Sports
WPIAL Top 10: Most basketball championships won
April 16, 2020
Here are lists of the Top 10 schools with the most WPIAL basketball championships:
Senior spotlight: Knoch pitcher ended high school softball career on good note
After the disappointment of having her senior season canceled began to subside, a thought occurred to Knoch pitcher Amanda Fischer.
Freshman basketball star Rodney Gallagher gets football offer from Penn State
April 15, 2020
It’s not surprising that Rodney Gallagher received a scholarship offer from Penn State on Wednesday.
BeeGraphix Great 38 football all-star game canceled
A day after Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association officials called off the annual Big 33 Football Classic and East-West all-star football game, another all-star contest was canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak.
WPIAL wrestling champ Ryan Michaels of Elizabeth Forward headed to Pitt
Coach Keith Gavin, now wrapping up his third season at the helm, has made solid progress in improving the standing of the Pitt wrestling program on the national scene.
WPIAL board welcomes new members, bids farewell to 3 others
The WPIAL board of directors bid farewell to three members Wednesday during its annual meeting.
McKeesport’s Deamontae Diggs signs with Youngstown State
One of the most talented senior athletes in Western Pennsylvania has decided where he will be competing next fall. And also what sport he will be playing.
WPIAL announces James Collins Scholar-Athlete scholarship award winners
The WPIAL announced the 20 winners of its annual James Collins Scholar-Athlete scholarship awards during its annual meeting Wednesday.
Senior spotlight: Doubles partner pushed Quaker Valley tennis ace to new heights
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight a WPIAL spring athlete whose senior year has been cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Pine-Richland lineman Harrison Hayes chooses Liberty
April 14, 2020
Pine-Richland junior Harrison Hayes, one of the top linemen in the WPIAL, announced his commitment to Liberty University on Tuesday night.
South Fayette wrestler Eli Brinsky commits to Clarion
South Fayette wrestler Eli Brinsky has committed to Clarion.
Roundball Classic called off
The Roundball Classic, an annual high school basketball all-star game scheduled for the end of April, was canceled Tuesday, the latest domino to fall after the PIAA called off its winter sports championships and spring sports last week.
Derry lineman Gavin Adams sticks with recruiting process, earns walk-on spot at Miami
While he wraps up his senior year at Derry, Gavin Adams still is working his after-school job at Lowe’s. Hardware stores remain open, so Adams is considered essential personnel.
WPIAL Top 10: Most basketball playoff appearances
Here are lists of the Top 10 schools with the most WPIAL basketball playoff seasons:
Aliquippa great Darrelle Revis headlines 14th annual WPIAL Hall of Fame class
Darrelle Revis was one of the NFL’s all-time great cornerbacks for the Jets, Patriots, Bucs and Chiefs. He was a Super Bowl champion, four-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowl selection.
Big 33, East-West all-star football games canceled
Organizers for the Big 33 Football Classic and East-West Game hoped the annual all-star games could be played over Memorial Day weekend.
WPIAL announces 14th Hall of Fame class inductees, award winners
The 14th annual class of the WPIAL Hall of Fame is unlike any that came before it.
Senior spotlight: WPIAL pitchers missed chance to whiff all-state Seneca Valley outfielder
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight a WPIAL spring athlete whose senior year has been cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
Shady Side Academy basketball standout Nyla Rozier picks St. Francis
April 13, 2020
Shady Side Academy junior Nyla Rozier made her college choice Monday, committing to St. Francis.
Senior spotlight: Keystone Oaks ace headed to Akron after giving WPIAL hitters fits
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight a WPIAL spring athlete whose senior year has been cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
