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Hampton graduate Ben Huber, who graduated from Carnegie Mellon in May, played last month in the nation’s toughest U.S. Open qualifier in a field that included four former PGA Tour major champions.

Hampton grad competes at U.S. Open qualifier, NCAA tournament in golf season to remember

July 3, 2021

Hampton graduate Ben Huber this spring was part of the best golf team in Carnegie Mellon history and struggled to an 80th-place finish at an event in Columbus, Ohio.

Kathy McConnell-Miller (left) talks on the bench with sister Suzie McConnell-Serio during a Pitt women’s basketball game.

Kathy McConnell-Miller leaves Trinity bench for college basketball job

July 2, 2021

Kathy McConnell-Miller is returning to the college coaching ranks after two seasons with the Trinity girls basketball team.

Central Valley football coach Mark Lyons is among 32 nominees for Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year.

Central Valley’s Mark Lyons nominated for NFL high school coach of the year

Central Valley’s Mark Lyons was among 32 nominees announced Thursday for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year award.

Bethel Park pitcher Eric Chalus delivers against West Allegheny during a WPIAL Class 5A semifinal on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Matulevic Field in Shaler.

2021 Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Year: Eric Chalus, Bethel Park

2021 HSSN Baseball Player of the Year

Beaver’s Payton List pitches against Elizabeth Forward in the PIAA quarterfinals June 10, 2021, at Norwin.

2021 Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Year: Payton List, Beaver

2021 HSSN Softball Player of the Year

West Virginia quarterback Major Harris, right, lets fly with a long pass after eluding the rush by Boston College tackle Jim Biestek, left, in the first quarter at Boston College Alumni Stadium in Newton, Mass. in afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 1989.

West Virginia to retire jersey numbers for Major Harris, Darryl Talley

Major Harris was an electric quarterback and linebacker Darryl Talley was a dominant defender at West Virginia.

Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team: Tyreese Fearbry, Perry

The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

NFL players Khaleke Hudson, Kenny Robinson, Miles Sanders, Damar Hamlin and Paris Ford pose for a photo during the PGH 2 the Pros football camp at Graham Field in Wilkinsburg on July 2, 2021.

WPIAL graduates give back by organizing, working football clinic in Wilkinsburg

The voice was as loud and distinctive as it was during his three seasons at Pitt. Only, this time, it was a bit playful.

The Wolvarena will host the Western Pa. vs. Everyone football showcase Aug. 27-28.

Week Zero football showcase returns to Wolvarena in August

July 1, 2021

Week Zero is back on the football schedule this fall, and with it returns the Western Pa. vs. Everyone football showcase hosted by Woodland Hills.

TribHSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Robert Dickerson, North Hills

Diane Metzger to take over Norwin girls soccer team

Diane Metzger is the new girls soccer coach at Norwin.

Butler’s Devin Carney smiles as he leaves the court after hitting the winning three-pointer in overtime of a WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinal against Penn-Trafford on Friday, March 5, 2021, in Harrison City.

Butler basketball’s Devin Carney commits to Elon

One of college basketball’s stingiest defenses added some scoring power Thursday when Butler’s Devin Carney committed to Elon.

District 31 American Legion baseball season winding down

June 30, 2021

The District 31 American Legion baseball season wraps up Sunday, but the final four days are turning out to be a race between the final eight playoff teams.