.
Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings for Jan. 3, 2023
There has been a lot of change since we last met.
Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for Jan. 3, 2023
The start of a new year is a great time to debut the first Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings of the 2022-2023 season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 3, 2023: Big section matchups in boys hoops
January 2, 2023
A belated Happy New Year to high school sports fans everywhere.
Young doubles duo makes impact for Chartiers Valley tennis
November 20, 2022
The sky’s the limit for the dynamic duo of the Chartiers Valley girls tennis team after a breakout 2022 season.
Season of change brings challenges to Chartiers Valley football team
This was a season of change for the Chartiers Valley football program.
WPIAL football playoff preview capsules for Nov. 18-19, 2022
November 17, 2022
Let the gold rush begin on the gridiron.
Trib 10: Teams in power rankings move closer to WPIAL gold
November 16, 2022
While the number of WPIAL football teams still fighting for gold continues to dwindle, those listed below in our weekly power rankings continue to thrive.
Trib HSSN High School Football State Rankings for Nov. 15, 2022
November 15, 2022
The ribbon will be cut this weekend unveiling the latest new beltway in the commonwealth that will allow teams from all over the state to “cruise to Cumberland Valley.”
What to watch in WPIAL sports on Nov. 15, 2022: Mars, Moon girls set for big rematch
November 14, 2022
Editor’s note: All PIAA soccer and field hockey matches scheduled for Tuesday were postponed to Wednesday due to inclement weather. Two volleyball matches — Freeport vs. Phillipsburg-Osceola in Class 2A and Sacred Heart Academy vs. West Branch in Class A — were also postponed until Wednesday.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for 2022 Week 11
There is an old saying among football executives and coaches: “If you have two quarterbacks, you actually have none.”
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Nov. 14, 2022
November 13, 2022
Championship Saturday is set in WPIAL Class 6A and 5A football, but before we crown two new champions, the district will hold Final Four Friday for the other four classifications this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2022 Week 11
With steady to heavy rain predicted all day Friday for the second night of WPIAL playoff football, some teams did some unique things in order to prepare for the elements.
PIHL standings through Nov. 13, 2022
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday:
WPIAL football playoff preview capsules for Nov. 11, 2022
November 10, 2022
With some unneeded help from Mother Nature, 20 WPIAL football teams hope to slip and slide into next weekend with a shot at district gold alive and well.
Trib 10: Power rankings set for shakeup after 2nd week of playoffs
November 9, 2022
Besides one cat exchange, the district power structure remained unchanged through opening night of the WPIAL football playoffs.
Trib HSSN High School Football State Rankings for Nov. 8, 2022
November 8, 2022
Many of the teams from last week’s Trib HSSN state football rankings enjoyed postseason byes in Week 10.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Nov. 8, 2022: Teams begin quest for state gold
November 7, 2022
Last fall, WPIAL boys soccer teams made history when they captured three PIAA championships.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2022 Week 10
The spotlight has not unnerved Fort Cherry freshman quarterback Matt Sieg all season.
PIHL standings through Nov. 6, 2022
November 6, 2022
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Nov. 6.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week 2022: Week 10
In November, it is common for high school football fans and players to catch a bad case of playoff fever.
TribLive HSSN broadcast schedule: Week of Nov. 7. 2022
One round down, now we move on to the second stop on the district football postseason journey with final four and elite eight postseason games this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
WPIAL football playoff previews capsules for Nov. 4, 2022
November 3, 2022
The 2022 WPIAL football playoffs are about to begin.
Trib 10: As playoffs open, Quips sit comfortably atop power rankings
November 2, 2022
The regular season in WPIAL football is now complete. For those fortunate to move on to November football, it is playoff football in which they now must compete.
Trib HSSN High School Football State Rankings for Nov. 1, 2022
November 1, 2022
Only one team lost its top 5 grip from last week’s Trib HSSN state football rankings as the top 30 PIAA teams finished off the regular season in Week 9 by going a combined 25-4 with one team not in action.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Nov. 1, 2022: Defending volleyball champs in semis
October 31, 2022
We turn the page to the start of the 11th month of the year. November in the WPIAL world is known for playoff and championship action and the first day does not disappoint.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2022 Week 9
When asked if he’d rather hit a receiver on a perfect 50-yard touchdown pass or if he would rather keep the ball on an RPO and race 50 yards to paydirt, Neshannock quarterback Jonny Huff didn’t hesitate.
Trib HSSN broadcasts for week of Oct. 31-Nov. 5
Trib HSSN has video and audio football coverage of opening night of the 2022 WPIAL football playoffs on Friday with coverage concluding with the HSSN WPIAL Scoreboard Show from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 31, 2022: Plenty of treats for playoff soccer fans
October 30, 2022
Happy Halloween! The district postseason treats to its many soccer fans are a handful of girls and boys final four matches on the pitch Monday night.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week 2022: Week 9
Thomas Jefferson winning a big football game in late October is hardly breaking news after nearly 30 years of dominating success.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 9
October 27, 2022
We conclude the stretch run in Week 9 with 12 playoff spots up for grabs and seven games that will decide a conference championship.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 26, 2022: Cross country gold up for grabs
October 26, 2022
While the WPIAL playoff continue in soccer, volleyball and field hockey, there is gold to be won in them there hills on Thursday.
Trib 10: Pair of big-time clashes in Week 9 sure to shake up power rankings
While some WPIAL football teams are set to play out the string, turn in the uniforms and start to prepare for 2023, many others, including the teams below, are fine-tuning their games in preparation for the postseason.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 26, 2022: Upset winners look for next victory
October 25, 2022
A year ago, the top eight seeds in the WPIAL boys soccer Class 3A playoffs all advanced to the quarterfinals.
Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Oct. 25, 2022
Call it the regular season calm before the postseason storm.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 25, 2022: Volleyball playoffs ramp up
October 24, 2022
With the preliminary round in the books, the first round is set to go in both Class 4A and Class A in the WPIAL girls volleyball playoffs Tuesday.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for 2022 Week 8
The Apollo-Ridge football team entered the 2022 season ready to battle for a playoff spot in a new, expanded and much tougher Class 2A Allegheny Conference.
What to watch in WPIAL sports for Oct. 24, 2022: Girls soccer rematch in opening round
October 23, 2022
The WPIAL soccer postseason spotlight falls on the Class 3A girls and Class 2A boys opening-round matches Monday.
Trib HSSN broadcasts for week of Oct. 24-30
As October and the high school football regular season wind down to its final week, football bracketology is in the warmer-than-usual air this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2022 Week 8
With every game he plays, Armstrong quarterback Cadin Olsen continues to climb the ladder of all-time great quarterbacks from the WPIAL.
In or out? 2022 WPIAL football playoff picture entering Week 9
There is only one week left in the stretch run of the 2022 WPIAL football regular season.
Chartiers Valley girls tennis has super season in Class 2A
Sometimes the grass is greener on the other side of the net.
In Chartiers Valley hockey program, young roster doesn’t mean low expectations
Paul Bonetti is back for the ninth year of his second stint as head coach of the Chartiers Valley hockey team. He coached the Colts from 2004-2006, then returned in 2016.
