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Burrell’s Marshall McKallip (3) and Seth Fischbach celebrate in the outfield after defeating Kiski Area, 4-2, Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2019, at Kiski Area High School.

WPIAL baseball rankings for week of March 30, 2019

March 30, 2019

Rankings

North Allegheny’s Rachel Martindale rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning against Hempfield Thursday, Mar. 28, 2019, at Hempfield Area High School.

WPIAL softball rankings for week of March 30, 2019

Rankings

Canon-McMillan’s Gerrit Nijenhuis is announced winner over Edmond Ruth of Susquehanna Township in the 170-pound Class AAA championship final during the PIAA state wrestling tournament on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Canon-McMillan’s Gerrit Nijenhuis named Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Year

Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Year

Kiski’s Darren Miller howls in victory after defeating Franklin Regional’s Colton Camacho in the 126-pound Class AAA championship final during the PIAA state wrestling tournament on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Kiski Area’s Darren Miller named Valley News Dispatch Wrestler of the Year

Darren Miller grew up admiring Matt McCutcheon’s wrestling accomplishments at Kiski Area. He’ll graduate after matching and breaking some of those achievements.

Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer points out to the crowd after defeating Freedom’s Bryson Miller for the 182-pound Class AA championship final during the PIAA state wrestling tournament on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer named Westmoreland Tribune-Review Wrestler of the Year

When Dayton Pitzer began his freshman season at Mt. Pleasant, his goal was to stand on the podium at the PIAA championships in Hershey.

Fans leave the stands after a postponement between the Cincinnati Reds and Pirates on Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Cincinnati.

Pirates rained out in Cincinnati; Joe Musgrove’s start pushed back

For the third consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Pirates have had a weather-related postponement during their season-opening series.

High school scores, schedules for March 29, 2019

March 29, 2019

High Schools

High school roundup for March 29, 2019: North Allegheny edges Shaler

Ryan Dougherty scored on a wild pitch to give North Allegheny a 2-1 walk-off victory over Shaler in a nonsection game Friday.

Oakmont’s Alyssa Cappa, playing for her Nitro club team this summer, will take part in an international softball tournament from Friday to Sunday in the Netherlands.

A-K Valley high school notebook: Cappa throws her way into Riverview record book

Alyssa Cappa went after Riverview’s strikeout record during one of her handful of pitching appearances last season.

Former Elizabeth Forward basketball player Tre Mitchell committed to UMass on March 29, 2019.

Former Elizabeth Forward basketball standout Tre Mitchell commits to UMass

Former Elizabeth Forward basketball standout Tre Mitchell, who left the WPIAL for a prep school in Connecticut, committed to Massachusetts on Friday.

Gateway’s Geno Bellante competes during practice March 28, 2019.

Gateway boys lacrosse seeking program’s 1st playoff victory

The Gateway varsity boys lacrosse team is an experienced group.

Thomas Jefferson’s Jenna Clark celebrates next to Oakland Catholic’s Jayde Boyd during their WPIAL Class 5A girls semifinal Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at North Allegheny High School.

TJ girls basketball revels in historic season

March Madness for Thomas Jefferson meant a trip to the WPIAL girls basketball finals and historic run to the PIAA semifinals. It was the first time the team went that deep into the state playoffs.

Thomas Jefferson baseball starts fresh with new coach

First-year coach Tim Vickers and his staff are looking to turn around the fortunes of the Thomas Jefferson baseball program.

Catcher Abby Wolf, the lone senior on Brentwood, earned team MVP the past two seasons.

Brentwood softball team rebuilding on fly with 10 freshmen

Brentwood will field one of the younger high school softball teams in Western Pennsylvania this season.

Senior members of the 2019 league champion Baldwin inline hockey team include, in front, from left, Johnny Valente, Ryan Butler, Andrew Lydon; and in back, Andrew Golvash, Nate Hobson, Brendan Ferrari and Jason Depretis.

Baldwin inline hockey team wins back-to-back titles

Back-to-back.

Quaker Valley track teams boast returning pedigree

Trios of veterans lead the Quaker Valley track teams.

Raelyn Boyer throws the ball during Quaker Valley softball practice on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in Bell Acres.

QV, Sewickley Academy softball expecting to improve

With a wealth of returning starters, the Quaker Valley and Sewickley Academy softball teams expect to improve.

Penn-Trafford’s Ethan Good (35) goes to block during a North Allegheny tournament March 23, 2019 at North Allegheny.

Penn-Trafford boys volleyball aims for another section title

The Penn-Trafford boys volleyball team jumped right into the thick of an intense battle in its season opener Tuesday night, and that was exactly what Warriors coach Jim Schall wanted to see to get a better handle on his team.