Sports

The Hampton boys soccer team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating West Allegheny, 1-0, in the Class 3A final on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Highmark Stadium.

Championship teams guide Hampton to top of Class 5A Trib Cup standings

July 5, 2022

Hampton captured three district championships and one state title this past school year, with three of those four coming during the fall sports season.

Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes scores his second touchdown of the fourth quarter past Bishop McDevitt’s Ryan Russo during the PIAA Class 4A championship game on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.

2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes

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.

Burrell’s Travis McKillop (left) works to pin Chartiers-Houston’s Garrett Vulcano in the 160-pound match in the WPIAL Class AA Championshp held at Chartiers Valley High School on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. McKillop has been hired to coach the Penn-Trafford wrestling team.

Penn-Trafford names Travis McKillop as wrestling coach

When A.J. Brentzel decided to step down as Penn-Trafford’s wrestling coach, athletic director Kerry Hetrick knew who could be the school’s next coach.

Hampton’s Kevyn Fish runs to the finish line in the Class AAA girls race during the WPIAL cross country championships on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at California University of Pa.

Breaking down changes to the 2022-23 WPIAL cross country alignment

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

Quaker Valley’s Eva Bulger watches her tee shot on Hole 18 during the WPIAL Class 2A girls golf championship on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at Hannastown Golf Club.

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

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

Penn Trafford’s Nick Turowski watches his tee shot on Hole 11 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at Nemacolin Country Club.

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

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

Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger looks to throw during practice Friday, Aug. 13, 2021 at Penn Hills High School.

2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Penn Hills’ Julian Dugger

July 4, 2022

Dustin Coleman competes for Young Township Legion during the 2022 District 31 season.

Latrobe earns top seed in District 31 American Legion playoffs

American Legion and Junior Legion baseball playoffs in Westmoreland County get underway Tuesday with seven games.

North Allegheny seniors celebrate with the trophy after beating Seneca Valley in the WPIAL Class 3A boys volleyball championship Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at UPMC Sports Performance Complex.

North Allegheny again finishes atop Class 6A Trib Cup standings

North Allegheny winning the Trib HSSN Cup comes as no surprise. The fact that it was closer than usual made things interesting in the 6A chase.

Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan celebrates after the Foxes scored late in the fourth quarter against Central Catholic on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Alumni Hall in Oakland.

Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan named 2021-22 Trib HSSN Boys Athlete of the Year

As Eli Yofan celebrated on the 18th green at Cedarbrook Golf Course last fall, a thought unrelated to golf came into his head. He’d just shot a 1-under par round, leading Fox Chapel to a WPIAL team title, but his mind was already on winter.

Quaker Valley’s Nora Johns earned three medals at the 2022 PIAA championship meet in Shippensburg.

Competitive fire burns bright for Quaker Valley 3-sport star Nora Johns

July 3, 2022

Nora Johns is a natural.

Sewickley Academy baseball player Adin Zorn with coach Anthony Garofalo during the 2022 season.

Penn State recruit Adin Zorn sets standard for Sewickley Academy baseball program

Adin Zorn’s baseball acumen runs the gamut, from A to Z.

Penn Hills coach Chris Giles yells instructions during a game against Gateway last season.

With drive to improve, Penn Hills dives into summer basketball competition

Summer basketball isn’t just about improving skills. Penn Hills boys basketball coach Chris Giles enjoys watching his 3-year-old daughter, Jaxx, co-exist with the teams she’s around.

Hampton’s Kevyn Fish took first place in the 3,200-meter run April 14.

Hampton track standout Kevyn Fish wants to be known as more than a fast freshman

Finishing first in a track and field event is never an easy task. There are many athletes vying for the prestigious accomplishment of being on the podium.

Pine-Richland players take to the field to play against Penn-Trafford last season.

Pitt offer adds to excitement of recruiting frenzy for Pine-Richland lineman Ryan Cory

In the last few months, Ryan Cory has received scholarship offers from schools all over the country, and now he’s getting some interest closer to home.