Field set for WPIAL girls volleyball playoffs
October 21, 2022
The 2022 WPIAL girls volleyball regular season has come to an end with 73 teams qualifying for the district postseason.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 8
October 20, 2022
We continue the stretch run of the 2022 football regular season with four games with teams fighting for their playoff lives, one with a conference crown at stake and another that is a nonconference tuneup between rivals gearing up for showdowns in Week 9.
What to watch for on Oct. 20, 2022: Spot in City League finals up for grabs
October 19, 2022
If the rematch for a spot in the City League football championship game is as good as the battle for second place was, then the University Prep against Allderdice matchup Thursday should be a dandy.
Trib 10: Regular season finales are great, but don’t look past Week 8
We are one week away from the biggest district power struggle of the regular season when Central Valley battles Aliquippa.
WPIAL girls volleyball playoff clinchings through Oct. 18, 2022
October 18, 2022
The 2022 WPIAL girls volleyball regular season has one night remaining.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 19, 2022: Soccer playoffs brackets to be revealed live on Trib HSSN
Let the bracketology talk on the pitch begin.
Trib HSSN High School Football State Rankings for Oct. 18, 2022
As we hit the midway point of October and close in on the start of the district postseason for some, like autumn leaves, a few tradition-rich names have fallen out of the Top 5.
WPIAL girls soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 17, 2022
October 17, 2022
Section play in the 2022 girls soccer regular season is over with one big exception of matches with playoff ramifications set for Tuesday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 18, 2022: Girls volleyball teams chase playoff spots
The final week of the WPIAL girls volleyball regular season is upon us with most section matches set for Tuesday and Thursday before the brackets are revealed Friday on Trib HSSN.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for 2022 Week 7
The Seneca Valley football team entered the 2022 season with high hopes and great expectations with several key players returning and many picking the Raiders as the team to beat in Class 6A.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 17, 2022: Teams battle for final postseason berths
October 16, 2022
Forty-nine WPIAL girls soccer teams have clinched a WPIAL playoff berth, but as the end of the regular season is near, there are still several postseason berths up for grabs.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Oct. 17, 2022
While the high school football regular season winds down to its final two weeks, bracketology is in the air when it comes to WPIAL boys and girls soccer and girls volleyball this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
WPIAL girls volleyball playoff clinchings through Oct. 16, 2022
The 2022 WPIAL girls volleyball regular season has one week remaining.
WPIAL boys soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 16, 2022
Section play in the regular season is all but in the books in the 2022 WPIAL boys soccer season, and the playoff field is set.
WPIAL girls soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 16, 2022
Section play in the 2022 girls soccer regular season ends Monday for most teams with a couple of games slated for Tuesday.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2022 Week 7
As the dust cleared on Week 7 of WPIAL football, only one team had clinched a playoff berth in the district’s Class 5A.
2022 WPIAL football playoff picture entering Week 8
There are two weeks left in the stretch run of the 2022 WPIAL football regular season.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 7
October 14, 2022
We begin the stretch run of the regular season, where games seem to mean more with conference championships up for grabs, home-field advantage and playoff positioning in the mix and teams fighting to continue their seasons into November and the WPIAL playoffs.
WPIAL girls volleyball playoff clinchings through Oct. 13, 2022
October 13, 2022
The 2022 WPIAL girls volleyball regular season has one week remaining.
WPIAL boys soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 13, 2022
Section play in the regular season is all but in the books in the 2022 WPIAL boys soccer season. There is only one more Class 4A playoff berth up for grabs.
Trib 10: Bethel Park moves up in power rankings
October 12, 2022
As we roll into the stretch run of the regular season, things have settled down a bit in the weekly power rankings in Week 6 after a topsy-turvy Week 5.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 13, 2022: City League regular season wraps up
It is Week 7 of the high school football season, but the final week of the regular season in the Pittsburgh City League.
WPIAL girls soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 12, 2022
Section play in the 2022 girls soccer regular season ends Monday.
WPIAL girls volleyball playoff clinchings through Oct. 11, 2022
October 11, 2022
The 2022 WPIAL girls volleyball regular season has a week and a half remaining.
WPIAL boys soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 11, 2022
Section play in the regular season in the 2022 WPIAL boys soccer season has just one or two matches remaining.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 12, 2022: 1st place on the line in girls soccer
With most of the WPIAL girls soccer teams down to one or two section matches remaining, Wednesday will be another busy evening on the pitch of schools trying to clinch section crowns and playoff berths.
Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Oct. 11, 2022
The best in the state are proving why they are earning their spots in the weekly Trib HSSN state football rankings.
WPIAL girls soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 10, 2022
October 10, 2022
Section play in the girls soccer regular season section play has less than a week left.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 11, 2022: GCC, Charleroi to battle for 1st place
There are 50 WPIAL boys soccer section matches scheduled for Tuesday, but only one is a late season battle for first place.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2022 Week 6
When he is not in the weight room, on the football field or even at a baseball diamond, Mapletown senior Landan Stevenson enjoys hunting and fishing.
What to watch in WPIAL sports for Oct. 10, 2022: Girls soccer playoff positioning up for grabs
October 9, 2022
The WPIAL girls soccer regular season has one week left.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Oct. 10, 2022
As the leaves are changing and the regular season in all the WPIAL high school sports winds down, HSSN cranks up the coverage this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
2022 WPIAL football playoff picture entering Week 7
There are three weeks left as the stretch run of the 2022 WPIAL football regular season begins.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week 2022: Week 6
Marvin Mills knows a thing or two about winning big games.
WPIAL girls volleyball playoff clinchings through Oct. 6, 2022
October 6, 2022
The 2021 WPIAL girls volleyball regular season has two weeks remaining.
WPIAL boys soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 6, 2022
Section play in the regular season in the 2022 WPIAL boys soccer season has just over one week remaining.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 6
We begin the second half of the 2022 regular season with gray skies, a threat of rain and temps in the 50s … in other words, October football is upon us.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 5, 2022: GCC, Frazier set for Thursday night football
October 5, 2022
The second half of the high school football regular season begins with a bang with not one but two district games slated for Thursday.
Trib 10: 2 new teams enter WPIAL football power rankings
Midnight struck for one of the surprise football teams in the WPIAL in Week 5. Now how do they respond “the next day?”
WPIAL girls soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 5, 2022
Section play in the regular season in the 2022 WPIAL girls soccer season has just over one week remaining. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason.
Mt. Lebanon, Sewickley Academy earn top seeds for WPIAL tennis playoffs
Last year was the Year of the Panthers in WPIAL girls team tennis.
WPIAL boys soccer clinchings through Oct. 4, 2022
October 4, 2022
Section play in the regular season in the 2022 WPIAL boys soccer season has just over one week remaining. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason.
What to watch in WPIAL sports for Oct. 5, 2022: Top 4 Section 1-A soccer teams to face off
As time winds down on section play in WPIAL girls soccer, the focus turns toward capturing one of the top four spots in each section to earn a berth in the district postseason in two and a half weeks.
