Sports
Bar set high for Thomas Jefferson boys, girls basketball programs
March 28, 2021
There is a sunny disposition in both Thomas Jefferson basketball programs heading into 2021-22.
2021 WPIAL Class 2A softball preseason breakdown
After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back in the field of play.
2021 WPIAL Class 2A baseball preseason breakdown
WPIAL baseball players have been waiting nearly two seasons to get back on the field of play after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to cancel the entire 2020 campaign.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 27, 2021
March 27, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for March 27, 2021: Latrobe softball’s Tallman throws no-hitter, homers
Latrobe’s Jordan Tallman opened the softball season with a bang.
Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame banquet canceled again
For the second consecutive year, the Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame banquet was canceled because of the pandemic.
Waynesburg routs Central Dauphin to capture 1st PIAA wrestling title
MECHANICSBURG — A year ago, Waynesburg made a run to the PIAA Class 3A team wrestling championships and came up just short of capturing the first PIAA title in any sport in Waynesburg history.
George Guido: At long last, spring sports are back
Something happened Friday that hadn’t happened in 687 days.
Leechburg baseball team’s expectations remain high with new coach
Bill Stoops knows what it’s like to help lead a high school baseball team to the WPIAL playoffs and pick up postseason victories.
2021 Valley News Dispatch wrestling all-stars
Cooper Hornack
Leechburg softball puts playoff streak on line
No softball team in the WPIAL has built a streak quite like Leechburg’s.
New league, new team for Ligonier Valley baseball
Ligonier Valley’s return to the WPIAL in baseball began on a triumphant note Friday in the program’s first game back in District 7, a 6-4 decision over Greensburg Salem.
Chartiers Valley held to 27 points in PIAA championship loss to Cardinal O’Hara
HERSHEY — On film, Cardinal O’Hara looked big, strong and physical to Chartiers Valley coach Tim McConnell, so his Colts weren’t surprised by what they ran into at Giant Center.
Valley News Dispatch wrestler of the year: Burrell’s AJ Corrado
When Burrell senior AJ Corrado first started wrestling in fifth grade, he used to be mesmerized by the state wrestling brackets, often wondering if he’d ever have a chance to stand on top of the PIAA podium one day in Hershey.
Burrell takes 3rd at PIAA team tournament for first time since 2014
Since his seniors were younger, Burrell wrestling coach Josh Shields knew he would have a special team when 2021 came around.
Ligonier Valley softball wants status quo: Success
Every year, it seems, Ligonier Valley coach Mark Zimmerman appears optimistic about his softball team’s chances for a successful season.
2021 Tribune-Review Westmoreland County wrestling all-stars
Vinny Kilkeary
Tribune-Review Westmoreland Wrestler of the Year: Mt. Pleasant’s Pitzer wastes no time
Mt. Pleasant junior Dayton Pitzer didn’t pin every opponent he faced. It just seemed that way.
Third chick arrives in Hays bald eagle nest
A third eaglet has broken out of its shell in a bald eagle nest in Pittsburgh’s Hays neighborhood.
2021 Trib HSSN wrestling all-stars
Mac Church
