Lacrosse

Plum’s Amari Bunch (42) competes against Mars March 27, 2019 at Plum High.

Plum girls lacrosse again earns WPIAL playoff berth

May 3, 2019

The Plum girls lacrosse team has qualified for the WPIAL Class AA playoffs for the second year in a row.

Fox Chapel’s Sydney Kennedy works against Sewickley Academy’s Mia Delvecchio during their match Friday, April 26, 2019, at Fox Chapel High School.

Motivated by last season’s playoff defeat, Fox Chapel girls lacrosse chasing WPIAL title

May 2, 2019

A regular-season victory can’t fully erase the sting of a playoff loss, but Fox Chapel’s girls lacrosse team still felt plenty of satisfaction after a two-goal win over Sewickley Academy last week.

Shaler’s Tom Carlson (29) scored the Titans’ second goal against North Allegheny April 2, 2019 at North Allegheny.

Young Shaler boys lacrosse team making strides

Zach Zajakowski is getting plenty of opportunities for the Shaler boys lacrosse team, and the freshman goaltender has been an anchor.

Hampton girls lacrosse shows grit as they try to stay atop the WPIAL

Great programs always find a way to win, and it never is on talent alone.

Hampton’s Brandon Stephany (3) looks to get by Freeport’s Luke Miller (26) April 30, 2019 at Hampton.

Hampton lacrosse looks well-balanced as season winds down

During another stellar season by the Hampton boys lacrosse team, a familiar setback occurred . But this time, it seemed different.

Shady Side Academy Colin O’Connor lacrosse practice

Trib HSSN lacrosse power rankings for week of April 28, 2019

April 28, 2019

There were very few changes in this week’s Trib HSSN weekly Power Rankings for boys and girls lacrosse.

Baldwin’s Zack Pettit plays against Greater Latrobe Area Monday, April 22, 2019 at Latrobe Area High School.

WPIAL boys lacrosse standings through April 28, 2019

Here are the latest WPIAL boys lacrosse standings for the 2019 season through April 28. Trib HSSN will update the standings next weekend and then once more upon the end of the regular season.

Penn-Trafford’s Ava Green runs the ball as Latrobe’s Ainsley Novotny defends during girls’ lacrosse on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Penn-Trafford High School.

WPIAL girls lacrosse standings through April 28, 2019

Here are the latest WPIAL girls lacrosse standings for the 2019 season through April 28. Trib HSSN will update the standings next weekend and then once more upon the end of the regular season.

Jason Reber, #4 Gateway LaCrosse senior night Thursday, April 25, 2019

Deep senior class leads Gateway boys lacrosse to 5-4 start

April 26, 2019

When the Gateway boys lacrosse team celebrated senior night before Thursday’s Section 1-AA game against Knoch at Antimarino Stadium, it was one of the longer ceremonies of that nature for any team in any sport this year.

Sewickley Academy boys lacrosse fights through growing pains

With a young, small roster, Sewickley Academy boys lacrosse coach Trevor Adams has made this season all about executing fundamentals.

Columbus’ scoring helps Norwin girls lacrosse to impressive start

Maura Columbus is a steady goal-scorer for the Norwin girls lacrosse team.

Franklin Regional girls lacrosse finding its stride as players gain experience

Franklin Regional junior midfielders Noelle Boyd and Christina Hodowanec believe they need to have fun to be successful.

Greater Latrobe’s Colvin Stallings plays a against Baldwin Monday, April 22, 2019 at Latrobe Area High School.

Latrobe boys lacrosse setting itself up for strong present, future

April 25, 2019

In any sport, successful teams or programs normally have a certain type of makeup that allows them to succeed.

Shady Side Academy goalie Gianna Lamanna practices April 1, 2019, at Shady Side Academy.

Upper St. Clair girls, North Allegheny boys stand atop Trib HSSN lacrosse power rankings

April 21, 2019

The TribLive High School Sports Network presents the weekly Power Rankings for boys and girls lacrosse.

Sewickley Academy’s Victoria Keller (9) competes during a girls lacrosse match in 2019.

Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse team looks to take final step

April 19, 2019

After coming close last season, the Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse team (6-1, 4-0 in Section 2-AAA) looks forward to its first WPIAL title.

Knoch’s Chase Mullen plays against Freeport Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Freeport Area High School.

Knoch boys lacrosse in search of 3rd straight playoff appearance

April 18, 2019

Knoch’s prospects appeared dim in the second half of its Section 1-AA boys lacrosse matchup with Freeport. A six-goal deficit makes rallies difficult under normal circumstances, but the Knights also faced a dwindling clock — and they weren’t exactly playing well, either.