Sports

Penn-Trafford sophomore Daniel Tarabrella practices his sets prior to facing Penn Hills in a boys volleyball match April 12, 2021, at Penn-Trafford.

Coaches association releases final WPIAL boys volleyball rankings

May 17, 2021

The WPIAL Class AAA and Class AA playoff brackets will be revealed Monday at noon on Trib HSSN.

Frazier’s Rune Lawrence celebrates winning the 172-pound title against Penns Valley’s Malachi Duvall during the PIAA wrestling championships Friday, March 12, 2021, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Wrestling notebook: Powerade wrestling tournament will be loaded with talent

The 55th Annual Powerade Holiday Wrestling Tournament continues to get bigger and better, and this year’s event might end up being the toughest in the country.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 17, 2021

May 16, 2021

Let the games begin!

Southmoreland celebrates with Emily Eutsey as she scores after her home run against Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday.

This week on Trib HSSN: Week of May 17, 2021

The curtain rises on the WPIAL spring sports playoffs with plenty of postseason action on the baseball and softball diamonds, the lacrosse fields and the volleyball courts starting this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

High school sports schedules for May 17, 2021

High schools

Latrobe’s Enzo Rodi attempts to score against Ambridge defenders during the Hempfield Spartan Volleyball Tournament Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Hempfield.

WPIAL boys volleyball clinchings through May 16, 2021

The WPIAL boys volleyball regular season is over, and the 15-team playoff field in both Class AAA and AA is set.

Bethel Park’s Carley O’Mara competes against Latrobe on April 6, 2021, at Bethel Park.

Final 2021 WPIAL girls lacrosse standings

Here are the final WPIAL girls lacrosse standings for the 2021 regular season.

Final 2021 WPIAL boys lacrosse standings

Here are the final WPIAL boys lacrosse standings for the 2021 season.

Armstrong pitcher delivers against Plum on Monday, May 10, 2021, at Armstrong High School.

Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week: May 17, 2021

After the merger of the Kittanning and Ford City school districts to form Armstrong before the 2015-16 school year, the softball program went 18-54 over four years.

Ligonier Valley pitcher Maddie Griffin delivers during a game against Apollo-Ridge on Monday, April 26, 2021, in Ligonier.

Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week: May 17, 2021

You know you are having a special year when you throw a no-hitter, and it’s treated like just another day at the office.

Hempfield’s Isabella Gera wins the girls discus during the WCCA track and field championships May 1.

Hempfield throwers looking to dominate at WPIALs, PIAAs

Not everyone’s yard has a throwing circle in it.

Penn-Trafford lines up before facing Penn Hills in a boys volleyball match April 12.

Penn-Trafford Star notebook: Volleyball team avenges Hempfield loss

The Penn-Trafford boys volleyball team turned in quite a performance in its Section 3-AAA rematch against Hempfield on May 4.

Small numbers help Penn Hills track put emphasis on training, improving

Low numbers was never something Penn Hills track and field coach Lee Zelkowitz wanted to experience.

Penn Hills head coach Rodney Stubbs against Riverview on March 17, 2021, at Wild Things Park.

Penn Hills baseball focused on future

Penn Hills baseball got the offensive jolt it needed during its final Section 2-5A series of the season.

Pine-Richland runners, from left, Angelina Hunkele and Elizabeth Hunkele competed at indoor nationals Feb. 27-28, 2021, in Virginia.

Racing each other lifts Pine-Richland’s Hunkele sisters to top performances

Angelina and Elizabeth Hunkele love to compete.

Gateway runners Brady Sundin, left, and Luke Whisel practice May 12, 2021, at Gateway.

Gateway athletes set for WPIAL championship meet

The Gateway track and field spring season was one of growth and discovery for a number of athletes breaking into varsity competition for the first time.

Gateway’s Taili Thompson tries to get the tag on Penn-Trafford’s Jake Otto on Tuesday, April 12, 2021, at Penn-Trafford High School.

Tough schedule prepares Gateway for WPIAL baseball playoffs

The Gateway baseball team went through a lot during the regular season with a roller coaster of game results while overcoming a midseason covid pause.