Sports
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Derry’s Haylee Myers, Belle Vernon’s Max Henson
April 12, 2025
Haylee Myers
Westmoreland high school notebook: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Vacanti to play in England
While it might seem generally unconventional, Jackson Vacanti sees his approach to post-prep soccer as the way to go.
Alle-Kiski Valley athletes of the week: Plum’s Lily DeLuca, Deer Lakes’ Anthony Smith
Lily DeLuca
After starring for Kiski Area, Vick twins part of latest Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame class
Like a lot of twins, Jaime Vick and Jodie Vick McCartney were pretty inseparable while growing up. That closeness was never more evidenced than by their athletic endeavors.
Norwin notebook: Knights earn key section win over Hempfield
Norwin baseball coach Craig Spisak is a PIAA basketball official who had one of his best seasons.
Offensive pop fueling strong start for North Hills softball
Last spring, North Hills had WPIAL softball title ambitions that were dashed in a stunning postseason upset.
Rebuilding North Hills baseball learning how to win again
Jon Pedrosky knew that, eventually, a bit of a reset button would have to be pushed for his North Hills baseball program.
Newcomers boost North Allegheny flag football in quest to return to title game
Michelle Ruiz was doing her best to convince North Allegheny athletic director Bob Bozzuto.
North Allegheny outfielder JJ Mancuso flashes potential in sophomore season
North Allegheny sophomore outfielder JJ Mancuso is doing his best not to act his age.
Franklin Regional’s loaded lineup producing in early-season wins
Averaging close to 10 runs a game doesn’t interest Jim Armstrong as much as you might expect.
Hampton junior McKenna Restori on fast track to hurdles success
Hampton junior McKenna Restori entered this track season hoping to run the 100-meter hurdles in under 18 seconds.
Hampton welcomes new girls soccer coach
New Hampton girls soccer coach Chris Garraffa has big plans for a program he believes has underachieved a bit lately.
Fox Chapel senior bids farewell to high school hoops with all-star showing
Bella Urso enjoyed her final trip around the high school basketball circuit.
Fox Chapel track team gears up for invitational season
Fox Chapel track and field coach Tom Moul is happy he doesn’t have to feed his young runners to the wolves once invitational season starts.
Herald notebook: Fox Chapel grad pitching out of Slippery Rock bullpen
It’s been a big season for the Slippery Rock softball team, and Fox Chapel graduate Mackenzie Borkovich is in the middle of it.
Focus on offense in practice, win over Pine-Richland boost Fox Chapel’s confidence
Fox Chapel shortstop Antonio LeDonne knew after the team’s opening series with Shaler the Foxes needed to zero in on hitting.
Plum notebook: Mustangs secure key section wins over Armstrong, Penn-Trafford
Members of the Plum baseball team knew coming into the season that it would be a dogfight at the top of Section 1-5A, and the Mustangs were right there in the mix after the first two Section 1-5A series.
Senior quartet helps Plum flag football team score early-season wins
The Plum girls flag football team worked out and practiced for the better part of three months to be ready for the opening weekend of its second season, a showcase event March 29 involving high school and college teams at Saint Vincent College.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 12, 2025: Softball elites square off
They have been the powers of WPIAL Class 4A softball for a decade, winning a combined six district championships in the last 10 seasons.
