Sports
Burrells’ Callahan shines at Cager Classic skills competition
April 1, 2022
Donovan Callahan of Burrell missed several games during the season with a broken nose.
New coaches at Jeannette, Hempfield plan to continue their programs’ traditions of winning
Tom Paulone watches his players condition in the weight room at Jeannette’s McKee Stadium on a bitter-cold March afternoon.
PIAA wrestling committee considering WPIAL proposal to change state qualifying process
Here’s a lesson everyone has heard: Don’t always believe what you read on social media.
Penn Hills stands by decision for teams to not play Kiski Area this spring over racism accusations
The Penn Hills School Board on Wednesday reaffirmed the district’s stance that its high school sports teams will not play Kiski Area opponents this spring after allegations that Kiski Area fans subjected Penn Hills players to racist taunts at a March 2 middle school volleyball game.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 1, 2022: Title rematch in boys volleyball
While Class 2A teams in WPIAL boys volleyball will have to wait until next week to begin their section schedule, the first full week of the new season ends with a gem of a nonsection match.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 31, 2022
High schools
High school roundup for March 31, 2022: Ross’ blast lifts Kiski Area past Beaver
Mason Ross hit a three-run homer, leading Kiski Area to a 4-2 victory over Beaver in nonsection baseball Thursday afternoon.Westmoreland H.S. baseball notebook: Latrobe enjoys out-of-state opener
March 31, 2022
Latrobe continued a tradition by playing a baseball game against Upper Arlington High School in Ohio.
Butler files lawsuit against PIAA in fight over District 10 football playoffs
The WPIAL has no grounds to ban the Butler football team from the District 10 playoffs, says a lawsuit the school district has filed against the PIAA.
Philadelphia basketball teams are here to stay in PIAA, says District 12 chairman
Philadelphia teams joined the PIAA basketball playoffs less than two decades ago, and District 12’s top administrator says his schools are here to stay, despite any wishful thinking by opponents.
Highlands searches for new football coach after Girardi steps down
Dom Girardi stepped down as Highlands football coach Thursday, ending a five-season tenure with the Golden Rams.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 31, 2022: Section clashes on softball diamond
The final day of March could mark the final day district softball and baseball teams play under warm conditions for a while.
Trib 10: State champs top final WPIAL basketball power rankings
Nine WPIAL basketball teams, the most in PIAA postseason hoops history, participated in the 2022 state championships in Hershey last weekend.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 30, 2022
High schools
High school roundup for March 30, 2022: Neshannock opens with sweep of Shenango
Jack Glies hit a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the seventh in the opener, helping Neshannock to a 5-4 victory in the first game of a doubleheader sweep of Shenango in Section 2-2A baseball Wednesday.
Sage’s Army still waging battle against drug abuse; mission continues after 10 years
Norwin graduate Troy Jones hit rock bottom four years ago when he “died.” It happened as Jones was driving on Route 30 in North Versailles, as a result of a dose of heroin laced, unknown to him, with fentanyl, a deadly drug that dealers often add to heroin and cocaine.
Boys rosters set for May’s Roundball Classic all-star basketball games
March 30, 2022
The Roundball Classic senior all-star basketball games will return May 19-21 at Geneva College in Beaver Falls.
Bruce Arians steps aside so Todd Bowles can become Buccaneers head coach
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Bruce Arians, who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory, is retiring from coaching effective immediately with the intent of being replaced by defensive coordinator Todd Bowles.
Nationals allow 29 runs in spring game vs Cardinals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Washington Nationals fans have reasons to doubt 2022 will be their year. They got 29 more of them Wednesday.
Westmoreland softball notebook: Franklin Regional plays power ball
Franklin Regional did more than hit the beach in Florida.
