Sports

Hopewell’s Ty Eberhardt (left) celebrates with Anthony LaSala after driving in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning of the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against South Park on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Wild Things Park.

Hopewell survives roller-coaster Class 3A final, beats South Park for 4th WPIAL title

June 2, 2021

Two years ago, the Hopewell Vikings coughed up a three-run lead in the bottom of the seventh inning against Steel Valley in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game.

Mt. Pleasant celebrates with the trophy after beating Ellwood City in the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Cal U’s Lilley Field.

Big-hitting Mt. Pleasant blanks Ellwood City for 2nd WPIAL softball championship

A fourth-grade student made the Mt. Pleasant softball team a good-luck card before the WPIAL championship, one of several the players received and read.

Canon-McMillan pitcher Brooke Perri celebrates after the final out against Norwin in a WPIAL Class 6A semifinal May 26.

WPIAL Class 6A softball championship preview: Bethel Park vs. Canon-McMillan

Softball

Laurel’s Abbie Miles rounds the bases after homering against Frazier in a WPIAL Class 2A semifinal on May 26.

WPIAL Class 2A softball championship preview: Shenango vs. Laurel

Softball

The Shenango baseball team celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Seton LaSalle, 2-1, in the WPIAL Class 2A final on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Wild Things Park.

Shenango stuns Seton LaSalle for 1st WPIAL baseball title

Shenango senior Gabe Yanssens accused Seton LaSalle players of talking too much smack on social media before Wednesday’s WPIAL Class 2A baseball championship game.

Jeannette’s Brad Birch (12) throws the ball during their game against Clairton on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.

PIAA rules Gateway QB Brad Birch eligible, returns Seton LaSalle appeal to WPIAL

The PIAA overturned one WPIAL decision and told the WPIAL board to reconsider another.

Steve Campos, shown as the Ringgold football coach in 2006, was hired as Pine-Richland’s new football coach Wednesday night.

Pine-Richland votes to hire veteran coach to heal fractured football program

The Pine-Richland School Board has hired a veteran coach it hopes can close the book on a tumultuous chapter in the district’s football program.

West Greene celebrates after beating Union to win the WPIAL Class A softball championship on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Lilley Field at Cal (Pa.).

West Greene wins 5th straight WPIAL softball title in dominant performance

Not even a global pandemic can slow down the West Greene softball team.

High school scores, summaries and schedule for June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

High schools

Kailey Larcinese delivers a pitch against Yough on April 26.

High school roundup for June 1, 2021: Elizabeth Forward softball moves on to states

Anna Resnik had two hits and an RBI and winning pitcher Kailey Larcinese scattered six hits and struck out five to lead No. 1 Elizabeth Forward to a 4-3 victory over West Mifflin in the Class 4A consolation game Tuesday, giving the Warriors the WPIAL’s third and final spot in the PIAA playoffs.

The North Allegheny baseball team celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Hempfield, 4-0, in the WPIAL Class 6A final on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Wild Things Park

North Allegheny ace shuts down Hempfield, leads Tigers to record 8th WPIAL title

Hempfield got an early look at right-hander Kyle Demi a few weekends ago, but that sneak peek at the North Allegheny ace didn’t help much Tuesday night.

Ligonier Valley earns Class 2A bronze in softball with 4-0 win over Frazier

“Mad dog” doesn’t like to hear about games being meaningless.

Franklin Regional’s Andrew Muraco delivers a walk-off hit to defeat Bethel Park, 2-1, in the bottom of the seventh inning of WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Wild Things Park.

Franklin Regional gets walk-off win over Bethel Park in Class 5A title game

Andrew Muraco took it personally when Bethel Park coach Pat Zehnder decided to intentionally walk Louie Kegerreis with a runner on second base in the bottom of the seventh inning to get to him in the WPIAL Class 5A championship.

Seton LaSalle’s Gio Lonero celebrates a double during a WPIAL Class 2A semifinal against Serra Catholic on May 25.

WPIAL Class 2A baseball championship preview: Seton LaSalle vs. Shenango

Baseball

Mt. Pleasant’s Mary Smithnosky has pitched a pair of shutouts in the WPIAL postseason.

Battery powered: Chemistry between pitcher Smithnosky, catcher Shawley drives Mt. Pleasant softball

Catcher Lexis Shawley received an unsolicited compliment from an umpire after a recent playoff game.

Union pitcher Jack Vitale (left) celebrates with catcher Nick Vitale after throwing a no-hitter to defeat Riverview, 3-0, in the WPIAL Class A championship game on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Wild Things Park.

Union captures 1st WPIAL baseball title behind Jake Vitale’s no-hitter

After making trips to the WPIAL Class A baseball championship game in 2018 and ’19 without claiming a championship, the Union Scotties weren’t leaving Wild Things Park empty handed Tuesday.