Sports
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 3, 2022: Team track semifinals set
Rain may affect a busy day of WPIAL baseball and softball Tuesday, but barring storms, the district postseason should begin for one spring outdoor sport.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for May 2, 2022
Perennial softball power West Allegheny had hit a wall. After winning five of its first six games and tying for the top spot in Section 4-5A, the Indians dropped two out of three section games and fell into a tie for second place, two games out of first.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for May 2, 2022
North Hills was cruising out of the gates this spring in defense of its WPIAL Class 5A softball section crown, winning its first three games by a combined score of 37-5.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 2, 2022
In a game with no clock, time is running out on WPIAL baseball teams outside the playoff bubble.
Bishop Canevin teammates, coach Gino Palmosina earn Class A boys basketball all-state honors
Bishop Canevin celebrated the school’s first boys basketball state title this winter and the Crusaders were rewarded for that accomplishment again Tuesday.
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 2, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field continues to grow as the regular season continues to shrink.
High school roundup for May 2, 2022: Pine-Richland wins pitchers’ duel with North Allegheny to take section lead
May 2, 2022
Andy Swartout threw a complete-game, three-hit shutout and Tommy Zimmerman hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead Pine-Richland to a 1-0 win over North Allegheny in a matchup of the top two teams in Section 1-6A baseball Monday.
Novacek’s career game helps Yough rally past Southmoreland, win share of Section 4-3A title
Despite pitching one of the best games of his baseball career, Allen Novacek did not earn a decision Monday afternoon.
Highlands knocks off Burrell, heating up race for section softball title
The Burrell softball team had an outright Section 1-4A championship in its sights as it hosted Highlands on senior night Monday evening at Bon Air Field in Lower Burrell.
Mt. Pleasant softball team defeats Southmoreland for 4th straight win
It took a little while, but the Mt. Pleasant softball team finally appears to be rounding into form. After starting the season at 3-7, the Vikings have rattled off four straight wins, with their most recent triumph being their most impressive.
Duquesne adds 9th new face, former Miami (Ohio) guard Dae Dae Grant
Duquesne men’s basketball coach Keith Dambrot continues to add to his roster, securing a verbal commitment Monday from Dae Dae Grant, a 6-foot-2 guard who led Miami (Ohio) in scoring last season. Grant is the ninth player to join the Dukes this offseason.
Men’s and women’s U.S. Open qualifiers begin
Local qualifying for the U.S. Women’s Open begins Tuesday in Western Pennsylvania at Shannopin Country Club.
Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot reunites with former player Dru Joyce on Dukes staff
When he was 14 years old, Dru Joyce III threw in seven 3-pointers in a state championship game in Ohio.
Chase Elliott wins at Dover to snap 26-race winless streak
DOVER, Del. — Chase Elliott snapped a 26-race winless streak when the 2020 NASCAR champion pulled away down the stretch to win the Cup Series race Monday at Dover Motor Speedway.
After sprinting to school record, Springdale’s Gent sets sights on WPIAL, PIAA success
Colton Gent joined the Springdale track and field team to stay in shape and to continue training for football season.
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Hempfield’s Noah Ser
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A-K Valley senior spotlight: Valley’s Dario Wolfe
Spending months and months in quarantine allowed people to try out new hobbies and find different areas of entertainment.
OLSH returns to top of Class 2A in latest boys volleyball coaches’ rankings
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart is back on top of the Class 2A rankings as the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its Week 6 WPIAL boys top-10 polls Monday morning.