Trib HSSN state high school football rankings for Oct. 4, 2022
It’s the midway point of the 2022 high school football regular season, and it’s time for the elite teams in the state to flex their muscles heading into the second half.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 4, 2022: First place on the line in volleyball sections
October 3, 2022
With three weeks left in WPIAL girls volleyball section play, five matches are set for Tuesday with at least a share of first place up for grabs.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week 2022: Week 5
Montour quarterback Jake Wolfe was enjoying a good season through the first five games. He had thrown for 347 yards on 32 completions with four touchdown passes and two scoring runs as the Spartans entered Week 5 and the midway point of the regular season with a 2-3 overall record.
Knoch, Shady Side Academy duos earn top seeds for WPIAL doubles tournament
In 2019, with Libby Conlan and in 2020 with Brooke Bauer, Ally Bauer of Knoch was part of the winning duo that won WPIAL girls tennis doubles gold.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week 2022: Week 5
October 2, 2022
Entering a Week 5 Class 4A Big Seven Conference home game, Laurel Highlands was coming off a big road win at Latrobe and had won two of its last three games.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Oct. 3, 2022
There is nothing to be frightened about when it comes to our coverage of WPIAL high school sports in the month of October, starting this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 3, 2022: First place up for grabs in girls soccer
With two weeks left in WPIAL girls soccer section play, time is running out in the chase for section titles.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 5
September 29, 2022
The second half of the 2022 regular season begins on the final day of September. While there is still a lot of football left, five of the six games below are for at least a share of first place in their respective conferences.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 29, 2022: Allderdice looks to clinch playoff spot
Midway through the high school football season, Week 5 kicks off Thursday with City League action from Cupples Stadium.
Trib 10: Big midseason shake-up in power rankings
September 28, 2022
Several head-to-head matchups between Trib 10 teams in Week 4 has led to sweeping changes as we hit the midway point of the WPIAL football regular season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 28, 2022: Top 4A girls soccer teams look to break logjam
September 27, 2022
It has become crowded at the top of Section 2-4A in WPIAL girls soccer.
Trib HSSN State High School Football Rankings for Sept. 27, 2022
Once again, there were few changes in the weekly Trib HSSN state football rankings as we have reached the midway point of the 2022 regular season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 27, 2022: Plum, Franklin Regional renew rivalry
September 26, 2022
The second half of section play around WPIAL boys soccer begins for many teams Tuesday with 47 section matches on the schedule.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for 2022 Week 4
Following a winless 2019 season and a total of four wins in 2020 and 2021 combined, losing the first three games of this season made it seem like another long fall was ahead for West Mifflin football.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 26, 2022: Golfers begin championship tournaments
September 25, 2022
The top district golfers in Class 2A boys and in both 3A and 2A girls will put ball on tee Monday morning to begin the first two rounds of the WPIAL golf championships.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2022 Week 4
The smart little pig that built his house with brick was able to survive and thrive the menacing big bad wolf.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 26, 2022
We don’t need a calendar to tell us. An autumn chill is in the air as we close out the month of September with plenty of fall high school sports broadcasts this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Chartiers Valley girls volleyball adjusts to new section opponents
September 24, 2022
Every two years based on enrollment numbers, the PIAA sets the parameters for each classification in every high school sport. The WPIAL then sets up sections in each sport based on which schools are in each class.
Chartiers Valley runners set sights on qualifying for PIAA meet
September 22, 2022
The Chartiers Valley boys and girls cross country teams are not shy about their goals this fall.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 4
Following two straight weeks of ultra-competitive games, the opening weekend of conference play landed some big-time eyebrow raisers as the Trib HSSN top-ranked teams in Class 6A, 5A and 3A all lost.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 22, 2022: City League football championship rematch
September 21, 2022
Week 4 of the high school football season begins with a possible preview of the District 8 championship game later this fall.
Trib 10: Tumultuous Week 3 shakes up power rankings
Week 3 of the WPIAL football season may be remembered as Freaky Friday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 21, 2022: North Allegheny, Seneca Valley collide in girls soccer
September 20, 2022
The first day of autumn brings another warm day throughout the district, as well as a red-hot matchup on the pitch in WPIAL Class 6A girls soccer.
Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Sept. 20, 2022
As tidal waves of surprises crashed down on the heads of WPIAL top-ranked teams in Week 2, the rest of the elite teams in the state were closing out victories, making for little movement in the weekly Trib HSSN state football rankings this week.
Defending champ, freshman sensation earn WPIAL girls tennis top seeds
Defending champion Ashley Close of Sewickley Academy has earned the No. 1 seed in the upcoming WPIAL Class 2A girls singles tennis championships.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 19, 2022: Boys soccer teams thriving in new sections
September 19, 2022
A drop down in classification has helped a pair of district boys soccer teams that are shooting for first place in their respective sections on a busy night of WPIAL boys soccer.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for 2022 Week 3
Through Week 2 of the high school football season, McKeesport senior Bobby Boyd was dominating on both sides of the ball.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 19, 2022: Girls soccer showdowns scheduled
September 18, 2022
Another big week of district soccer begins Monday with a showdown for first place in girls WPIAL Class 3A.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 19, 2022
Let the transition begin as we say so long to summer and hello to autumn with plenty of fall high school sports broadcasts this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week 2022: Week 3
In an effort to instill confidence, trust and more leadership, second-year Hempfield coach Mike Brown decided against naming four team captains and instead asked 11 seniors to guide what they call the “leadership group.”
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 3
September 15, 2022
If the district playoffs are Christmas for high school football fans, then Week 3 is like Thanksgiving Day.
What to watch for in high school sports on Sept. 15, 2022: Thursday night football in the City League
For the first time this high school football season, a weekend of district gridiron action kicks off on Thursday.
Trib 10: Conference openers ahead for many top teams in power rankings
September 14, 2022
Week 3 and the start of conference play. It’s like opening up that first Christmas catalog as a kid and going to town on the wish list.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 14, 2022: Tough Moon defense to face test
September 13, 2022
Last fall, the Moon girls soccer team got very defensive in the district postseason.
Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Sept. 13, 2022
A pair of top-ranked teams in the weekly Trib HSSN state football rankings tasted defeat in Week 1, yet both held on to their top spot in a week that featured little movement.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 13, 2022: Runners begin section competition
September 12, 2022
Many people around the area will take advantage of a nice, late summer day Tuesday with some sort of run, jog or brisk walk at a nearby park.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week 2022: Week 2
When Ellwood City sophomore running back Elijah Palmer-McCaine scored the second of his three touchdowns in Week 2 in the first quarter that put the Wolverines up for good, little did he know that he was making history.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 12, 2022: TJ, Laurel Highlands vie for top spot
September 11, 2022
We inch our way toward the middle of September with a busy night of WPIAL girls soccer section action.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week 2022: Week 2
When it comes to finishing off drives in the end zone, Shaler senior running back Luke Cignetti enjoys them in all shapes and sizes, knowing it all leads to six points on the scoreboard.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 12, 2022
We hit the middle of the first month of the fall sports season with a great long-term forecast, both weather-wise and with broadcast coverage this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 2
September 8, 2022
Welcome to Week 2 of the 2022 WPIAL football season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 8, 2022: Defending golf champs meet again
Call it the Clash of the Golf Champions II.
