Sports
Gateway soccer standout seizes opportunity with Cal (Pa.)
April 18, 2021
In December, Gateway senior Jayson Jenkins set in stone his decision to kick in college for the Robert Morris football team.
Gateway baseball determined to join playoff race in second half of season
As the Gateway baseball team continues to find its way in what is turning out to be a competitive Section 1 in Class 5A, coach Mark Wardzinski likes the resolute attitude of his players. They’re determined to keep building on the positives and working to smooth any bumps in the road along the way.
South Fayette hockey team takes pride in progress made
The South Fayette hockey team finished at .500 for the season with a record of 8-8-2 and missed the PIHL Class AA playoff by only four points.
Winning never gets old for Chartiers Valley girls basketball
It was a season like no other for the Chartiers Valley girls basketball team between shutdowns and record win streaks.
Stocked with height, athleticism, Thomas Jefferson volleyball team has high hopes
With seven starters returning from 2019, the Thomas Jefferson boys volleyball team has high hopes for the 2021 season.
Ex-Baldwin AD enjoys new role in WPIAL office
Former Baldwin athletic director Vince Sortino joined the WPIAL staff July 1, 2020, assuming the full-time position of assistant to the executive director.
Young Baldwin boys volleyball lineup gaining experience
The 2019 boys volleyball season proved to be a true learning experience for then-rookie coach Milan Yekich at Baldwin.
Competition hits close to home for Quaker Valley’s Sirianni twins
Stepping onto the tennis court to compete for a WPIAL section title is a goal in itself, but imagine stepping onto the court and seeing your twin on the opposite side.
Penn-Trafford wrestler Hohman commits to N.C. State
Penn-Trafford junior Troy Hohman announced on Twitter on Friday that he’s committing to North Carolina State for wrestling.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 17, 2021
April 17, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for April 17, 2021: Butler athletes star at TSTCA Invite
Led by sprinter Guinness Brown, hurdler Emma Lehman and thrower Sarayne Forbes, Butler athletes put on a show at the TSTCA Invite on Saturday at West Mifflin.
Three A-K Valley girls capture titles at Keystone State Championships
Ava Golding, Alaina Claassen and Arianna Bernard wrestle for Team Namaste at Battleground Training Center in Vandergrift, and after the Keystone State Championships in early April, they all can call themselves state champions.
George Guido: Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame to honor student-athletes
Despite the absence of a formal induction banquet for the second consecutive year, the Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame will recognize 12 local student-athletes for recent accomplishments.
Trib HSSN Softball Rankings: April 17, 2021
Class 6A
Westmoreland notebook: Heide ‘excited’ to be Latrobe athletic director
Latrobe sports will be under the direction of Zac Heide, the newly named athletic director who has served as an assistant in the school’s athletic department since 2017.
Perry twins have Derry girls track rolling
Athletes participating in high school track and field can only compete in four events.
Trib HSSN Baseball Rankings: April 17, 2021
Class 6A
Hempfield expected to hire Katie Miller Gee as girls golf coach
The Hempfield School District board is expected to hire Mike Brown as its new football coach Monday, according to the board’s agenda.
Hampton girls track team off to quick start behind versatile senior jumper
Hampton senior Hannah Schepner still is unsure about her best event in track and field.
Hampton football players give boost to boys track and field team
If the Hampton boys track and field team can reach the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs for only the second time in a decade, it will have another Hampton team to thank.
