Sports
Pirates ace Paul Skenes named All-Star starting pitcher for 2nd straight year
July 12, 2025
For the second consecutive year, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has been named the starting pitcher for the National League in the All-Star Game.
Shane van Gisbergen’s unique braking technique makes him the favorite at Sonoma
SONOMA, Calif. — Shane van Gisbergen proved in his NASCAR debut to be an elite road and street course racer by winning in his first career outing.
Lifelong love of baseball leads Westmoreland County Junior Legion president to hall of fame
John Doyle never played a lot of organized baseball while growing up in Plum. He spent most of his time playing pickup games on the local field.
Latrobe blanks Lower Burrell in 1st game of American Legion District 31 semifinals
Levi Moser threw a two-hit shutout with two walks and three strikeouts as top-seeded Latrobe defeated Lower Burrell, 3-0, in Game 1 of a District 31 American Legion baseball best-of-three semifinal series Saturday.
Westmoreland high school notebook: WCCA 7-on-7 moving to Hempfield for 2025
The Westmoreland County Coaches Association Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 football passing tournament returns this week but at a new venue.
Despite changing lineups, Bushy Run American Legion baseball advances to regionals
It has been a different kind of season for the Bushy Run American Legion baseball team.
Franklin Regional grads happy to be part of Pittsburgh Riveters’ inaugural season
Aris Lamanna is known for soccer goaltending ability, but this season she took on a different role with the Pittsburgh Riveters SC.
North Allegheny’s Liam Flaherty returns from torn ACL with renewed passion for football
A season-ending knee injury proved to be just what the doctor ordered for North Allegheny’s Liam Flaherty.
Playing for Riveters makes impact on Fox Chapel graduate Kate Friday
Kate Friday spent much of the Fourth of July looking around with astonishment. But it wasn’t the fireworks that caught her eye. The 19-year-old Fox Chapel graduate and 5-foot-7 midfielder for the Pittsburgh Riveters was swept up in the community’s response to her team.
Dedicated senior receiver helps pieces fit into place for Fox Chapel football
Fox Chapel senior Max Melocchi enjoys the pressure that comes with playing quarterback. However, Melocchi is happy to be preparing to play wide receiver and power back for the Foxes in the upcoming season.
Lifelong love of baseball leads Westmoreland County Junior Legion president to hall of fame
John Doyle never played a ton of organized baseball while growing up in Plum. He spent most of his time playing pickup games on the local field with friends.
2025 Trib 25 Preseason Football All-Star Team: Peters Township’s Nolan DiLucia
Editor’s note: Each day through Aug. 3, Trib HSSN will profile one member of the 2025 Trib 25 preseason high school football all-star team.
North Allegheny remains unbeatable in Trib Cup all-sports competition
The more things change in high school sports, the more they stay the same, especially when it comes to the chase for the Trib Cup in Class 6A.
Jeannette grad Pryor, Franklin Regional grad Lee make MaxPreps top 100 list
July 11, 2025
Two WPIAL Hall of Fame members who played at Westmoreland County high schools were named to MaxPreps’ top 100 high school athletes of the 21st century.
2025 Trib 25 Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Ashton Blatt
Editor’s note: Each day through Aug. 3, Trib HSSN will profile one member of the 2025 Trib 25 preseason high school football all-star team.
Top-seeded Latrobe blanks Unity to advance to District 31 American Legion semifinals
Jack Stynchula pitched a three-hit shutout to lead Latrobe to a 7-0 victory over Unity Post 982 in the decisive third game of a District 31 American Legion baseball quarterfinal series Friday.
Bushy Run advances in Legion District 31 playoffs; Latrobe survives
July 10, 2025
What the Bushy Run American Legion baseball team did not do in Game 2 of its District 31 quarterfinal, it did in Game 3.
Championship-winning Shaler baseball coach Brian Junker resigns after 3rd WPIAL title
Weeks after leading Shaler to a WPIAL baseball title, Brian Junker has resigned as coach after 16 years.
Athletic director Andre Carter eager to take on expanded role at Riverview
This summer has been one of transition for Riverview’s Andre Carter.
2025 Trib 25 Preseason Football All-Star Team: Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg
Editor’s note: Each day through Aug. 3, Trib HSSN will profile one member of the 2025 Trib 25 preseason high school football all-star team.