Aliquippa remains atop Trib 10 power rankings while 3 new teams enter
September 7, 2022
A competitive Week 1 led to three changes from the debut Trib 10 of the 2022 season last week.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 7, 2022: South Hills girls soccer rivals to clash
September 6, 2022
Between them, Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair have won 14 WPIAL girls soccer titles since the Blue Devils captured the very first district championship awarded in 1983.
Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Sept. 6, 2022
Losses in the weekly Trib HSSN state football rankings can produce a slight tumble, a free fall or nothing at all.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 6, 2022: Section girls volleyball openers on tap
September 5, 2022
With the picnic gear put away following the holiday weekend, high school sports returns with a busy night of section openers in WPIAL girls volleyball.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week 2022: Week 1
Historically, Mt. Lebanon has had the better of their rivals south on Route 19, leading Bethel Park, 45-13, in the all-time series.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 5, 2022
September 4, 2022
With opening weekend of the high school football season in the rearview mirror, we extend the scholastic sports menu this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week 2022: Week 1
Steel Valley senior quarterback Cruce Brookins believes in his abilities on the football field. He also has great trust in his offensive line.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 1
September 1, 2022
Welcome to Week 1 of the 2022 WPIAL football season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 1, 2022: Top teams meet on busy night of boys soccer
August 31, 2022
Welcome to September, where the thought of fall colors and cooler temperatures down the road may help deal with another summer-like day around the various district athletic fields.
Trib 10: Aliquippa tops season’s 1st power rankings
With Zero results in the books, so to speak, which district teams are feeling enough power to earn a spot in the first Trib 10 of the 2022 season?
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 31, 2022: South Hills soccer showdown in spotlight
August 30, 2022
We close out the month of August with another busy evening of WPIAL girls soccer on the pitch.
Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Aug. 30, 2022
Another high school football season is upon us as we present the first edition of the 2022 Trib HSSN PIAA weekly state rankings.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 30, 2022: Section play begins in boys soccer
August 29, 2022
Ready or not, the WPIAL begins its section schedule for the 2022 boys high school soccer season Tuesday.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2022 Week Zero
The Mars football program had a rare down year in 2021. The Fightin’ Planets not only missed the postseason for only the fifth time in the last 30 years, but they also finished 2-8 overall with one of those wins coming via forfeit.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Aug. 29, 2022: Girls soccer section play begins
August 28, 2022
Three days into another girls high school soccer season, the district rolls out the red carpet on the start of section play around the WPIAL on Monday.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Aug. 29, 2022
With opening weekend of the high school football season in the rearview mirror, we extend the scholastic sports menu this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week 2022: Week Zero
At Penn-Trafford, they love their green and gold.Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week Zero
August 26, 2022
Welcome to the 2022 WPIAL football season.Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week Zero
August 25, 2022
Welcome to the 2022 WPIAL football season.
Butler looking to build off most successful season in 25 years
Sometimes the grass is greener on the other side.
Albert Gallatin football loving the independent life
These are the glory days of high school football at Albert Gallatin.Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week Zero
Welcome to the 2022 WPIAL football season.Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week Zero
Welcome to the 2022 WPIAL football season.Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week Zero
Welcome to the 2022 WPIAL football season.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week Zero
Welcome to the 2022 WPIAL football season.
Burgettstown brings momentum into new Black Hills Conference
Burgettstown returned to the playoffs in 2021 for the sixth time in seven years thanks to a strong finish with three straight regular season must-wins.
Championship roster almost entirely intact as Bishop Canevin aims to defend WPIAL title
Two years removed from a one-win season, Bishop Canevin quickly built a solid foundation for the football program that led to the school’s first WPIAL championship since 1990 last fall.
Mohawk football season on hold amidst hazing allegation
August 23, 2022
As 117 WPIAL football teams prepare to begin their new season this weekend with a Week Zero game or a second scrimmage, one district team’s season is on hold after allegations surfaced of a possible hazing incident within the team.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Aug. 22, 2022
August 21, 2022
Let the games begin! We kick off another high school sports season with the start of scholastic football in the heat of August this weekend on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
After smooth coaching transition, resilient Keystone Oaks ready for another run
After eight successful seasons in which he went 45-34, Greg Perry left as Keystone Oaks football coach in the offseason, in part because of a cut in pay for his assistant coaches.
Chartiers Valley soccer teams determined to get back on playoff path
August 20, 2022
Five years ago, the Chartiers Valley soccer teams were in contender mode. The boys team finished 16-5 and reached the WPIAL semifinals. The girls squad was 12-6-1, tied for second in its section.
WPIAL Class 6A football breakdown: In tiny field of 5, contenders line up to take shot at Mt. Lebanon
At its zenith, the highest classification in the WPIAL, then called Quad-A, had 28 teams in the early 2000s.
South Park looks to regain winning ways after tough season
August 16, 2022
South Park enters the new season in rebound mode.
Avonworth hopes to climb to top of Western Hills and beyond
When it comes to consistently excellent football programs in the district, Avonworth is right there in the conversation.
After close call last year, McKeesport hopes to make a run at Class 4A gold
August 15, 2022
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher used to say, “there is a fine line between winning and losing in the NFL.”
Experience puts Montour in the mix as a challenger in deep Class 4A field
August 13, 2022
For the last 17 years under Lou Cerro, the Montour football program has always competed.
Chartiers Valley hopes to be a Payne for Parkway Conference foes
When he was hired in April to replace Dan Knause as head coach of the Chartiers Valley football program, one of the first thoughts Aaron Fitzpatrick had was, ‘It’s go time.’
After injuries derailed last season, West Allegheny brings back experienced roster
Every football team has to deal with injuries.
Upper St. Clair loaded with returning starters, ready for another playoff run
August 10, 2022
After finishing in second place in the balanced Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference a year ago, Upper St. Clair qualified for the WPIAL playoffs for a 22nd straight year.
Experienced Seneca Valley squad ready to make a run for gold in Class 6A
August 8, 2022
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 26.
Perfection in the past, Mt. Lebanon starts new season with lots of fresh faces
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 26.
Central Catholic looking to regain championship swagger
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 26.
Canon-McMillan looks to join elite in shrinking Class 6A
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 26.
North Allegheny expects to be in the title mix in Class 6A
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 26.
Countdown to kickoff 2022: Scrimmage schedule set
August 6, 2022
Monday marks the start of the mandatory heat acclimation week for high school football teams across the state.
Countdown to kickoff 2022: Saturday football hasn’t completely disappeared from WPIAL schedules
August 5, 2022
Are you old enough to remember when high school football carried a nice one-two punch every weekend?
Countdown to kickoff 2022: Rule change impacts intentional grounding calls
August 3, 2022
Many fans may think they are experts on the rules of high school football, making sure everybody in their section knows when they have witnessed a “bad call.”
Countdown to kickoff 2022: New WPIAL playoff format limits wild cards
August 2, 2022
The term “wild card” has become synonymous with playoff formats.
