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Shaler’s Max Saban scores past Plum catcher Carson Svidron during their WPIAL Class 5A semifinal on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at North Allegheny.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 29, 2023

May 28, 2023

As you prep for the picnics and cookouts this holiday weekend, there will be plenty of golden treats later this week as we celebrate diamond Championship Week in the WPIAL on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Belle Vernon pitcher Talia Ross celebrates a win over Elizabeth Forward in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 28, 2023

Veteran Belle Vernon softball coach Tom Rodriguez was actually happy his team didn’t listen to him at Wednesday’s WPIAL Class 4A semifinal softball game.

Montour’s Kaitlyn Molitoris pitches against Chartiers Valley in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 28, 2023

The WPIAL postseason can by a torturous ride with plenty of “Edge of your seat” and “hold your breath” moments.

Neshannock pitcher Grant Melder delivers during the second inning against Everett during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game on Thursay, June 16, 2022, at Penn State.

Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for May 28, 2023

Aliquippa football has proven it doesn’t matter the class where elite programs play, the victories and championships keep coming.

Bethel Park’s Evan Holewinski steals second base past Chartiers Valley’s Owen Taylor during their game on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Chartiers Valley.

Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for May 28, 2023

As a sophomore pitcher, Evan Holewinski started a WPIAL quarterfinal game as well as a PIAA first-round and semifinal playoff games.

Gateway senior Noah Passalinqua, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter, was the Gators’ lone selection to the Section 2-2A first team.

Gateway boys volleyball uses playoff defeat as learning moment

On the road and down a set in its WPIAL Class 2A first-round match against No. 7 Montour on May 16, the No. 10 Gateway boys volleyball team punched back and scored a win in set two to even things up.

All of the members of the Gateway tennis team celebrated a successful season at the PIAA Class 3A team tournament May 19-20, 2023, in Hershey. The Gators, the WPIAL Class 3A champions, advanced to the PIAA semifinals before falling to eventual state champion Conestoga.

Gateway boys tennis team caps special season in PIAA semifinals

The Gateway boys tennis team surged to the top of WPIAL Class 3A this season and made its mark with a run at the PIAA tournament.

Gateway quarterback Rob Kalkstein led the Gators to Heinz Field for the 2009 WPIAL Class AAAA championship game.

5 athletes, coach, cross country team to join Gateway Sports Hall of Fame in class of 2023

The Gateway Sports Hall of Fame will induct its next class of Gators athletic greats this fall, and the first class since 2019 has been selected.

Sewickley Academy defeated Winchester Thurston for the WPIAL Class 2A team tennis title Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Sewickley Academy players pleased with another successful tennis season

Sewickley Academy left little doubt as to why it was the No. 1 seed in the WPIAL Class 2A boys tennis tournament.

Quaker Valley girls 3,200-meter relay runners, from left, Ellie Cain, Kate Hines, Elizabeth Szuba and Cecilia Montagnese, won a 2023 WPIAL gold medal.

Going the distance: Quaker Valley’s success continues in 3,200 relay

Three juniors and a sophomore have proven to be a dynamic 3,200-meter girls relay unit at Quaker Valley.

The 2023 Quaker Valley girls track and field team.

Quaker Valley track teams set gold standard in WPIAL postseason

Suffice to say, Quaker Valley has become the preeminent WPIAL track and field program in Class 2A.

Penn-Trafford’s Jake McClintock works against Hampton’s Jacob Krempasky during their WPIAL Class 2A playoff game May 24 at RMU.
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After deep playoff run, Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse continue to grow

Before the season, Penn-Trafford coach Charlie Hach and his players set goals of making the playoffs, winning a playoff game and reaching the Final Four.

Biondi gymnasts Isabella Biondi (left) and Capriana Biondi

Biondi Gymnastics competitors add to medal collection during successful season

When Alison Biondi began Alison Biondi Gymnastics, LLC in Penn Township, she had five gymnasts.

High school sports scores, schedules for May 27, 2023

May 27, 2023

High schools

Bethel Park’s Evan Holewinski celebrates a base hit against Chartiers Valley on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Chartiers Valley.

Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for May 27, 2023

Some surprising results in the various district playoffs around the state have shaken up this week’s edition of the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings.

Avonworth’s Emma Obersteiner (20) celebrates with pitcher Alivia Lantzy and Sydney Savatt after defeating Burrell, 3-0, in their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at North Allegheny.

Trib HSSN state softball rankings for May 27, 2023

While there were 10 baseball teams that lost in their district playoffs and fell from the PIAA rankings, only six softball teams lost their hold on a Top 5 spot in this week’s Trib HSSN state softball rankings.

Riverview’s Amberson Bauer wins the boys 800 meters during the PIAA Class 2A track and field championships Saturday at Shippensburg University.

Riverview’s Amberson Bauer runs away with 800 title at PIAA championships

Amberson Bauer prepares for track meets with some visualization, running each stage of a race through his head with mental reps.

OLSH’s Antonio Votour celebrates winning the boys 110 hurdles during the PIAA Class 2A track and field championships Saturday at Shippensburg University.

OLSH’s Antonio Votour claims state gold in 110 hurdles

SHIPPENSBURG – Our Lady of the Sacred Heart senior Antonio Votour came into the PIAA track and field championships coming off a record performance at the WPIAL championships May 17.