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Crafty Serra Catholic runs past Greensburg Central Catholic into Class A finals
Greensburg Central Catholic had more hits than Serra Catholic, but the top-seeded Eagles had one more sneaky play — and it worked to perfection. As a result of its narrow 3-2 escape in the semifinals, Serra Catholic (19-3) is headed to its fourth straight WPIAL title game, whereas No. 5...
Quaker Valley’s Jonah Montagnese wins 1,600 in 3-way WPIAL battle at PIAA meet
SHIPPENSBURG – Quaker Valley sophomore Jonah Montagnese has one thing on his sister, senior Cecilia Montagnese, from the PIAA Track and Field Championship on Friday at Seth Grove Stadium. He has a gold medal compared to his sister’s silver. “I might have to flex a bit,” Jonah joked. “I have...
Quaker Valley in position for run at team title at PIAA girls 2A meet
SHIPPENSBURG – Quaker Valley is in decent position to make a run at the PIAA Class 2A girls team track title after Day 1 of the championships. Second-place finishes by senior Cecilia Montagnese and junior high jumper Oumou “Mimi” Thiero have the Quakers two points behind Lewisburg. Quaker Valley has...
McGrath twins double up on Charters Valley, send Mars to 3rd straight WPIAL 2A girls lacrosse title
A dominant performance by the McGrath twins, Anna and Tess, led top-seeded Mars to its third straight WPIAL championship Friday. There were bumps and bruises along the way, but in the end, the McGraths combined for eight goals to give the Fightin’ Planets a 15-6 victory over No. 3 Chartiers...
Ligonier Valley’s John Jablunovsky wins PIAA track gold
SHIPPENSBURG — John Jablunovsky has had some good days on the track, but none better than Friday at the PIAA track and field championships. The Ligonier Valley senior jumped a personal-record 6 feet, 6 inches to win the Class 2A high jump at Seth Grove Stadium. He also might have...
Freeport’s Michael Braun earns bronze medal on 1st day of PIAA track championships
SHIPPENSBURG — Freeport senior Michael Braun knew he was not in an ideal position to start the Class 2A 1,600-meter run Friday at the PIAA Track and Field Championships. Because of his inside position, he had to do something he was uncomfortable with: start fast. Braun did not want to...
Mt. Lebanon scores in final minute to rally past Shady Side Academy for WPIAL 3A boys lacrosse title
Scoring a game-winning goal is something that many young athletes dream of doing but few achieve — fewer still in a championship game. Junior Mt. Lebanon attacker Max Prezioso can forever say he accomplished that feat, as with 34 seconds left, he buried the game-winning goal to give the Blue...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 22, 2025
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Championship At EQT Park, Washington Tuesday or Wednesday Norwin (14-8) vs. Seneca Valley (16-6), TBA Class 5A Championship At EQT Park, Washington Tuesday or Wednesday Pine-Richland (20-3) vs. Shaler (16-6), TBA Third place Bethel Park (18-5) vs. Peters Township (15-8), TBA Class 4A...
High school roundup for May 22, 2025: Quaker Valley, Upper St. Clair girls lacrosse earn state playoff bids
Lucy Roig scored eight goals and Alexa Westwood added three goals and two assists to lead No. 7 Quaker Valley to a 13-9 victory over No. 4 Blackhawk (13-4) in the Class 2A third-place match Thursday, earning a spot in the state playoffs. Meredith Fallgren and Kate Miller also scored...
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for May 22, 2025
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week – Indiana Little Indians Coach: Dan Petroff (second season) Record: Indiana finished as Section 3-4A champion with a record of 10-0, four games in front of both Knoch and Greensburg Salem. The Little Indians have an overall record of 21-1 with eight straight...
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 22, 2025
Trib HSSN softball team of the week – Penn-Trafford Warriors Coach: Denny Little (ninth year) Record: Penn-Trafford captured the Section 2-5A crown with a perfect record of 12-0, finishing three games in front of runner-up Franklin Regional. The Warriors have a current overall record of 20-2 with three straight wins...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 23, 2025: Baseball, softball semifinalists try it again
Is the third time a charm? What started out as Semifinals Wednesday and then Thursday, has now morphed into Final Four Friday in the district diamond playoffs thanks to Mother Nature and her tears of joy. The Class A, 2A and 3A baseball and softball semifinals are finally set to...
Valley boys doubles tennis team to play in PIAA tournament
The Valley boys tennis team has had a banner season. The Vikings won the Section 1-2A title at 7-0, were runners-up in the WPIAL team tournament and reached the PIAA quarterfinals, finishing with an overall record of 14-2. That, however, is only part of the story. The doubles team of...
