Sports
Burrell baseball earns wild victory over Charleroi in 1st-round slugfest
May 15, 2025
Many first-round playoff baseball games are grudge matches on the mound with one or two runs being scored against the best pitchers each side has to offer.
Laney Dineff scatters 10 hits, bats heat up for Deer Lakes in Class 3A win over Charleroi
The Charleroi softball team pounded out 10 hits in its WPIAL Class 3A first-round game against Deer Lakes on Thursday afternoon at Norwin Softball Field.
Waynesburg’s Tyler Groves settles in after rocky start, shuts down Freeport in Class 3A
Waynesburg pitcher Tyler Groves gave up a triple, a double and a single to consecutive batters in the first inning Thursday night, but that wasn’t a sign of things to come.
Anthony Grippo, Greensburg CC make statement in 1st-round rout of Sewickley
Watching Anthony Grippo bat for Greensburg Central Catholic is an event.
Bethel Park uses big inning to keep ball rolling, beat Franklin Regional
Thursday’s playoff game between Bethel Park and Franklin Regional was a matchup between two teams entering the postseason in opposite directions.
Clutch outing from Nolan Wagoner leads Quaker Valley past Ligonier Valley in Class 3A 1st round
Nolan Wagoner’s first career complete game couldn’t have come at a better time for the Quaker Valley baseball team.
Mohawk distance runner Jaxon Schoedel, other record-breakers live up to hype at WPIAL meet
Mohawk’s Jaxon Schoedel’s teammate turned into his hype man at the WPIAL track championships, shouting his name as the senior climbed atop the medals stand for the second time.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 15, 2025: 5 games suspended, postponed Wednesday try it again
Mother Nature has registered some victories this week, with her handiwork showing Thursday.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 14, 2025
High schools
Ace Parker Lind, Belle Vernon blank Derry to end long playoff slump
The Belle Vernon baseball program’s streak of playoff futility is over after the Leopards picked up their first playoff win since 2012 Wednesday.
With Derry pitcher sidelined, top seed Elizabeth Forward cruises into semifinals
Ahead of Wednesday’s WPIAL Class 4A softball quarterfinal matchup against Derry, Elizabeth Forward coach Harry Rutherford emphasized that the No. 8 Trojans wouldn’t be a squad to take lightly.
High school roundup for May 14, 2025: Shaler softball’s Bria Bosilijevac throws 2nd straight playoff no-hitter
May 14, 2025
Bria Bosilijevac threw a second straight playoff no-hitter, striking out 12, to lead No. 2 Shaler to a 9-0 victory over No. 10 Trinity (12-10) in the WPIAL Class 5A softball quarterfinals Wednesday.
Laurel sprinter Tori Atkins makes history with unprecedented WPIAL 4-peat
The drawstring in Tori Atkins’ warmup pants was maybe the toughest opponent the Laurel sprinter faced in her four years at the WPIAL track championships.
Norwin’s Ryan Schiller wins thriller in WPIAL 110-meter final
Ryan Schiller is not afraid to put in extra work.
Trio of Westmoreland County track stars repeat as WPIAL champs
Who says it is tough to be a repeat champion?
Apollo-Ridge’s Jaden McCray, Freeport’s Mackenzie Magness among A-K Valley champs at WPIAL meet
Apollo-Ridge junior Jaden McCray earned a fifth-place medal in the javelin at last year’s WPIAL Class 2A track and field championships. That came with an automatic trip to states.
Mars stuns No. 2 Plum behind shutout by Kyle Krause in Class 5A playoffs
All week, Mars coach Jason Thompson kept up the positive messages for his players.
Norwin softball pulls off another upset, this time thanks to ‘Smiley Miley’
The darlings of the WPIAL 6A softball playoffs are at it again. And underdog Norwin has “Smiley Miley” to thank for its latest upset.
WPIAL track preview: Laurel sprinter could make history with ‘quadruple-double’
Record breakers, repeat winners and rain?
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 14, 2025: Returning WPIAL finalists ready for a rematch in Class 5A baseball
May 13, 2025
Four years ago, the top two seeds in the WPIAL Class 5A baseball bracket avoided a lot of difficult obstacles to meet in what became one of the most memorable district title games.
