Sports
Greensburg Salem’s Mankins captures Westmoreland County junior in playoff
June 18, 2020
It’s been a busy week on the golf course for Greensburg Salem’s Jeff Mankins.
WPIAL eliminates football, basketball pairings meetings in cost-cutting move
The longstanding WPIAL playoff tradition that drew football and basketball coaches to a crowded hotel conference room is ending.
It’s a great day to be a Cavalier: Kiski Area football team returns to practice field
Kiski Area football coach Sam Albert starts every practice the same way.
Trib HSSN June Madness semifinal results for Wednesday, June 17
The HSSN June Madness results are in from Wednesday, June 17 in the second semifinals match of the brackets to determine the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Trib HSSN June Madness semifinals: Spencer Lee, Franklin Regional vs. Luke Hagy, Mt. Lebanon
Over the course of the next week, June Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Beaver County league gives high school softball players a place to play
June 17, 2020
High school softball is coming back — at least in Beaver County.
Trib HSSN June Madness semifinal results for Tuesday, June 16
The HSSN June Madness results are in from Tuesday, June 16 in the first semifinals match of the brackets to determine the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Mars’ Ellie Coffield named Gatorade Pa. Girls Soccer Player of the Year
After helping the Mars girls soccer team win WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A titles last fall, junior Ellie Coffield has received another honor.
Trib HSSN June Madness semifinals: Lauryn Williams, Rochester vs. Maura Huwalt, South Park
Over the course of the next week, June Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Franklin Regional’s Wareham, South Fayette’s McConnell capture Tri-State Junior PGA titles
Because it is his home course, Franklin Regional rising senior Michael Wareham has played Willowbrook Country Club a time or two.
Norwin names Tim McCabe as interim athletic director
It did not take long for Norwin to name an interim director of athletics and activities to replace the athletic director who has taken a similar job with neighboring Hempfield Area.
PIAA could rewrite co-op rule, making combined teams easier for schools
June 16, 2020
The PIAA could rewrite its co-op rule this summer, making it easier for two schools to form a combined sports team.
Trib HSSN June Madness quarterfinal results for Monday, June 15
The HSSN June Madness results are in from Monday, June 15 in the final quarterfinals match of the brackets to determine the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Woodland Hills leads WPIAL football back to practice with workouts ‘normal as any other’
Woodland Hills football coach Tim Bostard checked every player’s temperature and nobody was allowed to shake hands.
Trib HSSN June Madness semifinals: A.Q. Shipley, Moon vs. Tyler Boyd, Clairton
Over the course of the next week, June Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Penn-Trafford hires Doug Kelly to coach boys basketball
June 15, 2020
Doug Kelly has gained a measure of perspective since he last served as a head boys basketball coach in the WPIAL.
PIAA approves state football brackets; WPIAL can finalize its playoff plans
The PIAA approved state tournament brackets for all sports except basketball Monday, meaning the WPIAL soon can finalize plans for its football playoffs and championship games.
Hempfield hires Norwin athletic director Brandon Rapp
Brandon Rapp spent the past seven years running the Norwin athletic program.
PIAA adopts 2-game suspension for unsportsmanlike actions including ‘racially insensitive comments’
The PIAA strengthened its stance against “ethnic and racially insensitive comments” by making those and other unsportsmanlike actions punishable with a two-game suspension.
