Sports

Mt. Pleasant’s Ryan McKula, shown batting practice at the 2023 Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association baseball showcase, was part of the Vikings’ section champion this spring.
With 1st-year coach, Mt. Pleasant American Legion baseball looks to build on solid foundation
June 24, 2024
After the Mt. Pleasant high school baseball team took first place in Section 4-3A with an 11-1 record this past season, the Mt. Pleasant American Legion baseball team, sponsored by Legion Post 446, is looking to build off of that success in District 31 play.

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Chartiers Valley’s Taylor Walsh pitches agaisnt Elizabeth Forward on June 6 at Gateway.
Seniors help ‘make a name’ for Chartiers Valley softball
June 23, 2024
Every year, teams often live by a saying or quote that resonates. Coaches put it inside their dugouts and gyms when they work out or even on the back of a shirt.

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Chartiers Valley’s Valerie Suter works against Mars’ McKenna Merritt during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game on May 23, 2024, at RMU.
After trip to WPIAL final, Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse vows to maintain winning performance
Long postseason runs produce defining moments that teams look back on for years, and for this season’s Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse team, it came down to one goal that was not even meant for the back of the net.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Morgan Alisesky (1) celebrates with teammates after defeating Pittston Area in the PIAA Class 5A state championship game on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Penn State.
Thomas Jefferson’s state softball title capped special season in memory of former coach
The 2024 season is one players and coaches on the Thomas Jefferson softball team will never forget.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Alec Warden celebrates with Noah Kaszer after scoring against West Mifflin on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at West Mifflin.
Thomas Jefferson baseball team reflects on 2024 season
Thomas Jefferson’s baseball team started out 12-0 this year and ended the regular season with a 17-2 overall record.

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Brentwood’s Mia March competes during the 2024 season.
Zach Wuenschell, Mia March earn Brentwood’s top senior athletes awards
Zach Wuenschell and Mia March have at least two things in common.

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The Baldwin boys volleyball team competes against Hempfield in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
Wrapping up the Thomas Jefferson, Baldwin boys volleyball seasons
The Thomas Jefferson boys volleyball team had high expectations and an elevated enthusiasm around the program for the 2024 season.

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Penn-Trafford goalkeeper Rease Solomon made more than 35 saves in a 1-0 overtime loss to top-seeded Mars in the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
Penn-Trafford soccer goalie Rease Solomon commits to Robert Morris
Rease Solomon will be stopping shots in the Horizon League.

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Elizabeth Forward pitcher Shelby Telegdy delivers against Hampton during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Cal.
2024 Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Softball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
June 22, 2024
This spring, those sitting at head of the softball class had a clear view of so many individual and team standout performances.

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Riverside pitcher Zach Hare delivers against North Catholic on Friday, Apr. 26, 2024, in North Sewickley.
2024 Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Baseball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
This spring, those sitting at head of the baseball class had a chance to see two repeat district champions, an unexpected title run in a marathon WPIAL 3A championship game and another no-hitter in the Class 6A finals.

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Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Latrobe’s Andy Tatsch receives offer from West Virginia
College football recruiting has become a perpetual motion machine in the Tatsch household.

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A poster honoring former Jeannette three-sport star Tre Cunningham hangs in the gymnasium Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Jeannette High School.
Tre Cunningham Memorial Tournament brings communities together to honor former Jeannette 3-sport star
In Jeannette, the Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament honors the memory of one of the many Jeannette High School standout athletes, and on the fourth anniversary of the annual event, the Cunningham family again was showered with unbridled compassion.

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Penn-Trafford catcher Ian Temple shows the umpire the ball after tagging out Fox Chapel’s Logan Hoffman at home plate during their WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Gateway.
Penn-Trafford’s Ian Temple tabbed Tribune-Review Westmoreland Baseball Player of the Year
Player of the Year

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Springdale’s John Hughes hit .558 with three homers, three doubles, two triples and had 16 RBIs in 2024.
Springdale’s John Hughes again named Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of Year
John Hughes had a season to remember at Springdale in 2023, winning the WPIAL batting title to go with 78 strikeouts on the mound.

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Ligonier Valley’s Cheyenne Piper pitches against South Park during a WPIAL Class 3A softball semifinal Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Penn-Trafford High School.
Ligonier Valley’s Cheyenne Piper selected Tribune-Review Westmoreland Softball Player of the Year
“Fight, fight, fight!”

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Freeport pitcher Sydney Selker delivers against Southmoreland during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Gateway.
Freeport’s Sydney Selker selected Valley News Dispatch Softball Player of Year
Player of the Year

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Eden Christian pitcher Brady Hull is relieved by Noah Emswiler during the fifth inning of the PIAA Class A state championship game against Faith Christian on June 14.
Eden Christian baseball team primed for bright future
Eden Christian Academy’s baseball team finished as the Class A runner-up in the WPIAL and PIAA this spring.

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Jerry West was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a legendary career as a player and executive and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo.
Fisher’s Files: Reflections on Jerry West and basketball Mt. Rushmore
The death of former NBA great Jerry West prompted some reflection on my part.

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Eden Christian’s Brady Hull receives his silver medal from coach Mark Feldman after the PIAA Class A championship game.
Eden Christian baseball team reflects on silver season
The Eden Christian Academy baseball program was wrapped in silver this season.

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Jordan Wiegand will coach the boys and girls soccer teams at Pine-Richland this fall.
Pine-Richland soccer coach Wiegand doubles up with girls gig
There’s little doubt Jordan Wiegand loves soccer.

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