Sports
Senior Logan Parker leads deep, talented Plum track team
April 3, 2021
Logan Parker made the most out of his winter competitions.
North Journal notebook: North Allegheny, North Hills teams start spring season
The high school sports spring season kicked into full swing last week. Here’s a look at how some of the North Allegheny and North Hills teams opened the campaign.
Franklin Regional baseball sets tone with strong start to season
They say the first game of the season can be a good or bad omen for baseball teams. It can set the tone for what lies ahead.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 2, 2021
April 2, 2021
High schools
Trib HSSN Head of the Class: WPIAL boys basketball’s best in each classification
Many years ago, when a student did well in the classroom, the teacher would sometimes move him to a seat in the front of the class.
Trib HSSN Head of the Class: WPIAL girls basketball’s best in each classification
There are certain perks to doing well.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 3, 2021: Section rivals play 2
“It’s a beautiful day for a ballgame. Let’s play two.”
WPIAL wrestlers shine at Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic as Team PA knocks off Team USA
Western Pennsylvania is known for its wrestling, and Friday night at the 47th annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic, WPIAL wrestlers showed they can stack up against some of the best in the country.
Mixture of upperclassmen, freshmen gets Yough off to fast start
When playing softball for Yough and coach Art ‘Dutch’ Harvey, one thing is for sure: Harvey plays his best players.
Infusion of young talent boosts Valley softball
While there are many things Valley softball coach Carrol Perroz is concentrating on this season, planning a senior-day ceremony isn’t one of them.
Valley baseball builds momentum with experienced lineup
When looking for silver linings in what was an otherwise frustrating turn of events with the sudden cancellation of high school sports last spring, Valley baseball coach Jim Basilone knew that he would have nine players returning with varsity experience gained in either 2018 or ’19.
Drop in classification could benefit youthful Yough baseball team
Yough opened the 2021 baseball season with consecutive losses to Upper St. Clair and Mt. Pleasant.
Deer Lakes defender Colton Spence commits to Robert Morris
For the past two seasons, Deer Lakes senior defender Colton Spence has been the backbone of the Lancers defense on the soccer field and now he’s taking his talents to Robert Morris.
Bill Cleary reflects on successful career as Serra Catholic basketball coach, athletic director
As Bill Cleary reflects on his 30-plus-year career at Serra Catholic, he has more than a few fond memories to look back on.
PIHL sets brackets for Penguins Cup playoffs
After a most unprecedented regular season with more changes and ups and downs than one can count, the PIHL has reached the Penguins Cup varsity playoffs.
TribLIVE High School Sports Network’s Justin LaBar recognized in Editor & Publisher
TribLIVE High School Sports Network’s general manager Justin LaBar has been recognized by Editor & Publisher, a national industry magazine that focuses on the news industry.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 1, 2021
April 1, 2021
High schools
Southmoreland softball team charges out of gate
If Southmoreland needed an early-season hint as to its softball team’s chances in Class 3A of the WPIAL, it may have gotten it this week with victories over Class 4A schools in its first two games.
Senior duo excited to lead young St. Joseph softball squad into battle
Seniors Kelsey DuVall and Kassandra O’Hara own varsity starting experience, and that experience, along with their leadership, is being called upon to help guide a group of eight freshman on a roster of 11 for the St. Joseph softball team this spring.
