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Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023
Aliquippa football has proven it doesn’t matter the class where elite programs play, the victories and championships keep coming.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for May 28, 2023
As a sophomore pitcher, Evan Holewinski started a WPIAL quarterfinal game as well as a PIAA first-round and semifinal playoff games.
Gateway boys volleyball uses playoff defeat as learning moment
On the road and down a set in its WPIAL Class 2A first-round match against No. 7 Montour on May 16, the No. 10 Gateway boys volleyball team punched back and scored a win in set two to even things up.
Gateway boys tennis team caps special season in PIAA semifinals
The Gateway boys tennis team surged to the top of WPIAL Class 3A this season and made its mark with a run at the PIAA tournament.
5 athletes, coach, cross country team to join Gateway Sports Hall of Fame in class of 2023
The Gateway Sports Hall of Fame will induct its next class of Gators athletic greats this fall, and the first class since 2019 has been selected.
Sewickley Academy players pleased with another successful tennis season
Sewickley Academy left little doubt as to why it was the No. 1 seed in the WPIAL Class 2A boys tennis tournament.
Going the distance: Quaker Valley’s success continues in 3,200 relay
Three juniors and a sophomore have proven to be a dynamic 3,200-meter girls relay unit at Quaker Valley.
Quaker Valley track teams set gold standard in WPIAL postseason
Suffice to say, Quaker Valley has become the preeminent WPIAL track and field program in Class 2A.
After deep playoff run, Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse continue to grow
Before the season, Penn-Trafford coach Charlie Hach and his players set goals of making the playoffs, winning a playoff game and reaching the Final Four.
Biondi Gymnastics competitors add to medal collection during successful season
When Alison Biondi began Alison Biondi Gymnastics, LLC in Penn Township, she had five gymnasts.
Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for May 27, 2023
Some surprising results in the various district playoffs around the state have shaken up this week’s edition of the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings.
Trib HSSN state softball rankings for May 27, 2023
While there were 10 baseball teams that lost in their district playoffs and fell from the PIAA rankings, only six softball teams lost their hold on a Top 5 spot in this week’s Trib HSSN state softball rankings.
Riverview’s Amberson Bauer runs away with 800 title at PIAA championships
Amberson Bauer prepares for track meets with some visualization, running each stage of a race through his head with mental reps.
OLSH’s Antonio Votour claims state gold in 110 hurdles
SHIPPENSBURG – Our Lady of the Sacred Heart senior Antonio Votour came into the PIAA track and field championships coming off a record performance at the WPIAL championships May 17.
Waynesburg’s Andrew Layton fights through pain to win PIAA Class 2A pole vault
SHIPPENSBURG – Talk about a gutsy performance at the PIAA track and field championships Saturday at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium.
WPIAL players ousted in semifinals of PIAA boys tennis tournament
The PIAA boys tennis semifinals were not kind to some of the WPIAL’s best players Saturday.
Hempfield’s Peyton Murray gives dad a special gift, a gold medal in PIAA discus
SHIPPENSBURG — Father’s Day isn’t until June 18, but Peyton Murray gave his dad and coach the best present ever.
Brownsville’s Jolena Quarzo extends family’s winning streak to 5 at PIAA championships
The PIAA had a special guest award Brownsville senior Jolena Quarzo her final state championship gold medal — her older sister Gionna.
Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Streak of teams reaching WPIAL finals continues
With the Hempfield, Belle Vernon and Southmoreland softball teams, along with the Latrobe baseball team, reaching the WPIAL finals, a local streak continues.
