Sports

‘Playoffs or nothing’ for refocused Southmoreland baseball team

March 23, 2022

With rain in the forecast earlier in the week, Southmoreland baseball players rolled out a brand new tarp to cover their home infield.

Serra Catholic’s Zack Karp pitches against Seton LaSalle in the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals Thursday, June 10, 2021.

2022 WPIAL Class 2A baseball preseason breakdown

Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamond after the 2020 season was canceled because of covid-19 shutdowns.

Laurel’s Autumn Boyd delivers during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game against Shenango on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at California University.

2022 WPIAL Class 2A softball preseason breakdown

Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamonds after the 2020 season was canceled because of the covid-19 shutdowns.

Neshannock’s Gio Valentine celebrates his winning goal during the third period of the PIHL Division 2 final against Bishop Canevin on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.

Neshannock edges Bishop Canevin to win PIHL Division 2 title

March 22, 2022

Gio Valentine went end-to-end and scored a power play goal with 9 minutes, 23 seconds left and Neshannock defeated Bishop Canevin, 2-1, in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League Division 2 championship Tuesday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry

High school scores, schedules for March 22, 2022

High schools

Neshannock head coach Luann Grybowski celebrates after a Lancers’ score during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game against OLSH on Friday, March. 4, 2022, at Petersen Events Center.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for March 22, 2022

The top two heading into the semifinals remain the top two in four of the six classifications entering championship weekend in Hershey.

Aliquippa’s Cameron Lindsey celebrates after defeating South Allegheny in a PIAA Class 3A state semifinal on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Highlands High School.

Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for March 22, 2022

The stage is set for the final weekend of high school basketball in the 2022 season as the top 12 boys hoops teams descend on the Giant Center in Hershey in an attempt to win state gold.

Thomas Jefferson’s Scotty Allan (right) celebrates with teammates after defeating Franklin Regional, 6-5 in overtime, in the PIHL Class 2A final Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.

Thomas Jefferson rallies past Franklin Regional to win Class 2A Penguins Cup title in OT

Scotty Allan picked a great time to score his first goal of the playoffs.

St. Joseph’s Stella Swanson is expected to play shortstop, catcher and pitcher at times this season.

St. Joseph softball team will rely on players’ ability to play multiple positions

Position flexibility is key for any softball team but even moreso for those in Class A.

New coach Bestic will try to bring success to the St. Joseph baseball team

Bradley Bestic has experience leading a Class A baseball team to success.

Hopewell’s Couper Stala drives in two runs with a base hit during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against South Park on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Wild Things Park.

2022 WPIAL Class 3A baseball preseason breakdown

Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamond after the 2020 season was canceled because of covid-19 shutdowns.

Penn-Trafford junior Caitlyn Schlegel puts down a bunt at practice March 21.

Penn-Trafford softball team is reloading for another title run

If the Penn-Trafford softball team’s first scrimmage was any indication, the power lost by graduation will be minimal.

Penn-Trafford sophomore catcher Ian Temple searches for a pop up March 21 in a scrimmage against Butler.

Finding pitchers to replace 6 who graduated key for Penn-Trafford baseball team

Most baseball coaches would be concerned after the bulk of their pitching staff graduated.

Mt. Pleasant’s Katie Hutter celebrates after driving in two runs during a PIAA Class 3A first round playoff game against Bald Eagle Area on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Peterswood Park.

2022 WPIAL Class 3A softball preseason breakdown

Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamonds after the 2020 season was canceled because of the covid-19 shutdowns.

Norwin’s Logan Fear holds the Penguins Cup after beating McDowell, 5-0, in the the PIHL Class A championship on Monday, March 21, 2022, at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

Norwin hockey rolls into state final against West Chester East

Norwin hockey players held up a poster board with two words written on it Monday night after their first championship victory.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Mike Mullaney won the Western Pennsylvania regional boys singles championship March 4 at North Versailles Bowling Center.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Mullaney taking game to new level with regional bowling title

On the day Mike Mullaney won a bowling title, his high school coach at Greensburg Central Catholic suggested he take a bit of time away to reflect and refresh.

St. Joseph’s Gia Richter steals the ball during a game against Apollo-Ridge on Jan. 19.

After postseason upset, St. Joseph girls eager to build

While St. Joseph’s girls basketball team didn’t achieve the ultimate WPIAL prize of a district basketball title, it did pull off the win of the postseason.