Sports
Norwin softball grateful for another shot at powerhouse Hempfield
May 21, 2024
To have another chance — that is all Bailey Snowberger could ask for.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 21, 2024: It’s a quick turnaround for baseball semifinalists
Welcome to Semifinals Tuesday in the WPIAL baseball, softball and boys volleyball playoffs.
High school roundup for May 20, 2024: Mt. Lebanon’s David Shields, North Allegheny’s David Posey pitch teams into semifinals
David Shields threw a two-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts to lead No. 1 Mt. Lebanon to a 5-0 victory over No. 8 Butler in the WPIAL Class 6A baseball quarterfinals Monday.
Westmoreland County WPIAL baseball playoff capsule for Tuesday, May 21, 2024
WPIAL baseball playoffs
Burrell wins pitchers’ duel with Neshannock in Class 3A quarterfinals
In their WPIAL Class 3A first-round games, Burrell and Neshannock scored six runs apiece and manufactured runs by stealing bases. The Bucs swiped six, and the Lancers stole five.
Penn-Trafford squeezes past Fox Chapel in another tight game between section rivals
After splitting a pair of one-run games in section play, the WPIAL lined up Fox Chapel and Penn-Trafford for a playoff rubber match that was almost as tight.
Reliever shuts down Hempfield, boosts Seneca Valley into Class 6A semifinals
Seneca Valley coach Eric Semega stunned pitcher Zach Tkatch when the coach summoned him to the mound in the third inning.
Montour bounces back from rough 1st inning to top Latrobe in wild 4A quarterfinal
When things went sideways for Montour in what would become an excruciatingly long first inning, coach Bob Janeda didn’t fret.
Franklin Regional hits on all cylinders in win over North Hills in 5A quarterfinals
Franklin Regional had to scratch and claw for offense in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 5A baseball playoffs last week, coming back to edge Connellsville.
OLSH walks off Riverview to run win streak to 12, reach Class 2A semifinals
The Our Lady of the Sacred Heart baseball team won 11 games in a row to close the regular season.
H.S. softball notebook: Section 2-5A teams representing in WPIALs
Section 2-5A, it’s your time to flex.
WPIAL chooses new board president for 2024-25 school year
The WPIAL board ushered in a new group of officers Monday with Peters Township athletic director Brian Geyer selected to serve as president.
Westmoreland high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 21, 2024
WPIAL softball playoffs
Belle Vernon seniors celebrate back-to-back WPIAL, PIAA football titles
For the second time in two seasons, Belle Vernon’s football team commemorated a state championship season with a ring ceremony at Leopard Hall on May 8.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s Brady Painter
The regular season for Mt. Pleasant’s baseball team was, by all standards, impressive.
Plum senior Rayla Smith sets near unbreakable school record for goals
Senior Rayla Smith set the all-time goals record for Plum girls lacrosse last season and has added to her total.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Burrell’s AJ McLafferty
Stealing bases is a small chess match in the middle of a baseball game between the pitcher and the runner.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 20, 2024: Baseball quarterfinals on tap
May 19, 2024
Welcome to quarterfinals Monday in the 2024 WPIAL baseball playoffs.
