Sports

Detroit Mercy’s DJ Harvey and Willy Isiani defend on Robert Morris’ Kahliel Spear on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 at UPMC Events Center.

Robert Morris men’s basketball to open season at Ohio State

September 13, 2022

Robert Morris released its men’s basketball schedule for the 2022-23 season, and it features two trips to Ohio in November.

Southmoreland’s Olivia Cernuto battles Mt. Pleasant’s Maddie Barrick in front of the goal during a game last season.

Mt. Pleasant, Southmoreland, Yough slug it out in intense girls soccer section

One goal is impressive.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 12, 2022

September 12, 2022

High schools

Burrell’s Miley Kariotis celebrates next to goalkeeper Ali Hughes after defeating Deer Lakes, 1-0, on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Burrell High School.

High school roundup for Sept. 12, 2022: Thomas Jefferson wins battle of unbeatens

Bella Vozar recorded a hat trick and Olivia Supp and Natalie Lamenza had two goals each to lead Thomas Jefferson (5-0, 3-0) to an 8-0 victory over Laurel Highlands (5-1, 3-1) in a battle for first place in Section 2-3A girls soccer Monday. Abby Atkinson recorded the shutout.

North Allegheny’s Wren Kucler finishes third in the Class 3A girls race during the WPIAL cross country championships last year.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 13, 2022: Runners begin section competition

Many people around the area will take advantage of a nice, late summer day Tuesday with some sort of run, jog or brisk walk at a nearby park.

Kiski Area’s Madeline Joyce (4) celebrates with Sydney Joyce and Laci Safranyos (14) after defeating Norwin on Aug. 29, 2022, at Kiski.

Joyce sisters enjoying time together with Kiski Area volleyball

Maddie Joyce started playing organized volleyball in sixth grade, and at the time, she was hitting the ball around with older sister Sydney and mom, Robin, who enjoyed a standout career at Duquesne in the 1990s.

Southmoreland and Yough soccer players meet with officials before their Section 3-2A game Monday night in Alverton.

Injury to Cernuto mars Southmoreland’s 2-1 win over Yough

Moments after a loud, happy celebration — screams and claps to applaud two goals in a row — a subdued hush fell over the crowd at Russ Grimm Field.

Ellwood City’s Brighton Mariacher scores during a preseason practice.

Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week 2022: Week 2

When Ellwood City sophomore running back Elijah Palmer-McCaine scored the second of his three touchdowns in Week 2 in the first quarter that put the Wolverines up for good, little did he know that he was making history.

Freeport’s Ava Soilis digs the ball out of danger during a match against North Allegheny on Aug. 29, 2022, at North Allegheny High School.

Moon jumps to No. 1 in the Western PA Volleyball Coaches Association rankings

The Moon girls volleyball team opened Section 2-3A play with convincing victories over South Fayette, 3-1, and Oakland Catholic, 3-0, before going 10-0 and winning its own tournament on Saturday.

Yough’s Zander Aird takes part in a 2022 preseason workout.

Yough boys look to make playoff trips a trend

When Yough’s boys soccer team made the WPIAL playoffs last season, it marked just the fourth time since 2004 the program qualified for the postseason.

New coach Hunkele aims to build Highlands tennis into winner

First-year Highlands girls tennis coach Vaughn Hunkele knew exactly what he signed up for when he took the job in August.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 11, 2022

September 11, 2022

High schools

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 12, 2022: TJ, Laurel Highlands vie for top spot

We inch our way toward the middle of September with a busy night of WPIAL girls soccer section action.

Shaler running back Luke Cignetti (right) works during a preseason practice.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week 2022: Week 2

When it comes to finishing off drives in the end zone, Shaler senior running back Luke Cignetti enjoys them in all shapes and sizes, knowing it all leads to six points on the scoreboard.

Peters Township quarterback Chris Cibrone throws a pass during a preseason practice.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 12, 2022

We hit the middle of the first month of the fall sports season with a great long-term forecast, both weather-wise and with broadcast coverage this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Derry Area senior Hunter Jurica watches his drive on No. 18 at the Latrobe Elks Golf Club at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Sept. 2.

Westmoreland HS notebook: Girls tennis individual postseason set to begin

The girls tennis postseason takes center stage this week on the WPIAL calendar with section singles tournaments across District 7.

Plum’s Kaitlyn Killinger (center) celebrates her goal with Annabel Arhin and Camryn Rogers during their game against Latrobe on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at Plum High School.

Trib HSSN WPIAL soccer rankings: Week ending Sept. 11, 2022

Tribune-Review soccer rankings

The new Gateway Sports Hall of Fame launched on Aug. 31, 2022.

New website displays history of Gateway Sports Hall of Fame

The journey to the formation and implementation of the new Gateway Sports Hall of Fame website — gshof.com — had its genesis more than two decade ago when the first class of Gators greats — the 1969 championship football team, the late Curtis Bray, Michelle Chow, Richard Adipotti, Mel Nash, Cliff Parsons, Henry J. Furrie and Walter “Pete” Antimarino — was inducted.