Sports
Hampton girls track looks to compensate for relay team losses
April 11, 2019
With only underclassmen on Hampton’s state-qualifying relay team last year, the squad looked poised to score big on the team and individual levels.
Hampton tennis facing challenges with new lineup, section
With its top seniors and expected No. 1 player not returning, the Hampton boys tennis team has a challenging road to get back to the playoffs.
Shaler Area girls lacrosse motivated after missing WPIAL playoffs
Having another year together has done the Shaler girls lacrosse program a lot of good.
Young Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse team hoping to contend for postseason berth
The Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse team is experiencing a youth movement.
Freeport boys focused on improving their ‘lacrosse IQ’
Freeport has the brawn to contend with some of the top teams in WPIAL boys lacrosse. But Dave Riley would prefer to see the brain.
A-K Valley notebook: Pitchers finding early-season success
There’s been a call to arms in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Whether it’s from a mound or a circle, local pitchers are dealing.
Westmoreland baseball, softball teams strive to maintain perfect records
Undefeated Island has been a crowded place. While the population dwindled some this week, those remaining don’t want to leave.
Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational meet moved to Saturday
Due to forecasted rain Friday, organizers have moved to Saturday the 28th annual Lady Spartan/17th annual Wildcat Invitational track and field meet at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium.
West Allegheny baseball, North Allegheny softball lead Trib 10 power rankings
April 10, 2019
Big changes took place in the TribLive High School Sports Network weekly Power Rankings in both baseball and softball.
High school scores, schedules for April 10, 2019
High Schools
High school baseball roundup for April 10, 2019: No. 2 Mars tops No. 5 South Fayette
Teddy Ruffner homered and had two RBIs, and Tyler Kowalski and Alex Heavner also knocked in a pair of runs as No. 2-ranked Mars defeated No. 5 South Fayette, 7-3, in a Section 2-5A baseball game Wednesday afternoon.
High school softball roundup for April 10, 2019: Ringgold upsets No. 3 Thomas Jefferson
Kylie Gosliak hit a walk-off fielder’s choice in the eighth inning to help Ringgold upset No. 3 Thomas Jefferson, 7-6, in a Section 2-4A softball game Wednesday afternoon.
Mt. Pleasant edges Yough in battle of softball titans
Shades of that PIAA championship victory two years ago kept creeping into Carolyn Alincic’s mind Wednesday as the Mt. Pleasant right-hander navigated her way through another tight game.
Upper St. Clair rolls past Peters Township in Section 1-6A matchup
Coming into Wednesday’s game, Upper St. Clair and Peters Township tied for fourth place in Section 1-6A with 3-2 records.
Maund pitches No. 2 Penn-Trafford to Section 2-6A shutout over rival Hempfield
Maclean Maund said his go-to pitches weren’t working for him. The fastball wasn’t popping and his curve missed its spots.
No. 3 Leechburg rallies past No. 4 Springdale in Section 3-A slugfest
The numbers Leechburg and Springdale put up through the first two weeks of the softball season created some extra anticipation for their first meeting of the season, and they created some more eye-popping statistics Wednesday.
Big 6th innings lifts Deer Lakes baseball past No. 4 Burrell
In a game that featured a number of strange plays and extra-base hits, a key was a single that traveled five feet.
Hempfield’s Orie continues to raise the bar in advance of Lady Spartan Invitational
Hempfield thrower Mackenna Orie has continued to climb the record board in the shot put and discus.
Deer Lakes’ Cutright faces challengers in defense of 300 hurdles title
Last year, Kiera Cutright was the hunter.
Allderdice selects former Central Catholic assistant Devin Crummie as boys basketball coach
Devin Crummie, a longtime assistant boys basketball coach at Central Catholic, is headed to Allderdice.