Countdown to kickoff 2022: Nearly 3 dozen teams welcome new coaches
August 1, 2022
New faces, new places, new hopes, new dreams.
Countdown to kickoff 2022: Flashback to 2021 WPIAL high school football season
July 31, 2022
While the Trib HSSN staff prepares you like no other for the upcoming 2022 high school football season over the next three weeks, let’s start our Countdown to Kickoff 2022 with a refresher course on a historic season.
Girls lacrosse champs headline successful school year for Chartiers Valley sports
July 23, 2022
There is change in the air on several fronts as Chartiers Valley’s athletic programs prepare for the 2022-2023 season.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Chartiers Valley’s Lamont Payne
July 10, 2022
Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
Success across sports spectrum leads Greensburg CC to Trib Cup in Class A
July 9, 2022
The battle for the HSSN Trib Cup in Class A in 2021-2022 turned into one of the closest and most unique battles where overall success won out.
State champion girls basketball, softball, spirit teams lift Neshannock to Trib Cup in Class 2A
July 8, 2022
After finishing second in the HSSN Trib Cup standings a year ago, Neshannock used a perfect season to claim the top spot.
Behind 3 WPIAL champions, North Catholic lifts 3rd straight Trib Cup in Class 3A
July 7, 2022
The North Catholic victory tradition continued to ring loud and clear this past school year.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Thomas Jefferson’s Jordan Mayer
Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
Bolstered by 5 WPIAL championship teams, Quaker Valley captures Class 4A Trib Cup
July 6, 2022
Mike Mastroianni was in a no lose situation in this year’s race for the Trib HSSN Cup in Class 4A. He is the athletic director and boys basketball coach at Quaker Valley while he lives in the Montour school district.
Championship teams guide Hampton to top of Class 5A Trib Cup standings
July 5, 2022
Hampton captured three district championships and one state title this past school year, with three of those four coming during the fall sports season.
North Allegheny again finishes atop Class 6A Trib Cup standings
July 4, 2022
North Allegheny winning the Trib HSSN Cup comes as no surprise. The fact that it was closer than usual made things interesting in the 6A chase.
Beaver’s Payton List tabbed Trib HSSN Girls Athlete of the Year
July 2, 2022
Specialization in one sport became the thing to do for high school athletes in the early years of this century.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Seneca Valley’s Luke Lawson
Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
Championship girls basketball coach Dori Oldaker steps down at Mt. Lebanon to take spot in South Fayette stands
June 29, 2022
One of the top basketball coaches in the state is putting down her whiteboard and whistle and is preparing to be a fan.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Avonworth’s Peyton Faulkner
June 27, 2022
Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
2022 Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Year: Beaver’s Payton List
2022 Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Year
Chartiers Valley softball season punctuated by memorable playoff wins
June 25, 2022
Success isn’t always measured by championships.
Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse catches lightning in a bottle in WPIAL championship season
The Chartiers Valley girls basketball team’s run of three straight WPIAL championships ended this past season.
2022 Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Softball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
June 24, 2022
This spring, those sitting at head of the softball class had a clear view of so many individual and team standout performances.
2022 Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Baseball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
This spring, those sitting at head of the baseball class had a chance to see a lot of thrilling title runs and some great encore performances.
Trib 10: 4 WPIAL baseball, softball teams end season with PIAA gold
June 22, 2022
The 2022 WPIAL baseball and softball season are in the books.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Mt. Lebanon’s Kade Capristo
Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
Trib HSSN Final 2022 Softball State Rankings
June 21, 2022
Six new PIAA champions were crowned last week at Penn State, thus concluding the 2022 softball season.
Trib HSSN Final 2022 State Baseball Rankings
Five new champions and one repeat winner are celebrating 2022 PIAA baseball championships after last week’s finals at Penn State.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for the week ending June 20, 2022
June 20, 2022
Perfection is hard to achieve.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week: Week ending June 19, 2022
The deer may be home, home on the range, but the Antelopes are celebrating in that rare golden field, where only district and state champions go to play.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week: Week ending June 19, 2022
June 19, 2022
When it comes to bright lights on the big stage, Bethel Park junior Evan Holewinski doesn’t crave the spotlight, he just wants his toe on the rubber in the big game.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week for the week ending June 19, 2022
Perhaps the Montour baseball team should celebrate the programs first PIAA championship at Kennywood Park, because it was an emotional roller coaster of a season for the Spartans.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: McKeesport’s Bobbie Boyd Jr.
Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
2022 PIAA Class 5A baseball championship preview: Bethel Park vs. Selinsgrove
June 15, 2022
PIAA Class 5A baseball championship
2022 PIAA Class 2A baseball championship preview: Neshannock vs. Everett
PIAA Class 2A baseball championship
2022 PIAA Class 4A baseball championship preview: Montour vs. Holy Ghost Prep
PIAA Class 4A baseball championship
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022
Twelve softball teams from across the state have punched their tickets for the final destination of the season: Penn State.
Trib HSSN Baseball State Rankings for June 14, 2022
The path is complete and the stage is set for the 2022 PIAA baseball championships at Penn State on Thursday and Friday.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week: Week ending June 12, 2022
June 12, 2022
On April 27, the Seneca Valley softball team lost a third straight game, dropping its record to 5-6.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week: Week ending June 12, 2022
The Laurel softball machine is used to playing in June.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week: Week ending June 12, 2022
Every team in every sport sets goals at the start of the season.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week: Week ending June 12, 2022
The calendar has turned to June.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 13, 2022: Breaking down the road to the state finals for 12 baseball, softball teams
June 11, 2022
Get ready for Semifinals Monday in the PIAA softball and baseball postseasons.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for June 11, 2022: Mars, North Allegheny chasing PIAA titles
June 10, 2022
Welcome to Championship Saturday in three spring sports state postseasons.
7 WPIAL teams set for PIAA softball semifinals
After a strong start in the opening round of the PIAA softball postseason, the wins kept coming for WPIAL teams in the quarterfinals.
PIAA releases sites, times for baseball semifinals
Five WPIAL teams remain at the midway point of the PIAA baseball postseason.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022
The goal of ending the school year with a PIAA softball championship is still alive for 48 schools across the state, including the 30 listed below.
Trib HSSN Baseball State Rankings for June 8, 2022
It only took one round of the 2022 PIAA baseball playoffs to shuffle the Top 5 deck.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 9, 2022: 21 baseball, softball teams alive in state title hunt
Welcome to Quarterfinals Thursday in the PIAA baseball and softball playoffs.
12 WPIAL softball teams advance to PIAA quarterfinals
June 7, 2022
While opening day of the PIAA baseball playoffs was a mixed bag for district teams, the WPIAL softball qualifiers got a chance to strut their stuff in the first round.
Sites announced for PIAA baseball quarterfinals
It was a rough start to the PIAA baseball postseason for several WPIAL champions.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 7, 2022: Mars carries banner for WPIAL lacrosse
June 6, 2022
Welcome to Semifinals Tuesday in both the PIAA boys volleyball and lacrosse state playoffs.
