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La Salle College celebrates as North Allegheny’s Cole Young walks off the diamond after losing in the PIAA Class 6A baseball championship game Friday, June 18, 2021 at Penn State.

La Salle College starter shuts down North Allegheny in Class 6A finals

June 18, 2021

Sometimes, it’s not a pitcher’s fastball velocity that makes him unhittable. La Salle College starter Ryan Marler proved that true Friday night.

Armstrong’s Riley Kilgore is safe at home, beating the tag attempt by Lampeter-Strasburg’s Karissa Hilrt during the PIAA Class 5A softball championship Friday, June 18, 2021, at Beard Field in University Park.

Armstrong softball comes up short in PIAA Class 5A championship

UNIVERSITY PARK — Armstrong’s bid to win its first PIAA team championship in any sport was denied by a veteran Lampeter Strasburg team.

New Castle coach Bill Cook and pitcher Rocco Bernadina celebrate together on the field after defeating Wyoming Area in the PIAA Class 4A championship game Friday, June 18, 2021 at Penn State.

New Castle earns school’s 1st state baseball title

UNIVERSITY PARK — With little more than a quick Internet search, a few conversations with a couple of coaches and the eye test of watching Wyoming Area go through infield-outfield drills prior to the start of the game, New Castle didn’t know much about its PIAA Class 4A championship game opponent Friday afternoon.

Mt. Pleasant players celebrate beating Mid Valley in the PIAA Class 3A softball championship game Friday, June 18, 2021 at Beard Field in University Park.

Mt. Pleasant rallies past Mid Valley to capture state softball championship

UNIVERSITY PARK — Tested for the first time in the postseason, the Mt. Pleasant softball team had to find a higher gear to get around Mid Valley in the state championship game.

Tri-Valley’s Samantha Masser beats the tag attempt by West Greene catcher London Whipkey in the bottom of the seventh inning during the PIAA Class A softball championship Friday, June 18, 2021, at Beard Field in University Park.

Tri-Valley scores twice in bottom of 7th to defeat West Greene in PIAA Class A softball final

UNIVERSITY PARK — Tri-Valley scored two runs in dramatic fashion in the bottom of the seventh inning to stun WPIAL champion West Greene, 2-1, in the PIAA Class A softball championship game Friday at Penn State’s Beard Field.

Shenango’s Cre Calabria is out at first by Schuylkill Haven’s Jacob Houtz (14) during the PIAA Class 2A baseball championship Friday, June 18, 2021, at Penn State University in State College.

Shenango’s rally falls 1 run short in PIAA Class 2A championship

UNIVERSITY PARK – At 67, Shenango coach Larry Kelly was four years younger than his state championship counterpart in the other dugout Friday.

Mauro Monz oversees Carlynton practice in 2014.

Facing 1-year suspension, Seton LaSalle football coach Mauro Monz resigns

June 17, 2021

Suspended football coach Mauro Monz, facing a one-year ban from the WPIAL over recruiting allegations, said he’s resigning at Seton LaSalle rather than continue to appeal.

Ryan Hayden was named the Jeannette athletic director in July 2019.

Jeannette athletic director Ryan Hayden resigns

Ryan Hayden is stepping down as athletic director at Jeannette after two years on the job.

High school scores, summaries and schedule for June 17, 2021

High schools

West Greene starting pitcher Kiley Meek throws against Union during the WPIAL Class A softball championships on June 2.

PIAA Class A softball championship preview: West Greene vs. Tri-Valley

History is being made in Happy Valley this week as the WPIAL sends 10 baseball and softball teams to Penn State University to compete in the PIAA championships.

Shenango’s Gabrial Yanssens drives in the winning run against Seton LaSalle during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game on June 2.

PIAA Class 2A baseball championship preview: Shenango vs. Schuylkill Haven

History is being made in Happy Valley this week as the WPIAL sends 10 baseball and softball teams to Penn State University to compete in the PIAA championships.

New Castle pitcher Rocco Bernadina visits with the student section while waiting on deck during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Montour on June 2.

PIAA Class 4A baseball championship preview: New Castle vs. Wyoming Area

History is being made in Happy Valley this week as the WPIAL sends 10 baseball and softball teams to Penn State University to compete in the PIAA championships.

North Allegheny’s Cole Young celebrates after defeating Hempfield, 4-0, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game on June 1.

PIAA Class 6A baseball championship preview: North Allegheny vs. La Salle College

History is being made in Happy Valley this week as the WPIAL sends 10 baseball and softball teams to Penn State University to compete in the PIAA championships.

Armstrong’s Jesse Pugh hits a home run in the fifth inning against North Hills during the PIAA Class 5A softball semifinals on June 14.

PIAA Class 5A softball championship preview: Armstrong vs. Lampeter-Strasburg

History is being made in Happy Valley this week as the WPIAL sends 10 baseball and softball teams to Penn State University to compete in the PIAA championships.

Bethel Park celebrates after beating Red Land to win the PIAA Class 5A baseball championship Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Medlar Field in State College.

Clutch pitching carries Bethel Park past star-studded Red Land to PIAA baseball title

UNIVERSITY PARK — Red Land has a future MLB first-rounder batting leadoff and some ex-Little League World Series stars behind him. So, Bethel Park staked its title hopes on an old adage that good pitching beats good hitting.

Beaver’s Payton List (8) celebrates with the trophy after beating Tunkhannock in extra innings to win the PIAA Class 4A softball championship game Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Beard Field in State College.

Beaver finishes undefeated season with wild title-game win over Tunkhannock

UNIVERSITY PARK – Perfection.

Ligonier Valley’s Cheyenne Piper pulls in a ball hit by Line Mountain’s Cassie Laudenslager during the PIAA Class 2A softball championship game Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Beard Field in State College.

Ligonier Valley softball marvels at community support after special season ends in state finals

UNIVERSITY PARK — It wasn’t the ending the Ligonier Valley softball team had hoped for, but the 2021 season was still memorable.

Mt. Pleasant’s Courtney Poulich (8) celebrates her home run with Hannah Gnibus during their PIAA Class 3A first-round playoff game against Bald Eagle Area on June 7.

PIAA Class 3A softball championship preview: Mt. Pleasant vs. Mid Valley

PIAA softball preview

From left, Mt. Pleasant softball players Haylie Brunson, Courtney Poulich and Katie Hutter are three of the program’s most productive weightlifters and hitters.

Weight-training program powers Mt. Pleasant softball’s run to state finals

Each grapefruit the Mt. Pleasant softball team smashes out of the park seems to go farther than the last.

North Allegheny’s Paige Morningstar jumps into her teammates after time expired in the PIAA Class 6A championship game against Spring-Ford on March 26.

North Allegheny’s Paige Morningstar named top high school athlete in country

After leading North Allegheny to WPIAL and state championships in volleyball and basketball, Paige Morningstar received a prestigious honor Thursday.

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