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High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 20, 2022
High schools Baseball Wednesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 7, Pine-Richland 2 Central Catholic 2, North Allegheny 1 Seneca Valley 14, Allderdice 1 Section 2 Mt. Lebanon 4, Hempfield 3 Canon-McMillan 2, Norwin 1 Baldwin at Upper St. Clair, ppd. Class 5A Section 1 Latrobe 8, Gateway 2 Penn-Trafford...
High school roundup for April 20, 2022: Hampton strengthens grip on 1st place
Anthony Bucci and Joey O’Donnell each had a hit and two RBIs as Hampton scored all its runs in the fifth inning of a 6-0 victory over Fox Chapel, sweeping a doubleheader Wednesday to stay in first place in Section 2-5A. Cam Marshalwitz earned the shutout victory for the Talbots...
Simmering public vs. private dispute leads Bishop Canevin contingent to protest at Carlynton track meet
The always-contentious public vs. private debate usually sticks to high school football and basketball, but a track meet became the backdrop for an unprecedented student protest. Athletes from Carlynton and Bishop Canevin compete on the same track team through a co-op, but a number of Canevin boys decided not to...
No. 1 Armstrong puts on a show in statement win over Franklin Regional
With nicknames like “Camo,” “Smoke” and “Mack Attack,” players on the Armstrong softball team appreciate a good time. But just the same, they know when it’s time to put the business end of the bat on the ball. The top-ranked Class 5A team in the WPIAL — and state —...
With Griffin back in circle, Ligonier Valley softball handles Serra Catholic
Senior Maddie Griffin finished with 15 strikeouts and a three-hit performance at the dish to help lead Ligonier Valley to a 7-2 victory over Serra Catholic in Section 2-2A play Wednesday afternoon in McKeesport. Griffin, a Youngstown State commit who helped guide the Rams to a state championship game appearance...
Greensburg Salem dedicates track complex to late inspirational coach Steve Snider
Coaches Nathan and Matthew Snider were on opposing sides Wednesday, April 20 as their respective teams — the Greensburg Salem Golden Lions and the visiting Hempfield Area Spartans — faced off in a varsity track meet. But before the running and jumping began, the two brothers shared a sense of...
Back from broken wrist, sophomore Selker fuels strong start for Freeport softball
Sydney Selker made the most of her first varsity season with the Freeport softball team. Last year, as a freshman, she batted .483 with seven home runs, 27 RBIs and 28 runs scored. She also finished 8-5 with a 3.70 earned-run average and 114 strikeouts in 89 innings. Selker is...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 21, 2022: Softball showdowns set in Class 6A, 4A
A couple of showdowns in Class 6A and 4A highlight a busy Thursday around the softball diamonds. In Section 2-6A, Hempfield is back in a familiar place, in first place with a perfect 5-0 record, including 3-0 in section play. The Spartans however have only played once in the last...
Bethel Park baseball, Beaver softball remain atop Trib 10 power rankings
Cold or warm, wet or dry, there has been a lot of change this spring on a day-to-day basis. However, don’t count the weekly power rankings guilty of big swing changes. Few changes were made since last week in the Trib 10 rankings. Both baseball and softball saw one flip-flop...
Westmoreland County softball notebook: Realignment to shake up sections
There is plenty of softball left in 2022, but the WPIAL has set the table for next season with its realignment for the new two-year enrollment cycle. The most significant movers and shakers locally are Yough and Ligonier Valley, who will be section opponents in Class 3A after changing classifications....
Norwin softball looking to overcome soggy, slow start to season
Frustrated and chasing consistency, Norwin softball coaches and players have felt like pulling the lever on the escape hatch lately. Make it stop. The Lady Knights are not asking for pity. They just want to practice and play at home. The season has had more stops than starts with rainy...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 19, 2022
High schools Baseball Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Allderdice at Seneca Valley, ppd. Central Catholic at North Allegheny, ppd. Pine-Richland at Butler, ppd. Section 2 Canon-McMillan at Norwin, ppd. Hempfield at Mt. Lebanon, ppd. Upper St. Clair at Baldwin, ppd. Class 5A Section 1 Latrobe at Gateway, ppd. McKeesport...
