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Latrobe’s Josie Straigis smiles as she rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against Thomas Jefferson on April 21.

WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 9, 2022

May 9, 2022

The WPIAL softball playoff field is almost set with the regular season nearly in the books.

Central Catholic pitcher Cade O’Leary reacts to a play against North Allegheny on April 22.

WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 9, 2022

The 2022 WPIAL baseball playoff field is almost set heading into the final days of section play. One more Class 4A team will clinch Tuesday to set the postseason field at 83 teams.

West Allegheny’s Anthony Raineri celebrates after scoring against Hopewell on Monday.

High school roundup for May 9, 2022: Quaker Valley baseball clinches playoff spot with comeback win

Jack Gardinier homered and drove in three runs and Jimmy Zugal homered and drove in a pair to lead Quaker Valley to a 10-7 victory over Ambridge in Section 2-4A baseball Monday, clinching a spot in next week’s WPIAL playoffs.

Pittsburgh quarterback Davis Beville (17) looks to pass against Michigan State during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Former Pitt quarterback Davis Beville transfers to Oklahoma

Davis Beville’s decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal after three seasons at Pitt looked like a sound choice Monday when he committed to Oklahoma, where he has a chance to be the Sooners’ No. 1 backup quarterback.

Deer Lakes senior Carson McCoy runs the track during a workout May 9, 2022, at Lancers Stadum.

Deer Lakes’ McCoy riding high after Baldwin win

Carson McCoy just missed out on gold in the 800-meter run at last year’s Baldwin Invitational.

Yough shortstop Adoria Waldier stops a ball against Belle Vernon on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Yough softball rallies to stay in section title hunt; errors doom Belle Vernon

Trailing by a run with two outs in the top of the seventh inning Monday afternoon, the Yough softball team managed to rally without getting a single hit.

Franklin Regional coach Bobby Saddler (center) talks with his team during Monday’s 10-3 win over Kiski Area in Murrysville.

Franklin Regional baseball adds to win streak, knocks Kiski Area from playoffs

Jack Bridges had been out of the Franklin Regional baseball lineup since early April with an elbow injury.

Derry’s Ethan Frye battles Deer Lakes’ Kyle Penn at the net during their match on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Derry Area High School.

No changes in final WPIAL Boys Volleyball Coaches Association top-10 polls

WPIAL boys volleyball section play concludes Thursday evening, and the playoff brackets and pairings are scheduled to be released Friday.

Kiski Area’s Jack Crider takes seventh during the boys shot put during the Westmoreland County Track and Field Championships April 30 at Memorial Stadium in Latrobe.

Kiski Area track and field teams celebrate section titles

The Kiski Area boys and girls track and field teams will be competing in the WPIAL Class 3A team semifinals at North Allegheny on Tuesday.

Olivia Mastrilli is a senior center fielder for the Norwin softball team.

Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Olivia Mastrilli

March 30 to April 27.

A-K Valley senior spotlight: Springdale’s Legend Ausk

This Legend keeps growing.

West Allegheny players celebrate after defeating South Fayette, 11-10, in the bottom of the 11th inning on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in North Fayette.

WPIAL baseball clinchings, playoff scenarios through May 8, 2022

May 8, 2022

In a game with no clock, time is running out on WPIAL baseball teams outside the playoff bubble.

Shaler’s Cam Murphy slides sfaely into third baseunder Highlands’ Madi Gorny during their game on April 1, 2022, at Highlands High School.

WPIAL softball clinchings, playoff scenarios through May 8, 2022

The WPIAL softball playoff field continues to grow as the regular season continues to shrink.

High school sports schedule for May 9, 2022

High schools

Mike Sirianni leads defending champion Quaker Valley into the WPIAL Class 2A tennis semifinals Monday.

What to watch for on Trib HSSN for Monday, May 9, 2022: Baseball, softball, tennis on tap

Welcome to the final week of the WPIAL baseball and softball regular season.

Hampton’s Vince Matthews drives in a run against Fox Chapel during the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Fox Chapel Area High School.

This week on TribLive High School Sports Network: Week of May 9, 2022

The sun will be shining bright all week on the end of the spring sports regular season and on some postseason bracketology.

Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week for May 8, 2022

After the 2020 season was shut down, the Mt. Lebanon baseball team returned last spring with a young team that finished 11-8 and lost to Butler in the district quarterfinals.