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Franklin Regional’s Nolan Schilling blasts out of a sand trap on No. 14 at Latrobe Country Club on June 23 in the Westmoreland County Junior.

Mocello wins Westmoreland Juniors in playoff after improbable approach shot

June 23, 2022

Tyler Mocello took a circuitous path to a victory Thursday, winning a sudden-death playoff hole against two others and claiming the championship of the annual Westmoreland County Golf Association Junior Amateur Tournament at Latrobe Country Club.

Deer Lakes coach Terence Parham reacts to a play against Lincoln Park in a 2020 WPIAL playoff game.

Coach who built Deer Lakes boys basketball into perennial playoff team steps down

Terence Parham called it one of the hardest decisions he’s ever had to make.

Steel Valley quarterback Cruce Brookins carries past Serra Catholic’s Michael Schanck during their game on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Munhall.

2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Steel Valley’s Cruce Brookins

Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

Bethel Park’s David Kessler celebrates his double against Selinsgrove during the PIAA Class 5A state championship game June 17 at Penn State.

Trib 10: 4 WPIAL baseball, softball teams end season with PIAA gold

June 22, 2022

The 2022 WPIAL baseball and softball season are in the books.

2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Mt. Lebanon’s Kade Capristo

Belle Vernon’s Viva Kreis playing high-level international handball with U.S. national team

Viva Kreis has been on a global barnstorming tour training with the U.S. junior and senior handball teams.

Rob McClellan grabs lead at West Penn Open

June 21, 2022

Things have tightened up at the 119th Annual West Penn Open Championship after the second round Tuesday at The Club at Nevillewood.

Neshannock pitcher Addyson Frye hugs head coach Jackie Lash after receiving her gold medal after defeating Conwell-Egan, 4-1, in the PIAA Class 2A state championship game June 17 at Penn State.

Trib HSSN Final 2022 Softball State Rankings

Six new PIAA champions were crowned last week at Penn State, thus concluding the 2022 softball season.

Bethel Park’s Cody Geddes celebrates his solo home run next to Ray Altmeyer during the PIAA Class 5A state championship game against Selinsgrove on June 17 at Penn State.

Trib HSSN Final 2022 State Baseball Rankings

Five new champions and one repeat winner are celebrating 2022 PIAA baseball championships after last week’s finals at Penn State.

Latrobe’s place winners at the 2022 USA Clay Target League state tournament included, from left, Ethan Wills (25 straight award), Autumn Pavlik (third place female), Summer Pavlik (second place female) and Camden Flynn (first place novice male, third place novice overall).

Latrobe clay target team produces 2 state champions

Latrobe’s clay target club team has been in existence for three seasons and this year had two state champions.

Beaver Falls quarterback Jaren Brickner works out during a preseason practice last year.

2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Beaver Falls’ Jaren Brickner

Fox Chapel’s Izzy Zober, 11, will play for the U12 Israeli national team.

Fox Chapel’s Izzy Zober to compete on inaugural U12 Israeli national softball team

Fox Chapel’s Izzy Zober and Franklin Regional’s Grace Stark are making softball history.

Latrobe’s Ella Bulava (right) celebrates her goal with Regan Reilly during their game against Norwin on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at Norwin High School.

Breaking down changes to the 2022-23 WPIAL girls soccer alignment

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

Neshannock’s Neleh Nogay celebrates her double against Conwell-Egan during the PIAA Class 2A championship game on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Penn State.

Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for the week ending June 20, 2022

June 20, 2022

Perfection is hard to achieve.

Avonworth pitcher Alivia Lantzy celebrates with teammates after defeating Lewisburg in the PIAA Class 3A state championship game.

Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week: Week ending June 19, 2022

The deer may be home, home on the range, but the Antelopes are celebrating in that rare golden field, where only district and state champions go to play.

Gateway quarterback Brad Birch throws a pass against Thomas Jefferson on Sept. 3, 2021, in Monroeville.

2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Gateway’s Brad Birch

Penn-Trafford head coach Doug Kelly talks with Noah Wright during their game against Franklin Regional on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Murrysville.

Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Penn-Trafford, Greensburg Salem among biggest moves in basketball realignment

Summer is just starting, but the WPIAL has its new basketball sections in place for the next winter season.

Allderdice’s Robbi Exley battles Penn-Trafford’s Cooper Sisson for possession during their game Oct. 5 at Couples Stadium on the South Side.

Breaking down changes to the 2022-23 WPIAL boys soccer alignment

The WPIAL has released or will soon release new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.