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High school roundup for April 20, 2024: North Allegheny softball rallies past Baldwin
April 20, 2024
Carlyn Vaupel went 4 for 4, including a double and solo home run, as North Allegheny overcame a five-run deficit to defeat Baldwin, 10-8, in Section 1-6A softball Saturday.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Knoch’s Marlee Fraser, Springdale’s John Hughes
Marlee Fraser
Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Southmoreland’s Amarah McCutcheon and Penn-Trafford’s Matt Sarnowski
Amarah McCutcheon
WPIAL softball rankings, week ending April 21, 2024
Class 6A
WPIAL baseball rankings: Week ending April 21, 2024
Class 6A
Earpieces let high school catchers receive in-game coaching
In a stressful moment behind the plate, when the other team was trying to rally, Franklin Regional catcher Ryan Catello started hearing voices in his helmet.
Bethel Park’s Artemis Conaboy picks up where she left off last season
Artemis Conaboy’s favorite track and field event is the 400-meter dash.
Bethel Park’s Ryan Petras, Eddie Cebula make early season impact
Bethel Park athletes Ryan Petras and Eddie Cebula recently were cited as players of the week on back-to-back days in their respective sports.
Ellen Toy’s volleyball legacy lives on with A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame induction
From Kiski Area to Pitt and back to the Alle-Kiski Valley, Ellen Mangus Toy picked the brain of multiple mentors on the volleyball court.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Jeannette soccer star picks college
Jeannette soccer star Jordan Taylor will take his goal-scoring prowess to the NCAA Division II level.
Pine-Richland baseball makes right adjustments to get off to strong start
Peyton Ford said Pine-Richland baseball coach Kurt Wolfe has a consistent message.
After hitting 100 mark, Pine-Richland lacrosse standout looks to next goal
Madeline Mill had a lot of family members in the stands April 9 hoping to see her score the 100th goal of her Pine-Richland girls lacrosse career.
Plum baseball battling toward playoff berth in Section 1-5A
Carl Vollmer was quick to extol the virtues of baseball games in Section 1-5A, one that is filled with close, natural rivalries.
Norwin notebook: Track team swarms medal stand
Norwin had a number of athletes competing at the Tri-State Coaches Association Championships at West Mifflin.
Norwin lacrosse standout earns spot on Hungarian national team
It is a chance to play the game he loves on a national stage and, at the same time, pay his respects to genealogy.
North Hills sophomore thrives on both ends of battery
If Abby Sutton is anything, she’s unselfish.
As North Hills lacrosse star’s confidence grows, so does her goal total
The last year has been one of budding confidence for Abby Krogmann.
North Allegheny notebook: Logan Kushner named WPIAL scholar-athlete award winner
North Allegheny senior football player Logan Kushner was honored last week as one of 20 recipients of the 33rd annual WPIAL James Collins Scholar-Athlete Award.
With 2 teams in emerging league, North Allegheny coach encouraged with growth of flag football
Girls flag football was popular in southeastern states when Michelle Ruiz was teaching there earlier in her career, which motivated her to later make it an annual tradition for middle school kids at North Allegheny.
Senior center fielder shows pop for first-place Hampton softball team
Hampton’s Jessica Lange made a name for herself doing the little things for the Talbots softball team.
