Sports
Playoff picture looking good for Fox Chapel after win over Penn Hills
April 22, 2024
The Fox Chapel softball team took one step closer to securing a spot in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs with an 11-0 win Monday afternoon.
Burrell baseball keeps pace in section with victory over Derry
Only three games separate first-place Shady Side Academy and last-place Freeport in Section 3-3A.
Ranked WPIAL boys volleyball teams aim to remain in contention during season’s stretch run
The boys volleyball stretch run to the end of section play May 9 and the WPIAL playoffs the following week has begun, and teams are making preparations to battle for postseason positioning and berths to the tournaments in both Class 3A and Class 2A.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Ligonier Valley’s Neve Dowden
Ligonier Valley’s softball team made the WPIAL playoffs in each of senior Neve Dowden’s three previous seasons, reaching the quarterfinals last year and the semifinals three years ago.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Plum’s Sophie Anderson
For second-year Plum girls lacrosse coach Dom Barnabei, having senior defender Sophie Anderson has been a blessing.
Penn-Trafford holds on for tight victory over Franklin Regional
No matter how up or down the Penn-Trafford softball team is each year — usually up — it has a tendency to play tight games at Franklin Regional.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of April 22, 2024
April 21, 2024
The grass is getting greener and longer as the games are becoming bigger around the district diamonds with only three weeks left in the regular season starting this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 22, 2024: Shaler, North Hills play for 1st place
As the final full week of April begins, the races for section titles and the chase for playoff spots heat up around the WPIAL baseball and softball diamonds.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 21, 2024
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week: Gio Lonero
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for April 21, 2024
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week: Pine-Richland Rams
High school sports schedules for April 22, 2024
High schools
Westmoreland high school notebook: Football rivalry games put on hold this season
High school football season isn’t scheduled to begin until Aug. 23, but fans might be disappointed to know two long-time neighborhood clashes are being put on hold.
After strong start in Myrtle Beach, Thomas Jefferson baseball keeps rolling
The Thomas Jefferson baseball team began the season with three wins and a 29-run outburst at the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach.
Fisher’s Files: Baldwin track coach Ed Helbig surprised by hall of fame honor
Baldwin coach Ed Helbig has been battling serious health issues since June.
Sewickley Academy track team collecting medals
The Sewickley Academy track team kicked off its 2024 schedule April 4 in a seven-team meet at Hampton.
Momentum keeps building for Quaker Valley girls track team
The Quaker Valley track and field program is thriving.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Warriors boys track looks to build off Wildcat Invitational win
Penn-Trafford’s boys track and field team hopes winning the Wildcat Invitational on April 13 propels the Warriors to a second consecutive trip to the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse coming together
It took the Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse team a month to find its groove.
Penn Hills rugby program adds girls team
Matt Rosemeyer has consistently worked over the past few years to develop the rugby community in Penn Hills. The Big Red rugby team has added another wrinkle this season.
Gateway boys volleyball making playoff push in Section 2-2A
The Gateway boys volleyball team found itself squarely in the mix of the Class 2A rankings from the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association.
