Sports
Plum bats stay dangerous in WPBL victory
June 29, 2020
A six-run fifth inning turned out to be the difference for Plum in an 11-7 victory over the Independent Players in Western Pennsylvania Baseball League action Monday at Valley High School.
Getting chance to play is great, but Plum’s WPBL team gunning for a title, too
Denny Ayres is getting ready to attend West Virginia with a mechanical and aerospace engineering course of study.
Oakmont’s Rocco Salvitti tied for lead at state junior championship
Oakmont Country Club’s Rocco Salvitti is tied for first place with Carson Bacha after round one of the Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Junior Championship at Hershey Country Club.
Delmont’s Nuzzo takes first in Isaly’s event at Hannastown
The Tri-State PGA Isaly’s Junior Tour was at Hannastown Golf Club on Monday, and Delmont’s Anthony Nuzzo took the 17-18 division with 4-over 74.
Penn Hills hires former Seton Hill star Chris Giles as boys basketball coach
When Chris Giles found out he would be Penn Hills’ new boys basketball coach, he immediately shared the news with the coach he was hired to replace.
Mt. Pleasant hires T.J. Kravits as new boys basketball coach
T.J. Kravits has been involved in coaching basketball at various levels for more than 10 years.
2019-2020 Trib Cup: North Allegheny dominates Class 6A again
It is time to begin announcing the 2019-2020 HSSN Trib Cup winners, which means it’s time to honor North Allegheny in Class 6A again.
Norwin lineman Giansante commits to Western Kentucky
With each video clip he posted on social media, bulked-up Anthony Giansante shared another step on his path to Division I football.
Trib HSSN boys athlete of the year: Pine-Richland’s Spencer transforms from star QB to champion wrestler
It’s not uncommon for Pine-Richland’s Cole Spencer to be heavier in the fall than in the winter, a transformation that takes him from standout quarterback to champion wrestler.
Trib HSSN parade of champions: Remembering the WPIAL’s 2019-20 state champs
WPIAL STATE CHAMPIONS
Trib HSSN looks back at the top high school sports stories of the 2019-20 school year
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Trib HSSN girls athlete of the year: Morningstar shines bright for champion North Allegheny
Paige Morningstar came to North Allegheny three years ago ready to fill the big shoes left behind by both of her two-sport star older sisters.
Kiski Area taking advantage of opportunities provided by WPBL
Kiski Area baseball coach Aaron Albert and the Cavaliers were excited for the 2020 baseball season.
Quaker Valley swimmer Sophie Besterman to join sister at Bloomsburg
After turning down an offer to play soccer, Quaker Valley graduate Sophie Besterman will join her sister Amelia on the Bloomsburg women’s swimming team.
Turowski brothers win back-to-back Isaly’s Junior tournaments
June 28, 2020
Alex and Nick Turowski are coming off a productive week on the golf tournament circuit.
Valley News Dispatch boys athlete of the year: Highlands’ Crise savored super senior seasons
While coronavirus restrictions disrupted life all over the country this spring and summer, some people found a way to see positives in it as it gave them time to focus on their craft.
Valley News Dispatch girls athlete of the year: Shemanski leaves lasting legacy at Freeport
From the time she stepped on the soccer field at Freeport in fall of 2016 to when she put on her Yellowjackets girls basketball uniform for the final time this season, Sidney Shemanski was a difference maker.
Westmoreland County boys athlete of the year: GCC’s Nate Ward showed will to win in 4 sports
June 27, 2020
Nate Ward scored goals in soccer, kicked extra points and caught passes in football, hit 3-pointers on the basketball court and carried the baton around the track oval. With each sport, he made his mark.
Westmoreland County girls athlete of the year: Mt. Pleasant’s Gardner adds to medal collection in unusual way
It wasn’t the way Heather Gardner wanted to receive a PIAA gold medal, but because the coronavirus denied her a chance to earn it in the pool, she will take it.
