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Mt. Pleasant’s Rae McNair celebrates her RBI base hit against Yough Monday, April 29, 2019, at Mt. Pleasant Area High School.

Westmoreland lookahead for Week of June 3, 2019

June 2, 2019

MONDAY

Penn-Trafford’s Mario Disso celebrates his RBI base hit during the third inning of the WPIAL Class 6A championship game against Pine-Richland Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Wild Things Park.

Westmoreland baseball/softball preview capsules: Games of Monday, June 3

PIAA playoff previews

Knoch starting pitcher Amanda Fischer throws against Thomas Jefferson during WPIAL girls 4-A consolation game at Seton Hill University.

Knoch softball embraces underdog role in PIAA playoffs

If there’s one softball team in the PIAA Class 4A bracket flying under the radar, it has to be Knoch.

Hempfield coach Bob Kalp presents pitcher Callie Sowers with her gold medal after the Lady Spartans defeated North Allegheny, 15-0, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Peters Township High School.

Listening to coach Kalp is key to Hempfield softball’s success

There is an old saying ‘practice makes perfect.’

Freeport senior Evan McCrea holds up Darlene in celebration of a run scored during a home game last month.

Freeport baseball hopes unofficial mascot keeps hanging around

After delivering the winning hit in last Wednesday’s 1-0 PIAA-clinching victory over Keystone Oaks in the WPIAL Class 3A third-place game, Freeport junior Bradyn Clark came back to the dugout and rubbed Darlene’s ears for continued good fortune.

Freeport-Franklin state playoff game holds unique draw for husband, wife

When Tom and Ericca Haynes attend Monday’s PIAA Class 3A first-round baseball game between Franklin and Freeport, they will have familiarity to both sides of the proceedings.

Thomas Jefferson’s Daniel Deabner stiff-arms South Fayette’s Mike Trimbur on a long reception during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Heinz Field.

Valparaiso recruits WPIAL with help from former Western Pa. standout

Football coaches at Notre Dame and Ball State have found success recruiting the WPIAL, but now another Indiana school has joined the picture.

High school scores, schedules for June 1, 2019

June 1, 2019

High Schools

High school roundup for June 1, 2019: WPIAL lacrosse teams fall in PIAA quarterfinals

Six WPIAL lacrosse teams advanced to Saturday’s PIAA quarterfinals, but each had its season come to a close.

Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for games of May 27-June 1

The Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week is Avonworth senior Sarah Helffrich, who stood out on both days of the WPIAL Class 3A championship game.

Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week

The Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week is Seton LaSalle junior Daniel Boehme, who put together one of the best offensive performances in WPIAL championship history.

The 2019 WPIAL Hall of Fame class is standing (from left): Bruce Gradkowski, Charlie Batch, George Anderson, Joe Hardiman, Sean Casey, Paul Posluszny, Guy Montecalvo, Sean Lee, Jim Render, John Woodruff Jr.; seated (from left): Billy Knight, Dan Matsook, Stephanie Madia Mobley, Ryan Michael Estatico, Dom Giallonardo, Valerie Bruno Wright, Gary Tranquill and John Wilkie.

Paul Posluszny, Sean Lee enjoy ‘special’ night at WPIAL Hall of Fame induction

Paul Posluszny and Sean Lee were teammates at Penn State, groomsmen in each other’s weddings and close friends throughout their NFL days.

Kent Harkleroad will play in the Never Fear Being Different all-star game at Cupples Stadium.

Apollo-Ridge’s Kent Harkleroad ready to face best in all-star game

Kent Harkleroad soon will put on the helmet and jersey of the Waynesburg football team.

Leechburg pitcher Emma Ritchie (right) high-fives Aubry Skeel during their WPIAL Class A playoff game against Jeannette Monday, May 20, 2019, at Fox Chapel High School.

With school out, Leechburg turns complete focus on PIAA softball playoffs

Kristen Knapp, Aubry Skeel and Kiera Jones left Leechburg on Thursday night as graduates.

Westmoreland notebook: Belle Vernon’s Baron joins long list of linemen with Division I offers

Lineman looks to be the premier position for the upcoming high school football season in Westmoreland County.

Hollis Mathis is one of 11 Penn Hills players who will participate in the NFBD All-Star Game on Sunday at Cupples Stadium on the South Side.

Plenty of reasons to celebrate for NFBD All-Star players

If Hollis Mathis scores an all-star game touchdown Sunday, he might have to call somebody immediately.

Derry’s Levi Felbaum (right) and Nathaniel Marinchek (4) go for a block against Meadville during a PIAA Class AA quarterfinal game June 1, 2019, at Penn Hills.

Derry gives undefeated Meadville run for its money in PIAA loss

John Kerr constantly was looking to stay focused and intense.

High water has closed the locks on the Allegheny River in Armstrong County.

Armstrong County locks closed on Allegheny River this weekend due to high water

Due to high water, the Allegheny River Development Corp. and with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have decided to keep four locks closed in the Armstrong County portion of the Allegheny River.