Sports
Southmoreland keeps cool, downs Keystone Oaks in Class 3A softball
May 18, 2021
Southmoreland jumped out to a big early lead and held on for an 11-9 victory over Keystone Oaks in a first-round WPIAL Class 3A softball playoff game Tuesday afternoon at West Mifflin.
Derry softball gets 1st playoff win in program history
From the routine-looking plays they made all over the field to the steady pitching and hitting they displayed, Derry softball players looked like they had been here before, like they belonged here even.
Fox Chapel stuns Plum in first-round pitchers’ duel
The Plum and Fox Chapel softball teams met in late March to open the 2021 season.
Favorite status doesn’t faze top softball seeds from Westmoreland County
If the softball playoffs come to pass the way the WPIAL committee foresees — “to chalk,” as they say — there are going to be some celebrations in Westmoreland County.
Alle-Kiski Valley WPIAL baseball playoff capsules for May 19, 2021
Wednesday’s games
Westmoreland WPIAL softball playoff capsules for May 19, 2021
Wednesday’s games
Alle-Kiski Valley WPIAL softball playoff capsules for May 19, 2021
Wednesday’s games
After adding 2-game series to regular season, what’s next for WPIAL baseball?
May 17, 2021
The WPIAL baseball committee’s philosophy is simple: The best team should win section titles and league championships, not the team with one incredibly dominant pitcher.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 18, 2021: Softball playoffs heat up
The WPIAL softball playoffs get underway in three classifications Tuesday.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week for May 17, 2021
The top teams in WPIAL Class A baseball this season have a shiny history coming into the postseason.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week for May 17, 2021
Most utility baseball players are good at a little bit of everything, and their versatility is a blessing to all coaches.
High school roundup for May 17, 2021: Allderdice takes City League softball title
Julia DiPietro-Harvey put on a show at the plate, going 4 for 5 with a double, home run and seven RBIs to lead Allderdice to a 13-12 victory over Brashear in the City League softball championship game Monday.
High school scores, summaries and schedule for May 17, 2021
Baseball
Kiefer’s clutch goals lift Franklin Regional over Shaler in WPIAL boys lacrosse playoffs
Jack Kiefer never saw his golden goal hit the back of the net.
Former Valley standout holding basketball camp, tournament at alma mater
Former Valley standout BJ Flenory is looking to give back to the area and honor the legends who came before him.
Mask policies for spectators will vary at WPIAL postseason events
Spectators will be asked to wear masks Wednesday at the WPIAL track and field championships at Slippery Rock University despite the recent change to the statewide mandate.
Burrell relay team, other Class AA medal hopefuls gear up for WPIAL meet
As sophomores in 2019, Burrell’s Brayden Callahan, Jake Guerrini and Ryan Wurzer, along with the now-graduated Kaleb Seibert, finished 12th in the 1,600-meter relay at the WPIAL Class AA championships at Slippery Rock.
Alle-Kiski Valley WPIAL softball playoff capsules for May 18, 2021
Tuesday’s games
Westmoreland WPIAL softball playoff capsules for May 18, 2021
Tuesday’s games
North Allegheny, Seton LaSalle earn top seeds for WPIAL boys volleyball playoffs
North Allegheny and Seton LaSalle are the top seeds in their respective boys volleyball playoff brackets as the WPIAL released the Class AAA and AA pairings Monday afternoon.
