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Addy Frye and her Neshannock teammates will play Laurel in the PIAA Class 2A semifinals Monday.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of June 10, 2024

June 9, 2024

And then there were two. The final two broadcasts to wrap up the school year take place on the PIAA softball diamonds this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Mars’ Kaden Gratton hits over Armstrong’s Aiden McCay during the WPIAL Class 2A boys volleyball championship game Friday, May 25, 2024, at Peters Township High School.

PIAA releases sites, times for boys volleyball, lacrosse semifinals

The PIAA boys volleyball and boys and girls lacrosse playoffs have reached the final four, which is how many WPIAL teams remain in the three tournaments.

Burrell’s Brayden Mell celebrates after defeating Mt. Pleasant in their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Gateway.

New Lower Burrell American Legion team gets rolling

The Burrell baseball team rose from the No. 14 seed for the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs to a top-four finish while earning a PIAA tournament berth for the first time since 2010.

Allie Angiolieri of Export (left) and Estelle Wilson of Greensburg shop at the Downtown Greensburg Project’s Vintage Market on Sundayat the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.

Downtown Greensburg Project, Westmoreland art museum host vintage market

From milk glass and wicker patio furniture to retro Steelers shirts, cutoff jean shorts and a cardboard box loaded with old vinyl records, there was no end to the variety on display Sunday during the Downtown Greensburg Project’s Vintage Market, held at the Westmoreland Museum of Art parking lot.

Gateway’s Dino Nadarevic finishes fifth in the WPIAL Class 3A boys discus during the WPIAL championships Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Slippery Rock University.

Gateway sports 2023-24 year in review: Boys tennis team continues to find success

The 2023-24 school year featured a number of standout moments for the Gateway School District athletic programs.

Sewickley Academy athletic director Mike Scerbo

New athletic director impressed with zeal for sports at Sewickley Academy

Sewickley Academy announced the hiring of Mike Scerbo as the school’s new director of athletics March 4. He is currently assisted by Heather Border and Kelly Carioto.

Quaker Valley senior Ellie Cain sets the pace in the girls 800-meter run at the MAC invitational April 24, 2024, at Shenango.

Versatile runner leaves unique legacy with Quaker Valley track program

Ellie Cain recently wrapped up a distinguished four-year career in the Quaker Valley track and field program.

Swimming standouts named Penn Hills athletes of the year

Luke Hoolahan saw the academic and athletic part of being a student at Penn Hills High School go hand in hand. Hoolahan played soccer, swam and was a member of the boys volleyball team.

Pine-Richland senior Blake Thompson dives for a ball against North Allegheny last season.

After solid season, Pine-Richland boys volleyball looks ahead to exciting future

Four wins in Section 2-3A might not seem like a lot to those that do not follow WPIAL boys volleyball closely, but for Pine-Richland, it signaled a gigantic leap in the right direction.

Chartiers-Houston’s Meadow Ferri makes a running catch on a ball hit by Union’s Addie Nogay during the WPIAL Class A softball championship game Friday, May 31, 2024, at Cal (Pa.)’s Lilley Field.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school softball rankings for June 8, 2024

June 8, 2024

The PIAA softball playoffs have reached the final four with two rounds in the books that caused many changes to the weekly Trib HSSN state softball rankings.

Avonworth’s Jack Dolan celebrates with catcher Mason Metz after Metz caught the final out to defeat Fairview in their PIAA Class 3A state quarterfinal on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Slippery Rock.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school baseball rankings for June 8, 2024

The district champions that were all ranked in last week’s edition of the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings suffered from championship hangovers as many lost in the first two rounds of the PIAA playoffs.

High school sports scores, schedules for June 8, 2024

High schools

High school roundup for June 8, 2024: South Fayette, Mars boys lacrosse advance to PIAA semis

Owen Makar completed a hat trick in the first quarter and finished with four goals to lead South Fayette boys lacrosse to a 10-9 victory over District 3 champion Trinity (21-1) on Saturday, giving the Lions their first trip to the PIAA Class 2A semifinals.

Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski eyes up a birdie putt during the 2023 WPIAL Class 3A championship.

Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski has busy summer planned

Most high school seniors would rather goof around, hang out with friends or go on vacation before heading to college in the fall.

Hempfield’s Hannah Uhrinek competes in the girls 200 freestyle during the 2022 WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships.

Westmoreland County high school notebook: WCCA hands out scholarships

The Westmoreland County Coaches Association announced its latest scholarship winners.

North Allegheny pitcher David Posey smiles after receiving his gold medal from head coach Andrew Heck after pitching a no-hitter in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game against Mt. Lebanon on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Wild Things Park.

Acclaimed senior class accomplished plenty for North Allegheny baseball

The worst day for any high school baseball coach is cut day, says North Allegheny’s Andrew Heck. That’s when the roster gets whittled down before the season opener.

Notre Dame golfer Palmer Jackson tees off on the 18th hole during a 2019 tournament in Vero Beach, Fla.

Palmer Jackson wraps up decorated career at Notre Dame

When Palmer Jackson tapped in for par on the ninth hole at Omni La Costa North Course in Carlsbad, Calif., at the end of May, he brought an end to a shining college golf career at Notre Dame.