Sports
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Playoff picture coming into focus
May 4, 2023
With a week to play in the regular season, the Westmoreland County baseball playoff field is just about set.
High school roundup for May 3, 2023: 4 Montour pitchers combine on no-hitter
May 3, 2023
Vinny Markulin and three relievers combined on a no-hitter, leading Montour to an 8-0 victory over Central Valley in Section 1-4A baseball Wednesday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 4, 2023: Baseball, softball teams finally get back on field
It took a while this season, but the always enjoyable game of “rescheduling our postponed contest” is kicking into full gear this week for district baseball and softball teams.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 3, 2023
High schools
Trib 10: Baseball power rankings shaken up despite poor week of weather
Sometimes, building the Trib 10 rankings puzzle is like pulling teeth, while other times, the pieces all fall into place.
Leechburg softball team proud to uphold playoff streak
Anna Cibik found herself in an unfamiliar position last week.
Westmoreland County softball notebook: Southmoreland captures elusive section title
Southmoreland has been a playoff regular in recent seasons, and the Scotties won a WPIAL championship in 2018.
Close games sharpen Greensburg Central Catholic softball for battles ahead
It’s funny how a regular-season schedule can sometimes balance itself out.
Top A-K Valley squads chase WPIAL team track titles
Rain and cold temperatures at the start of May prompted the WPIAL to make changes to the schedule of the Class 3A and Class 2A track and field team championships.
2023 all-state boys basketball team includes 29 WPIAL players
Aquinas Academy’s Vinnie Cugini and Steel Valley’s Makhai Valentine earned all-state player of the year honors Wednesday as two of the most prolific scorers in WPIAL boys basketball.
High school roundup for May 2, 2023: Hempfield boys lacrosse earns 1st playoff berth
May 2, 2023
Cade Horton tied a school record with nine goals as Hempfield defeated Baldwin, 24-1, in Section 1-3A boys lacrosse Tuesday to clinch the first playoff berth in program history. Jake Phillips added seven goals and Logan Wolfe had three for the Spartans.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 3, 2023: Tennis playoffs try to dodge raindrops
Once again, the weather is not playing nice. While nicer days are coming later this week, Wednesday’s forecast is cold and wet again.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 2, 2023
High schools
Derry boys volleyball to celebrate program’s 50th anniversary with reunion
The Derry boys volleyball program is celebrating its 50th season with a reunion in July.
WPIAL team track, boys tennis events postponed Tuesday because of rain
Tuesday’s cold, wet weather led the WPIAL to postpone tennis and team track and field events until later in the week.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 2, 2023: 1st place on the line in boys volleyball
May 1, 2023
While there are plenty of WPIAL baseball and softball games Tuesday that would be great to discuss, unless schools have a dome or a good snow plow, those games will likely be bumped back until later in the week when we are scheduled to have … get this, May-like weather.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 1, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for May 1, 2023: Avonworth baseball blanks Steel Valley
Mason Horwat singled, doubled and drove in a run, Mason Metz had two hits and two RBIs, and three pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout to lead Avonworth (12-4, 8-1) to a 5-0 victory over Steel Valley (2-9, 2-5) in Section 2-3A baseball Monday. Horwat struck out 11 in five innings to earn the win. Luke Zelinko and Aidan Tinker each pitched a scoreless inning of relief.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 1, 2023
Serra Catholic senior Caroline Malandra is a third baseman by trade, but she has had the itch to pitch an inning or two of high school softball before her scholastic career ends.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 1, 2023
The West Mifflin softball program knows about success.