What to watch for in the WPIAL: Monday, June 6, 2022
June 5, 2022
And down the stretch they come.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week: Week ending June 5, 2022
The third time was the charm for the Union softball team.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week: Week ending June 5, 2022
The Armstrong softball team entered the WPIAL 5A championship game calm, cool and collected.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week: Week ending June 5, 2022
Last spring, South Park knocked on the WPIAL Class 3A title door and settled for silver.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week: Week ending June 5, 2022
Enough was enough.
This week on Trib High School Sports Network: Week of June 6, 2022
The long and winding road is coming to an end as 38 district baseball and softball teams prepare for the final athletic event on the school year this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
19 WPIAL teams prepare for PIAA softball playoffs
The 2022 PIAA softball playoffs start Monday with 19 WPIAL teams searching for state gold, including recently crowned district winners Seneca Valley, Armstrong, Beaver, Avonworth, Neshannock and Union on the hunt for more treasures.
WPIAL baseball teams set to begin PIAA playoffs
With Mt. Lebanon, West Allegheny, West Mifflin, South Park, Serra Catholic and Union celebrating WPIAL baseball titles earned last week, those schools and 13 other district baseball teams open the 2022 PIAA baseball postseason Monday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 4, 2022: Mars boys lacrosse looks to keep rolling
June 3, 2022
Up until last spring, the PIAA lacrosse playoffs were a dry wasteland for WPIAL programs.
Trib 10: New team in the top spot after WPIAL baseball finals
The gold has been earned this week by the 2022 WPIAL diamond champions as the district baseball and softball postseason comes to an end.
Trib HSSN Softball State Rankings for June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022
With a handful of district playoff games remaining throughout the state, attention turns to the pursuit of one of the last championships in the 2021-2022 school year, the PIAA softball crown.
Trib HSSN Baseball State Rankings for June 2, 2022
The regular season is over and the district playoffs are complete across the state.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 31, 2022: Breaking down the baseball, softball 3rd-place games
May 30, 2022
Life is about second chances. If you come up short of a goal and can hit the second-chance button, golden memories could lie ahead.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week: May 30, 2022
The names change, but the Elizabeth Forward softball program just keeps on humming along victory avenue.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week: May 30, 2022
The way the WPIAL softball postseason schedule set up, with a first-round bye for top seed and defending champion Beaver in the Class 4A playoffs, the Bobcats had 22 days between their season-ending win over Laurel and their quarterfinal opener last Monday against Freeport.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week: May 29, 2022
May 29, 2022
There were some highs and some lows for the Upper St. Clair baseball team in the first year with Jeff Donati as head coach.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week: May 29, 2022
After a season opening loss to Archbishop Stepinac of New York, the Montour baseball team ripped off 15 consecutive wins to run away with the Section 2-4A title and firmly place itself as the team to beat in Class 4A.
This week on Trib HSSN: Week of May 30, 2022
When the first big summer holiday weekend is completed and the picnic baskets have been put away, it will be time to bring out the hardware and celebrate the district diamond championships this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib 10: Power rankings shuffled with WPIAL baseball, softball championships on horizon
May 27, 2022
Three rounds are in the books with one golden game remaining in the 2022 district baseball and softball playoffs.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 26, 2022: Mars lacrosse hunts another title
May 25, 2022
Last spring, Mars became the most decorated boys lacrosse program in WPIAL history with a fifth consecutive Class 2A championship.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for May 25, 2022
There was little movement in this week’s Trib HSSN state baseball rankings as the district playoffs move into the final week.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for May 25, 2022
As we head to the holiday weekend, all is quiet on the elite state softball front.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 25, 2022: Boys volleyball, lacrosse titles up for grabs
The district gold starts to flow Wednesday with two WPIAL boys volleyball and three district lacrosse title matches.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 24, 2022: Softball rivalry writes another chapter
May 23, 2022
Some of the best rivalries in sports were born from postseason clashes.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for May 23, 2022
Veteran high school teams that have a roster of players who have had a taste of the sweet and bitter of the postseason sometimes need to bring their emotions down a level to remain focused on the task at hand.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 23, 2022: Rematches set for baseball playoffs
May 22, 2022
Welcome to Semifinals Monday in the 2022 WPIAL baseball playoffs.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week: May 22, 2022
The funny thing about momentum in sports: It doesn’t always carry over from the regular season to the postseason.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week: May 22, 2022
If championships were determined on paper, rankings and all of the statistic and sabermetrics you could discover would determine which teams win the gold.
This week on Trib HSSN for Week of May 22, 2022
It’s a big week of setting up diamond title games while crowning some district spring sports champions this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week: May 22, 2022
There are two things you can say about the Mohawk baseball team.
Q and A with former Chartiers Valley basketball coach Tim McConnell
May 21, 2022
The district basketball world was stunned earlier this month when one of the most decorated coaches in WPIAL history decided to make a change and leave the school he had been at for nearly three decades.
Chartiers Valley boys tennis team scratches out playoff spot
For the second straight spring, the Chartiers Valley boys tennis team finished fourth in rugged Section 4-3A.
5 WPIAL teams in Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
With two weeks left before the start of the PIAA postseason, the days of losing and hoping to cling to a spot in the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings are done.
Beaver, Frazier lead WPIAL teams in Trib HSSN state softball rankings for May 20, 2022
If they haven’t already, the districts that make up the PIAA are holding their softball playoffs to determine district crowns and state softball qualifiers.
Peters Township baseball, Beaver softball stay atop Trib 10 power rankings
The 2022 WPIAL baseball and softball playoffs are through the first round and in some classifications, the quarterfinals are in the books as well.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 19, 2022: Upset winners to meet in 5A baseball
May 19, 2022
While there were very few upsets in the first round of the WPIAL 5A, 3A, 2A and Class A baseball playoffs, there was one quadrant in the 5A tournament that blew up big time.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 18, 2022: Class 6A baseball gets going
May 18, 2022
While there aren’t as many district baseball and softball games schedule for Wednesday as there were on Super Tuesday, Mother Nature may have the final say on how many games are played as the first round concludes.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 16, 2022: Baseball playoffs heat up with 29 clashes
May 16, 2022
Tuesday is loaded with spring sports postseason action with something for everyone on the playoff menu.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for May 16, 2022
After a 5-1 start to the season, including three games at the Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., the Waynesburg softball team lost three of its next five games.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for May 16, 2022
On the brink of any postseason, it’s natural to look for trends that might help identify those teams that could make a long run in the playoffs and those that might be exiting quickly.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 16, 2022: Baseball, softball playoffs begin
May 15, 2022
Welcome to opening day of the 2022 WPIAL baseball, softball and lacrosse playoffs.
Trib HSSN broadcasts set to begin for baseball, softball, spring sports playoffs
The curtain is about to rise on the final district party of the school year. Let the games of the 2022 spring sports postseason begin this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week for May 15, 2022
A year after key injuries helped keep the district’s preseason top-ranked team in Class 5A baseball from reaching its potential, most of those key players were returning for what looked like a potentially dominant spring for West Allegheny.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week for May 15, 2022
Following an 8-2 start to the 2022 baseball season, Knoch hit a rut as April turned to May.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 12, 2022: Softball playoff brackets to be unveiled
May 11, 2022
Welcome to springs sports bracketology season.
