Sports
Highlands’ Foster sprinted to Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame
April 2, 2022
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
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
High school roundup for April 1, 2022: Shaler softball wins 3rd straight to start season
April 1, 2022
Cam Murphy doubled twice and had a pair of RBIs, helping Shaler to a 6-1 nonsection softball victory over Highlands on Friday afternoon.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 1, 2022
High schools
Burrells’ Callahan shines at Cager Classic skills competition
Donovan Callahan of Burrell missed several games during the season with a broken nose.
New coaches at Jeannette, Hempfield plan to continue their programs’ traditions of winning
Tom Paulone watches his players condition in the weight room at Jeannette’s McKee Stadium on a bitter-cold March afternoon.
PIAA wrestling committee considering WPIAL proposal to change state qualifying process
Here’s a lesson everyone has heard: Don’t always believe what you read on social media.
Penn Hills stands by decision for teams to not play Kiski Area this spring over racism accusations
The Penn Hills School Board on Wednesday reaffirmed the district’s stance that its high school sports teams will not play Kiski Area opponents this spring after allegations that Kiski Area fans subjected Penn Hills players to racist taunts at a March 2 middle school volleyball game.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 1, 2022: Title rematch in boys volleyball
While Class 2A teams in WPIAL boys volleyball will have to wait until next week to begin their section schedule, the first full week of the new season ends with a gem of a nonsection match.
