Sports
North Allegheny boys volleyball moves within 1 win of 4th straight state title
June 7, 2022
The North Allegheny boys volleyball team will have a chance to win its fourth straight state championship Saturday at Penn State’s Rec Hall.
Burrell softball team faces juggernaut Beaver in PIAAs
The Beaver softball team currently owns one of the longest winning streaks in WPIAL history.
Mars boys lacrosse earns 2nd straight trip to state championship game
For the second straight season, Mars will get a chance to become the first WPIAL team to win a state championship in boys lacrosse.
Penn-Trafford lineman Joe Enick verbally commits to Central Michigan
A steady stream of scholarship offers have followed Joe Enick since late March. More were likely to come this summer.
12 WPIAL softball teams advance to PIAA quarterfinals
While opening day of the PIAA baseball playoffs was a mixed bag for district teams, the WPIAL softball qualifiers got a chance to strut their stuff in the first round.
Sites announced for PIAA baseball quarterfinals
It was a rough start to the PIAA baseball postseason for several WPIAL champions.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 7, 2022: Mars carries banner for WPIAL lacrosse
June 6, 2022
Welcome to Semifinals Tuesday in both the PIAA boys volleyball and lacrosse state playoffs.
High school roundup for June 6, 2022: Griffaton leads WPIAL champion West Mifflin to 1st-round win
Winning pitcher Zane Griffaton’s three-run homer backed his five effective innings on the mound as WPIAL Class 4A champion West Mifflin opened the PIAA playoffs with a 6-1 victory over District 5-8-9 subregional champion Somerset (15-8) before a West Mifflin school-record crowd of 909 Monday.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 6, 2022
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WPIAL champion West Allegheny avoids 1st-round trap, blanks Thomas Jefferson
West Allegheny knew that the environment would be different going from the WPIAL championship game to a PIAA first-round matchup with Thomas Jefferson in the middle of the afternoon on a Monday, yet the result remained the same as the Indians defeated the Jaguars, 7-0.
Burrell rides early offense, Armstrong’s arm into PIAA softball quarterfinals
ERIE — It was déjà vu for the Burrell softball team Monday afternoon in its PIAA Class 4A first-round game against District 10 champion Villa Maria Academy at Penn State Behrend.
Penn-Trafford shakes off early homer to beat Twin Valley in PIAA Class 5A 1st round
The Penn-Trafford softball team got off to a bad start in its first-round state playoff game Monday when Twin Valley leadoff hitter Alivia Lichtner homered in the bottom of the first.
Don’t blame ‘WPIAL hangover’ for this PIAA 1st-round loss, says Mt. Lebanon coach
The Mt. Lebanon baseball team was on the practice field for a rare early-morning, split-squad scrimmage Saturday, just a few days after winning the WPIAL title. The Blue Devils had six days to get ready for their state playoff opener and tried to use them to their fullest.
Southmoreland softball team eliminated from PIAA playoffs by Bald Eagle Area
MILESBURG — Southmoreland was hoping its two hour-plus bus ride into the heart of District 6 wouldn’t be its only road trip in the PIAA playoffs.
Deer Lakes softball team rallies in 6th for PIAA win
CORRY — After hitting eight pop-up outs over the first five innings, Deer Lakes resorted to a series of line drives.
GCC softball team comes up 1 hit short in PIAA 1st round
DUBOIS — Greensburg Central Catholic’s defense was sharp behind junior pitcher Emma Henry all afternoon in the PIAA Class A softball playoff opener.
A-K Valley senior spotlight: Kiski Area’s Campbell Curry
Campbell Curry competed in three sports in high school, balancing numerous activities such as soccer, golf, track and field, and his academics.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Ligonier Valley’s Grant Dowden
Being a utility player in one sport is difficult enough, but how about in two sports?
What to watch for in the WPIAL: Monday, June 6, 2022
June 5, 2022
And down the stretch they come.
High school sports schedule for June 6, 2022
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