Sports
Early season meet builds confidence for Penn Hills track team
April 5, 2025
Penn Hills track coach Lee Zelkowitz knows the Indians won’t be able to win many dual meets. The Indians don’t have the numbers to fill out all of the events.
Young Penn Hills softball roster adjusting to intensity of varsity action
The Penn Hills softball team has many new faces looking to fill key roles. The Indians know that, with such a significant personnel transition, some growing pains should be expected.
Riverview track teams quick off the starting blocks this season
Riverview boys and girls track coach Dave Ilnicki has seen quite a bit of running, throwing and jumping over the decades. Ilnicki, a teacher in the district, is in his 33rd year of guiding kids in the track program. It’s his 29th season in charge.
Plum athletes hit early marks at Altoona Igloo Invitational
The Plum boys and girls track and field teams are well into their 2025 spring season, and early invitational and dual-meet results have put a smile on the face of head coach Matt Proskin.
Norwin track teams have depth to contend for WPIAL titles
Norwin has taken the upper hand in many section track and field matches in recent years and has the winning streaks to prove it.
Norwin notebook: Saint Francis shakeup shocks former Knights
A shakeup at Saint Francis University disrupted the college plans of several Norwin athletes who had their future plans ironed out only to be left shaking the trees for other opportunities.
North Allegheny’s Izzy Costa wastes no time in breaking school record
North Allegheny track star Izzy Costa was likely to break the school’s 400-meter record at some point this spring.
North Allegheny runner Jack Bertram ready to shine
North Allegheny senior Jack Bertram spent the past two seasons chasing two of the best distance runners in WPIAL history.
Franklin Regional’s Colin Stalnaker, Sanshiro Ogawa advance to WPIAL singles tournament
Franklin Regional’s boys tennis team has put itself in good position to qualify for the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for April 4, 2025: North Catholic ace throws 6-inning no-hitter with 15 Ks
Kennedy Brown threw a six-inning no-hitter with 15 strikeouts to lead North Catholic to an 11-0 win over Western Beaver (1-5, 0-1) in Section 3-4A softball Friday.
What rust? Deer Lakes’ Olivia Ryan wins hot shots event at Cager Classic skills competition
Deer Lakes senior Olivia Ryan wouldn’t have ever willingly signed herself up to do a basketball hot shots competition. Not just because the 5-foot-8 post player primarily played on the inside during her high school career.
Track and field notebook: Weather should not stop South Hills Classic
South Hills Classic meet organizer Rich Wright said the 21st annual track and field invitational will go as scheduled despite expected inclement weather Saturday at Baldwin High School.
Martz sisters come through as Franklin Regional earns softball win over Latrobe
Adrianna Martz isn’t going to play softball past high school because of a back issue, so the Franklin Regional junior is making the most of her prep career, one clutch hit at a time.
Knoch boys basketball coach steps down after state playoff season
Knoch boys basketball coach Alan Bauman has resigned after leading the Knights to the state playoffs this winter.
Aliquippa to host ‘CJ2K vs. World’ charity basketball games Saturday
Aliquippa will host a charity basketball event Saturday featuring high school players from around Western Pennsylvania.
Peters Township’s Natalie Wetzel named 2025 Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Year
Peters Township’s Natalie Wetzel averaged nearly a double-double this winter for a WPIAL champion, showing off basketball skills that filled stat sheets.
Neighborhood Academy’s Courtney Wallace named 2025 Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Year
The way Courtney Wallace played this winter was beyond words, said Neighborhood Academy coach Jordan Marks, adding simply: “You’ve got to see it to believe it.”
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for April 3, 2025: Quaker Valley slams rival Sewickley Academy
Winning pitcher Nolan Wagoner singled, doubled twice and drove in four runs and Todd Kagle hit a grand slam to lead Quaker Valley to a 13-2 win over rival Sewickley Academy in nonsection baseball Thursday.
