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Norwin’s Jake Kendro works out during a scrimmage against Yough on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Norwin High School.

Norwin baseball team looks like the total package

March 30, 2021

It looks like a classic case of expectation vs. execution for Norwin this baseball season.

North Allegheny’s Emma Fischer hits a 3-pointer during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game against Spring-Ford on Friday.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for March 30, 2021

The end is here after six new girls basketball champions were crowned.

Norwin pitcher Angelina Pepe delivers against Belle Vernon on March 17, 2021, at Norwin High School.

Talented Norwin softball squad still figuring out where pieces fit

This installment of the Norwin softball team has coach Brian Mesich scratching his head — and scratching his lineup card often with an eraser.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 29, 2021

High schools

Southmoreland’s Emily Eutsey rounds second base against Greensburg Salem on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Greensburg Salem High School.

High school roundup for March 29, 2021: Avonworth’s McAleer no-hits Freedom

Sean McAleer threw a five-inning no hitter, striking out eight, to lead Avonworth to a 10-0 nonsection baseball win over Freedom (0-2) on Monday afternoon. Jon Bodnar had two hits and drove in three runs for the Antelopes (1-0). Jonah Summers also had two hits.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 30, 2021: Ranked softball squads meet

March 29, 2021

In the 2017 WPIAL Class 6A baseball semifinals, North Allegheny defeated Canon-McMillan, 5-3.

The North Allegheny girls basketball team celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 6A state championship game on March 26, 2021, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week for March 29, 2021: North Allegheny

On the district stage, North Allegheny has been a dominant force since Spencer Stefko took over the girls basketball program in 2016.

North Allegheny’s Lizzy Groetsch drives to the basket during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game against Spring-Ford on March 26, 2021, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for March 29, 2021: North Allegheny’s Lizzy Groetsch

North Allegheny used a balanced attack on offense and a suffocating defense all season to win a second straight WPIAL Class 6A girls basketball championship.

Mt. Pleasant senior baseball players (back row, from left) include Pete Billey, Jonas King, Asher O’Connor, (front, from left) Jared Yester and Steve Brown.

Mt. Pleasant’s multi-sport seniors bring power, athleticism to diamond

Mt. Pleasant’s six-man senior baseball class will likely not be sending anyone to play at the college level. But that doesn’t mean the Vikings will lack talent specific to the sport.

Mt. Pleasant pitcher Mary Smithnosky drives a ball back to home plate on a run during a practice drill with teammates Thursday, March 12, 2020 at softball practice at Mt. Pleasant Area High School.

Loaded Mt. Pleasant softball focused on winning titles

Mt. Pleasant softball is not mincing words when it comes to its end game this season.

Hempfield’s Sean Knight, now a senior, hugs teammate Will Kuhns as they celebrate a score on Penn-Trafford on April 2, 2019, during boys volleyball match at Penn-Trafford High School. Kuhns is a freshman this spring on the Penn State men’s volleyball team.

Volleyball coaches association releases WPIAL Week 1 poll

Several WPIAL boys volleyball teams kicked off the 2021 spring season with matches Friday and Saturday.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Dylan Sebek returns for his senior season.

2021 WPIAL Class A baseball preseason breakdown

WPIAL baseball players have been waiting nearly two seasons to get back on the field of play after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to cancel the entire 2020 campaign.

West Greene’s Kiley Meek hits an extra base hit against Union during the WPIAL Class A softball championship Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Peterwood Park.

2021 WPIAL Class A softball preseason breakdown

After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back in the field of play.

Baldwin senior defenseman Robbie Aranos (72) competes against Armstrong sophomore forward Brayden Landgraf (34) on Dec. 7, 2020, at Ice Castle.

PIHL standings: Week of March 29, 2021

March 28, 2021

Here are the latest PIHL standings through Sunday.

High school sports schedules for March 29, 2021

High schools

TribLive High School Sports Network broadcasts: Week of March 29, 2021

With winter sports champions nearly all crowned, we spring into our spring high school sports coverage this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

The OLSH boys basketball team celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 2A state championship game on March 26, 2021, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for week ending March 28, 2021

During an imperfect time, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart is celebrating a perfect boys basketball season.

OLSH’s Jake DiMichele drives to the basket during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game against Constitution on March 26, 2021, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for week ending March 28, 2021

Senior Dante Spadafora and junior Jake DiMichele made up one of the higher-scoring and more successful dynamic duos the WPIAL has seen in a long time.