Sports
Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames, Neshannock’s Addy Frye top 2024 all-state softball teams
July 5, 2024
Two WPIAL softball players, Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames and Neshannock’s Addy Frye, were named Pennsylvania’s top pitcher and player when all-state teams were announced Friday.
1st-time head coach Perry intent on turning around St. Joseph baseball team
July 4, 2024
After a 4-10 season this spring, the St. Joseph baseball team was in search of a new coach to lead the program. Athletic director Sally Ackerman and her staff believe they have found their man in Jordan Perry.
Lance Maha hired as West Mifflin’s athletic director, resigns as Norwin boys basketball coach
Lance Maha is as West Mifflin as Kennywood. So, him staying home to be the high school’s athletic director should not come as a surprise.
Armstrong’s Emma Paul named 2023-24 TribLive HSSN Girls Athlete of the Year
July 3, 2024
Paul video
Butler’s Drew Griffith named 2023-24 TribLive HSSN Boys Athlete of the Year
Drew Griffith video
PIAA asking Commonwealth Court for emergency stay to force Aliquippa football to Class 5A
With football season only weeks away, the PIAA has asked the Commonwealth Court for an expedited hearing that could force Aliquippa into a higher classification.
Mt. Pleasant’s Scott Giacobbi retires after 19 seasons coaching girls basketball
July 2, 2024
A military man, Scott Giacobbi is saluting the Mt. Pleasant girls basketball program one last time.
Mt. Pleasant swimmer King selected to compete in Junior Pan Pacific Championships
July 1, 2024
Mt. Pleasant rising senior Lily King had planned to participate in a couple of big swimming meets this summer.
2024 Pa. State Baseball Coaches Association all-state team includes 44 players from WPIAL, City League
More than 40 WPIAL and City League baseball players earned all-state recognition Monday as chosen by the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association.
Breaking down changes to the 2024-25 WPIAL girls volleyball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Neal Shipley finishes productive weekend; ties for 20th in PGA Tour event
June 30, 2024
Neal Shipley’s first taste of the PGA Tour turned out to be tasteful.
WPIAL football coaches, players highlight importance of being multi-sport athletes
Seneca Valley football coaches were sitting around the table in their coaches’ room going over a list of athletes on their roster and realized a lot of multi-sport athletes decided not to play this season.
Enthusiasm growing in Fox Chapel football program
Dave Leasure saw a referendum on how the Fox Chapel community was responding to the rebuilding process. During the early part of summer, Leasure said the high school program saw more kids come out for workouts and commit to playing than last year.
Sewickley Academy baseball overcomes obstacles to earn playoff berth
The Sewickley Academy baseball team produced a successful squeeze play in 2024 at the end of its section schedule.
Quaker Valley announces hall of fame Class of 2024, induction weekend festivities
The 2024 Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame weekend will take place in October.
Eden Christian’s Caleb Emswiler caps memorable season with Class A player of the year honors
Caleb Emswiler capped an outstanding baseball career at Eden Christian Academy with a top individual honor.
Penn Hills Eagles track club runner smashes record, leads contingent to regional meet
Londyn Tomman was nervous and excited for the USATF Three Rivers Championship at Slippery Rock University. The uncertainty of an event with such a deep field of competitors was an exciting challenge for her.
Big summer for Pine-Richland volleyball ace includes Pitt commitment, spot on national team
The month of June has been pretty exciting for Isabelle Hoppe.
WPIAL wrestlers boost Pennsylvania to 1st girls junior national duals title
North Allegheny’s Leyna Rumpler has been traveling to Tulsa, Okla. for the past four years to compete with wrestlers from around Pennsylvania in the Air Force Special Warfare Junior National Duals.
Franklin Regional notebook: Panthers to move into new-look basketball section
The WPIAL announced its winter sports realignment for the next two-year enrollment cycle.
