Sports
Senior class leaves unprecedented mark on Bethel Park baseball program
July 22, 2023
It was a tremendous three-year run for the Bethel Park baseball program, particularly for the seniors on the 2023 club.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Yough welcomes new girls soccer coach
Yough’s girls soccer team will have its third coach in three years with the hiring of Robert Broadwater, a Pennsylvania state trooper and former Yough middle school coach.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Payton Wehner
Lying in a hospital bed about three years ago, Payton Wehner took inventory of his world.
Yough, Hempfield girls basketball coaches resign
July 21, 2023
Hempfield and Yough are looking for girls head basketball coaches.
South Fayette returns to top spot of Trib Cup standings with Class 5A win
For the fourth time, the South Fayette Lions are the kings of the 5A jungles.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Penn Hills’ Julian Dugger
As a sophomore, Julian Dugger helped Penn Hills win the Northeast Conference Class 5A title and make it to the WPIAL semifinals.
Latrobe wins WCCA 7-on-7 tourney for 2nd time in row
July 20, 2023
As John Wetzel walked off the field Thursday, he made it clear to his teammates he was far from tired.
WPIAL suspends Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach Jonna Burke for recruiting violation
When the parents of a basketball player from another school followed her on Twitter, Shady Side Academy coach Jonna Burke checked their profiles and sent them a direct message.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Laurel Highlands’ Antwan Black Jr.
Editor’s note: This is the ninth in a series of 25 profiles of the members of the Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team.
Rule change would allow high school catchers to receive signs from bench via device
Fox Chapel catcher Mitchell Epstein hopes to hear voices during his senior season on the diamond.
Yough’s Kendalyn Umbel commits to play soccer at YSU, won’t play high school season
July 19, 2023
Like a penalty kick in a shootout, Kendalyn Umbel has lined up her Division I college soccer future — with two years left in her high school career.
Faith Remich hits ground running as Burrell’s new cross country coach
Faith Remich has come full circle.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes
Aliquippa four-star running back Tiqwai “Tikey” Hayes is no longer an underclassman to watch whose commitment day is years down the road.
North Allegheny again dominates competition in winning Class 6A Trib Cup
July 18, 2023
Last year, North Allegheny won another HSSN Trib Cup, but the 500-point margin of victory was closer than most years for the black and gold.
Longtime Southmoreland coach, teacher Brian Pritts takes on athletic director role
It was a promotion Brian Pritts was proud to accept.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Mt. Lebanon’s Connor Young
Watching game film of last season was Mike Collodi’s way to learn quickly about the Blue Devils roster he inherited after Mt. Lebanon hired him as football coach.
Westmoreland Saints youth football program folds as Greensburg Central Catholic starts flag, middle school programs
An ordinary Friday turned into All Saints Day.
New Hampton athletic director Mike Gavlik brings vast experience to position
Mike Gavlik has formed a straightforward philosophy during his two decades as a high school athletic director.
Bushy Run stays unbeaten, Latrobe eliminated from Region 7 American Legion tournament
July 17, 2023
Bushy Run used a strong pitching performance from Robbie Andrews to finish Pool A play at the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 undefeated Monday.
Inaugural WCCA baseball showcase draws larger turnout than expected
When the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association approached Mike Draghi about hosting a baseball showcase, he didn’t hesitate in saying yes.
