Sports
Steel Valley defensive back Da’Ron Barksdale commits to Pitt
June 23, 2025
Steel Valley defensive back Da’Ron “Daedae” Barksdale has committed to Pitt, giving the Panthers another WPIAL recruit in the 2026 class.
Woodland Hills linebacker Ziggy Moore commits to N.C. State
June 22, 2025
Woodland Hills linebacker Zykir “Ziggy” Moore committed to N.C. State on Saturday, choosing the Wolfpack from a list of nearly two dozen college football offers.
Dino Nadarevic’s WPIAL, PIAA sweep headlines year in Gateway sports
Dino Nadarevic was to throw the shot put and discus one more time in a high school event last Thursday and Friday at New Balance Nationals before transitioning to a new journey at Duquesne.
After matching playoff runs the last 2 years, Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse faces changes
When looking at the WPIAL and PIAA playoff brackets the Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse team competed in the last two years, one has to do a double take to make sure they aren’t looking at the same bracket twice.
Season of growth provides hope for Chartiers Valley boys lacrosse
After the Chartiers Valley boys lacrosse team lost in the 2021 WPIAL Class 2A championship game to Mars, coach Dom Tolomeo knew his program was about to enter some tough times.
Breakout season for Brentwood’s Daysaun Spencer leads to WPIAL, PIAA gold
Brentwood’s Daysaun Spencer had an incredible outdoor track and field season as a sophomore in 2025.
Forrest Betz, Paige Boehm win top honors at Brentwood sports banquet
The two leading award recipients at the Brentwood High Athletic Boosters Association annual sports banquet made their mark on the hardwood.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Eden Christian among WPIAL’s top Class A baseball teams
There have been 25 PIAA Class A baseball champions crowned since Camp Hill from District 3 won the inaugural classification championship in 1999.
Eden Christian’s Jacob Janicki caps remarkable career with big game in state finals
Jacob Janicki has been known for his ability to set the table quickly and efficiently.
Eden Christian baseball makes statement with 2nd straight trip to state finals
Eden Christian Academy wrapped up another banner baseball season with a second consecutive 19-6 record in 2025.
Ronald Porter’s WPIAL gold highlights school year in Penn Hills sports
Ronald Porter III’s willingness to try something new as a junior and his quick progress from there allowed him to do something during his senior season that was the highlight of the athletics programs at Penn Hills during the 2024-25 school year.
Penn Hills grad Dontae Pollard glad to be out of transfer portal, eager to play for Temple
Dontae Pollard didn’t feel good either time he entered the transfer portal to find a new home to play college football. Both times, the quick reaction he drew from schools helped provide him comfort.
Monessen playmaker TyVaughn Kershaw gets 1st Division I offer
June 21, 2025
One of the WPIAL’s top big-play threats last football season is beginning to draw NCAA Division I college attention. And he wants more schools to know his name.
Valley News Dispatch softball all-stars: Dani Pici packs punch for Plum
Player of the Year
Valley News Dispatch baseball all-stars: After recovering from injury, Michael Hanz led Freeport to postseason
Player of the year
TribLive Westmoreland County softball all-stars: Cam Ponko’s focus helped make Penn-Trafford state champs
Player of the year
TribLive Westmoreland County baseball all-stars: Anthony Grippo leads Greensburg Central Catholic at, and behind, plate
Player of the Year
Bethel Park baseball shows resilience, collects playoff wins during successful season
The Bethel Park baseball squad won its final eight regular season games then went 3-1 in the district playoffs to take a 19-5 record into the PIAA Class 5A tournament.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Late Jeannette star enters national hall of fame
Posthumously, the late Zach Washington became the fifth former Jeannette standout to be inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame.
Track gold highlights memorable spring at Norwin
Norwin will remember the 2025 spring sports season for its impressive wins, highlight performances and gold medals.
