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Washington softball forfeits remaining games, hopes for better seasons ahead
April 29, 2021
Washington hopes to build up its softball program in years to come, athletic director Mike Bosnic said Thursday, but this spring’s season will end after only one game.
WPIAL releases playoff field for team track and field championships
Will four team track and field district title streaks continue in May, or will the lost 2020 season lead to new champions being crowned next month?
WPIAL releases boys tennis playoff brackets
The year 2019 was a historic postseason in WPIAL boys team tennis.
Serra Catholic hires Matt Bacco as girls basketball coach
Serra Catholic has a new girls basketball coach for the first time in years.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 28, 2021
April 28, 2021
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 29, 2021: Peters Township volleyball faces test
Two years ago, Bethel Park won the boys volleyball Section 1-AAA title and advanced all the way to the WPIAL finals before falling to North Allegheny, 3-0.
Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for April 28, 2021
There were more changes to the 2021 Trib HSSN state baseball rankings this week, just not as many as last week.
WPIAL clinched for April 28, 2021: Softball elites punch tickets to playoffs
The regular season is winding down in WPIAL softball as teams are down to a week and a half of section games remaining.
Latrobe baseball showcases power in section victory over Kiski Area
Throughout the season, Latrobe coach Matt Basciano has talked to his players about improving certain aspects of their play each time out. Most recently, he has asked the Wildcats to improve at the plate.
High school roundup for April 28, 2021: West Allegheny softball makes statement
Adriana Vicari-Baker hit a two-run home run in the second inning to spark West Allegheny to a 5-4 victory over Chartiers Valley in a battle of top teams in Section 4-5A softball Wednesday afternoon.
Franklin Regional, South Park duos win school’s 1st WPIAL doubles titles
There were a lot of similarities to the two winning WPIAL doubles teams.
A-K Valley softball notebook: Highlands set for showdown with Burrell
When the Highlands softball team suffered a 14-4 loss to Freeport in its Section 1-4A opener at home April 9, the Golden Rams could have looked ahead to the next matchup with the Yellowjackets.
Burrell ace Armstrong whiffs 17 in win over Greensburg Salem
Katie Armstrong said she “drew a blank” when she tried to remember the Greensburg Salem softball lineup and hitter’s tendencies when she and her Burrell teammates faced the Golden Lions for a second time.
WCCA track and field championship moved to Saturday
Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association officials decided Wednesday to postpone Thursday’s track and field championship because of the threat of inclement weather.
Hard-hitting Apollo-Ridge softball in WPIAL playoff mix
The Apollo-Ridge softball team was on the wrong side of a perfect game Monday against Ligonier Valley junior standout Maddie Griffin.
Westmoreland softball notebook: Latrobe’s Tallman sisters flying high
The Tallman sisters, Jordan and Jenna, hope to take the Latrobe softball team to new heights this season, their last together as high school teammates.
State’s all-time winningest boys basketball coach earns all-state honor in 3A
Weeks after winning a boys basketball state title, Loyalsock also dominated the all-state team for PIAA Class 3A.
Hempfield softball team starting to show look of contender again
It would seem Hempfield has a lifetime pass in the WPIAL softball rankings, a permanent perch maybe, among the elite.
Kiski Area wrestler Sammy Starr commits to Navy
Kiski Area’s Sammy Starr can finally take a deep breath.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 27, 2021
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