Sports
Southmoreland baseball driven to turn close losses into wins, playoff berth
April 1, 2021
When the Southmoreland baseball team began preparing for a return to the diamond following last season’s covid-related layoff, coach Al Govern privately asked each player to come up with a goal.
Penn State offers Belle Vernon freshman Quinton Martin
Things are happening fast for Belle Vernon freshman Quinton Martin. Really fast.
Dan Yates resigns as Deer Lakes boys soccer coach after successful 2-year run
After leading the Deer Lakes boys soccer program to its first WPIAL title, back-to-back WPIAL championship game appearances, and its second PIAA championship game in three years, coach Dan Yates is moving on to the collegiate level.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 31, 2021
March 31, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for March 31, 2021: Pine-Richland sophomore throws no-hitter in 1st varsity start
Pine-Richland sophomore Jacob McGuire’s first varsity start was one he won’t soon forget.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 1, 2021: South Hills neighbors meet on diamond
We aren’t trying to fool you as we touch on some of the scholastic events to watch here on this first day of April.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for March 31, 2021
The end of the season is here after six new boys basketball champions were crowned.
Trib 10: OLSH boys, NA girls top final power rankings
Five basketball champions from the WPIAL headed east last week for a trip to Hershey to play for a state championship.
Franklin Regional girls basketball coach Anthony Kobus resigns
Anthony Kobus doesn’t want to blink and miss his two daughters’ youth and high school athletic careers.
Penn-Trafford softball eyeing another PIAA championship
If the coronavirus didn’t shut down last season, there was a good chance Penn-Trafford softball would be looking at a three-peat.
Penn-Trafford baseball has no varsity experience returning
When Penn-Trafford baseball coach Dan Miller talked in the offseason about his team being young and inexperienced, he wasn’t kidding.
Springdale baseball eager to ‘meet any challenge’
After winning just two games in 2019, the Springdale baseball team had high hopes to move up the ladder last year with an experienced group.
Springdale softball looks to build on success of breakthrough season
There was a great deal of excitement surrounding the Springdale softball team after a rather youthful group posted 13 wins in 17 games and made the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class A playoffs in 2019.
Jeannette’s Birch brothers planning to transfer to Gateway
Jeannette could be losing two of its best football players.
Seton LaSalle coaches Mauro Monz, Jason Pinkston suspended 1 year by WPIAL
Seton LaSalle football coach Mauro Monz and assistant Jason Pinkston are suspended from coaching any PIAA-affiliated team for one year, the WPIAL announced Wednesday.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 30, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for March 30, 2021: Beaver’s Payton List fans 15 in no-hitter
Payton List pitched a gem Tuesday afternoon, throwing a complete-game no-hitter with 15 strikeouts to lead Beaver (1-0, 1-0) to a 5-0 Section 3-4A victory over New Castle (0-3, 0-1). Anna Blum went 3 for 3 with four stolen bases for the Bobcats.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 31, 2021: Volleyball heavyweights meet
March 30, 2021
The final day of March looks like it might be a wet one, so our focus on this Wednesday moves from the outdoors to the indoors and boys volleyball.
Mt. Pleasant stops Yough, sees room for improvement
Pete Billey had just finished a 2-for-3 day at the plate. He had two doubles and drove in two runs as the Vikings improved to 2-0.
