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Trib HSSN May Madness results for Monday, May 11
May 12, 2020
The HSSN May Madness results are in from Monday, May 11 in the opening round of the brackets to determine the WPIAL athlete of the century.
WPIAL reveals new basketball sections for 2020-21 season
Central Catholic coach Brian Urso will use this stay-at-home time to binge watch some game film. He spent his first season at Central learning all about the boys basketball teams to the north and now will study Westmoreland County.
Trib HSSN May Madness: Phil Jurkovec, Pine-Richland vs. Rushel Shell, Hopewell
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Trib HSSN May Madness: Meghan Schnur, Butler vs. Amanda Palenchar, Derry
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
NFHS votes down shot clock mandate for high school basketball
May 11, 2020
High school teams can still hold the basketball for as long as they’d like.
Penn-Trafford basketball coach Jim Rocco resigns
The resignation of Jim Rocco was accepted Monday night at Penn-Trafford, bringing an end to his five-year tenure as boys basketball coach.
Lincoln Park wants PIAA to define ‘participation’ in competitive-balance rule
Lincoln Park athletic director Mike Bariski is curious about the PIAA’s definition of the word “participation.”
PIAA won’t force Chartiers Valley, North Catholic girls into higher classifications
The Chartiers Valley and North Catholic girls basketball teams won’t be forced into a higher classification next season, the PIAA told the schools Monday.
Jeannette seniors have winning mentality in athletics, classroom
Editor’s note: This is the ninth in an 18-part series profiling nominees for the Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete Excellence Awards.
Glengarry Golf Course holds Hurricane Junior Golf tournament
No PGA. No LPGA.
Senior Spotlight: Peters Township All-American relished impromptu senior ceremony
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
New Southmoreland girls soccer coach couldn’t stay off sidelines long
Josh Pajak thought about taking a break from coaching after he left the Mt. Pleasant girls soccer program. He was set for an extended vacation from the game.
Plum’s Montue excited about joining Oakland University women’s basketball program
Kennedie Montue established a quick connection with Oakland University during her college recruiting journey.
Century Soccer nears program record for college recruits
Century Soccer is one of the region’s most popular clubs, and it continues to help churn out dozens of college recruits.
Trib HSSN May Madness: Devin Wilson, Montour vs. Jordan Geist, Knoch
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Trib HSSN May Madness: Stephanie Madia, North Allegheny vs. Tabitha Bemis, Quaker Valley
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who you fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
North Allegheny’s Nathan Hoke adds 2 more Division I football offers
May 10, 2020
North Allegheny junior Nathan Hoke, the son of a former Steelers defensive lineman, added two more football teams to his growing list of Division I offers.
Senior Spotlight: Allderdice tennis standout turns attention toward career at Lehigh
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Three-sport athletes Ferretti, Persin represent Hempfield as award finalists
Olivia Persin and Dillon Ferretti always look forward to this time of year.
Springdale quarterback Ausk returns from collarbone injury bigger and better
Legend Ausk was excited about his sophomore year on the football field.