Trib 10: New team takes top spot in baseball power rankings
The 2022 district baseball and softball regular seasons are in the books.
WPIAL girls lacrosse playoff clinchings through May 10, 2022
Here are the latest WPIAL girls’ lacrosse standings and the final playoff clinchings for the 2022 regular season.
WPIAL boys lacrosse playoff clinchings through May 10, 2022
Here are the latest WPIAL boys’ lacrosse standings and the final district playoff clinchings for the 2022 season.
WPIAL boys volleyball playoff clinchings through May 10, 2022
The WPIAL boys volleyball regular season is down to its final days.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 11, 2022: WPIAL team tennis champs look to repeat
The last of the district boys tennis gold will be handed out Wednesday.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for May 10, 2022
At first glance, this edition of the Trib HSSN state softball rankings may look like a carbon copy of last week’s presentation.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for May 10, 2022
With time running out on the 2022 regular season, the elite baseball teams across the state are trying to put their foot down against wholesale changes to the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings.
Only 2 spots in WPIAL softball playoff field still up for grabs
May 10, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field is nearly set with 80 teams locked and loaded for the postseason.
WPIAL baseball playoff field set
The 2022 WPIAL baseball playoff field is now set with 83 teams ready to battle for six district championships.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 10, 2022: Last few playoff spots on the line
With only days left in the regular season, only a couple of playoff spots remain up for grabs before the WPIAL softball playoff field is complete.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for May 9, 2022
Last year, the Charleroi softball team won its last four regular season games to finish in a tie with Carmichaels for second place in Section 3-2A behind Frazier.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for May 9, 2022
The Frye family is doing its part for a golden spring at Neshannock.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 9, 2022
May 9, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field is almost set with the regular season nearly in the books.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 9, 2022
The 2022 WPIAL baseball playoff field is almost set heading into the final days of section play. One more Class 4A team will clinch Tuesday to set the postseason field at 83 teams.
WPIAL baseball clinchings, playoff scenarios through May 8, 2022
May 8, 2022
In a game with no clock, time is running out on WPIAL baseball teams outside the playoff bubble.
WPIAL softball clinchings, playoff scenarios through May 8, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field continues to grow as the regular season continues to shrink.
What to watch for on Trib HSSN for Monday, May 9, 2022: Baseball, softball, tennis on tap
Welcome to the final week of the WPIAL baseball and softball regular season.
This week on TribLive High School Sports Network: Week of May 9, 2022
The sun will be shining bright all week on the end of the spring sports regular season and on some postseason bracketology.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week for May 8, 2022
After the 2020 season was shut down, the Mt. Lebanon baseball team returned last spring with a young team that finished 11-8 and lost to Butler in the district quarterfinals.
WPIAL boys lacrosse standings, playoff clinchings through May 8, 2022
Here are the latest WPIAL boys lacrosse standings and the district playoff clinchings for the 2022 season through May 8.
WPIAL girls lacrosse standings, playoff clinchings through May 8, 2022
Here are the latest WPIAL girls lacrosse standings and playoff clinchings for the 2022 regular season through May 8.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week for May 8, 2022
Penn-Trafford second baseman Dylan Grabowski loves to golf with his father.
WPIAL boys volleyball playoff clinchings through May 8, 2022
The WPIAL boys volleyball regular season is down to the final week of the regular season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 6, 2022: Jeannette baseball could sneak into playoffs
May 6, 2022
A week from Friday, the WPIAL will unveil the brackets on the 2022 district baseball playoffs.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 5, 2022
May 5, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field continues to grow as the regular season continues to shrink.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 5, 2022
In a game with no clock, time is running out on WPIAL baseball teams outside the playoff bubble.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 5, 2022: 6A softball powers vie for section title
May 4, 2022
The Section 1-6A softball championship will be decided Thursday when Mt. Lebanon visits Canon-McMillan.
Trib 10: Top teams stay the same but plenty of changes in baseball, softball power rankings
Finding power late in the baseball regular season can be a tough ask at times.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 4, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field continues to grow as the regular season continues to shrink.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 4, 2022
In a game with no clock, time is running out on WPIAL baseball teams outside the playoff bubble.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 4, 2022: Softball playoff berths on the line
Win and you’re in. Those four words are sweet music to the ears of any high school team on the bubble as section play winds down.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 3, 2022
In a game with no clock, time is running out on WPIAL baseball teams outside the playoff bubble.
Eden Christian, Serra Catholic stay at No. 1 in Trib HSSN state baseball rankings
May 3, 2022
Last week, 10 teams fell out of the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings.
Avonworth, Beaver stand atop Trib HSSN state softball rankings
One little slip is all it takes sometimes to lose your grip.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 3, 2022: Team track semifinals set
Rain may affect a busy day of WPIAL baseball and softball Tuesday, but barring storms, the district postseason should begin for one spring outdoor sport.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for May 2, 2022
Perennial softball power West Allegheny had hit a wall. After winning five of its first six games and tying for the top spot in Section 4-5A, the Indians dropped two out of three section games and fell into a tie for second place, two games out of first.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for May 2, 2022
North Hills was cruising out of the gates this spring in defense of its WPIAL Class 5A softball section crown, winning its first three games by a combined score of 37-5.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 2, 2022
In a game with no clock, time is running out on WPIAL baseball teams outside the playoff bubble.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 2, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field continues to grow as the regular season continues to shrink.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 1, 2022
May 1, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field is a bit of a mixed bag. Some sections are caught up and postseason berths are nearly complete while others are lagging behind with a lot of section ball to be played over the next week.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 1, 2022
In a game with no clock, time is running out on WPIAL baseball teams outside the playoff bubble.
WPIAL girls lacrosse standings, playoff clinchings through May 1, 2022
Here are the latest WPIAL girls lacrosse standings and playoff clinching’s for the 2022 regular season through May 1.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week for May 1, 2022
Last year, Hampton finished in fourth place in Section 2-5A with an overall record of 7-11.
Trib HSSN broadcasts for week of May 2-7
We welcome with open arms the month of May, warmer weather and the stretch run of the 2022 scholastic spring sports season this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week for May 1, 2022
WPIAL defending 2A baseball champion Shenango entered last week looking up in the standings at Riverside, Laurel and Neshannock and fighting for a playoff spot, only a half-game in front of South Side for fourth place in Section 2-2A.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 2, 2022: Baseball, softball section play wraps up
Welcome to May, where the regular season continues to wind down, and the postseason is two weeks away.
WPIAL boys lacrosse standings, playoff clinchings through May 1, 2022
Here are the WPIAL boys lacrosse standings and the district playoff clinchings for the season through May 1.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 29, 2022: Section title up for grabs when P-T, TJ meet
April 28, 2022
Four years ago, the Thomas Jefferson and Penn-Trafford softball teams met in a WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal playoff game.
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff picture through April 27, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field is a bit of a mixed bag. Some sections are caught up and postseason berths are nearly complete while others are lagging behind with a lot of section ball to be played over the next 10 days.
