Sports

North Allegheny graduate Mike Komara helped Team USA to third place at the 2025 World Fly Fishing Championships from May 25-31 in the Czech Republic.

North Allegheny grad represents country, hooks medal at fly fishing world championships

June 14, 2025

Mike Komara’s trip with Team USA to the 2025 World Fly Fishing Championships last month in the Czech Republic featured a medal and some metal.

The Hampton softball team celebrates after defeating Blackhawk in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at North Allegheny.

Hampton softball makes noise during historic season

The Hampton softball players were silent, but coach Katie Hedderman got the message loud and clear.

The Hampton School District stadium, Fridley Field, on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Hampton boys lacrosse ‘trending in right direction’ after 3rd straight PIAA appearance

This season looked a lot like last season for the Hampton boys lacrosse team.

“It was a pretty busy year,” said Hampton grad Chris Belch, “but I think I accomplished what I wanted to.”

Hampton 3-sport standout Chris Belch caps stellar career

Hampton’s Chris Belch accomplished something unmatched in the WPIAL this year.

The Fox Chapel crew team members, from left, Niko Vavpetic, Gavin Nguyen, Keitaro Inada and Ian Wellman, of won the men’s junior 4x at the 2025 SRRA Midwest Championships.

3 boats from Fox Chapel compete at scholastic rowing national championships

This wasn’t the best spring for training for rowing competitions. The Fox Chapel rowing crew was able to make accommodations to put them in the best spot for success.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 14, 2025

High schools

Riverside players and coaches celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Mount Carmel, 4-2, in the PIAA Class 3A final on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Penn State.

Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for June 14, 2025

Trib HSSN baseball team of the week – Riverside Panthers

Indiana senior Gavin Gonos (center) celebrates with his teammates after defeating Montoursville, 5-4, in the PIAA Class 4A final Friday at Penn State.

Trib 10: State champs occupy top spots in final baseball, softball power rankings

There was little movement in the final Trib 10 power rankings of the season.

Neshannock head coach Jackie Lash celebrates before giving out gold medals to her team after defeating South Williamsport in the PIAA Class 2A state championship game on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Penn State.

Trib HSSN softball team of the week for June 14, 2025

Trib HSSN softball team of the week – Neshannock Lancers

Central Catholic’s Ashton Blatt (left) celebrates with Bradley Gompers after stopping North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Baldwin High School.

Central Catholic edge rusher Ashton Blatt commits to North Carolina

Central Catholic edge rusher Ashton Blatt committed to North Carolina on Saturday, giving a verbal to first-year coach Bill Belichick.

North Allegheny’s Elijah Braun scores against Cumberland Valley’s Bryson Walsh during the PIAA Class 3A championship match on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Penn State.

North Allegheny falls to Cumberland Valley in PIAA boys volleyball final

STATE COLLEGE — North Allegheny faced a determined Cumberland Valley team Saturday that was not going to go away without a state title.

Gateway’s Tyree Gowder tackles Franklin Regional ball carrier Jaymier Austin last season.

Westmoreland County high school notebook: Recruiting heating up for Franklin Regional defensive back

Jaymier Austin began showing up on the college football recruiting radar last summer when three Division I programs — Purdue, Youngstown State and Marshall — offered him scholarships.

Penn-Trafford’s Giuliana Youngo hugs pitcher Allyson Paulone after defeating Greencastle-Atrim, 2-0, in the PIAA Class 5A championship game Friday at Penn State.

Penn-Trafford makes lasting memories with state title win

UNIVERSITY PARK — Giuliana Youngo might have played her last softball game Friday night.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

High schools

Penn-Trafford seniors celebrate with the state championship trophy after defeating Greencastle-Atrim, 2-0, in the PIAA Class 5A final on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Penn State.

Penn-Trafford blanks Greencastle-Antrim to claim 2nd PIAA softball championship

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn-Trafford has won two PIAA softball championships without ever winning a WPIAL title, and that is just fine with coach Denny Little.

Indiana seniors hoist the state championship trophy after defeating Montoursville, 5-4, in the PIAA Class 4A final on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Penn State.

Indiana works out of 1 last jam, beats Montoursville for PIAA title

UNIVERSITY PARK — Indiana built some breathing room early in Friday’s PIAA Class 4A baseball championship game against District 4 titlist Montoursville at Penn State’s Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Pine-Richland’s Cate Gentile (7) and Mt. Lebanon’s Quinn Murdoch (31) race for a loose ball in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game May 22 at Upper St. Clair.

16 WPIAL girls lacrosse players honored as All-Americans, academic all-Americans

Seventeen WPIAL girls lacrosse players and one coach were recognized by USA Lacrosse this week with postseason honors.

Faith Christian Academy’s Noah Wilson scores past Freedom catcher Tommy Ward during the PIAA Class 2A championship game Friday at Penn State.

Faith Christian stops Freedom’s surprise playoff run in state title game

UNIVERSITY PARK - It was not the start Freedom hoped for Friday morning in the PIAA Class 2A baseball championship game against District 1 champion Faith Christian at Penn State’s Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.