Sports
With big-time talent, North Allegheny baseball team sets big goals
April 2, 2022
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.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 31, 2022
High schools
High school roundup for March 31, 2022: Ross’ blast lifts Kiski Area past Beaver
Mason Ross hit a three-run homer, leading Kiski Area to a 4-2 victory over Beaver in nonsection baseball Thursday afternoon.Westmoreland H.S. baseball notebook: Latrobe enjoys out-of-state opener
March 31, 2022
Latrobe continued a tradition by playing a baseball game against Upper Arlington High School in Ohio.
Butler files lawsuit against PIAA in fight over District 10 football playoffs
The WPIAL has no grounds to ban the Butler football team from the District 10 playoffs, says a lawsuit the school district has filed against the PIAA.
Philadelphia basketball teams are here to stay in PIAA, says District 12 chairman
Philadelphia teams joined the PIAA basketball playoffs less than two decades ago, and District 12’s top administrator says his schools are here to stay, despite any wishful thinking by opponents.
Highlands searches for new football coach after Girardi steps down
Dom Girardi stepped down as Highlands football coach Thursday, ending a five-season tenure with the Golden Rams.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 31, 2022: Section clashes on softball diamond
The final day of March could mark the final day district softball and baseball teams play under warm conditions for a while.
