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Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Logan Bradish

May 22, 2023

After an 8-2 record and a section title last year, Latrobe’s baseball team was more than happy with the result.

Valley graduate Michael Odrey, at left, greets current Vikings senior Nick Bussard at the net during a training session May 7 on the courts at Valley High School.

Alumni help Valley boys tennis players prepare for postseason tournaments

The Valley boys tennis team qualified for the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 2A tournament and faced North Catholic on May 8 with a spot in the semifinals and a berth to states on the line.

Riverview pitcher Enzo Lio delivers against Ligonier Valley on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Ligonier.

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Riverview’s Enzo Lio

It’s a prime time for high school baseball and softball with the WPIAL playoffs underway.

Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for May 21, 2023

May 21, 2023

Last season, the Mohawk baseball team reached the WPIAL Class 3A championship game, falling to South Park in the finals.

High school sports schedules for May 22, 2023

High schools

Hopewell’s Ty Eberhardt was 3 for 4 with the home run and two singles in the WPIAL first round against West Mifflin.

Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for May 21, 2023

With five seniors in the starting lineup, including most who played a big part in a title run two years ago and a trip to the semifinals last year, some might consider an 8-11 regular season disappointing.

Justin Weaver and his Norwin teammates will play North Allegheny in the WPIAL quarterfinals Monday.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 22, 2023

The postseason action really heats up in baseball, softball, lacrosse and boys volleyball as we head into a holiday weekend this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Seneca Valley’s Evan Tomasic makes a running catch against Pine-Richland earlier this season. The Raiders face Mt. Lebanon as Class 6A opens the WPIAL playoffs Monday.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 22, 2023: Baseball enters quarterfinals

Welcome to quarterfinals Monday in the WPIAL baseball playoffs, when 24 games will be played to whittle each classification from eight to four teams.

Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 21, 2023

Athletes will tell you that before the game starts, some have to find unique ways to get rid of the butterflies and jittery nerves.

Shaler’s Bethany Rodman drives in a run against Bethel Park during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Fox Chapel High School.

Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 21, 2023

Shaler senior Bethany Rodman is a three-year starter who has and continues to contribute mightily to the Titans softball program.

Hempfield coach Tina Madison was named Class 6A coach of the year by the Big 56 Conference.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Big 56 honors baseball, softball players

The Big 56 Conference, a website that recognizes accomplishments of teams and athletes in the WPIAL’s largest classification, announced its all-section teams.

Hempfield third baseman Maxwell Short scoops up a ball hit by Norwin’s Chris Slatt in the fourth inning Thursday May 4, 2023, at Norwin High School. The Spartans face Pine-Richland in the Class 6A quarterfinals.

Westmoreland WPIAL baseball capsules: Games for Monday, May 22, 2023

WPIAL baseball playoffs

Freeport pitcher Matthew Corfield throws against South Allegheny during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Plum High School.

A-K Valley WPIAL baseball playoff capsules: Games for Monday, May 22, 2023

WPIAL baseball playoffs

Shaler’s Alyssa Schaffold (45) celebrates with Eloise Facher after Facher scored against Bethel Park during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on May 15.

Undefeated softball team highlights super spring at Shaler

Tom Sorce’s five-year plan is coming to fruition.

WPIAL Class 2A doubles champions Liam Pederson and Brendon Hallisey of Chartiers Valley

Doubles, team success highlight banner year for Chartiers Valley boys tennis

“Chalk” is a term used in a tournament when all the favorites advance in each round.

The 2023 Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse team. The Colts finished 8-3 in the section and 11-5 overall, tying Quaker Valley for third place behind perennial powers Mars and Blackhawk.

Defending girls lacrosse champion Chartiers Valley relished being the hunted

A year ago, the Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse team finished in third place in its section, but put together a golden run in the WPIAL playoffs to win a district championship.