Sports
Young Quaker Valley boys lacrosse lineup looks to build on playoff season
April 7, 2024
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
Central Catholic QB Payton Wehner wins Willie Thrower Award
Central Catholic senior Payton Wehner was the only finalist for the fourth annual Willie Thrower Award who was honored in 2022.
Tony Recchia went from Kiski Area to Pitt football powerhouses of early 1980s
Growing up in Vandergrift, Tony Recchia craved competition.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Deer Lakes’ Tia Germanich, Ryan Cochran
Tia Germanich
Led by sprinter Gabrielle Layne, Plum athletes embark on 2024 track and field season
Gabrielle Layne capped her 2023 outdoor track season with some major accomplishments.
Norwin track teams ready to take on tough section competition
After a solid turnout during the indoor season, Norwin track and field is primed to carry the momentum into the spring.
North Allegheny’s depth on display in quest to regain WPIAL boys volleyball title
Opponents may have a dozen or so players in uniform for varsity matches, but North Allegheny boys volleyball coach Dan Long plans to use twice that many.
