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Westmoreland County softball notebook: Top-5 seeds at stake when WPIAL brackets are released
May 11, 2022
The WPIAL is scheduled to release playoff brackets at 4 p.m. Thursday virtually via the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Hitting from left side has turned out all right for Mt. Pleasant leadoff hitter Katie Hutter
When Katie Hutter was small, she picked up a softball bat for the first time and immediately squared up like a left-handed hitter.
Tim McConnell accepts Bishop Canevin job after resigning as Chartiers Valley coach
Tim McConnell had walked into Chartiers Valley’s gym countless times, but the longtime basketball coach felt somewhat sentimental when he entered Tuesday morning.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 10, 2022
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Elizabeth Forward wins section title softball showdown with Yough
For the third straight season, Elizabeth Forward reigns at the top of Section 2-4A.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 11, 2022: WPIAL team tennis champs look to repeat
The last of the district boys tennis gold will be handed out Wednesday.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for May 10, 2022
At first glance, this edition of the Trib HSSN state softball rankings may look like a carbon copy of last week’s presentation.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for May 10, 2022
With time running out on the 2022 regular season, the elite baseball teams across the state are trying to put their foot down against wholesale changes to the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings.
High school roundup for May 10, 2022: Blackhawk knocks New Castle from playoff contention
May 10, 2022
Josh Reed threw four no-hit innings and Jarrod Malagiese homered to lead Blackhawk to a 15-0 victory over New Castle in Section 2-4A baseball Tuesday, eliminating the Red Hurricanes from playoff contention.
Only 2 spots in WPIAL softball playoff field still up for grabs
The WPIAL softball playoff field is nearly set with 80 teams locked and loaded for the postseason.
WPIAL baseball playoff field set
The 2022 WPIAL baseball playoff field is now set with 83 teams ready to battle for six district championships.
Gateway boys volleyball fends off Plum challenge, finishes undefeated in section
The Plum boys volleyball team hoped to play spoiler and prevent visiting Gateway from finishing its Section 2-2A slate undefeated as the teams met in the section finale Tuesday at Plum.
Norwin shuts out North Allegheny to earn spot in WPIAL softball playoffs
There was a WPIAL “last chance” track and field meet going on Tuesday at Norwin.
Pirates’ Cole Tucker makes the switch, decides to bat only from left side
Cole Tucker had a ready, logical and honest explanation Tuesday for his decision to stop switch-hitting and concentrate on batting from the left side.
Pirates outfielder Jake Marisnick placed on 10-day injured list with thumb injury
Already missing shortstop Kevin Newman, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost outfielder Jake Marisnick on Tuesday when he was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb injury. Marisnick injured the thumb while making a diving catch Monday night in the 5-1 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Pirates catcher Michael Perez back wearing the clothes of a big-league player
Before the Indianapolis Indians game Saturday, catcher Michael Perez was casually looking for something to eat in the clubhouse kitchen.
‘Last chance’ events replace qualifiers for WPIAL track and field championships
A few years ago, the WPIAL eliminated regional qualifiers for its track and field championships.
Greensburg Central Catholic, Norwin ready for team finals in WPIAL track
When Mike Brewer took over the Greensburg Central Catholic track and field program 10 years ago, he had a team of 12 — five boys and seven girls.
NIL attorney: Jordan Addison’s name in transfer portal helped trigger new NCAA regulations
When the NCAA Division I Board of Directors set up the first guardrails intended to regulate boosters emboldened by name, image and likeness legislation, Jordan Addison’s presence in the transfer portal was one of the tipping points, a sports attorney said Tuesday.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 9, 2022
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