Sports
After losing ace to graduation, Mt. Pleasant softball eager to prove doubters wrong
March 16, 2020
Mt. Pleasant had its 15 minutes of fame last season when it made the MaxPreps national softball rankings.
Mt. Pleasant baseball hopes to use hard-nosed approach to earn another playoff bid
Like many teams, Mt. Pleasant baseball is not sure when it will play its first game, but at any rate, coach Chris Firmstone likes the makeup of his team.
No guarantee spring sports are played, but WPIAL discusses ‘what if’ scenarios
The WPIAL board discussed contingency plans for spring sports season behind closed doors Monday, but “anything at this point is uncertain,” associate executive director Amy Scheuneman said.
Trib HSSN PIHL Player of the Week: Week ending March 15, 2020
Sophomore forward Nathan Boulanger hasn’t been with the Ringgold Rams all season.
Trib HSSN PIHL Team of the Week: Week ending March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020
Sophomore Jacob Fetzer had six goals during the regular season. They all came in the first 10 games.
Paul Schofield: Westmoreland County wrestlers shine in PIAA finals
What an exciting and puzzling week it has been for high school athletics and everyone else as the coronavirus pandemic has interrupted our lives.
Monessen softball team will play under another new coach
For the second time in as many seasons, the Monessen softball team has a new coach.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week: Week ending March 14
For two generations and over three decades, the Price has been right for area basketball success.
Leechburg baseball not satisfied with just WPIAL playoff spot
After making the WPIAL baseball playoffs each of the past two seasons, Leechburg would like to break out of the 2-0 mold.
Despite turnover, Monessen baseball expect to keep playoff streak intact
Youth will be relied upon to supplement the few veteran bats remaining for the Monessen baseball team after losing a nine-player senior cast last season.
Leechburg softball team readies for run at 34th straight playoff berth
The coronavirus pandemic might do something other WPIAL softball teams have failed to do: stop Leechburg’s playoff streak.
Greensburg Salem’s Stoner wins 2nd state wrestling title, keeps program tradition alive
Super Bowl MVPs go to Disney World the day after the game.
Penn Hills basketball programs learn tough postseason lessons
Heading into the WPIAL playoffs, the Penn Hills boys basketball team had a six-game winning streak and earned the No. 1 seed in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.
Sewickley Academy baseball team looks to build on experience
Sewickley Academy’s baseball team continues to grow.
Knoch softball looking to build on historic 2019 season
March 14, 2020
After one of its best seasons in 2019, the Knoch softball team heads into this season with a lot of confidence.
PIAA finalizes Class AAA swimming and diving team standings, second-day champions and medalists
The PIAA has finalized the Class AAA swimming and diving team standings reflecting the results from Thursday’s second-day swims.
Westmoreland notebook: European trip on hold for Penn-Trafford soccer standout Schlessinger
Nathan Schlessinger’s soccer career is beginning to take off.
Ligonier Valley softball team eyes longer postseason run
Another successful softball season at Ligonier Valley in 2019 abruptly ended with an early exit from the postseason.
Young Knoch baseball team looks to gain experience as season progresses
As seasons carry on, teams start to gain experience, learn from mistakes and reach their full potential when the postseason approaches.
Ligonier Valley baseball has holes to fill in lineup if it wants to chase Heritage title
In its final tuneup before joining the WPIAL next season, the Ligonier Valley baseball team will attempt to exit District 6 this spring with a second consecutive Heritage Conference championship and fifth overall.
