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Latrobe’s Emma Blair pulls down a rebound over Hampton’s Sophia Kelly during the girls WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal round playoff game on Friday, March 8, 2021 at Hampton High School.

Latrobe’s Emma Blair named Tribune-Review Westmoreland Girls Basketball Player of the Year

April 2, 2022

Emma Blair

High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 2, 2022

High schools

Mt. Pleasant’s Katie Hutter celebrates after driving in two runs during a PIAA Class 3A first-round playoff game against Bald Eagle Area last season.

High school roundup for April 2, 2022: Hutter homers Mt. Pleasant softball to 1st win

Katie Hutter hit a solo home run with two outs in the top of the ninth inning to lead Mt. Pleasant to a 9-8 victory over Latrobe in nonsection softball Saturday.

Kiski Area lineman Brandon Lawhorn-Moore will take part in the Big 33 all-star game in May.

George Guido: Big 33 game calls on Kiski Area’s ‘Beef’

Kiski Area offensive lineman Brandon Lawhorn-Moore was named to this year’s Pennsylvania Big 33 team.

Highlands graduate Robert Foster won several titles and set numerous records on the track with the Golden Rams and at the University of Houston.

Highlands’ Foster sprinted to Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame

When Robert Foster began running track and field at Highlands, he wasn’t sure where the sport would take him.

TribHSSN baseball rankings for April 2, 2022

Class 6A

TribHSSN softball rankings for April 2, 2022

Class 6A

Penn-Trafford’s Noah Wright drives past Franklin Regional’s Jake Kimmich during their game on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Murrysville.

Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Local players dot rosters for Roundball Classic

The Roundball Classic basketball games return this year, and a number of local players made the all-star rosters.

Plum’s Rylen Campbell pins Fox Chapel’s Landon Funk during the quarterfinals of the Allegheny County Wrestling Championships. Campbell led the Mustangs with 30 wins.

After strong season, future bright for Plum wrestling program

Seven Plum wrestlers took part in the WPIAL/Southwest Regional Class 3A tournament March 4 and 5 at Canon-McMillan High School.

Plum’s Giuliana Ricciuti competes in the girls 100 freestyle during the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships Friday, March 4, 2022, at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

Plum swimmers cap special season at PIAA championships

Sam Schohn was one of the top performers in the Class 2A boys 100-yard breaststroke all season.

Norwin sports notebook: Mumpower makes volleyball list

Norwin senior Luke Mumpower was one of three WPIAL players selected as the Class 3A player of the week by the Western PA Volleyball Coaches Association.

Norwin celebrates Alex Thomas’ goal against McDowell in the second period during the Class A championship Monday, March 21, 2022, at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

Norwin hockey celebrates ‘huge accomplishment’ of Penguins Cup

In an unforgettable run of validation, Norwin showed championship confidence early in the season and put it on display late, capturing the first PIHL Penguins Cup title in program history.

North Allegheny’s Cole Young celebrates with teammates after scoring against Butler during the 2021 WPIAL Class 6A semifinals.

With big-time talent, North Allegheny baseball team sets big goals

At least a dozen pro scouts watched North Allegheny’s baseball scrimmage, an early indication the Tigers have an eventful season ahead.

Hampton’s Matt DeMatteo competes in the triple jump finals at the 2021 WPIAL Class 3A track and field championships at Slippery Rock University.

Coaching continuity helps Hampton track team enter season with confidence

When Derek Brinkley stepped down as Hampton track and field coach after 18 seasons this offseason, a priority for athletic director Bill Cardone was keeping the staff as intact as possible.

Hampton’s Will Retsch competes in the boys 200 individual medley during the WPIAL Class 2A championships.

Will Retsch ends Hampton swimming career with record-shattering flourish

Hampton swimmer Will Retsch is proof that water is the universal solvent.

Shady Side Academy softball program seeks rebound

After a post-pandemic 1-9 season last year, Shady Side Academy is looking for quick improvement.

Shady Side Academy baseball looks to keep momentum rolling

Shady Side Academy made the WPIAL baseball playoffs last season, finished in second place in Section 3-2A and had its first winning season (10-6, 8-2) in five years.