Tag: Mt. Pleasant

Ligonier Valley’s Miles Smith delivers a pitch against Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday. (Dave Mackall | For TribLive)
Ligonier Valley baseball snags playoff berth by beating Mt. Pleasant
May 5, 2026
Miles Smith daydreamed his way through school Tuesday at Ligonier Valley, imagining himself on the mound in a must-win situation. When his eighth-period class came around, the junior lefty could clearly see the Rams’ baseball field through a classroom window along the front of the high school building.

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The crowd during the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday April 24, 2026 at Acrisure Stadium. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Westmoreland H.S. notebook: NFL honors WPIAL legacy during draft
April 26, 2026
WPIAL schools with NFL draft picks in their history had a current player represent them at the NFL Draft.

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Mount Pleasant’s Kendra Brunson bats against Southmoreland on April 11, 2025, in Alverton. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
A little camaraderie and a whole lot of talent carries Mt. Pleasant softball team
April 24, 2026
The WPIAL softball playoffs don’t start for another two weeks, yet Mt. Pleasant already has clinched its second straight section title and is fine-tuning for the postseason.

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Penn-Trafford’s Torrie DeStefano gets a hit against Kiski Area on March 30, 2026 at Kiski Area High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Westmoreland County softball notebook: Torrie DeStefano makes quick impact for Penn-Trafford
April 22, 2026
Aside from adjusting to a different hitting angle and speed of pitches, Torrie DeStefano has adapted quite well to softball.

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Hempfield’s Jonathan Stetchock finishes second during the WPIAL Class 3A cross country championships Oct. 23, 2025 at White Oak Park. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Southmoreland, Hempfield athletes honored by WPIAL
April 19, 2026
The WPIAL announced nominees for its James Collins Scholar-Athlete Award, which will be given out for the 35th year.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby pulls in a touchdown pass past Mt. Pleasant’s Robert Hixson on Aug. 29, 2025 at Mt. Pleasant Area High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
A closer look at 2026 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete honorees
April 17, 2026
Winners of the annual Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete Excellence Award, sponsored by Judge Michael Stewart, will be announced at a banquet Tuesday, at Ferrante’s Lakeview.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Ian Shipley scores behind Yough catcher Ethan Yuvan on April 13. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Greensburg CC transfers feel right at home at Mt. Pleasant
April 16, 2026
Leaving Greensburg Central Catholic wasn’t easy, but Ian Shipley and Bobby Smithnosky wanted to feel more at home.

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Members of the 2024 West Point softball team, in front, from left, Mia Graft, Alana Graft, Piper Hoppel, Braylyn Graft, Lexi Stabile, Morgan Maiers, Jayelyn Luft, Jocelyn Luft, Peyton Reamer, Rian Starz, Lily Carroll and Sofia Porreca. In back are coaches Tina Madison, Bobby Madison and Matt Maiers. (Submitted)
Westmoreland softball notebook: Members of West Point 12U team already making impact in high school
Remember the West Point 12U team that made it to the Little League Softball World Series in 2024?

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Mt. Pleasant’s Bobby Smith celebrates with Ian Shipley after Shipley’s home run against Yough on Monday. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Ian Shipley helps Mt. Pleasant baseball snap Yough winning streak
April 13, 2026
Yough had the grill fired up under a tent that served as the concession stand for Monday’s baseball game.

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Mt. Pleasant softball extends winning streak to 8 with victory over Burrell
Burrell had designs on ending Mt. Pleasant’s seven-game winning streak when the Section 1-3A softball rivals met Monday in Lower Burrell.

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