Sports
High school roundup for June 13, 2022: Neshannock baseball, softball reach state title game
June 13, 2022
Giovanni Valentine singled with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning to send Neshannock to a 2-1 victory over Burgettstown on Monday, earning a berth in the PIAA Class 2A championship game.
Clearfield softball stuns WPIAL champion Beaver, ending 42-game winning streak
LORETTO – Beaver’s 42-game winning streak and hopes for a second consecutive PIAA Class 4A softball title ended shockingly Monday in a semifinal round game at St. Francis University.
WPIAL approves new basketball sections without addressing public-private concerns
The WPIAL considered some radical ideas such as splitting public and private school basketball teams into separate sections, but ultimately decided that’s a debate for another day.
Valley school board removes interim tag, names Kim Johnson full-time AD
For two months this spring, Kim Johnson balanced her duties as a ninth-grade honors biology and AP biology teacher at Valley High School with newly gained responsibilities as the interim athletic director after the resignation of Muzzy Colosimo in March.
Sally Ackerman returns to St. Joseph, this time in a new role
Sally Ackerman coached the girls basketball team at St. Joseph for five years from 2013-14 to 2017-18.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Aaron Schmook
Aaron Schmook ended his high school athletic career by earning a medal at the PIAA track and field championships.
A-K Valley senior spotlight: Burrell’s Isabella Leger
Isabella Leger spent her four years at Burrell running for the cross country team and the track and field team.
Thomas Jefferson’s Jordan Mayer commits to Wisconsin
About two months after restarting his recruiting process, Thomas Jefferson’s Jordan Mayer committed Sunday to Wisconsin.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week: Week ending June 12, 2022
On April 27, the Seneca Valley softball team lost a third straight game, dropping its record to 5-6.
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week: Week ending June 12, 2022
The Laurel softball machine is used to playing in June.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week: Week ending June 12, 2022
Every team in every sport sets goals at the start of the season.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week: Week ending June 12, 2022
The calendar has turned to June.
Deer Lakes softball reflects on impressive season
Deer Lakes softball coach Rick Cerra saw the pieces for a strong season and postseason run come together back in September, six months before preseason practices began.
Penn-Trafford softball notebook: Warriors have shot at redemption
The beauty of the state softball playoffs for many WPIAL teams lies in the chance for redemption.
PIAA Class 5A softball semifinals capsule: Penn-Trafford vs. Armstrong
Monday’s game
Sewickley Academy baseball collected wins, valuable experience during strong season
Sewickley Academy approached the WPIAL baseball playoffs with a “one game at a time” attitude.
Coach steps down after another playoff appearance for Quaker Valley baseball
The big news circulating out of the Quaker Valley baseball program is that veteran coach Dean Owrey has resigned.
Ashley DeVito built program, relationships during 7 seasons with Penn Hills girls soccer
Dayvona Hogan enjoyed being able to keep her eyes on the varsity girls soccer team’s practice while she played for the Linton Middle School team. Hogan would wait until practice ended and eagerly wander over to talk to varsity coach Ashley DeVito.
Pine-Richland notebook: Girls lacrosse team finishes 4th in WPIAL
The Pine-Richland girls lacrosse team came within one goal of advancing to the PIAA playoffs, but ultimately, Upper St. Clair continued to be a thorn in its side.
