Sports
WPIAL grants Josh Pratt eligibility at Lincoln Park, yet basketball star must sit out playoffs
July 22, 2025
Josh Pratt, one of the top WPIAL basketball players, can join Lincoln Park on the court for his senior season, but he’s not eligible for the playoffs.
2025 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Pine-Richland’s Jay Timmons
Lawrence “Jay” Timmons is rated as a four-star prospect by Rivals and 247 Sports, and Rivals has the Pine-Richland senior wide receiver/defensive back rated the 39th best in the nation and the second best in Pennsylvania.
Razza helps keep Latrobe Legion undefeated at regionals
July 21, 2025
Latrobe’s American Legion baseball team got another strong pitching performance, this time by Joe Razza, and defeated rival Hempfield East, 2-1, in a Region 7 winners’ bracket game Monday at Forest Hills High School in Sidman.
WPIAL rules Seton LaSalle QB Anthony Smith ineligible after transfer from Southmoreland
The WPIAL ruled Seton LaSalle transfer Anthony Smith ineligible, sidelining the up-and-coming quarterback for his sophomore season.
Kiski Area’s Mario Hutcherson captures title at Fargo Junior Nationals
Kiski Area wrestler Mario Hutcherson entered the 16U Freestyle U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals last week in Fargo, N.D., wanting to add more hardware to an already impressive collection.
2025 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Hempfield’s Brock Heisler
Though he is young for his grade, Brock Heisler has an old-school side to him.
Latrobe, Hempfield East Legion teams stay unbeaten at regions
July 20, 2025
Latrobe and Hempfield East finished 1-2 during the District 31 American regular season.
2025 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Peters Township’s Reston Lehman
It takes a special player to be a four-year starter on a Class 5A football team, especially for a program like Peters Township.
All-state honors pour in for Shaler spring athletes
Adam Hoffman was floating in the pool in South Carolina when he found out that his efforts with the Shaler boys volleyball team had earned him all-state honors. Hoffman was one of many Titan athletes across all spring sports who drew recognition in the postseason.
Butler Invitational success gave taste of things to come for Quaker Valley track team
Quaker Valley’s track and field program announced to WPIAL opponents that it would be a powerful postseason force in mid-April at the 60th annual Butler Invitational.
Decorated runner LJ Westwood joins Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame
Make no mistake, LJ Westwood can run.
Fisher’s Files: Adou Thiero develops basketball IQ into ‘it’ factor
One of the many things in Quaker Valley product Adou Thiero’s favor as he begins his NBA journey is his five-star intelligence for the game of basketball.
Named state 6A player of the year, Pine-Richland’s Calle Henne leaves mark on program
Calle Henne was working on sharpening her craft, taking some swings at the local cages, when she received a text from her dad.
Recruiting process ramps up for Gateway’s Mykel Bruce-McCrommon
Mykel Bruce-McCrommon scored 22 points a game as a junior this past season as the Gateway boys basketball team finished 13-9 overall, tied Latrobe for second in Section 1-5A at 10-4 and again took part in the WPIAL playoffs.
After uneven ’24 season, Seton Hill women’s soccer embraces more aggressive approach for ’25
The Seton Hill women’s soccer team endured an enigmatic season in Year 2 under coach Riley Butler.
Penn State New Ken men’s soccer players put aside campus’ impending closure, focus on upcoming season
The news sent tremors throughout the Penn State community: Several branch campuses would close in a cost-cutting measure by the university system.
Neal Shipley hanging tough, seeking 3rd win on Korn Ferry Tour
July 19, 2025
Neal Shipley will enter the final round of the Korn Ferry Tour Price Cutter Charity Championship on Sunday four strokes behind leader Chandler Blanchett.
District 31 Legion teams sweep at Region 7 tournament
All four District 31 American Legion baseball teams earned wins during the first day the Region 7 tournament Saturday.
Buried ball baffles McIlroy in wild ride for hometown hero at British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Rory McIlroy picked up the ball from the thick rough, held it out in front of him and burst out laughing.
Joey Logano set to become youngest driver in NASCAR with 600 starts. How much does he have left?
DOVER, Del. — Joey Logano’s first NASCAR Cup Series start — before he would drive for heavyweight owners such as Joe Gibbs and Roger Penske — came in New Hampshire for a short-lived team called Hall of Fame racing.
