Sports
Washington’s Ron Faust, one of WPIAL’s most successful basketball coaches, retires
April 13, 2022
After stints of 28 and eight years as head coach of the Washington boys basketball program, Ron Faust, one of the most successful coaches in WPIAL history, has stepped down again.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 12, 2022
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 12, 2022: Repeat softball champs square off
April 12, 2022
Seven years ago, the Neshannock softball team was in search of a trifecta of district softball crowns after winning WPIAL Class A championships in 2013 and 2014.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for April 12, 2022
Most of the 30 teams in the inaugural Trib HSSN state softball rankings from last week found their journey to this week’s top five to be smooth sailing.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for April 12, 2022
While the weather has been up and down, the weekly Trib HSSN state baseball rankings have been steady from the inaugural edition last week to this week’s version of the diamond fab five.
High school roundup: Zack Karp throws 9 no-hit innings for Serra Catholic
Zack Karp went nine innings and Max Rocco pitched the 10th as Serra Catholic threw a 10-inning no-hitter in Section 3-2A baseball Tuesday, defeating Shady Side Academy, 5-1.
Defending champs back in finals in WPIAL boys tennis tournament
South Fayette’s Jake Patterson and North Catholic’s Nicolas Scheller are in position to defend their WPIAL boys singles championships, having won three matches Tuesday to advance to the district finals at noon Wednesday at Pure Athletex Sportplex in Wexford.
Latrobe earns doubleheader sweep of Franklin Regional with pair of 1-run wins
Latrobe had every reason to say “Cheese.”
Mars hires former Pine-Richland football coach Eric Kasperowicz
Only four miles separate the football stadiums of Pine-Richland and Mars, but the journey that took Eric Kasperowicz from one to the other followed a winding road.
Candidates for Westmoreland County Scholar-Athletes awards announced
It’s a rite of passage.
Track and field notebook: Riverview athletes excel at Bedford meet
Riverview’s Parker Steele won the 800-meter run at Bedford Giant Eagle Classic Invitational on April 9.
Latrobe hurdler Campbell has eye on state meet after quick start to season
For Latrobe senior Brennan Campbell, it’s time to shine.
Highlands tennis team looks to return to WPIAL playoffs
Tyler Kirin has a coaching philosophy that goes beyond wins and losses. It’s deeper than points on the court, but the principles work hand-in-hand with winning, both in tennis and in life.
Highlands baseball players benefit from early-season trip south
Hoagie sales, golf outings and the exhausting obligation of monthly fundraisers was all the Highlands baseball team needed to take its first trip south in program history.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 11, 2022
April 11, 2022
High schools
High school roundup for April 11, 2022: Mt. Lebanon baseball earns key section win
David Shields hit a two-run triple in the sixth inning and Mt. Lebanon held off Norwin for a 6-4 win in a matchup of top teams in Section 2-6A baseball Monday.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Schools working to replace ADs
A pair of Westmoreland schools are working to replace athletic directors.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 12, 2022: Teams of the decade meet on diamond
The sectional series in WPIAL baseball continue Tuesday with a “battle of the decade” set in Section 1-6A.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for April 11, 2022
Ligonier Valley made quite the splash in WPIAL softball last season.
Football coach Eric Kasperowicz poised to make WPIAL return at Mars
Mars is prepared to hire football coach Eric Kasperowicz, bringing the two-time state champion coach back to the WPIAL a year after his ouster at Pine-Richland.