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff picture through April 27, 2022
In a game with no clock, time is running out on WPIAL baseball teams outside the playoff bubble.
Trib 10: New team takes over top spot in baseball power rankings
For the first time this spring, there has been a changing of the guard at the top of the baseball mountain.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 28, 2022: Butler baseball looks to climb section ladder
April 27, 2022
Things can change quickly in Section 1-6A baseball in the WPIAL.
Trib HSSN state softball rankings for April 27, 2022
Some nice weather later last week and early this week allowed for high school softball teams around the commonwealth a chance to play catch-up with their schedules.
Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for April 27, 2022
April may have started with some expected tomfoolery on a day set aside to fool folks; however, the winds of change are blowing cold and dank as far as the state baseball rankings are concerned as the month comes to an end.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022
The Avonworth softball team was one of the few district schools to pack its bags and head south as the new season opened in March.
Trib HSSN Softball Players of the Week for April 25, 2022
In a week when most district teams were fortunate to play ball once, Chartiers-Houston was able to win two big games against teams in the hunt for the Section 1-2A title. Thus, the options for softball standouts are twice as nice.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 26, 2022: WPIAL doubles tournament commences
Two weeks ago, the WPIAL handed out its first championship of the spring at the district boys singles tennis tournament.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 25, 2022: Baseball, softball playoff hunt begins
April 24, 2022
The final full week of April sees the chase for playoff spots in both WPIAL baseball and softball heat up.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week for April 24, 2022
Defending WPIAL Class 3A baseball champion Hopewell entered last week tied for first place with Ellwood City, one game ahead of Mohawk and New Brighton in a crowded top in Section 1-3A.
WPIAL girls lacrosse standings through April 24, 2022
Here are the latest WPIAL girls lacrosse standings for the 2022 season through April 24.
WPIAL boys lacrosse standings through April 24, 2022
Here are the latest WPIAL boys lacrosse standings for the 2022 season through April 24.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week for April 24, 2022
Through the first eight games of the season, the Peters Township baseball team was perfect.
This week on Trib HSSN for April 25-30, 2022
We close out April and turn the page to the second half of the spring sports regular season this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
It’s ‘go time’ for new Chartiers Valley football coach
April 23, 2022
The move earlier this month was no April Fool’s joke.
Chartiers Valley’s comeback Colts in thick of tough section baseball race
The early part of the 2022 Chartiers Valley baseball schedule has played out like a day at a great amusement park. An occasional bump in the road, but one thrill ride after another that leaves you on top of the world and wanting more as you leave the park.
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.
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.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 21, 2022: Softball showdowns set in Class 6A, 4A
April 20, 2022
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.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 20, 2022: 4-way baseball battle for section top spot
April 19, 2022
Last year, WPIAL Section 3-5A baseball produced three champions as Shaler, South Fayette and West Allegheny finished tied for first place with 8-2 records.
Trib HSSN state softball rankings for April 19, 2022
While there was a seven-team shuffle in and out of the state baseball rankings, the girls tread lightly this past week on the damp softball diamonds, leading to few changes in the weekly Trib HSSN state softball rankings from last week.
Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for April 19, 2022
Things around state baseball diamonds have been pleasant for a few days, then into a deep chill the rest of the week, or vice-versa. That not only describes the weekly weather pattern thus far in April, it also covers the results from games played last week by teams in the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 19, 2022: Section contenders collide in boys volleyball
April 18, 2022
Tuesday will probably be another good day in Western Pa. to use your inside voice.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for April 18, 2022
The 2022 Trib HSSN Softball Teams of the Week have been Ram tough. Last week it was Ligonier Valley, this week, Pine-Richland takes the honor.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for April 18, 2022
Yough entered last week with a 1-1 record in Section 2-4A.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 18, 2022: No. 1 Bethel Park to face No. 3 Peters Township in baseball
April 17, 2022
Monday will be a quiet day around the district with most schools enjoying one more day of their Easter break.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week for April 17, 2022
The early part of the 2022 Chartiers Valley baseball schedule has played out like spending the day at a great amusement park. An occasional bump in the road, but one thrill ride after another that leaves you on top of the world and wanting more as you leave the park.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week for April 17, 2022
There were a lot of exciting WPIAL baseball games last week, but when it comes to wild, down-to-the-wire diamond action, it would hard to beat the home-and-home series between Indiana and Highlands.
This week on Trib HSSN for April 18-23, 2022
You don’t have to search high or low for your tasty treats of high school sports broadcasts this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
WPIAL boys lacrosse standings through April 17, 2022
Here are the latest WPIAL boys lacrosse standings for the 2022 season through April 17.
WPIAL girls lacrosse standings through April 17, 2022
Here are the latest WPIAL girls lacrosse standings for the 2022 regular season through April 17.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 14, 2022: Key section volleyball matches on tap
April 14, 2022
Thursday marks another busy night of WPIAL boys volleyball as section play inches closer to the midway point of the regular season.
Softball teams maintain spots in latest Trib 10 power rankings; Beaver, Laurel baseball enter
You can call it staying power, or you can acknowledge that Mother Nature has not permitted enough WPIAL baseball or softball games to be played over the past week.
Washington’s Ron Faust, one of WPIAL’s most successful basketball coaches, retires
April 13, 2022
After stints of 28 and eight years as head coach of the Washington boys basketball program, Ron Faust, one of the most successful coaches in WPIAL history, has stepped down again.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 12, 2022: Repeat softball champs square off
April 12, 2022
Seven years ago, the Neshannock softball team was in search of a trifecta of district softball crowns after winning WPIAL Class A championships in 2013 and 2014.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for April 12, 2022
Most of the 30 teams in the inaugural Trib HSSN state softball rankings from last week found their journey to this week’s top five to be smooth sailing.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for April 12, 2022
While the weather has been up and down, the weekly Trib HSSN state baseball rankings have been steady from the inaugural edition last week to this week’s version of the diamond fab five.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 12, 2022: Teams of the decade meet on diamond
April 11, 2022
The sectional series in WPIAL baseball continue Tuesday with a “battle of the decade” set in Section 1-6A.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for April 11, 2022
Ligonier Valley made quite the splash in WPIAL softball last season.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for April 11, 2022
The 2021 WPIAL Class 6A softball champion Bethel Park won district gold with a perfect record and didn’t taste defeat until the state playoffs in June.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 11, 2022: Neighboring Class 5A baseball powers clash
April 10, 2022
Though there is a chance of rain, the temperatures are starting to rise, and just in time for a busy day of WPIAL baseball with 53 section games on Monday’s schedule.
Trib HSSN sports broadcasts for week of April 11-16
Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail with plenty of high school sports action on the way this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week for April 10, 2022
Last year, the Beaver baseball team snuck into the playoffs by winning its last three section games and finishing tied for fourth place with Quaker Valley in Section 2-4A.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week for April 10, 2022
Norwin was the team to beat in Class 6A last season as April turned to May. The Knights were 11-1 and ranked No. 1 in the classification.
WPIAL boys lacrosse standings through April 10, 2022
Here are the latest WPIAL boys lacrosse standings for the 2022 season.