Sports
Gov. Wolf: State will release covid-19 guidelines for PIAA in ‘next day or two’
June 8, 2020
The wait is almost over.
Montour grad Devin Wilson followed in big footsteps during Spartans’ ‘glory days’
Trib HSSN has been fortunate to cover a lot of great athletes the last two decades. While the ‘Best of the Century’ contest continues, HSSN will feature some of these high school stars from the last two decades Monday and Thursday on the Rebel Yell podcast.
Quaker Valley’s Dom Reiter named Gatorade Pa. Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Last fall, Dom Reiter led the Quaker Valley boys soccer team to WPIAL and PIAA titles, and the accolades are still coming for the Pitt-bound forward.
Trib HSSN June Madness quarterfinals: Spencer Lee, Franklin Regional vs. Malik Hooker, New Castle
Over the course of the next few weeks, June Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Decade’s best WPIAL finals: Baseball No. 3
June 7, 2020
While it almost became a theme to repeat in WPIAL softball this past decade, it was nearly an impossible dream for district baseball teams.
Renovations underway on Buccaneers Stadium in Burrell
As soon as the Burrell School Board voted unanimously in March to renovate Buccaneers Stadium with artificial turf and replace the surrounding track, anticipation began.
‘Position-less basketball’ draws Penn Hills’ A’Lysa Sledge to UMass Lowell
A’Lysa Sledge owns point guard skills and the size of a forward, a combination that lets her play every position on the floor for Penn Hills.
Hempfield zeros in on new athletic director
There is a Hempfield Area School Board meeting Monday, but don’t expect them to hire a new athletic director.
Indiana rising sophomore Eve Fiala draws Pitt basketball offer
Indiana’s Eve Fiala, who’s part of a talented 2023 WPIAL basketball class, added a scholarship offer Saturday from Pitt.
Senior Spotlight: Latrobe captain hoped to lift Wildcats into title contention
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Westmoreland high school notebook: No decision yet on 7-on-7 tournament
June 6, 2020
The waiting game continues for the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 football championship.
PIAA’s spring sports cancellation especially tough for new softball, baseball coaches
Bob Kovalcin did not coach a game this season at Latrobe, but the man who came out of retirement to lead the Wildcats softball team has spent the last couple of weeks conducting exit meetings with his players.
Trib HSSN June Madness quarterfinals results for Friday, June 5
The HSSN June Madness results are in from Friday, June 5 in the quarterfinals of the brackets to determine the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Bill Cowher surprises Carlynton grads with virtual commencement speech
June 5, 2020
Graduating from high school during a pandemic has eliminated many of the traditional trappings associated with the annual ceremony, but there is a bright side.
Sports might return sooner if schools prepare covid-19 plans now, PIAA says
The PIAA wants schools to use this downtime wisely.
With statewide American Legion season called off, another local league hoping to start soon
Another area group is planning to hold a season for teams that would have normally played American Legion baseball this summer in Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette and Allegheny counties.
Cheswick Christian Academy pastor and ex-basketball coach ‘doing well’ after heart transplant
Clinton Blazevich returned to Allegheny General Hospital on Thursday for a test to see how everything is progressing with his new heart. His numbers, he said, continue to move in the right direction.
Senior Spotlight: Seton LaSalle’s Boehme will never forget championship performance
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Quaker Valley’s Bailey Garbee commits to American, turns teammates into rivals
Quaker Valley basketball teammates Bailey Garbee and Corinne Washington made college commitments this spring to separate schools, but they’ll still see one another at least a couple of times a year.
Trib HSSN May Madness quarterfinals results for Thursday, June 4
The HSSN June Madness results are in from Thursday, June 4 in the quarterfinals of the brackets to determine the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
