Sports
Once North Catholic bats pop, they can’t stop in win over Kiski Area
April 30, 2024
It’s not something that North Catholic coach Andy Przybylek shouts often, but it might’ve been the socks he was wearing that sparked some inspiration.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 29, 2024
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 30, 2024: Titles up for grabs as some sections wrap up regular season
Welcome to the final day of April and the final day of section play for all the six-team sections in the WPIAL.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for April 29, 2024
Trib HSSN softball team of the week – Chartiers-Houston Buccaneers
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for April 29, 2024
Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Mackenzie Reese
High school roundup: Pine-Richland beats North Allegheny in Game 1 of pivotal series
Peyton Ford went 2 for 2 with three RBIs and Pine-Richland survived a late-inning rally to defeat North Allegheny, 10-8, and move into first place in Section 1-6A baseball Monday.
With focus on staying healthy, Riverside ace Christian Lucarelli works tirelessly on craft
April 29, 2024
Christian Lucarelli arrived at Riverside baseball practice with a clear, plastic sphere that was partially filled with water. The peculiar fitness tool, which has handles on the sides, is designed to strengthen core muscles.
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff qualifiers through April 29, 2024
The WPIAL softball playoff field is filling up as the regular season winds down.
North Hills clinches share of section title, sets up high-stakes rematch with West Allegheny
Coming into the final two days of April, three teams had a shot at the WPIAL baseball Section 3-5A championship.
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through April 29, 2024
The 2024 WPIAL baseball playoff field is starting to take shape with just over a week remaining in the regular season
Junior trio leads Burrell softball team to key victory over Deer Lakes
Three was the magic number for the Burrell softball team in its Section 1-3A clash with rival Deer Lakes Monday evening at Bon Air Elementary.
Frazier outlasts Jeannette in extra innings in battle of softball section unbeatens
Emilia Bednar wasn’t sure what to expect when she stepped to the plate in the top of the eighth inning Monday in a battle of unbeaten softball teams at Jeannette.
Hempfield boys volleyball trying to work out kinks, make push for WPIAL playoff berth
At the midpoint of the boys volleyball season, Hempfield still was trying to hold serve. It seemed the harder the Spartans tried, the more inconsistent they became.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Jeannette’s Nick Rattigan
It’s been a rough go the last three seasons for Jeannette’s baseball team.
Freeport boys lacrosse finds its sting as program trends upward
For the first time in their lives, the players on the 2024 Freeport lacrosse team have a coach who has played the game.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Fox Chapel’s Mitchell Epstein
The Fox Chapel baseball team has all the trust in the world in senior catcher Mitch Epstein.
North Catholic moves up to No. 2 in WPIAL boys volleyball coaches rankings
Only three section play dates are left in the 2024 WPIAL boys volleyball regular season, and teams in Class 3A and Class 2A are making final pushes for section titles, playoff positioning and postseason berths.
WPIAL cancels eligibility hearings for 2 Aliquippa transfers after Central Valley drops opposition
The WPIAL has canceled eligibility hearings for Aliquippa sophomore Joseph “J.J.” Work and freshman Khalil Ellerbee, saying Central Valley no longer contests their transfers.
Armstrong County HOF greets dozen new members
April 28, 2024
Things came full circle for six of 12 inductees at Sunday’s 49th Armstrong County Sports Hall of Fame banquet.
