Tag: Ligonier Valley

Latrobe coach Matt Basciano works the third base box during the WildCats’ section opener against Penn-Trafford on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Harrison City.
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Postseason series format could be gaining steam
April 15, 2025
Imagine a best-of-three baseball series to determine who advances in the WPIAL playoffs, or a two-out-of-three set to decide a championship.

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Hempfield starting pitcher Riley Miller throws against Penn-Trafford Friday, March 14, 2025 at Penn-Trafford High School.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 7, 2025: Class 6A softball powers to face off
April 6, 2025
The first full week of April begins with more rain in the forecast in what should be a chilly week at the old ballfield for WPIAL baseball and softball teams.

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Belle Vernon’s Zion Moore dribbles against Farrell during the PIAA Class 4A first round Friday, March 7, 2025.
Belle Vernon’s Zion Moore named TribLive Westmoreland boys basketball player of the year
April 5, 2025
Zion Moore

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Greensburg Central Erica Gribble drives to the basket past Shady Side Academy’s Cam Capel during their game on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at GCC.
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble headlines TribLive Westmoreland girls basketball all-stars
Erica Gribble

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Hempfield’s Drew Gordon (left) is among the nominees for the Westmoreland County Scholar/Athlete award.
Westmoreland County Scholar/Athlete nominees announced
April 1, 2025
If Judge Michael Stewart was impressed with the 2024 Westmoreland County Scholar/Athlete nominees, then he was amazed with the 2025 class.

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Mohawk’s Aricka Young (11) and Alivia Hare (00) celebrate after scoring in a seven-run fifth inning against South Park during the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship game May 31, 2024 at Lilley Field.
2025 WPIAL Class 3A softball preseason breakdown
March 12, 2025
Mohawk softball rose to the top of WPIAL Class 3A last spring by taking down a pair of teams that appear ready to seek revenge this season.

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Hempfield’s Lauren Howard batted .381 last season.
Hempfield softball motivated to rejoin championship chase
With six Division I college commits, Hempfield is primed for another run at WPIAL and PIAA championships.

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Norwin’s Melani Schmidt edges Mt. Lebanon’s Selma Gajgoric to win the 100 meters during the 2024 WPIAL Class 3A team track championships.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Norwin celebrates indoor track titles
March 1, 2025
The Norwin boys and girls indoor track and field teams are champions for the first time.

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Latrobe’s Ian Decerb scores over Franklin Regional defenders during their game Jan. 31 in Murrysville.
Westmoreland WPIAL basketball playoff preview capsules: Games for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
February 17, 2025
WPIAL basketball playoffs

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Hempfield’s Danny Husentis (left) draws a foul on Norwin’s King Carver (right) on Feb. 7.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Norwin ready for rematch
February 13, 2025
Section rematches in the first round usually are taboo for the WPIAL basketball steering committee. But they bent the rules slightly this year when building the playoff brackets.

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