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Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week: Ryan Petras
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 8, 2024: Week opens with baseball, softball section showdowns
“All that is now, all that is gone, all that’s to come and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon.”
This week on Trib HSSN for week of April 8, 2024
April began with a week of rain and snow wreaking havoc on the WPIAL diamond sports, which could make up some ground with warmer weather on the horizon. There is plenty of scholastic spring sports action scheduled this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Penn Hills senior joins Point Park basketball at exciting time
Egypt Coleman didn’t consider playing women’s basketball at Point Park because the school is transitioning to the Division II level from NAIA. The Penn Hills senior wanted to be at a place where she felt comfortable. Being on campus in the city, plus building good chemistry with her teammates, was a big part of the decision.
Championship culture helps Pine-Richland girls lacrosse team reload
Some of the faces have changed, but the goal remains the same for the Pine-Richland girls lacrosse team.
Quick start could mean special season for Pine-Richland boys lacrosse
The past couple of years, the Pine-Richland boys lacrosse team took its lumps early before gaining momentum with late-season winning streaks prior to the playoffs.
Gateway track and field athletes gear up for competition
The first couple of weeks of preseason practices for WPIAL sports teams contained several sunny days with temperatures reaching into the 60s with a couple getting near 70.
Young Quaker Valley boys lacrosse lineup looks to build on playoff season
Quaker Valley’s boys lacrosse team proved to be a tough nut to crack in the second half of last season.
Libby Eannarino, Ashley Close return as team leaders for Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse
Sewickley Academy’s girls lacrosse team should have an outstanding one-two punch this season in Libby Eannarino and Ashley Close, both senior midfielders and co-captains.
Fisher’s Files: Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy players picked for Roundball Classic
Three Sewickley area athletes have been named to participate in the annual Roundball Classic basketball games, set for May 22-26 at North Allegheny.
5 sets of twins help bolster Penn-Trafford track and field teams
Opponents of the Penn-Trafford track teams will be seeing double this season.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Matt Sarnowski, Amelia Barilla make college plans
Penn-Trafford seniors Matt Sarnowski and Amelia Barilla have selected their future schools.
Brothers battle for top scores on Penn Hills fitness team
Bob Martini is happy the Penn Hills fitness team has a lot of intrasquad competition to push them to improve. However, the Indians also benefited from an inner-household battle to get the highest scores. Jadyn and Jacen Wright have been battling for the top spot on the Penn Hills physical fitness team.
Norwin notebook: Senior wins prestigious caddy scholarship
Norwin senior Abigail Boyer was one of this year’s winners of the annual Chick Evans Scholarship, awarded to deserving caddies in the region.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for April 6, 2024: Shaler baseball earns series split with Moon
Brady McGuire hit a two-run homer in the top of the seventh as Shaler scored all of its runs in the final three innings in a 5-2 victory over Moon on Saturday, splitting a Section 3-5A two-game series.
A-K Valley basketball stars light up scoreboard at Cager Classic
Those attending the 27th annual Alle-Kiski Valley Cager Classic on Saturday evening at Highlands High School were there to see some basketball between East and West All-Star teams.
TribHSSN softball rankings for April 6, 2024
Class 6A
PIAA executive director Bob Lombardi on public vs. private debate: ‘We have a ‘school’ problem’
While watching private and charter schools again flourish in the state basketball finals, the PIAA’s top administrator said there is a problem, but it’s not what public school advocates might think.
WPIAL baseball rankings: Week ending April 7, 2024
Class 6A
