Sports
Many WPIAL athletes at Baldwin Invitational embrace challenge of back-to-back meets
May 6, 2023
Liz Tapper is one of the state’s top throwers, but the Hempfield senior faced a challenge Friday that was new to her and many others at the Baldwin Invitational.
High school roundup for May 5, 2023: Mt. Lebanon knocks off Norwin in walk-off fashion
Kate Borza hit a walk-off RBI single to lift Mt. Lebanon to a 4-3 victory over Norwin on Friday, taking sole possession of fifth place in Section 1-6A. The top six teams in the class make the playoffs..
Sophomore lefty powers streaking Norwin past slumping Hempfield
May 5, 2023
Ethen Culbertson threw Hempfield a curve.
Plum sweeps Franklin Regional, sets up showdown for 1st place in section
While Plum was flying high Thursday after its dramatic come-from-behind victory over Franklin Regional, there was no truth to the rumor that its mode of transportation Friday for the rematch was a broomstick.
Yough locks up at least a tie for section title
Yough baseball coach Dan Palm said he couldn’t have been happier with his team’s start Friday against McGuffey.
Trib HSSN state softball rankings for May 5, 2023
Outside of the top classification, there were no changes in this week’s Trib HSSN state softball rankings.
Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for May 4, 2023
May Day! Despite the cold and wet weather that plagued the state this past week, there were a lot of changes to the weekly Trib HSSN baseball state rankings.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 4, 2023
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 5, 2023: Long-awaited 6A baseball clashes on schedule
May 4, 2023
It has been tough to get on the field this week, but Friday actually has the sun returning to our lives.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 4, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field is taking shape in each of the six classifications.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 4, 2023
The WPIAL softball playoff field is growing with each day of section action.
High school roundup for May 4, 2023: Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames fans 19 again
Lexie Hames struck out 19 for the second straight start as Seneca valley defeated Mt. Lebanon, 8-2, in Section 1-6A softball Thursday.
Serra Catholic baseball keeps rolling, downs Greensburg Central Catholic
Serra Catholic’s school colors are maroon and gold, but the Eagles baseball team continues to be back in Black.
Norwin baseball beats Hempfield on Weaver’s walk-off in 8th
Justin Weaver wanted to win for several reasons Thursday.
Colin Watson comes through for Plum in comeback win over Franklin Regional
Plum baseball coach Carl Vollmer usually uses junior Colin Watson in save situations.
Freeport baseball takes series vs. East Allegheny seriously
Freeport baseball coach Ed Carr said he and his team are looking at Monday’s series opener with East Allegheny like an MLB team would treat Game 6 in a playoff series.
Latrobe baseball gets refocused for season’s stretch run
Won at a time.
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Playoff picture coming into focus
With a week to play in the regular season, the Westmoreland County baseball playoff field is just about set.
High school roundup for May 3, 2023: 4 Montour pitchers combine on no-hitter
May 3, 2023
Vinny Markulin and three relievers combined on a no-hitter, leading Montour to an 8-0 victory over Central Valley in Section 1-4A baseball Wednesday.