High school roundup for April 19, 2022: Indiana holds off North Catholic
Zach Tortorella had three hits and Gavin Homer and Michael Tortorella each drove in a pair of runs to lead Indiana to a 7-6 victory over North Catholic in Section 1-4A baseball Tuesday. Steven Budash singled and doubled and Garrison Dougherty also had two hits for Indiana (6-2, 4-1). Blake...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 20, 2022: 4-way baseball battle for section top spot
Last year, WPIAL Section 3-5A baseball produced three champions as Shaler, South Fayette and West Allegheny finished tied for first place with 8-2 records. Could the terrific three become the fabulous four this season? Heading into the start of another sectional series that has been pushed back two days by...
Trib HSSN state softball rankings for April 19, 2022
While there was a seven-team shuffle in and out of the state baseball rankings, the girls tread lightly this past week on the damp softball diamonds, leading to few changes in the weekly Trib HSSN state softball rankings from last week. There were only four changes total, with two of...
Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for April 19, 2022
Things around state baseball diamonds have been pleasant for a few days, then into a deep chill the rest of the week, or vice-versa. That not only describes the weekly weather pattern thus far in April, it also covers the results from games played last week by teams in the...
High school track and field notebook: Strong field headed to Butler this weekend
The 57th annual Butler Invitational will be held over two days this weekend. The girls take the track Friday and the boys Saturday. There are 48 teams entered in the meet. The invitational will feature some of the top athletes in Western Pennsylvania. “It’s a time to measure yourself against...
Young Derry track team finding success ahead of schedule
It wasn’t a picturesque day at Derry track practice Monday. A cold wind was gusting and ice pellets were pelting the distance runners during their workout. But there were no complaints. There was work to do and the runners were fighting through the harsh elements. Derry is in the midst...
Derry boys volleyball program rebuilding with tenacious team
For years, Derry has resided among the elite high school boys volleyball teams in the WPIAL, challenging for championships and sending players off to college. Then, covid-19 hit, and the Trojans, like many other teams, were knocked down. “Going into the pandemic,” Derry coach Shawn Spencer said, “when everything was...
Freeport girls lacrosse team gaining experience
Ed Smith is looking for improvement, and he sees it happening every day. Freeport’s first-year girls lacrosse coach has witnessed his 16-member team grow and develop with every practice and game this season. “They’ve improved every game,” he said. “Last week was the best we’ve played yet.” Freeport is off...
Nick Dizon steps down as Kiski Area’s girls basketball coach to lead Penn State Greater Allegheny program
Nick Dizon called it a very tough decision, but after four years as coach of the Kiski Area girls basketball team, he is stepping away to lead the women’s program at Penn State Greater Allegheny. “I met with the team (Monday) night, and talking with them was probably one of...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 18, 2022
High schools Baseball Monday’s results WPIAL Class 5A Section 4 Bethel Park at Peters Township, ppd. Class 4A Section 3 West Mifflin at Elizabeth Forward, ppd. Class 3A Section 1 Hopewell at Ellwood City, ppd. Class 2A Section 2 Aliquippa at Shenango, ppd. Riverside at Summit Academy, ppd. Class A...
High school roundup for April 18, 2022: TJ’s Joyce scores winning goal in inaugural PIHL girls game
Brooklyn Joyce of Thomas Jefferson scored the tie-breaking goal with 11:29 left in the third period to lead Central to a 4-3 victory over East in the inaugural PIHL girls division game Monday night at Alpha Ice in Harmar. Baldwin’s Delaney Howard scored the first goal in PIHL girls hockey...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 19, 2022: Section contenders collide in boys volleyball
Tuesday will probably be another good day in Western Pa. to use your inside voice. So get ready to make a lot of noise when eastern rivals collide with first place up for grabs in Class 3A boys volleyball. Nearing the midway point of section play, Norwin is a perfect...
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for April 18, 2022
The 2022 Trib HSSN Softball Teams of the Week have been Ram tough. Last week it was Ligonier Valley, this week, Pine-Richland takes the honor. Early on, Pine-Richland had to be on its A game with a daunting schedule that has included five of six games against ranked teams. “When...