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Norwin, coach break through with trip to finals
When he coached at Yough for six seasons, Craig Spisak made the WPIAL baseball playoffs four times but always hit the ceiling in the semifinals. In his third year at Norwin, he and the Knights have broken through to the final. Fourth-seeded Norwin (14-8) rallied for a 7-4 victory over...
WPIAL postpones baseball, softball semifinals to Friday
For the second day in a row, the WPIAL postponed its baseball and softball playoffs because of rain. An unfavorable weather forecast led the WPIAL to move the Class 3A, 2A and A semifinals in both sports to Friday. There were two sites changes: • In Class 2A baseball, Freedom...
PIAA track preview: Quaker Valley athletes seeded 1st in 6 state championship events
Here are storylines to follow when the PIAA track and field individual championships are held Friday and Saturday at Shippensburg University. The meet starts at 9 a.m. each day. Special season for Quakers Quaker Valley might spark another gold rush. The Quakers have the top qualifying time or height in...
Aliquippa ousts 2-time state champion Nick Lackovich as boys basketball coach
Aliquippa boys basketball coach Nick Lackovich was holding an open gym Wednesday, unaware that the school board gathered nearby was voting him out. Lackovich said he was told his coaching contract was not renewed despite leading the Quips to the WPIAL finals and the state semifinals this past season. The...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 22, 2025: Lacrosse champs to be crowned
While weather concerns forced another day of postponements on the diamond, the WPIAL boys and girls lacrosse championships are set for Panthers Stadium at Upper St. Clair on both Thursday and Friday. While the Class 2A title matches were postponed from Wednesday to Friday, the 3A finals are set for...
Freeport distance runner Michael Braun locked in on gold during last trip to PIAA meet
As a freshman, Michael Braun placed 10th in the 3,200-meter run at the WPIAL Class 2A championships. He didn’t reach his goal of qualifying for the PIAA meet, but he took note of the top performances in Shippensburg from area athletes, including the 1,600-meter state title by Deer Lakes senior...
Derry’s Sophia Mazzoni faces big challenge at state meet; Greensburg Central Catholic’s Jerry Davis seeded 1st
If Derry senior Sophia Mazzoni wants to win a second PIAA javelin title, she has some work to do. There are two girls in the eastern part of the state who have better throws this season. Perkiomen Valley junior Ava Flicker has the best throw in Class 3A at 164...
Westmoreland high school baseball playoff preview capsule: GCC, Serra Catholic meet in Class A semis
WPIAL baseball playoffs Class A Semifinals 5-Greensburg Central Catholic (17-2) vs. 1-Serra Catholic (18-3) 4 p.m. Friday at Gateway Winner plays: Winner of 6-Carmichaels (15-4)/2-Eden Christian (14-4) in championship May 27 or 28 at EQT Park, Washington Players to watch: Jackson McMullen, GCC; Owen Dumbroski, Serra Catholic Extra bases: The...
Westmoreland County softball notebook: Penn-Trafford’s Allyson Paulone brought drama to 5A semifinals
Allyson Paulone said she had no idea she was taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning Tuesday in the WPIAL 5A softball semifinals. None. “I was just going along,” the Penn-Trafford pitcher said. “I knew my defense was playing well behind me, but I wasn’t thinking about (a no-hitter). Nobody...
A-K Valley high school baseball playoff preview capsules for May 22, 2025
WPIAL baseball playoffs Class 2A Semifinals 6-Riverview (14-6) vs. 2-Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (14-7) 4 p.m. Thursday at Peterswood Park Winner plays: Winner of 8-Freedom (12-7)/12-Laurel (10-10) in the championship game May 27 or 28 at EQT Park (time TBA) Players to watch: Rece Sempfer, Riverview; Dean Douglass,...
Inclement weather leads WPIAL to postpone baseball, softball, lacrosse games scheduled Wednesday
An unfavorable weather forecast led the WPIAL to postpone all baseball, softball and lacrosse games scheduled for Wednesday. The baseball and softball semifinals moved to Thursday. The Class 2A girls and boys lacrosse finals are now Friday with the 3A finals remaining on Thursday. Sites and times for the softball...
Former assistant Ricky Tyburski to replace Joe Salvino as Belle Vernon boys basketball coach
Belle Vernon athletic director Matt Humbert didn’t have to look too far to find the next leader of the boys basketball program. Longtime assistant coach Ricky Tyburski was hired by a unanimous vote of the Belle Vernon Area School Board on Tuesday evening. Tyburski has been an assistant coach under...
