Sports

Tori Johnson will play center field again this season for Valley.

Valley softball team wants to build on playoff berth

March 24, 2022

Without a senior on the roster, Valley softball managed to break into the playoffs last year for the first time since 2012.

Valley baseball team confident it can compete for section title

Valley baseball coach Jim Basilone expects the Section 3-3A race to be exciting, and he is confident his team will be among those competing for the title.

Yough sophomore Zander Aird hits in the cage at practice Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Finding pitchers will be key if Yough baseball team is to succeed

When Yough opens the baseball season Friday against Jeannette, the biggest thing Cougars coach Craig Spisak will be looking at is who will compose his pitching staff.

Bishop Canevin’s Jhamil Fife and Kevaughn Price celebrate with the state championship trophy after defeating St. John Neumann in the PIAA Class A boys final on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Balanced attack earns Bishop Canevin 1st PIAA boys basketball title

HERSHEY — This state championship celebration was years in the making for Bishop Canevin, with some waiting longer than others to see the Crusaders finally win one.

Chartiers Valley’s Helene Cowan (5) celebrates with Perri Page and Hallie Cowan after scoring against Moon during their Section 1-5A game on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Chartiers Valley High School.

2022 PIAA Class 5A girls basketball championship breakdown: Chartiers Valley vs. Cardinal O’Hara

PIAA Class 5A girls basketball final

Ligonier Valley’s Maddie Griffin throws a pitch against Sharpsville in the PIAA playoffs last year.

Westmoreland softball opening day primer: Teams, players, games to watch

Friday is opening day for high school softball in the WPIAL. Here are some particulars to get you started on a new season.

Norwin’s Alex Thomas celebrates his goal against McDowell in the second period during the Class A championship Monday, March 21, 2022, at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

Senior leadership, sophomore talent helps Norwin reach Pennsylvania Cup final

While the roster lists them by their sweater number and class, Norwin hockey players say they identify as one.

Quaker Valley’s Markus Frank scores against Montour during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Thursday, March. 3, 2022, at Petersen Events Center.

2022 PIAA Class 4A boys basketball championship breakdown: Quaker Valley vs. Neumann-Goretti

PIAA Class 4A boys basketball final

High school sports schedules for March 24, 2022

March 23, 2022

High schools

Fueled by playoff loss, expectations surging for Springdale softball

To say the Springdale softball program has turned things around would be an understatement.

Bishop Canevin’s Kevaughn Price celebrates next to Union’s Cam Taylor as time expires in the WPIAL Class A championship game on Thursday, March. 3, 2022, at Petersen Events Center.

2022 PIAA Class A boys basketball championship breakdown: Bishop Canevin vs. St. John Neumann

PIAA Class A boys basketball final

Recent Springdale grad set to turn around alma mater’s baseball program

If you’re at a Springdale baseball game this spring, don’t be surprised if it takes a minute to identify the team’s coach.

Aliquippa’s Brandon Banks scores past Avonworth’s Peyton Faulkner during PIAA boys 3A quarterfinal action at New Castle High School.

PIAA basketball factoids for 2022 championship games

For the first time since 2019, basketball players and coaches are about to complete a full journey on the Road to Hershey.

Southmoreland’s Amarah McCutcheon batted .613 with 11 home runs, 27 RBIs and 32 runs as a freshman.

Expectations remain high for Southmoreland softball team

Southmoreland softball had some fun with its first week of practices, introducing themes.

Mt. Lebanon’s Reagan Murdoch is fouled by Bethel Park’s Ella Sabatos during their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at UMPC Events Center in Moon.

Trib 10 teams head to Hershey for PIAA championship games

Three boys and two girls WPIAL basketball teams saw their dreams of merging gold and chocolate together come to an end last week with a loss in the PIAA semifinals.

Thomas Jefferson’s Jordan Mayer celebrates a tackle for loss against Hampton on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at Fridley Field in Hampton..

Potential NFL path draws Thomas Jefferson’s Jordan Mayer to Boston College

Jordan Mayer is very good at getting his arms around quarterbacks, but when the Thomas Jefferson junior committed to Boston College, he was the one wrapped up.

Mt.Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer, a three-time PIAA Class 2A champion, will wrestle for Team Pennsylvania at the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic on Friday at Peters Township.

Pitt recruits dominate state team for Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic

Three future Pitt wrestlers were among the 13 selected for Team Pennsylvania at the annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic slated for Friday at Peters Township.