Sports
Hampton swimmers exceed expectations at shortened PIAA meet
March 20, 2020
It didn’t turn out the way they expected, but it still exceeded all expectations.
Highlands, Vincentian out, Cornell into the Trib HSSN state boys basketball rankings
This could be the latest state rankings following the second round of the PIAA postseason tournament, or this could be the final Trib HSSN boys rankings of the season.
Carlynton, Chartiers Valley track and field expect to have good seasons
March 19, 2020
Good news for Carlynton’s athletic programs spells bad news — at least in the short term — for the Cougars’ track and field team.
Penn Hills baseball turns to Stubbs for new direction
With a new coach and a focus on the fundamentals, the Penn Hills baseball team has its sights on the WPIAL playoffs after only winning three games last season.
Led by veteran Maya Ennis, North Allegheny divers shine at PIAA meet
North Allegheny junior diver Maya Ennis shared the spotlight with freshmen Christina Shi and Zoe Ky for much of the season, but it was her turn to shine at the PIAA Class AAA championship meet March 14 at Bucknell.
Underclassmen lead Hampton wrestlers to record season
Last year, a rash of injuries ran Hampton wrestling off track. It was only a matter of time, however, before this group made history.
Southmoreland softball hopes to make run at another title
When Southmoreland softball coach Todd Bunner addressed his team March 12, they talked about the future and hoped the 2020 season would continue in the near future.
St. Joseph baseball looks to build off breakout 2019 season
The St. Joseph baseball team is coming off a breakout season as it qualified for the WPIAL playoffs for the first time since 2000 and scored an upset victory in the opening round.
A century’s worth of PIAA basketball championship factoids
Suspending the playoff after two rounds was not what the PIAA had in mind on the 100th anniversary of its basketball championships, but the coronavirus outbreak has the tournament on hold.
100 years ago, Pa. held its 1st state basketball tournament, but anniversary celebration on hold
Two thousand fans came to the Armory in State College to watch the first state basketball tournament in Pennsylvania high school history, a historic event from exactly 100 years ago.
St. Joseph softball brings back plenty of experience
The St. Joseph softball program enjoyed a two-year run to the WPIAL playoffs in 2017 and ‘18, the first two such seasons in its history.
Govern sees improvement in Southmoreland baseball team
Southmoreland baseball coach Al Govern calls himself old school.
Culture, energy drew Union’s Aaron Gunn to Louisville
One of Pennsylvania’s top offensive linemen has decided where he’ll play college football.
Highlands’ Wahkeem Roman picks up offer from Toledo
The recruitment process has begun for Highlands lineman Wahkeem Roman.
Coronavirus outbreak could leave 6-figure dent in WPIAL budget
March 18, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak already has spring sports on hold indefinitely, but the WPIAL is bracing for off-the-field impacts as well from the unfolding pandemic.
WPIAL Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Week ending Mar. 15
In 2016, the Trinity girls basketball team reached the WPIAL Class AAA finals before losing to South Fayette.
Shaler softball ready to go when — and if — spring sports resume
Tom Sorce knows the current world environment isn’t making high school sports likely to happen this spring.
Penn-Trafford baseball stays hungry amid uncertainty
When Penn-Trafford baseball players and coaches left practice Friday — their final practice as a group until March 30 at the earliest and maybe their last workout together ever — players were given baseballs to take home.
Ligonier Valley sophomore Beitel invited to elite football camp
Ligonier Valley sophomore Nick Beitel was invited to the EXOS Select 50 instructional football showcase, which will take place in May in either Houston or Frisco, Texas.
Local players urge USA Hockey to consider rescheduling national championships
Since 1938, USA Hockey, then known as the Amateur Hockey Association of the United States, has been crowning national champions on the rink at a myriad of different levels.
