Sports
After early-season adversity, Norwin boys volleyball getting up to speed
April 24, 2021
Norwin boys volleyball seems to take two steps back every time it takes one forward. It’s like everyone is rotating counterclockwise.
Norwin notebook: Track and field athletes shine at Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational
Norwin track and field athletes made their presence felt at the recent 29th annual Lady Spartan/18th Annual Wildcat Invitational at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium.
North Journal notebook: North Allegheny doubles team claims section title
After winning a section singles title earlier this month, North Allegheny’s Chase Davidson doubled his medal haul April 21 when he teamed up with Shomik Telang to win a Section 2-AAA doubles crown.
Despite cancellation of annual event, Franklin Regional basketball boosters make donation to Clelian Heights
Franklin Regional’s annual basketball game with Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Childen was canceled in January because of the pandemic, but the goodwill of the annual event is right on schedule.
Division I-bound catcher Bella Henzler is big hit for Hampton
The first time Hampton coach Ron Fedell saw star catcher Bella Henzler playing softball he wondered if the diminutive seventh-grader had a future behind the plate.
High school roundup for April 23, 2021: Beaver’s List throws no-hitter in battle of unbeatens
Payton List threw a seven-inning no-hitter with 17 strikeouts to lead Beaver to a 13-0 victory over OLSH in a nonsection battle of undefeated WPIAL softball teams Friday afternoon.
What to watch for in high school sports on April 24, 2021: It’s West vs. East in state hockey finals
April 23, 2021
It has been 10 long years since the three Penguins Cup champions swept the state titles.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 23, 2021
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Hempfield softball responds in big way after falling behind early, downs Norwin
With its first three hitters, Norwin began the day double, home run, home run in its Section 2-6A softball clash Friday at Hempfield.
In Class 6A showdown, Norwin stings North Allegheny on Ryan Scavnicky walk-off single
North Allegheny baseball coach Andy Heck told his team after Friday’s nonsection game at Norwin that he wouldn’t be surprised if the top two teams in Class 6A will meet again later this season.
Deer Lakes softball streaks past Derry to cap off big week
Some early two-out lightning put the Deer Lakes softball team on the right track to an 8-2 Section 1-3A victory over Derry on Friday.
West Mifflin softball uses speed, power to rally past Franklin Regional
The 1970s Pittsburgh Pirates were billed as Lumber and Lightning for their unique combination of power at the plate and speed on the basepaths.
Greensburg’s Mark Goetz, WVU looking to make noise at Big 12 golf championship
The Big 12 golf championship begins Monday at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kan., and West Virginia senior Mark Goetz is ready to roll.
Armstrong baseball team ‘steals’ victory from Highlands
Armstrong’s track team was on the road Friday.
Seton LaSalle appeals football coaches’ suspensions to PIAA
Seton LaSalle has appealed to the PIAA to overturn discipline handed down by the WPIAL for recruiting violations.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 23, 2021: Lacrosse academies do battle
Two of the top district girls lacrosse teams in Class AAA clash Friday for a share of first place in Section 2 in another battle of the academies.
Bethel Park chasing another section baseball title and more
Bethel Park baseball is striving for a banner season in 2021.
Led by lineup loaded with Division I recruits, Bethel Park off to strong start in Class 6A
The Bethel Park softball team is one of the favorites this year to reach the WPIAL Class 6A championship game.
High school roundup for April 23, 2021: Sydney Lokay helps Norwin slam Seneca Valley
Winning pitcher Sydney Lokay helped her own cause in the most dramatic way possible Thursday afternoon, hitting a grand slam to spark Norwin to a 9-7 Section 2-6A softball victory over Seneca Valley.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 22, 2021
April 22, 2021
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