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Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for April 23, 2023
April 23, 2023
Kurt Wolfe knows something about championship teams.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of April 24, 2023
The TribLive High School Sports Network concludes the month of April with plenty of WPIAL baseball, softball and boys and girls lacrosse this week.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 24, 2023: North Hills, Shaler to face off in Section 3
The final week of April means section play in WPIAL baseball and softball is winding down.
Norwin looking to clinch section titles
First place in WPIAL Section 1-3A track and field will be on the line Tuesday when Hempfield visits Norwin.
High school sports scores, schedules for April 23, 2023
High schools
Norwin junior Pons makes Miami (Ohio) his football choice
Norwin’s Jackson Pons will continue his football career at Ben Roethlisberger’s alma mater. Only he will be playing on the defensive side of the ball.
Ligonier Valley splits baseball doubleheader
Ligonier Valley’s baseball team split a pair of games Sunday.
Shaler sports help scholarship winner from Venezuela expand horizons
Alexandra Valentina Navas started learning how to speak English from Google Translate. Over a year-long process, Valentina Navas had many teachers, including Axl Rose.
Sophomore Taylor Walsh helps guide Chartiers Valley softball to 9-1 start
The Chartiers Valley softball team is loaded with talented upperclassmen, including seniors Zoe and Callie Mangan, Madison Crump, Rylee Prosperi and Mackenzie Manga, along with juniors Marta Gualazzi and Kylie DeSalle.
Warm-up routine key part of game for Chartiers Valley baseball
If you are a high school baseball fan that shows up right at game time, then you miss the pregame performance every team at nearly every level goes through.
Thomas Jefferson baseball looking to smooth rough edges, peak at playoff time
Thomas Jefferson’s baseball team rebounded nicely from a slow start to the 2023 season.
Brentwood grad, longtime assistant excited to take reins of football program
Nick Caponi has worn an assortment of hats in his coaching career.
Thomas Jefferson football’s Ryan Lawry makes impact with hard work, dedication
He may be a bit small in stature, but he was a big-time player for the Thomas Jefferson football team.
Sewickley Academy’s Severin Harmon shines in WPIAL singles tournament
A budding WPIAL tennis rivalry took place April 12 at the Class 2A singles tournament held at Bethel Park.
Quaker Valley baseball chasing section championship
Quaker Valley was in a three-way battle for second place in Section 1-3A when the season’s second half commenced.
Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse riding 5-game winning streak
When Charlie Hach took over the Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse program, his first year was a short one because of the covid-19 pandemic that shuttered spring sports in 2020.
Penn Hills volleyball looks to build foundation with improved technique
Will Piccolino knows setting the standard for the Penn Hills boys volleyball program isn’t going to revolve around his players suddenly finishing highlight-reel kills.
Penn Hills senior relies on simple, effective approach on mound, at plate
Penn Hills senior pitcher/first baseman Kenny Boyle has a simple pitching philosophy. He’s a one-two-three guy: He throws a fastball, curveball and slider.
Now recovered from knee injury, Louisville recruit Gianna Rotelli ready to finish Pine-Richland career strong
Gianna Rotelli was excited going into her junior season, because she was the top ranked javelin thrower in the WPIAL after a second-place finish as a sophomore, but she never got the opportunity to showcase her talent.
6-foot-6 freshman sparks Pine-Richland boys volleyball
Doolin Stober has a unique name and an equally distinct skill set on the volleyball court.
