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Norwin graduate John Altieri will be part of a missionary trip to Managua, Nicaragua from Aug. 3-11.

Former Norwin wrestler headed to Nicaragua on missionary trip

June 24, 2023

John Altieri has those pre-tournament butterflies and is anxious to see what the competition looks like.

Hurdler, distance runner form dynamic duo for North Hills track team

Their backgrounds are far different, but one common bond has brought two of North Hills’ top track athletes together since middle school. They both love to run, and they both want to win.

Playoff berth, emergence of top scorer highlight North Hills girls lacrosse season

North Hills’ girls lacrosse team’s 2023 season was a strong step forward for the program. And it was one highlighted by noteworthy obstacles overcome, the emergence of an offensive star and solid team play on a nightly basis.

North Allegheny’s Maddie Fickess celebrates with teammates during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game against Garnet Valley on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Cumberland Valley.

North Allegheny added more plaques, medals to trophy case during 2022-23 school year

This was another banner year for North Allegheny athletics with teams winning WPIAL titles, PIAA championships, and even a Gatorade Player of the Year award for the school’s top girls volleyball player.

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Hampton running back Brock Borgo runs through drills during training camp last season.

Hampton building foundation for 2023 football season

The spring sports schedule has just wrapped up, but that doesn’t mean teams aren’t already preparing for the fall season.

Bethel Park’s Evan Holewinski makes a catch in right field against Chartiers Valley on May 10.

Bethel Park baseball faces adversity, comes through with solid season

It didn’t end with a state championship celebration like the previous two seasons did, but Bethel Park’s baseball team was able to boast of a strong 2023.

Latrobe’s Erick Batista celebrates his triple during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Hopewell on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Wild Things Park.

Westmoreland County high school notebook: WCCA adds baseball showcase

The Westmoreland County Coaches Association added a new event to its calendar.

The Springdale Dynamos celebrate their WPIAL title game victory over Union Area on Nov. 23, 1973. The team and its companion WPIAL champion soccer team will gather for a 50th anniversary reunion Friday at the Krivan Club in Springdale.

Springdale’s 1973 football, soccer championship teams hosting reunion

Springdale High School’s dual football-soccer WPIAL champions from 1973 will gather for a reunion Friday at the Krivan Club in Springdale.

Central Catholic’s Pete Gonzalez catches a touchdown pass in the back of the end zone, as Seneca Valley’s Brandon Page defends during their game on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Jackson.

Central Catholic wide receiver Peter Gonzalez commits to Penn State

June 23, 2023

Central Catholic wide receiver Peter Gonzalez, one of the state’s top college recruits, committed Friday to Penn State.

Shilling captures Westmoreland County Junior tournament

June 22, 2023

Nolan Shilling just got done competing in the West Penn Open on Wednesday, facing fast, slick greens for three days at Edgewood Country Club.

The Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament championship chain.

Schedule set for 3rd annual Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament

The third annual Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday through Saturday at Jeannette.

North Penn’s Sophia Orth celebrates next to Hempfield shortstop Allison Cervola after driving in the game’s only run during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game on Thursday.

Trib HSSN Softball State Rankings for June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

The 2023 high school softball season is history with six new PIAA champions mining diamond gold.

Montour pitcher Kaitlin Molitoris delivers against Blue Mountain during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game Thursday.

Trib HSSN Softball State Championship Team of the Week for June 21, 2023

At some point in the near future, members of the Montour softball team will look back at the spring of 2023 with great memories of an 18-win season and reaching both the district and state championship games.

Mt. Pleasant’s Jackson Hutter runs against Belle Vernon on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.

Mt. Pleasant’s Jackson Hutter adds 1st Division I scholarship offer

Jackson Hutter hopes the Division I college football offer he received this week is the first of many.

New Latrobe girls basketball coach Mackenzie Livingston

Latrobe hires Livingston as girls basketball coach

June 20, 2023

When Mackenzie Livingston interviewed for a teaching position in the Greater Latrobe School District, she was excited to learn the girls basketball coaching position was available.

Shaler catcher Luke Jarzynka celebrates after throwing out a Strath Haven baserunner during the PIAA Class 5A championship game Thursday.

Final Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for June 20, 2023

The 2023 high school baseball season is in the books six new state champions have been crowned.

Riverside pitcher Christian Lucarelli delivers against Camp Hill during the PIAA Class 3A state championship game on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Penn State.

Trib HSSN Baseball State Championship Player of the Week for June 20, 2023

Less than a week after leading Riverside to a perfect season, capped by a win the PIAA championship game at Penn State, sophomore Christian Lucarelli was out on the golf course.