Sports
Underdog Greensburg Central Catholic boys lacrosse team makes way into WPIAL playoffs
May 24, 2022
Who would have thought the boys lacrosse team at Greensburg Central Catholic, coming off an 0-8 record and led by a first-year coach with no experience in the sport, would qualify for the WPIAL playoffs, having inched close to the .500 mark going in?
Burrell track and field carries strong team bond into postseason
Every spring, track and field athletes don their school colors, lace up their sneakers and prepare to compete for their team.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Franklin Regional’s Alisa Kane
Franklin Regional’s softball team has shown a ton of power this season, scoring runs at a high rate.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Leechburg’s Bella Vozar
The majority of softball players get out more than they get on base.
A-K Valley WPIAL playoff softball capsule: Game for Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Class 4A
Westmoreland WPIAL playoff softball capsule: Games for Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Class 6A
Norwin’s Aaron Schmook commits to Kent State
Aaron Schmook did not set out to commit the week of the PIAA track and field championships.
Burrell’s lone senior, Caroline Dynka helps lead Bucs to playoff win
Caroline Dynka didn’t want her varsity career to end Monday on the turf at Norwin High School.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 24, 2022: Softball rivalry writes another chapter
May 23, 2022
Some of the best rivalries in sports were born from postseason clashes.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for May 23, 2022
Veteran high school teams that have a roster of players who have had a taste of the sweet and bitter of the postseason sometimes need to bring their emotions down a level to remain focused on the task at hand.
High school roundup for May 23, 2022: Madden Clement’s shutout sends Butler into semifinals
Madden Clement threw a complete-game, three-hit shutout, striking out 10, to lead Butler to a 5-0 victory over Pine-Richland in the WPIAL Class 6A baseball quarterfinals Monday.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 23, 2022
High schools
No. 1 Mt. Lebanon breaks ‘curse’ with quarterfinal win over Seneca Valley
A seventh-inning curveball glanced off Mt. Lebanon catcher Paul Connolly’s mitt and rolled away, causing a moment of panic since there was a runner on third and a one-run lead.
Burrell softball advances with grueling 11-inning win vs. Belle Vernon
The Burrell and Belle Vernon softball teams went well beyond regulation to decide their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal game Monday at Norwin.
North Allegheny surges past Penn-Trafford to make another trip to WPIAL volleyball finals
It’s back to the WPIAL Class 3A boys volleyball finals for North Allegheny.
Kelly sparks 5-run inning that carries Central Catholic over Norwin, into Class 6A semis
Central Catholic sophomore Gavin Kelly is glad there is a quick turnaround from the WPIAL Class 6A baseball quarterfinals to the semifinals.
Westmoreland softball playoff capsules: Games of Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Class 5A semifinals
Alle-Kiski Valley softball playoff capsules: Games of Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Class A semifinals
Penn-Trafford’s Piconi gets her mojo back at plate in time for WPIAL softball playoffs
There is a marked difference in Kylee Piconi’s confidence — and her batting average — lately.
List’s 5-inning no-hitter leads Beaver past Freeport, into WPIAL Class 4A semifinals
Chalk up another victory for Beaver Area and senior Payton List.
