Sports
Mark Katarski returns to alma mater as Mt. Pleasant boys basketball coach
June 25, 2025
When he was in middle school, Mark Katarski sharpened his No. 2 pencils and kept score for the Mt. Pleasant boys basketball team.
WPIAL notebook: Eligibility for former Southmoreland QB Anthony Smith on hold for now
Former Southmoreland quarterback Anthony Smith, a transfer to Seton LaSalle, must wait a month to learn his eligibility for the fall.
Norwin’s Preston Stoner wins Westmoreland County Junior Amateur
There are some impressive names on the Westmoreland County Junior Amateur trophy.
Imani Christian Academy edge rusher Will Gorman commits to Youngstown State
Imani Christian Academy edge rusher William Gorman announced a verbal commitment to Youngstown State on X on Tuesday.
5th edition of Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament set to tip off
“New” is the theme for the 5th annual Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament set for Thursday through Saturday at the Jeannette elementary and high schools.
Pine-Richland’s Jay Timmons flips commitment to Florida State, father’s alma mater
June 24, 2025
Another Timmons is headed to Florida State.
State champ Cam Ponko of Penn-Trafford adds another highlight in 2nd annual all-star game
Cam Ponko wasn’t against having one more opportunity to wear her green-and-gold Penn-Trafford softball uniform after seeing her senior season culminate with a PIAA Class 5A title. She may have a harder time pulling on her crimson-and-black threads at IUP this fall after creating so many strong memories this spring.
West Virginia lands commitment from Bishop Canevin linebacker Minikon Johnson
Bishop Canevin outside linebacker Minikon Johnson committed to West Virginia on Tuesday, choosing the Mountaineers less than two weeks after getting his first college offers.
2025 TribLive HSSN Terrific 10 Softball All-Stars
Here’s a look at the TribLive HSSN softball all-stars for the 2025 season.
2025 TribLive HSSN Terrific 10 Baseball All-Stars
Here’s a look at the TribLive HSSN baseball all-stars for the 2025 season.
Former Seton Hill women’s basketball coach Katarski expected to be hired as Mt. Pleasant boys coach
Mt. Pleasant will vote Wednesday to hire recommended candidate Mark Katarski, a Vikings alum, as boys head basketball coach.
Central Catholic’s Angelo Pugliano commits to Western Michigan
Central Catholic rising senior Angelo Pugliano made a verbal commitment to play football at Western Michigan on Monday afternoon.
Steel Valley defensive back Da’Ron Barksdale commits to Pitt
June 23, 2025
Steel Valley defensive back Da’Ron “Daedae” Barksdale has committed to Pitt, giving the Panthers another WPIAL recruit in the 2026 class.
Woodland Hills linebacker Ziggy Moore commits to N.C. State
June 22, 2025
Woodland Hills linebacker Zykir “Ziggy” Moore committed to N.C. State on Saturday, choosing the Wolfpack from a list of nearly two dozen college football offers.
Dino Nadarevic’s WPIAL, PIAA sweep headlines year in Gateway sports
Dino Nadarevic was to throw the shot put and discus one more time in a high school event last Thursday and Friday at New Balance Nationals before transitioning to a new journey at Duquesne.
After matching playoff runs the last 2 years, Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse faces changes
When looking at the WPIAL and PIAA playoff brackets the Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse team competed in the last two years, one has to do a double take to make sure they aren’t looking at the same bracket twice.
Season of growth provides hope for Chartiers Valley boys lacrosse
After the Chartiers Valley boys lacrosse team lost in the 2021 WPIAL Class 2A championship game to Mars, coach Dom Tolomeo knew his program was about to enter some tough times.
Breakout season for Brentwood’s Daysaun Spencer leads to WPIAL, PIAA gold
Brentwood’s Daysaun Spencer had an incredible outdoor track and field season as a sophomore in 2025.
Forrest Betz, Paige Boehm win top honors at Brentwood sports banquet
The two leading award recipients at the Brentwood High Athletic Boosters Association annual sports banquet made their mark on the hardwood.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Eden Christian among WPIAL’s top Class A baseball teams
There have been 25 PIAA Class A baseball champions crowned since Camp Hill from District 3 won the inaugural classification championship in 1999.
