Sports

Hempfield’s Elizabeth Tapper is the top shot put and discus thrower in the state, despite her struggles with a Lisfranc injury.
7 Westmoreland County athletes seeded No. 1 at WPIAL Track and Field Championship
May 16, 2023
There are seven individuals from Westmoreland County headed to the WPIAL track and field championships on Wednesday at Slippery Rock University seeded No. 1 in their events.

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Kiski Area’s Jacob Bucci drives in a run against Hampton on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Hampton.
Westmoreland WPIAL baseball playoff capsule: Game for Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Fox Chapel pitcher Jeremy Haigh has a 6-1 record with a 1.02 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 48 innings.
A-K Valley WPIAL baseball playoff capsules: Games for Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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New Castle’s Ralphie Blundo celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Butler High School.
Rising Stars Challenge adds underclassmen to Roundball Classic stage
For the first time, players other than seniors will play in the Roundball Classic.

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Franklin Regional’s Toryn Fulton scoops up a ball against Latrobe Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Franklin Regional High School.
Westmoreland WPIAL softball playoff capsules: Games for Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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A-K Valley WPIAL softball playoff capsules: Games for Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
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Avonworth celebrates beating Deer Lakes in the 2022 WPIAL Class 3A championship game.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 16, 2023: Avonworth softball to play rare 1st-round game
As the opening round of the 2023 WPIAL softball playoffs concludes Tuesday with games in Class A, 2A and 3A, something strange is happening. Avonworth (17-1) is playing a first-round game.

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Shaler’s Alyssa Schaffold is greeted by teammates at the dugout after hitting a home run against Bethel Park during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game Monday at Fox Chapel High School.
High school roundup for May 15, 2023: 12th-seeded South Fayette upends North Hills
Freshman Liv Bonacci had three hits, including a two-run homer, and sophomore Maddie Cavenaugh had two hits and a home run as No. 12 South Fayette upset No. 5 North Hills, 6-5, in a WPIAL Class 5A first-round softball playoff game Monday.

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Latrobe starting pitcher Kayla Williams throws against Western Beaver during a WPIAL Class 5A first-round game Monday at Gateway High School.
Latrobe softball pulls away from Western Beaver in Class 5A playoff opener
It took three innings before the Latrobe batters could solve Western Beaver sophomore pitcher Emma Bogacki.

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Gee, Van Sickle advance to U.S. Open qualifier
Oakmont head pro Devin Gee and Pine-Richland grad Mike Van Sickle were among the four golfers to advance to the U.S. Open Sectional from The Club at Nevillewood on Monday.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Zoe Krizan hits a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Plum during a WPIAL Class 5A first-round playoff game Monday at Gateway.
Thomas Jefferson stuns Plum with walk-off grand slam in Class 5A 1st round
The Thomas Jefferson softball team possesses a gold chain with a dollar sign in sparkles designated for those who hit home runs.

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Hampton pitcher Cassie Vidic celebrates a strikeout with Aliza Michielli during their WPIAL Class 4A playoff against Greensburg Salem on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Fox Chapel High School.
Vidic’s pitching powers Hampton to 1st-round softball victory over Greensburg Salem
When Cassie Vidic is grooving her pitches, you might hear a grunt or two come from the Hampton sophomore right-hander.

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Oakland Catholic’s London Creach shoots the winning free throw in overtime against McKeesport during their PIAA Class 5A state quarterfinal on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Peters Twp.
NFHS eliminates 1-and-1 foul shots from high school basketball rulebook
The pressure of shooting a one-and-one is likely to vanish from high school basketball.

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Deer Lakes pitcher Maddie Kee delivers against Freeport on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Deer Lakes. The Lancers face Central Valley in an 8-9 playoff matchup.
A-K Valley WPIAL softball playoff capsules: Games for Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Southmoreland sophomore Makayla Etling (5) is greeted at home after hitting a home run April 26, 2023, against Yough. The Scotties face McGuffey in the first round of the playoffs.
Westmoreland WPIAL softball playoff capsules: Games for Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Luke Nicotera is one of Mt. Pleasant’s top pitchers and hitters.
Westmoreland WPIAL baseball playoff capsule: Game for Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Valley pitcher Jake Staraniec delivers against Highlands on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Harrison. Valley won, 13-6.
A-K Valley WPIAL baseball playoff capsule: Games for Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Penn-Trafford senior shortstop Bri Pusateri catches a low throw during practice March 21.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Penn-Trafford’s Bri Pusateri
Last year, Penn-Trafford’s softball team went 20-4 and was the runner-up to Armstrong in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.

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Freeport’s Nathan Legin makes a save against Hampton on April 3, 2023, at Hampton.
Freeport boys lacrosse looks forward to promising future
Freeport boys lacrosse lost 12 graduates, including nine starters, from last year’s team. This season, the Yellowjackets added nine freshmen, seven of whom entered the starting lineup at times.

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