Sports
Late Highlands coach Rich Falter remembered for his humility, impact on players
May 26, 2022
Despite an outstanding coaching career that included 316 victories in high school basketball, Rich Falter never sought the limelight.
As Emma Callahan chases shot put records, spotlight shines on Shenango’s success
From Emma Callahan’s view, she’d just set a WPIAL championship record, but the Shenango shot putter also knew it’s hard to see from the circle.
Greensburg Central Catholic fends off Springdale rally to earn spot in state playoffs
She cranked a shot into the left-field corner and never saw the outfielder bobble the softball.
With 233 wins, WPIAL title to his credit, Norwin baseball coach Mike Liebdzinski steps down
As sure as he looked at his watch, Mike Liebdzinski knew when he walked off the field Monday at Plum that it was time.
Shady Side Academy boys beat Mt. Lebanon for WPIAL lacrosse title on J.P. Henry highlight-reel goal in OT
Shady Side Academy and Mt. Lebanon came into the WPIAL 3A tournament as the top two seeds. The teams met in the regular season in a tight, one-goal match one by the Bulldogs.
In classic battle of evenly matched rivals, North Allegheny tops Seneca Valley to win 5th straight volleyball crown
At first glance, moments after North Allegheny outlasted Seneca Valley in their marathon WPIAL Class 3A boys volleyball championship match Wednesday night at Robert Morris’ UPMC Events Center for its fifth consecutive title, nobody flinched.
Shady Side Academy girls lacrosse completes WPIAL 3-peat
In 2019, Shady Side Academy needed two overtimes to beat Upper St Clair for its first girls lacrosse championship. Last season, the Bulldogs needed a goal from Jenny Wooding with 26.8 seconds remaining to best Mt. Lebanon.
Chartiers Valley runs past Mars to capture 1st WPIAL girls lacrosse championship
May 25, 2022
If Chartiers Valley raised a few eyebrows with an upset win over top-seeded Blackhawk in the semifinals, the remaining eyebrows are now up.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 25, 2022
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 26, 2022: Mars lacrosse hunts another title
Last spring, Mars became the most decorated boys lacrosse program in WPIAL history with a fifth consecutive Class 2A championship.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for May 25, 2022
There was little movement in this week’s Trib HSSN state baseball rankings as the district playoffs move into the final week.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for May 25, 2022
As we head to the holiday weekend, all is quiet on the elite state softball front.
North Allegheny plays near-perfect game to knock off Pine-Richland in 6A semifinals
North Allegheny softball coach Morgan Vescovi made a list of five goals for her team to accomplish in Wednesday’s Class 6A semifinal against Pine-Richland.
Montour climbs back from brink to defeat OLSH in WPIAL Class 2A volleyball finals
Montour boys volleyball coach Colin Vitale was smiling before, during and after the WPIAL Class 2A championship match Thursday night at Robert Morris’ UPMC Events Center.
High school roundup for May 25, 2022: Undefeated Neshannock, Frazier reach WPIAL finals
Neshannock has been the most dangerous offensive team in the WPIAL this season, averaging more than 12 runs per game. On Wednesday, the Lancers managed to score only one run, but that was all they needed.
‘Underdog’ Seneca Valley rolls past Hempfield into Class 6A WPIAL finals
As Hempfield was making lineup changes late in the game, Seneca Valley players passed the time with a quick round of Rock-Paper-Scissors. The game went around the horn.
Elizabeth Forward puts end to Burrell’s softball title hopes
While the Burrell softball team failed to reach one of its goals Wednesday, another one remains very much in play.
WPIAL softball playoff preview capsule for Thursday, May 26, 2022
WPIAL softball playoffs
Alle-Kiski sends plenty of track athletes to PIAAs
Deer Lakes senior Carson McCoy doesn’t have to wait long to run at the PIAA track and field championships at Shippensburg University.
