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Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school baseball rankings for April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025
As the mercury slowly rises and we head into the second half of April, the top high school baseball teams across the state are starting to lock in and stack victories.
High school roundup for April 16, 2025: Pair of Fox Chapel pitchers no-hit Mars
Tristan Blum and Franco Pistella combined on a no-hitter, and Jeremy Haigh singled in the game’s only run in the first inning as Fox Chapel defeated Mars, 1-0, in Section 3-5A baseball Wednesday.
Clutch plays help Latrobe hold off Franklin Regional in Section 1-5A baseball showdown
Cole Short watched the baseball bounding to third baseman Jack Stynchula while making his way to the first-base bag in the top of the seventh inning Wednesday. He tracked Stynchula’s long throw, which bounced several feet in front him, with runners on first and third.
WPIAL elects 2 newcomers to board of directors for 2025-26 school year
The WPIAL board of directors already has two new members for next school year.
PIAA survey asks: Should high school basketball have a shot clock?
Reset the clock on the shot clock debate.
PIAA administrator cautions WPIAL schools after Justice Department sues Maine over transgender policy
A few hours after the Justice Department said it was suing Maine over its transgender athlete policy, PIAA executive director Bob Lombardi cautioned WPIAL schools to discuss the topic with their solicitors.
Westmoreland County softball notebook: Penn-Trafford battle-tested by top-flight competition
Penn-Trafford went from unranked to No. 1 in the TribLive HSSN Class 5A top-5 softball rankings after an impressive string of wins. Coach Denny Little doesn’t put much stock in rankings but acknowledges teams will be coming for the Warriors.
Former Latrobe catcher brings same passion to coaching ranks at Albert Gallatin
Former Latrobe softball standout Makayla Munchinski has been out of college at Cal (Pa.) for only a short time, but she already has a coaching job.
WPIAL announces 2025 James Collins Scholar-Athlete Award winners
The WPIAL announced the 20 winners of its annual James Collins Scholar-Athlete Award, with each receiving a $1,000 scholarship.
Already familiar to the program, Bryer takes over as Belle Vernon football coach
There’s a new — but familiar — man in charge of the Belle Vernon football program after Tuesday night’s school board meeting.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 16, 2025: Thomas Jefferson, Baldwin to slug it out
Last spring, the Thomas Jefferson softball team made an unexpected run to the WPIAL Class 5A finals before falling to Armstrong in the title game.
Trib 10: New team takes top spot in softball power rankings
Much like a week ago, it was a bumpy ride for the top baseball teams and relatively smooth sailing for the district softball teams in the weekly Trib 10 power rankings.
High school roundup for April 15, 2025: Hunter Horne’s homer lifts West Mifflin past Ringgold
Hunter Horne hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth to lead West Mifflin to a 5-4 victory over Ringgold in Section 2-4A baseball Tuesday.
Former East Allegheny football coach plans fundraising dinner for grad needing kidney transplant
Dom Pecora knows football, but the former East Allegheny coach also has a knack for food as a restaurateur.
Freshman pitcher keeps grip in soggy conditions, keys victory over Deer Lakes
Gray clouds filled the sky, temperatures slid into the 40s and rain was falling sideways.
Former Franklin Regional player, Mt. Pleasant assistant Garland eager to get started as coach of Riverview girls soccer
Jessica Garland honed her skills as a high school soccer coach the past decade as an assistant to her father, Rich, at her alma mater, Franklin Regional, and for the past five seasons at Mt. Pleasant.
Catanzaro steps down as Riverview girls basketball coach after 4 seasons
Jill Catanzaro stepped down Monday as coach of the Riverview girls basketball team after four seasons at the helm.
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Postseason series format could be gaining steam
Imagine a best-of-three baseball series to determine who advances in the WPIAL playoffs, or a two-out-of-three set to decide a championship.
