Sports
Westmoreland high school notebook: Gera, Hauck earn scholarships
April 18, 2021
The WPIAL awarded $1,000 scholarships to 20 student-athletes, including a pair of girls from Westmoreland County.
Knoch thrower Josh Rohland hoping for big numbers as postseason approaches
Knoch’s Josh Rohland got his first taste of WPIAL track and field championship competition as a sophomore at the 2019 Class AAA meet at Slippery Rock.
Urged not to apply at Pine-Richland, coaches statewide pledge support for ousted coach Eric Kasperowicz
Dozens of high school football coaches statewide have used social media to announce their support for coach Eric Kasperowicz and his assistants, who were fired at Pine-Richland on Wednesday.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Boys tennis bounces back with section wins
After falling to Franklin Regional in a battle for first place in the section, Penn-Trafford bounced back by sweeping Hempfield on April 12 and Connellsville on April 13.
Penn-Trafford boys volleyball team looking for identity
Penn-Trafford volleyball coach Jim Schall has learned a lot about his team the first week of the season.
Gateway soccer standout seizes opportunity with Cal (Pa.)
In December, Gateway senior Jayson Jenkins set in stone his decision to kick in college for the Robert Morris football team.
Gateway baseball determined to join playoff race in second half of season
As the Gateway baseball team continues to find its way in what is turning out to be a competitive Section 1 in Class 5A, coach Mark Wardzinski likes the resolute attitude of his players. They’re determined to keep building on the positives and working to smooth any bumps in the road along the way.
South Fayette hockey team takes pride in progress made
The South Fayette hockey team finished at .500 for the season with a record of 8-8-2 and missed the PIHL Class AA playoff by only four points.
Winning never gets old for Chartiers Valley girls basketball
It was a season like no other for the Chartiers Valley girls basketball team between shutdowns and record win streaks.
Stocked with height, athleticism, Thomas Jefferson volleyball team has high hopes
With seven starters returning from 2019, the Thomas Jefferson boys volleyball team has high hopes for the 2021 season.
Ex-Baldwin AD enjoys new role in WPIAL office
Former Baldwin athletic director Vince Sortino joined the WPIAL staff July 1, 2020, assuming the full-time position of assistant to the executive director.
Young Baldwin boys volleyball lineup gaining experience
The 2019 boys volleyball season proved to be a true learning experience for then-rookie coach Milan Yekich at Baldwin.
Competition hits close to home for Quaker Valley’s Sirianni twins
Stepping onto the tennis court to compete for a WPIAL section title is a goal in itself, but imagine stepping onto the court and seeing your twin on the opposite side.
Penn-Trafford wrestler Hohman commits to N.C. State
Penn-Trafford junior Troy Hohman announced on Twitter on Friday that he’s committing to North Carolina State for wrestling.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 17, 2021
April 17, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for April 17, 2021: Butler athletes star at TSTCA Invite
Led by sprinter Guinness Brown, hurdler Emma Lehman and thrower Sarayne Forbes, Butler athletes put on a show at the TSTCA Invite on Saturday at West Mifflin.
Three A-K Valley girls capture titles at Keystone State Championships
Ava Golding, Alaina Claassen and Arianna Bernard wrestle for Team Namaste at Battleground Training Center in Vandergrift, and after the Keystone State Championships in early April, they all can call themselves state champions.
George Guido: Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame to honor student-athletes
Despite the absence of a formal induction banquet for the second consecutive year, the Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame will recognize 12 local student-athletes for recent accomplishments.
Trib HSSN Softball Rankings: April 17, 2021
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