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High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for March 27, 2023: Toryn Fulton belts 4 homers as Franklin Regional wins slugfest
Toryn Fulton went 6 for 6 with four home runs, two doubles, nine RBIs and seven runs scored to lead Franklin Regional to a 28-19 victory over Plum in an epic nonsection softball slugfest Monday.
Burrell takes advantage of Valley miscues to win renewal of baseball rivalry
Baserunning miscues, walks galore, a period of moderate rain and perhaps, surprisingly, no errors made for a quirky but typical March baseball game in Western Pennsylvania.
Kiski Area senior Anders Bordoy joins Pittsburgh Riverhounds for on-the-job training
In 2015, Anders Bordoy served as a ball boy on the sidelines of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ US Open Cup match with DC United.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: St. Joseph’s Jimmy Giannetta
The end of a sports season for underclassmen marks a time of reflection and preparation, but for seniors, it marks the end of an era.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Yough’s Laney Gerdich
Yough’s girls basketball team made the playoffs for the first time in 13 years this season.
Latrobe jumps to No. 1 in Western Pa. coaches boys volleyball poll
Section play is set to begin for nearly all the WPIAL boys volleyball teams this week, with the exception of Section 2-3A which got started last week.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 26, 2023: Spring sports kick into high gear
March 26, 2023
The final week of March gives us a taste of spring, spring sports that is, with action from the field, the court and the diamond this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 26, 2023
In Game 5 of the NBA Finals 26 years ago, Michael Jordan helped Chicago beat Utah despite playing with the flu that had him dehydrated and exhausted. Jordan ended up with 38 points.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 27, 2023: Baseball, softball section play begins
It seems appropriate that on the first day of section play in several WPIAL baseball sections, rain is in the forecast Monday.
High school sports scores, schedules for March 26, 2023
High schools
Kittanning grad Terry Thompson headed to A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame
When asked to reflect on his more than six decades in basketball, Terry Thompson was quick with a clarification.Pirates demote OF Miguel Andujar, LHP Angel Perdomo
The Pittsburgh Pirates made two roster moves Sunday, reassigning outfielder Miguel Andujar and left-handed reliever Angel Perdomo to their minor-league camp.
San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Darrion Trammell converted a go-ahead free throw after he was fouled on a floater with 1.2 seconds left, and San Diego State muscled its way into its first Final Four, grinding out a 57-56 victory over Creighton on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament’s South Region final.
Former Franklin Regional football player Joe Purdue remembered for kindness, positivity
About eight months ago, when he was diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer, Joe Purdue said this:
Trib HSSN wrestling all-stars: Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary earns top honors with run to 3rd state title
Wrestler of the year
Thomas Jefferson junior dives headfirst into 2-sport winter schedule
Addison Arndt literally dives headfirst into her winter athletic schedule at Thomas Jefferson.
Quaker Valley hockey players to play in national championships
Many of the skaters in the PIHL maintain their time on the ice as members of local club teams.
Optimism abounds for Quaker Valley hockey after playoff season
The PIHL regular season is a long grind, beginning in October and running into February.
