Sports

Artist Pamela Cooper’s piece called “I Just Wanna Live” is included the traveling outdoor multimedia art exhibit “Black Lives in Focus” at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Cooper has two pieces in the exhibit.

Pitt-Greensburg art exhibit showcases Black experiences

March 28, 2022

Watercolor paintings, emotion-filled photographs, bold quotations and more line the sidewalk outside of Chambers Hall at Pitt-Greensburg.

Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst drives against Laurel Highlands Rodney Gallagher during overtime in their PIAA Class 5A second-round game.

After trip to PIAA playoffs, future remains promising for Highlands boys basketball

Members of the Highlands boys basketball team wanted a second chance.

Westmoreland County senior spotlight: Southmoreland’s Kory Ansell

Last fall, Southmoreland hosted the first football playoff game in school history, and although the Scottie did not win, it was still a great moment for the organization.

Highlands’ Carter Leri shoots a 3-pointer against Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Highlands High School.

A-K Valley senior spotlight: Highlands’ Carter Leri

All basketball teams need leaders, someone to motivate and encourage as well as to provide a steady calmness when things get intense.

Volleyball coaches association releases first WPIAL boys regular-season rankings

Five dual matches Friday and a trio of tournaments Saturday kicked off the 2022 WPIAL boys volleyball season.

Aliquippa head coach Nick Lackovich watches the final seconds of the game with his starters during the PIAA Class 3A state championship against Devon Prep on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Public school criticism of state basketball playoffs ‘sour grapes,’ says PIAA director

Traditional public schools won only two of the 12 state basketball titles celebrated this weekend in Hershey, the fewest since the PIAA expanded the sport to six classifications in 2016.

High school scores, schedules for March 27, 2022

March 27, 2022

High schools

What to watch in high school sports on March 28, 2022: Baseball revs up

Most WPIAL baseball teams will get a week of nonsection play in this week before starting their “section series” schedule next week.

Neshannock’s Mairan Haggerty celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against Southern Columbia during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game Friday, March 25, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week: March 27, 2022

Last season, Neshannnock celebrated a second WPIAL girls basketball championship in three years after beating Serra Catholic in the Class 2A finals.

This week on Trib HSSN: March 28-April 2, 2022

With the winter sports season in the rearview mirror, the road straight ahead is filled with spring sports here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin scores against Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at West Mifflin.

Recruiting hype doesn’t seem to affect Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin

Even at a young age, Quinton Martin is existing nicely with the recruiting process.

Kiski Area coach Corey Smith has been a player and assistant coach in the Cager Classic. Saturday, he will coach the East boys team.

Former Cager Classic MVP Corey Smith now coaching in all-star basketball game

Kiski Area coach Corey Smith has come full circle with the Cager Classic.

Baldwin’s Morgan Altavilla competes during a 2021-22 basketball game at Baldwin.

Altavilla leaves legacy in Baldwin girls basketball program

Athleticism is deeply rooted in her family.

Quaker Valley’s girls 200-yard freestyle relay team, consisting of (from left) Kwilai Karto, Emily Connors, Paige Juliano and Ella Fuehner, placed sixth at the PIAA Class 2A finals March 18 at Bucknell.

Quaker Valley swimmers, divers produce medal-winning performances

Quaker Valley swimmer Emily Connors ended her superb sophomore season as a triple medalist at the PIAA Class 2A girls championships held at Bucknell.

Quaker Valley’s Jack Gardinier drives past Lincoln Park’s Brandin Cummings during their WPIAL Class 4A semifinal on Saturday, Feb. 26 at UMPC Events Center in Moon.

Quaker Valley’s Gardinier garners career-high 36 in PIAA second round

One of the most impressive performances of the year was turned in by Jack Gardinier in the PIAA Class 4A second round.

Penn-Trafford’s Troy Hohman works to control Dover’s Mason Leiphart in a 120-pound match at Giant Center in Hershey for the PIAA championship Friday, March 11, 2022.

Penn-Trafford wrestler Hohman goes out on a high note

Penn-Trafford’s Troy Hohman didn’t reach his goal of being a PIAA Class 3A champion, but the senior did end his high school career on a high note.

Penn Hills distance runner Austin Stuchul returns for the 2022 track and field season.

Penn Hills track and field looks to benefit from larger roster

The Penn Hills indoor track team had a strong winter. With some reinforcements in tow, Indians coach Lee Zelkowitz believes the spring squad may be able to have even more success.

Penn Hills’ Maura Wade is one of the Indians’ returning starters in 2022.

Penn Hills softball teams confident of better season in 2022

There were things for Kiera Mack to be happy with despite a loss to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in a scrimmage last Wednesday. While Penn Hills’ softball team fell behind early, the Indians didn’t fold.