Sports

Chartiers Valley’s Megan McConnell celebrates with Mackenzie Wagner after the Lady Colts defeated Archbishop Carroll in the PIAA Class 5A girls state championship game Saturday, Mar. 23, 2019, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Chartiers Valley finishes perfect season with victory over Archbishop Carroll in PIAA finals

March 23, 2019

HERSHEY — Had he known girls were so easy to coach, Tim McConnell would have switched years ago, the longtime boys basketball coach told his team.

Antonio Brown celebrates a touchdown during the second half against the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 23, 2018, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La.

Mark Madden: Bush-league journalists descend on Steelers

The Steelers and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took a PR hit when Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell checked out. Roethlisberger was eviscerated. GM Kevin Colbert was villainized. The piling on continues.

Ohio State junior Luke Pletcher, a Latrobe graduate, finished fourth in the NCAA championship for the second consecutive season.

Pletcher, Shields, Zavatsky settle on being All-Americans again

The 330 wrestlers who came to Pittsburgh for the 2019 NCAA Division I wrestling championship this weekend weren’t just looking to become All-Americans. They wanted to be national champions.

Nancy Gangemi of Latrobe died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at her home. She was 79.

Latrobe woman never missed family’s baseball games

Nancy Gangemi never missed a chance to see one of her sons or grandchildren play baseball.

The Pine-Richland hockey team celebrates after defeating Downingtown East in the Pennsylvania Cup Class AA championship game March 23, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

Pine-Richland blanks Downingtown East to win Class AA Pennsylvania Cup

It has been a magical run for the Pine-Richland hockey team this year. The Rams had one mission remaining — a state championship.

Lincoln Park’s Isaiah Smith celebrates with Keeno Holmes and Andre Wilder after defeating Trinity, 73-72, to win the PIAA Class 3A boys state championship game Saturday, Mar. 23, 2019, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Lincoln Park hangs on for 1-point victory over Trinity in PIAA championship

HERSHEY — This wasn’t the first time Lincoln Park built a double-digit lead and then held its breath until the clock reached zeroes.

West Chester Bayard Rustin celebrates after defeating Montour in the Pennsylvania Cup Class A title game March 23, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

West Chester Bayard Rustin tops Montour to claim Class A Pennsylvania Cup

After leading PIHL Class A in goals scored, Montour’s offense was held in check against West Chester Bayard Rustin Saturday in the Pennsylvania Cup Class A championship game.

North Catholic’s Dani Short hugs head coach Molly Rottmann after leaving the game late in the PIAA Class 4A girls state final against Bethlehem Catholic Saturday, Mar. 23, 2019, at Giant Center in Hershey.

North Catholic falls to Bethlehem Catholic in PIAA Class 4A championship

HERSHEY — North Catholic fell in the PIAA Class 4A girls basketball finals to Bethlehem Catholic, 60-49, Saturday afternoon at Giant Center.

Chartiers Valley’s Perri Carlisle-Page scores over Slippery Rock’s Hallie Raabe during their PIAA Class 5A second round state playoff game Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019, at Moon Area High School.

PIAA Class 5A girls championship breakdown: Chartiers Valley vs. Archbishop Carroll

PIAA Class 5A girls championship

Lincoln Park’s Andre Wilder hugs Isaiah Smith after defeating Sharon, 67-58, in their PIAA Class 3A semifinal Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2019, at New Castle High School.

PIAA Class 3A boys championship breakdown: Lincoln Park vs. Trinity

PIAA Class 3A boys championship

Penn State’s Vincenzo Joseph beats ASU’s Joshua Shields Friday, March 22, 2019 during semifinal round 2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship action at PPG Paints Arena.

Penn State clinches 8th NCAA wrestling title in 9 years

The suspense of which team was going to win another NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship title ended early on Saturday at PPG Paints Arena.

Burrell’s Charlie Confer works out in the gym Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2019, at Burrell High School.

Trib HSSN preseason softball rankings for week of March 24, 2019

Trib HSSN preseason rankings

Greensburg Salem’s Matt Wicker (11), during baseball practice at Greensburg Salem High School, on Monday, March 11, 2019.

Trib HSSN preseason baseball rankings for week of March 24, 2019

Trib HSSN preseason rankings

Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy looking for improvement this season

Count Sewickley Academy and Quaker Valley among the baseball teams aiming for bounce-back seasons.

Gabbie Aughton is expected to pitch behind senior starter Cameron Devinney.

Pine-Richland softball team looks to contend in new-look WPIAL Class 6A

With a solid group of experienced players returning, the Pine-Richland softball team enters the 2019 season with an eye on extending its streak of three consecutive winning seasons.

Shady Side Academy softball returns 8 starters

The Shady Side Academy softball team finished 2018 with a 7-3 record and took second in the section. It also qualified for the WPIAL playoffs, where it lost in the first round. Coach Dave Havern has high hopes of getting back to the playoffs.

Ronan O’Connor Shady Side Academy lacrosse

Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse motivated to rise

The Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse team is hoping to improve on its 2018 season, which ended with a 10-6 record and section co-championship. The Indians lost to Mt. Lebanon in the WPIAL Class AAA quarterfinals.