Sports
Southmoreland softball team on home run tear
April 19, 2019
Back up your outfielders, Southmoreland softball has a knack for hitting the long ball.
Yough “strikeout cancer” game set
The Yough softball team will have another “Strike Out Cancer” game May 8 when the Cougars host Frazier in Herminie.
WCCA underclassmen showcase returns next month
The Westmoreland County Coaches Association will host its 7th annual Underclassmen Football Showcase 9 a.m. on May 11 at Hempfield’s Spartan Stadium.
Greensburg Salem’s Malia Anderson runs state’s fastest 800 meters at Butler Invitational
Greensburg Salem senior Malia Anderson ran the fastest time in the state this season to win the girls 800 meters Thursday at the Butler Invitational.
Connellsville knocks off No. 2 Latrobe; Tallman leaves with injury
April 18, 2019
Latrobe softball’s pitching depth has again been tested.
Frazier joins Trib HSSN state softball rankings
Two WPIAL softball teams exited this week’s Trib HSSN state rankings with only one district team joining the state elite.
High school scores, schedules for April 18, 2019
High Schools
High school roundup for April 18, 2019: No. 4 Knoch takes down No. 3 Greensburg Salem
In a battle of baseball teams in the top five of the TribHSSN Class 4A rankings, No. 4 Knoch upended No. 3 Greensburg Salem, 9-6, in a Section 1 clash Thursday afternoon.
Seneca Valley AD Heather Lewis joining WPIAL board of directors
Seneca Valley athletic director Heather Lewis is the only newcomer voted onto the WPIAL board of directors this year in election results revealed Wednesday.
Aliquippa’s Zuriah Fisher gains popularity with ACC, Big 10 football coaches
Aliquippa junior Zuriah Fisher is popular with ACC and Big 10 football coaches.
Henderson’s homer lifts Southmoreland past No. 3 South Allegheny in slugfest
As South Allegheny and Southmoreland went back and forth, trading run for run, it become apparent the slightest miscue would likely make the difference.
No. 4 Penn-Trafford breaks out bats to defeat rival Norwin
Jordan and Owen Sabol play for rival baseball teams. The former is a senior center fielder for Penn-Trafford, the latter a senior shortstop at Norwin.
Blair’s walk-off home run lifts Deer Lakes past Freeport in Section 1-3A
Makayla Blair felt frustrated, and her Deer Lakes teammates were angry after they saw a late lead slip away against a rival for the second time in just over a week.
WPIAL requests eligibility hearing for West Mifflin transfer Nahki Johnson
The WPIAL board voted Wednesday to hold an eligibility hearing for West Mifflin sophomore Nahki Johnson.
Knoch boys lacrosse in search of 3rd straight playoff appearance
Knoch’s prospects appeared dim in the second half of its Section 1-AA boys lacrosse matchup with Freeport. A six-goal deficit makes rallies difficult under normal circumstances, but the Knights also faced a dwindling clock — and they weren’t exactly playing well, either.
Experience paying off for Hampton softball
Hampton softball is off to a scorching hot start in this spring, but the team is staying focused on the big picture.
Hampton baseball continues hot start in Section 2-5A
After a slow start, the Hampton baseball team finds itself in a good situation — one that’s partly due to situational hitting.
Shaler softball in contention for WPIAL playoff berth
Tom Sorce went into his second year as Shaler Area softball coach knowing the Titans’ offense needed more flair.
Disciplined lacrosse leads South Fayette to 6-2 start
Shawn Leydig’s time as South Fayette’s boys lacrosse coach got off to a late start.
