Sports
After long wait, North Allegheny volleyball ready for shot at 3rd straight state title
June 10, 2021
North Allegheny boys volleyball coach Dan Schall described this season as “a journey without a road map.”
Mars out to make history again in PIAA boys lacrosse finals
For more than a decade, the only way a WPIAL team could reach the PIAA lacrosse championships was with a ticket.
Big inning for Spring-Ford sends Hempfield to season-ending loss
WINGATE — Sure, it’s not the way the Hempfield baseball team wanted to see its season end.
Mt. Pleasant takes lead before rain suspends PIAA quarterfinal matchup with Avonworth
Mt. Pleasant was primed to add to its lead in a PIAA Class 3A softball quarterfinal Thursday afternoon when the sky darkened, lightning struck and heavy rain pelted the field at Norwin.
Montour shuts out Cathedral Prep, earns semifinal rematch against New Castle
Before Montour pitcher Dylan Mathiesen took the mound for the 12th time this season, his coaches wondered if the right-hander might be tiring a little. His previous outing came in the WPIAL finals, and Mathiesen’s stuff that day maybe wasn’t his sharpest.
Ligonier Valley moves into PIAA semifinals with rain-shortened win over Chestnut Ridge
CRESSON — The record will show Ligonier Valley secured a 1-0 victory over Chestnut Ridge in the PIAA Class 2A softball quarterfinals Thursday.
Big hit from Peyton List lifts Beaver past Elizabeth Forward in softball showdown
All year, Beaver junior Peyton List has been dominant in the pitcher’s circle.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 10, 2021: PIAA baseball, softball playoffs resume
June 9, 2021
Thursday is the second round of the 2021 PIAA baseball and softball playoffs, weather permitting.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 9, 2021
High schools
On the clock: PIAA will discuss basketball shot clock in months ahead
Will Pennsylvania high school basketball have a shot clock in 2022?
Defense proves invaluable to Highlands softball team
The Highlands softball bats and the players swinging them have proven themselves all season with high hit and run totals.
Penn State will allow full capacity for PIAA baseball, softball championships
Penn State will allow full capacity at its baseball and softball stadiums for the upcoming PIAA championships, alleviating worries the softball finals might need to be moved.
Hempfield faces District 1 power Spring-Ford in PIAA Class 6A quarterfinals
Every high school athletic team faced some sort of adversity this year.
A-K Valley PIAA playoff preview capsule for June 10, 2021
Softball
Westmoreland County PIAA baseball, softball playoff preview capsules for June 10, 2021
Baseball
WPIAL products fare well at U.S. Olympic Swim Trials
North Allegheny graduate Jack Wright said he was taken aback when he entered the CHI Health Center in Omaha for the Wave I U.S. Olympic Swim Trials last week.
North Allegheny boys volleyball wins another Seneca Valley showdown, makes state finals
Before the PIAA tournament started, Michael Mosbacher and his North Allegheny boys volleyball teammates knew if they were going to play for a third consecutive state championship, they would likely have to beat Seneca Valley for a fourth time.
High school roundup for June 8, 2021: Mars becomes 1st WPIAL team to reach state lacrosse finals
Austin Cote scored five goals to lead Mars to a 10-3 victory over Bishop Shanahan in the PIAA Class 2A semifinals Tuesday afternoon, making the Fightin’ Planets the first WPIAL lacrosse team, boys or girls, to reach the state championship game.
