Sports

Norwin head coach Lynn Washowich works with his players during drills at boys’ basketball practice on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at Norwin Senior High School.

Washowich steps down at Norwin

April 10, 2019

Lynn Washowich met with his players Monday and explained that it would be unfair to them if he returned as boys basketball coach at Norwin.

Penn-Trafford football announces latest hall of fame class

Penn-Trafford announced its 2019 Warrior Football Hall of Fame class.

High school scores, schedules for April 9, 2019

April 9, 2019

High Schools

High school roundup: Upper St. Clair edges Baldwin in Section 3-6A

Grant Walnoha and Joe Pulit each went 3 for 4 to help Upper St. Clair earn a 7-6 victory over Baldwin in a Section 3-6A baseball game Tuesday afternoon.

Franklin Regional’s Mike Klingensmith scores on a wild pitch past Fox Chapel pitcher Noah Marks next to Tommy Kegerreis during their game Friday, April 5, 2019, at Fox Chapel High School.

‘Instant offense’ sparks Franklin Regional baseball to 6-1 start

There’s a new after-school work program for Franklin Regional high school students. Once the final bell rings and classes let out, 15 students head to the ball field and start swinging bats at the aluminum factory.

Jeannette’s Zack Berginc scores past Southmoreland catcher Brok Potoka on Tuesday.

Jeannette shows toughness in nonsection win over Southmoreland

Baseball coaches will tell you it never hurts to have a little dog in their team.

Jeannette’s McKee Stadium has had a natural grass playing surface since it opened in 1937. In the fall of 2019, it will have turf.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Jeannette’s McKee Stadium getting upgrades

Jeannette’s longtime vision of having artificial turf at McKee Stadium is no longer a pipe dream.

Westmoreland athletes of the week: Jeannette’s Zander Malik, Latrobe’s Jordan Tallman

Zander Malik

Sisters Angie (left) and Adrienne Nardone will play against each other in a softball game April 10, 2019. Angie plays for Ellwood City, and Adrienne plays at North Catholic.

Sister vs. sister: ‘Sibling rivalry’ as North Catholic softball hosts Ellwood City

Adrienne and Angie Nardone will share a softball field Wednesday afternoon when Ellwood City visits North Catholic.

From left, Mckenna Pierce, Cassie Shoupe, Tim Toy (sponsor), Kelsey Bonk (coach) and Makayla Jackson pose for a photo on July 16, 2018, at Plum High School. Louis Raggiunti l For the Tribune-Review

We Serve First Foundation sponsoring 12 WPIAL players’ attendance at national volleyball camp

The We Serve First Foundation sponsored three WPIAL players’ attendance at last summer’s Give It Back Foundation national girls volleyball camp in Anaheim, Calif. With the camp coming to Western Pennsylvania this summer, that number will quadruple.

George Guido: Landmark decision for A-K Valley schools made 100 years ago

This marks the 100th anniversary of what might be considered the biggest off-field move in local scholastic sports history.

Fox Chapel’s Jacob Gruden during batting practice April 4, 2019 at Fox Chapel Area High School.

With arm surgeries behind him, Fox Chapel’s Gruden again playing at high level

A year ago at this time, every one of Jacob Gruden’s throws ended the same way: with the ball going straight down to the ground. He wondered if the same was happening to his once-promising baseball career.

A-K Valley campus clippings: PS Behrend’s Gozzard on a hitting tear

Katie Gozzard is hitting just about everything in sight these days.

A-K Valley athletes of the week: Kiski Area’s Ryan Rametta, Apollo-Ridge’s Kylee Wynn

Ryan Rametta

Jeannette approves turf at McKee Stadium

Jeannette’s longtime vision of having artificial turf at McKee Stadium is no longer a pipe dream.

High school roundup for April 8, 2019: No. 5 Pine-Richland tops No. 3 Seneca Valley

April 8, 2019

Josh Johnson went 3 for 3, including a two-run double in the sixth, as No. 5 Pine-Richland went on the road to defeat No. 3 Seneca Valley, 3-1, in a Section 1-6A baseball game Monday afternoon.