Sports
USA Today names 3 WPIAL greats among best high school quarterbacks in history
July 10, 2023
Who was the best high school quarterback in history?
Harrigan, trio of Norwin soccer teams head for hall of fame
The 2023 Norwin Athletic Hall of Fame class reached into the recent past to reconnect with some girls soccer greatness.
Pirates load up on college players on 2nd day of MLB Draft with 1st baseman, 7 pitchers
When the Pittsburgh Pirates made a run on college pitchers by selecting seven consecutive on the second day of the MLB Draft, it was influenced by their scouting and the success of a 2022 pick.
New Penn-Trafford soccer coach Suchko wants to restore tradition
July 9, 2023
Ben Suchko played soccer at Hempfield, and he remembers another local program having a reputation at that time.
Union makes history by capturing Trib Cup in Class A
History was made in the chase for the Trib Cup in Class A in 2022-23.
Hannastown Golf Club ready to host West Penn Amateur for 1st time
July 8, 2023
For the first time in the 123-year history of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Amateur Championship, Hannastown Golf Club in Greensburg will host the event.Westmoreland County high school notebook: Dozen softball standouts earn all-state honors
Belle Vernon won a WPIAL Class 4A softball championship, and the Leopards did so with a potent lineup that produced extra-base hits by the boatloads.
Penn Hills flag football teams learn lessons on road to nationals
The Penn Hills Youth Football and Cheer Association football program is happy to have several flag football teams headed to nationals.
Hall of Fame induction ‘means a lot’ to Pine-Richland swimming standout
Kristen Murslack kept a busy schedule in her high school years at Pine-Richland.
Hampton wrestler Isabella McNutt takes another shot at nationals
Making the 1,100-mile trek from Pittsburgh to Fargo, N.D., is becoming an annual summer trip for Hampton’s Isabella McNutt.
Fox Chapel softball standout meets new challenges in 2nd season with Israeli national team
Izzy Zober will be playing in several international softball tournaments this summer. The 12-year-old Fox Chapel resident’s newest challenge will be trying to hang with the older age group.
Norwin playmaker Jackson Pons prepares for future with new focus on defense
If there is a web video on how to be a better defensive back, Jackson Pons has probably watched it, rewound it and watched it again.
Franklin Regional soccer standouts honored with scholarships
A pair of recent graduates who will have the same major in college left a lasting mark on the Franklin Regional soccer programs.
Sewickley Academy rising seniors Libby Eannarino, Ashley Close look forward to promising ’24 lacrosse season
They are key midfielders on the Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse team.
Senior all-section honorees helped lead Quaker Valley to boys lacrosse playoffs
A trio of seniors wrapped up their Quaker Valley boys lacrosse careers by being named all-section in Class 2A.
Big summer for Monroeville Marlins youth swimming program
The Monroeville Marlins summer swim program’s opportunity to utilize Gateway’s facilities has paid off as the organization will be well represented at a local long course championship meet later this month.
North Allegheny’s Kellie McConnell follows familiar path, commits to Duquesne basketball
July 7, 2023
Kellie McConnell’s family is already linked with Duquesne basketball’s past and present, so she decided to help shape the program’s future as well.
Trib Cup celebrates 20 years of honoring all-around high school sports excellence
July 6, 2023
Happy Anniversary, Sports Cup!
2023 Pennsylvania All-State Softball Team
Avonworth’s Alivia Lantzy, Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames and Serra Catholic’s Caroline Malandra earned individual honors Thursday when the all-state softball team was announced.
Former pro player in Florida takes over Leechburg boys soccer program
Justin Grubb recently moved back to Western Pennsylvania after wrapping up a five-year career playing professional soccer in Florida.
