Sports
New Deer Lakes soccer coach Aaron Smith steps in to ‘higher-end program’
July 15, 2021
Aaron Smith spent the past 11 years on the sidelines for the Valley girls soccer team.
Trib HSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Jacob Porter, North Allegheny
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
Latrobe Legion ends drought, wins District 31 title
July 14, 2021
It had been 12 years since the Latrobe American Legion baseball team had won the District 31 playoff title.
PIAA makes change to state basketball tournament, anticipates ‘normal’ fall
The state basketball tournament will start a little earlier this winter under a schedule change that makes cross-state travel easier for the semifinals and finals.
In another victory for Lawrence County schools, Shenango secures Class 2A Trib Cup title
It was an incredible year for the WPIAL high schools located in Lawrence County.
Trib HSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Lamont Payne, Chartiers Valley
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.Marko Thomas makes quick adjustment to surroundings as GCC’s head coach
Marko Thomas took over the Greensburg Central Catholic football program not quite knowing what to expect. But just the same, he was eager to peel back the curtain.
Shaun Reddick returns to lead Burrell girls basketball program
Shaun Reddick is no stranger to coaching basketball at Burrell in his nearly 25 years on the bench overall.
Greensburg Central Catholic boys soccer program under new leadership
Two-time defending WPIAL Class A boys soccer champion Greensburg Central Catholic is loaded with talent again, but the team will have a new coach this fall.
Trio of WPIAL champions, runners-up carry North Catholic to Class 3A Trib Cup crown
July 13, 2021
North Catholic’s team colors are scarlet and gold.
Pirates make MLB Draft special for Bethel Park’s Justin Meis
Justin Meis knew the Pittsburgh Pirates were interested when they continued to make calls to check in after almost every round late in the second day of the MLB Draft.Jeannette announces latest hall of fame class
Jeannette announced its 2021 Jayhawk Athletic Hall of Fame class on Tuesday.
Vincentian, UConn standout Kyler Fedko drafted by Twins
Vincentian graduate Kyler Fedko, who found a power stroke this season at the University of Connecticut after hitting .412 in 13 games in 2020, was chosen by the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday in the 12th round of the MLB Draft. He was the 369th overall selection.
Trib HSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Cadin Olsen, Armstrong
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
Yough rallies to sweep Bushy Run in District 31 semifinals
July 12, 2021
Yough pitcher Allen Novacek got off to a shaky start in Monday’s District 31 American Legion semifinal against Bushy Run.
Championship appearances help Quaker Valley claim Class 4A Trib Cup
Other WPIAL Class 4A schools may have won more district or state championships this past school year, but a consistently strong effort across the board each season and winning its lone WPIAL crown in the spring helped Quaker Valley win another HSSN Trib Cup championship.
Trib HSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Gavin Miller, West Allegheny
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
A-K Valley football teams set for annual Freeport 7-on-7
With the start of preseason high school football campst five weeks away, Freeport coach John Gaillot hopes Wednesday’s locally infused Freeport seven-on-seven event will help serve as a springboard to the final series of summer workouts and also generate excitement for the start of the 2021 season.
Trib HSSN girls athlete of the year: NA’s Paige Morningstar caps gold-plated 2-sport career
What better way to conclude a golden scholastic career than to be named the MaxPreps national high school female athlete of the year?
Trib HSSN boys athlete of the year: Pine-Richland’s Cole Spencer wins titles in 2 sports
Early in the winter, Pine-Richland’s Cole Spencer called his future college wrestling coach with some bad news. He’d injured his left shoulder and would eventually need surgery to repair a torn labrum.
