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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
The field of teams from the WPIAL still hunting state gold continues to shrink.
High school roundup for June 8, 2023: Clutch homer lifts Mt. Lebanon in Class 6A quarters
Jacob Tinnemeyer hit the tie-breaking two-run homer in top of ninth inning to lead WPIAL champion Mt. Lebanon to a 5-2 victory over Spring-Ford in the PIAA Class 6A quarterfinals Thursday.
Elizabeth Forward avenges WPIAL playoff loss, stops Belle Vernon in PIAA quarters
Elizabeth Forward restored the balance of power in its softball rivalry with Belle Vernon, and catcher Alivia Grimm restored confidence in her swing as the Warriors moved on in the state playoffs.
Shaler uses long ball to turn tables on Trinity, move on to PIAA semifinals
What a difference two weeks makes.
Freshman slugger, sophomore ace power Hempfield into state semifinals
MECHANICSBURG — Hempfield rode the hot bat of freshman Lauren Howard and the spinning pitches of sophomore Riley Miller to a win Thursday in the PIAA Class 6A quarterfinals.
Chartiers-Houston playoff run ended by District 6 champ Claysburg-Kimmel
Since claiming its only state championship in softball in 2010, Chartiers-Houston has been close to winning another one several times. The Buccaneers made a run to the semifinals in 2017 and to the quarterfinals in 2019.
Shaler ace Miguel Hugas comes through in PIAA quarterfinal win over Penn-Trafford
The original plan for Shaler ace Miguel Hugas wasn’t to pitch him in the state quarterfinals, but Penn-Trafford ran into the talented Alabama recruit here anyway.
Canon-McMillan’s Kaeden Singleton commits to Delaware
Canon-McMillan High School has been a popular place for college football coaches to visit this spring, including representatives from Syracuse, Pitt, Eastern Michigan and Delaware, among others.
Knoch graduate Jordan Geist wins NCAA shot put title for Arizona
Knoch graduate Jordan Geist ended his college track and field career in the most dramatic fashion possible Wednesday night.
High school roundup for June 7, 2023: Mt. Lebanon boys lacrosse wins PIAA opener
Mt. Lebanon lacrosse split a pair of first-round PIAA Class 3A matches Wednesday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 7, 2023: 21 baseball, softball teams venture into state quarterfinals
The WPIAL sent a total of 37 baseball and softball teams to the PIAA postseason.
After knocking off state’s No. 1-ranked team, Penn-Trafford baseball stares down WPIAL champs
Penn-Trafford coach Lou Cortazzo was a second baseman for the Warriors in 1981 when his team upset Greensburg Salem in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs.
Franklin Regional wrestling alum Finn Solomon transfers to Pitt from NC State
When Finn Solomon was at Franklin Regional, he never considered wrestling for Pitt.
Zach Snyder resigns as Mt. Pleasant wrestling coach
Mt. Pleasant is looking for a new wrestling coach after Zach Snyder resigned last week to spend more time with his family.
Westmoreland PIAA baseball capsules: Games for Thursday, June 8, 2023
PIAA baseball playoffs
Westmoreland PIAA softball capsules: Games for Thursday, June 8, 2023
PIAA softball playoffs
