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The seniors on the 2022 Quaker Valley baseball team were, from left, Declan Haas (32), Andrew Glas (2), Zeke Hendricks (7), Adam Tanabe (10), Michael Giles (38), Tommaso Floro (39), Gordon Merriman (8), Jack Gardinier (5) and Ethan Faris (1).

Coach steps down after another playoff appearance for Quaker Valley baseball

June 12, 2022

The big news circulating out of the Quaker Valley baseball program is that veteran coach Dean Owrey has resigned.

Kari Holt, Rachael McCann, Abbey Brennan and Molly McGuire, members of the Class of 2022, pose with coach Ashley DeVito when they were freshmen.
Kari Holt, Rachael McCann, Abbey Brennan and Molly McGuire, members of the Class of 2022, pose with coach Ashley DeVito when they were freshmen.

Ashley DeVito built program, relationships during 7 seasons with Penn Hills girls soccer

Dayvona Hogan enjoyed being able to keep her eyes on the varsity girls soccer team’s practice while she played for the Linton Middle School team. Hogan would wait until practice ended and eagerly wander over to talk to varsity coach Ashley DeVito.

Pine-Richland’s Connor Lenz, intercepting a tipped pass in front of Upper St. Clair’s Timothy Pollock in 2020, played in the 2022 PSFCA Big School East/West Game.

Pine-Richland notebook: Girls lacrosse team finishes 4th in WPIAL

The Pine-Richland girls lacrosse team came within one goal of advancing to the PIAA playoffs, but ultimately, Upper St. Clair continued to be a thorn in its side.

Pine-Richland pitcher Jacob McGuire delivers against North Allegheny on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in McCandless.

After winning share of section title, Pine-Richland looks forward to promising future

The 2022 season for Pine-Richland baseball culminated with a shared Section 1-6A title with North Allegheny for the Rams after a rare postseason miss in 2021.

Gateway senior Deanna Gratton earned second-team All-Section 2-5A honors at third base for the 2022 season.

Gateway softball hopes to build from progress made this spring

When one looks just at the scores of a majority of the games for the Gateway softball team this spring, thoughts might develop of a team that went nowhere in developing on the field.

West Mifflin’s Jake Walker scores during the 12th inning of the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Montour on May 31 at Wild Things Park.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 13, 2022: Breaking down the road to the state finals for 12 baseball, softball teams

June 11, 2022

Get ready for Semifinals Monday in the PIAA softball and baseball postseasons.

East celebrates with the cup after beating Central in the PIHL girls championship Saturday, June 11, 2022, at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

Penn-Trafford sophomore makes history with OT winner in 1st PIHL girls championship game

Kylie McKenzie found the puck and some open ice.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 11, 2022

High schools

The Mars boys lacrosse team celebrates after beating Marple Newtown for the PIAA Class 2A championship Saturday, June 11, 2022 at West Chester East.

Mars becomes 1st WPIAL team to win PIAA lacrosse championship

WEST GOSHEN — With a plaque to win and a burden to shed, the Mars boys lacrosse team this weekend accepted a 294-mile journey into history. By Saturday evening, the return ride was a pleasure trip.

A statue of Willie Thrower can be seen entering the Valley Viking Stadium at Valley High School on Saturday Jan. 30, 2021.

George Guido: 1st Willie Thrower QB Camp set for July 16 at Valley

The first Willie Thrower Foundation Invitational Quarterback Camp is set for July 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Valley High Memorial Stadium.

The North Allegheny boys volleyball team won the 2022 PIAA Class 3A championship June 11, 2022, at Penn State.

North Allegheny captures 4th straight PIAA boys volleyball title

STATE COLLEGE — State College was the center of the PIAA volleyball world again Saturday as the top two teams in Pennsylvania squared off for the PIAA Class 3A boys volleyball title at Rec Hall.

Burrell starting pitcher Katie Armstrong throws against Beaver during PIAA Class 4A quarterfinal Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Mars Area High School.

Future looks bright for Burrell softball

A youthful lineup this spring didn’t stop the Burrell softball team from reaching the playoffs for the 17th season in a row, and when the Bucs arrived in the postseason, they made the most of their opportunity.

Norwin’s Sebastian Rosado Guindin won the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Sports Most Valuable Player and is eligible for a scholarship.

Westmoreland HS notebook: Special honor for Norwin’s Rosado Guindin

Norwin senior Sebastian Rosado Guindin knew he was in the running for a unique award, but he was a little taken aback when his name was called.

Kylee Piconi and her Penn-Trafford teammates play Armstrong in the PIAA semifinals Monday.

Penn-Trafford softball uses fluid lineup to great playoff success

Unsatisfied by his team’s offensive output in the first round of the PIAA playoffs, Penn-Trafford softball coach Denny Little decided to tweak his batting order for the quarterfinals.

Seneca Valley catcher Anna Kalkowski tags out North Allegheny’s Annalyn Isaacs in the WPIAL Class 6A softball championship Wednesday, June 1, 2002 at Cal (Pa.).

North Allegheny notebook: Tigers softball falls in PIAA quarterfinals

North Allegheny’s softball season came to an end June 9 when the Tigers dropped a 10-2 decision to District 1 runner-up Pennsbury in the PIAA Class 6A quarterfinals at Messiah University.

Shady Side Academy’s Peter Kramer scores next to Avonworth’s Peyton Faulkner during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Petersen Events Center.

Standout guard Peter Kramer returning to Hampton

The Hampton boys basketball team will get some excitement this upcoming season when coach Joe Lafko collects his 500th career coaching victory.

Hampton left-hander Ryan Apaliski went 4-2 with a 1.73 ERA during section play this past spring and earned first-team All-Section 2-5A honors in 2022.

Hampton ace Apaliski aims to build on breakout season

If Hampton left-hander Ryan Apaliski improves this summer as much as he did last summer, Talbots coach Kellen Wheeler may start running out of superlatives.