Sports
Westmoreland High School notebook: Ex-P-T coach Rocco looking forward to keeping up with his kids
May 16, 2020
Jim Rocco said he dedicated his soul to basketball. But he won’t sell his soul to the game with other important commitments in his life.
Norwin’s Crosby, Phipps finished high school athletic careers in style
Editor’s note: This is the 14th in an 18-part series profiling nominees for the Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete Excellence Awards.
Thomas Jefferson linebacker Preston Zandier commits to Youngstown State
Not often does a university president get involved in football recruiting, but these are unusual times.
Top WRs highlight Penn-Trafford Warrior Football Hall of Fame class
While Penn-Trafford is known for producing game-breaking quarterbacks, the program might be slightly underrated when it comes to developing wide receivers — the guys who catch many of those passes.
Trib HSSN May Madness results for Friday, May 15
The HSSN May Madness results are in from Friday, May 15 in the opening round of the brackets to determine the WPIAL athlete of the century.
Senior Spotlight: After football state title, TJ senior misses chance to shine on diamond
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Belle Vernon girls basketball coach Ronnie Drennen steps down after 2 successful seasons
May 15, 2020
After winning 30 games during the past two seasons, Ronnie Drennen resigned as girls basketball coach at Belle Vernon.
Mt. Pleasant athletes etched names in school’s record books
Editor’s note: This is the 13th in an 18-part series profiling nominees for the Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete Excellence Awards.
Trinity junior Courtney Dahlquist adds 2 college basketball offers
Trinity junior Courtney Dahlquist, who saw her season cut short by the coronavirus outbreak, added two college offers this week.
Senior Spotlight: Tennis success has led to teaching opportunities for City League singles champ
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Salem hurdler had sights set on school record
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trib HSSN May Madness results for Thursday, May 14
The HSSN May Madness results are in from Thursday, May 14 in the opening round of the brackets to determine the WPIAL athlete of the century.
Trib HSSN May Madness: Luke Hagy, Mt. Lebanon vs. Ryan Mundy, Woodland Hills
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: Breehana Jacobs, Laurel Highlands vs. Makenna Marisa, Peters Township
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Veshio tabbed to lead perennially powerful Quaker Valley boys soccer program
May 14, 2020
As a member of the boys soccer team at Quaker Valley from 1999-2002, J.J. Veshio was a part of successful squads that won PIAA and WPIAL championships and added a state runner-up finish under the direction of revered coach Gene Klein.
Monessen seniors stay busy during successful high school careers
Editor’s note: This is the 12th in an 18-part series profiling nominees for the Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete Excellence Awards.
Coronavirus pandemic speeds up recruiting for Western Pa. Bruins girls basketball players
If this were any other spring, Corinne Washington would be traveling to Detroit this weekend with her Western Pa. Bruins teammates for an AAU basketball tournament in the Motor City.
Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant center fielder a ‘difference-maker’
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Senior Spotlight: Indiana runner has eye on nationals, career at Pitt
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
