Sports
North Catholic tops Ambridge for WPIAL boys volleyball title in clash of Class 2A rivals
May 25, 2023
There were no secrets when section rivals Ambridge and North Catholic met Thursday evening at Peters Township to decide the WPIAL Class 2A boys volleyball championship.
Trib 10: Plenty of changes in power rankings heading into WPIAL championship week
With championship week on the horizon, there were big changes to the Trib 10 in baseball and softball.
Coaches wish PIAA team track title could be decided in playoff format like WPIAL
It takes a team effort to win a WPIAL team track title, but that’s not necessarily true for winning a state title.
Latrobe’s Sofia DeCerb named Kaitlyn ‘Moe’ Rosensteel Scholarship award winner
Latrobe senior Sofia DeCerb, one of the WPIAL’s top goalkeepers the past few years, was the recipient of the Kaitlyn “Moe” Rosensteel Scholarship, presented to a WPIAL female soccer player “who will be advancing into college to further her academic excellence while still playing the game she loves.”
Field set for 2023 WPIAL softball championships
From 2003-17, the WPIAL held its softball championships at Lilley Field at Cal (Pa.).
‘Tremendous issue’ with foot hasn’t slowed Upper St. Clair sprinter Dani Prunzik entering states
Nobody who saw Dani Prunzik sprint across the finish line at the WPIAL track championships could’ve guessed the Upper St. Clair senior has battled a painful foot injury for almost a year.
Mars surges past South Fayette to claim 7th straight WPIAL boys lacrosse championship
Undefeated and second-seeded South Fayette was the latest team to step up to try to end the Mars title run, which dates to 2016.
Mars tops Blackhawk for WPIAL girls lacrosse title in OT thriller
May 24, 2023
Mya Cote’s fourth goal of the game 1 minute, 42 seconds into overtime sent Mars to a 10-9 victory over Blackhawk and gave the Fightin’ Planets their second WPIAL Class 2A girls lacrosse title in three seasons.
Harry Jenkins, longtime Fox Chapel basketball coach, dies
Harry Jenkins’ time with Fox Chapel didn’t end when he stepped down as the boys varsity basketball coach in 2005. Jenkins wanted to find a way to keep the program moving forward and bring together players from different communities.
Montour punishes Chartiers Valley for mistakes, reaches Class 4A championship game
The weather at West Mifflin on Wednesday for the Class 4A softball semifinals game between Montour and Chartiers Valley was sunny with temps near 80 degrees.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 25, 2023: Volleyball, lacrosse powers vie for titles
Welcome to Championship Thursday in the WPIAL with gold to be had in boys volleyball and Class 3A boys and girls lacrosse.
High school, scores, summaries and schedules for May 24, 2023
High schools
Freeport track and field duo ready to tackle PIAA championships
Before Reese Skiba and Isaac Wetzel can throw and run Friday and Saturday at the PIAA Class 2A track and field championships at Shippensburg, the Freeport duo will take one of the most important walks of their lives.
High school roundup for May 24, 2023: Powerful offense sends Armstrong into 5A finals
Jenna Clontz went 4 for 4 with a double, home run and four RBIs as Armstrong’s prolific offense struck again in a 12-2 victory over No. 12 South Fayette in the WPIAL Class 5A softball semifinals Wednesday.
With ‘all gas and no brakes,’ Belle Vernon hands 1st loss to Elizabeth Forward in 4A semifinals
As sweet as career win No. 300 was for Belle Vernon softball coach Tom Rodriguez, No. 301 was a little sweeter.
Hempfield puts foot down, rallies past Norwin into Class 6A WPIAL finals
When Hempfield fell behind by four runs early under the weight of three Norwin home runs, pitcher Riley Miller had a short but succinct talk with her catcher, Ella Berkebile.
Greensburg Salem’s Cody Rubrecht makes huge leap in the pole vault
Before this spring, Greensburg Salem senior Cody Rubrecht was known as an outstanding football player.
Matchups set for 2023 WPIAL baseball championships
For the 20th straight season, the WPIAL will hold its baseball championships at Wild Things Park in Washington.
Longtime Hampton athletic director Bill Cardone to retire
Longtime Hampton athletic director Bill Cardone won’t be making as many trips to Mars or Moon, but soon he’ll have plenty of free time to travel the world.
