Sports
Serra catcher Mark Black makes All-America team
June 19, 2019
Catcher Mark Black, who helped guide Serra Catholic to runner-up finishes in the WPIAL and PIAA (Class 2A) this season with his gaudy numbers and behind-the-plate presence, is an All-American.
Norwin announces latest hall of fame class
Track and field will have a commanding presence in the 2019 Norwin Athletic Hall of Fame class.
Marino hired as Plum boys basketball coach
When Mark Marino joined the men’s basketball coaching staff at Lycoming College in 2008, his first task as a high school talent evaluator was to observe Plum standout Andrew Cressler as Cressler was going into his senior season with the Mustangs.
Podcast part 3: Eric Kasperowicz explains recruiting process, recalls college days
As a 1993 Parade All-American, then-North Hills standout quarterback Eric Kasperowicz had more scholarship offers than he could count. In the end, his choice came down to Pitt, Penn State, Georgia Tech, Michigan State and Syracuse.
WPIAL golfers invited to national high school tournament
June 18, 2019
Several of the top WPIAL golfers from the fall 2018 season will compete at the National High School Golf Association’s inaugural High School Golf National Invitational on June 27-28 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
George Guido: Public/private legislation stirs controversy
It didn’t take long for State House Bill 1600 to get into committee and to generate controversy.
A-K Valley athletes honored at Positive Athlete Awards
When Gregory Guzzo was 13, he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, and open-heart surgery was needed to correct the issue.
QB Kyle Silk looking for ‘fresh start’ after transferring to Ligonier Valley
Ligonier Valley might have a new quarterback to play behind its massive and college-coveted offensive line this fall.
WPIAL declares Belle Vernon multi-sport standout Devin Whitlock ineligible
Multi-sport standout Devin Whitlock, who transferred from Monessen to Belle Vernon after his freshman year, was ruled ineligible by the WPIAL.
Podcast part 2: Eric Kasperowicz remembers ex-North Hills coach Jack McCurry
Eric Kasperowicz recalled the influence his high school coach had on him as a player and even today as a coach at Pine-Richland.
Positive Athlete Pittsburgh honors student-athletes with scholarships, awards
The Sen. John Heinz History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum provided the setting Monday evening for the eighth annual Positive High School Athlete Awards.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week lifts team to state title
June 17, 2019
The final Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for the 2019 season is Frazier junior Logan Hartman, who was the winning pitcher and contributed offensively as the Commodores won their first PIAA softball championship.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week shines in PIAA playoffs
The Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week is Serra Catholic freshman Nico Eremic, who contributed from the clean-up spot in a PIAA semifinal win and a championship game loss.
North Catholic’s Tess Myers follows family tradition, commits to Duquesne
Four decades after her father committed to Duquesne, North Catholic’s Tess Myers committed Monday to play basketball for the Dukes.
Kiski Area’s Hepler tests mettle against nation’s top freshmen throwers
C.J. Hepler emerged this spring as one to watch for the future of throwing events in the WPIAL and beyond.
Moon’s Donovan Johnson remains ineligible after WPIAL denies waiver request
The WPIAL denied Donovan Johnson’s waiver request Monday, leaving the Moon basketball star ineligible for his senior season.
Norwin’s Jayla Wehner grabs first D-I offer
Norwin basketball standout Jayla Wehner has her first Division I scholarship offer. It probably won’t be her last.
‘Huddle Up’: Pine-Richland coach Eric Kasperowicz recalls getting his football start, 1987 North Hills champs
Eric Kasperowicz remembers being a sixth-grader in the North Hills School District in 1987 and watching the high school football team win the mythical national championship.
Final Trib HSSN state softball rankings for 2019 season
June 16, 2019
Six softball teams were crowned state champions last week at Penn State, leaving them at the head of the class in the final edition of the Trib HSSN state softball rankings.
Final Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for 2019 season
State champions have been crowned as another season comes to an end with the final edition of the Trib HSSN PIAA baseball rankings.
