Sports
Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for April 19, 2022
April 19, 2022
Things around state baseball diamonds have been pleasant for a few days, then into a deep chill the rest of the week, or vice-versa. That not only describes the weekly weather pattern thus far in April, it also covers the results from games played last week by teams in the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings.
High school track and field notebook: Strong field headed to Butler this weekend
The 57th annual Butler Invitational will be held over two days this weekend.
Young Derry track team finding success ahead of schedule
It wasn’t a picturesque day at Derry track practice Monday. A cold wind was gusting and ice pellets were pelting the distance runners during their workout.
Derry boys volleyball program rebuilding with tenacious team
For years, Derry has resided among the elite high school boys volleyball teams in the WPIAL, challenging for championships and sending players off to college.
Freeport girls lacrosse team gaining experience
Ed Smith is looking for improvement, and he sees it happening every day.
Nick Dizon steps down as Kiski Area’s girls basketball coach to lead Penn State Greater Allegheny program
Nick Dizon called it a very tough decision, but after four years as coach of the Kiski Area girls basketball team, he is stepping away to lead the women’s program at Penn State Greater Allegheny.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 18, 2022
High schools
High school roundup for April 18, 2022: TJ’s Joyce scores winning goal in inaugural PIHL girls game
April 18, 2022
Brooklyn Joyce of Thomas Jefferson scored the tie-breaking goal with 11:29 left in the third period to lead Central to a 4-3 victory over East in the inaugural PIHL girls division game Monday night at Alpha Ice in Harmar.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 19, 2022: Section contenders collide in boys volleyball
Tuesday will probably be another good day in Western Pa. to use your inside voice.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for April 18, 2022
The 2022 Trib HSSN Softball Teams of the Week have been Ram tough. Last week it was Ligonier Valley, this week, Pine-Richland takes the honor.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for April 18, 2022
Yough entered last week with a 1-1 record in Section 2-4A.
Pittsburgh Maulers, released running back in dispute over lunch menu incident
Before their first game kicked off, the USFL’s Pittsburgh Maulers found themselves in the headlines – for a truly unusual reason.
North Catholic regains top spot in volleyball coaches association’s Class 2A rankings
A section clash last week between WPIAL heavyweights produced a change at the top of the latest Western Pa. Volleyball Coaches Association Class 2A rankings released Monday morning.
Plum’s Kaitlyn Killinger commits to Pitt women’s soccer
Pitt is it for another Plum girls soccer standout.
Deer Lakes’ junior-heavy volleyball lineup gaining experience early on
Deer Lakes’ boys volleyball team had a special season in 2021, going 7-0 en route to winning a Section 2-2A title and earning a trip to the WPIAL playoffs.
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Yough’s Emma Augustine
As the only senior on the Yough softball team, pitcher Emma Augustine is obviously in a leadership position.
A-K Valley senior spotlight: Deer Lakes’ Justin Brannagan
It’s going to be tough for Justin Brannagan to top his game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds that lifted Deer Lakes’ boys basketball team to a 39-37 victory over Blackhawk in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 18, 2022: No. 1 Bethel Park to face No. 3 Peters Township in baseball
April 17, 2022
Monday will be a quiet day around the district with most schools enjoying one more day of their Easter break.
Delayed 2 years by pandemic, PIHL adds girls division for high school hockey
Morgan Black was the leading scorer on a national championship hockey team this winter, but she has never worn her high school’s logo on any jersey. That’s because for a girl to play high school hockey in Western Pennsylvania, she always had to play against the boys.
