Sports
PIAA considers dropping weight class as wrestling rule changes are made
April 29, 2020
The National Federation of State High School Associations announced 11 rule changes on Tuesday, none involving the reduction of weight classes.
Fay-West schools team up with rivals for ‘Spirit Week’ event
Five schools in the Fay-West slice of Western Pennsylvania are teaming up for a virtual “Spirit Week,” a show of solidarity during the coronavirus shutdown.
Ligonier Valley’s Kyle Silk has few regrets after tumultuous senior year
When Kyle Silk transferred to Ligonier Valley from United for his senior year, he foresaw an idyllic conclusion to his career in high school athletics.
Burrell QB Alex Arledge stays positive during recruiting pause
Like so many other juniors throughout the country, Burrell quarterback Alex Arledge was looking forward to his spring and summer.
Senior Spotlight: South Fayette senior looking to improve after productive high school career
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Senior Spotlight: West Mifflin infielder proud of program’s growth
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
North Catholic’s DeGregorios share all-state honors in Class 3A boys basketball
Two months after celebrating a WPIAL basketball title, North Catholic’s Dave and Isaac DeGregorio are sharing some statewide recognition.
Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Wetzel grits teeth through shutdown
April 28, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coach, official Mike Gaffney tries to fill rare down time with sports world on hold
Mike Gaffney is quite conditioned to the changing of the high school sports seasons.
WPIAL approves new basketball sections; won’t reveal them yet
Basketball sections for next season are almost ready, but WPIAL players, coaches and fans must wait a little longer to see them.
Senior Spotlight: WPIAL singles champion hoped to build on success
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Senior Spotlight: Hopewell pitcher aimed for return to WPIAL championship game
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years have been cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
All-state boys basketball: OLSH’s DiMichele, Spadafora, Rodriguez lead Class 2A team
OLSH junior Dante Spadafora and sophomore Jake DiMichele earned first-team all-state honors Tuesday, and the Chargers’ Mike Rodriguez was named the state’s top coach in Class 2A.
PIAA shouldn’t enforce competitive-balance rule, Lincoln Park basketball coach says
April 27, 2020
If the PIAA competitive-balance rule forces the Lincoln Park boys basketball team into a higher classification next season, coach Mike Bariski thinks that’s unfair.
Senior Spotlight: Painful exit from the family business for Alderson at Chartiers-Houston
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight a WPIAL spring athlete whose senior year has been cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Norwin lineman Giansante gets 5th college offer
With the status of summer college football prospect camps uncertain because of the coronavirus, Anthony Giansante was not sure what to expect with his recruiting.
Jerry Veshio’s ‘Moving Forward’ chronicles Quaker Valley’s run to WPIAL, PIAA titles
Former Quaker Valley football coach Jerry Veshio hopes a book he wrote will help readers relive the magical season in which he led the Quakers to WPIAL and PIAA titles.
Senior Spotlight: Plum lacrosse player spending spring as ‘essential worker’
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight a WPIAL spring athlete whose senior year has been cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
All-state boys basketball: Cornell’s Kaden DiVito named Player of the Year in Class A
Cornell’s Kaden DiVito, who saw his senior season cut short two wins away from the PIAA finals, earned statewide recognition Monday as the Class A boys basketball player of the year.
