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Latrobe pitcher Logan Bradish (22) celebrates with Tyler Fazekas after defeating Chartiers Valley in their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal Monday.

Latrobe’s promising playoff run continues with 4A quarterfinal win over Chartiers Valley

May 22, 2023

Dante Basciano was a bat boy on the 2017 Latrobe baseball team that won WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A titles.

Penn-Trafford’s Nolan Marasti pitches to Peters Township during a WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal Monday, May 22, 2023 at West Mifflin.

Nolan Marasti, Penn-Trafford avenge last season’s playoff loss to Peters Township

Penn-Trafford senior pitcher Nolan Marasti waited all season to pitch again in the WPIAL playoffs.

Seton LaSalle’s Corey Meyers celebrates after driving in the go-ahead runs against Riverview during the sixth inning of their WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Gateway.

Seton LaSalle erupts for 6-run 6th inning to surge past Riverview in Class 2A

Seton LaSalle collected four hits through five innings against Riverview starting pitcher Ben Hower in a Class 2A quarterfinal baseball playoff game Monday afternoon at Gateway.

Norwin’s Bailey Snowberger slides safely into second base under Hempfield’s Allison Cervola on April 17. The section rivals split their regular-season series and meet in the WPIAL semifinals.

Hempfield preps for 3rd clash with Norwin, this time in playoffs

In the first game, Hempfield gambled, and it backfired as Norwin cranked a couple of home runs.

Burrell’s Pyper Ferres celebrates as she rounds first after a home run against Mt. Pleasant during WPIAL Class 3A softball playoff action Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Plum High School.

A-K Valley WPIAL softball playoff capsule: Games for Tuesday, May 23, 2023

WPIAL softball playoffs

Southmoreland’s Kaylee Doppelheuer drives in the tying run against Yough in the bottom of the seventh inning after being down six runs after the top of the inning during WPIAL Class 3A softball playoff action May 18, 2023, at Norwin High School.

Westmoreland WPIAL softball playoff capsule: Games for Tuesday, May 23, 2023

WPIAL softball playoffs

Peters Township’s Brendan McCullough makes key interception in East-West all-star win

Peters Township defensive back Brendan McCullough made a late-game interception Sunday that secured a 24-16 victory for his West team in the PSFCA East-West Big School Game in Harrisburg.

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Logan Bradish

After an 8-2 record and a section title last year, Latrobe’s baseball team was more than happy with the result.

Valley graduate Michael Odrey, at left, greets current Vikings senior Nick Bussard at the net during a training session May 7 on the courts at Valley High School.

Alumni help Valley boys tennis players prepare for postseason tournaments

The Valley boys tennis team qualified for the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 2A tournament and faced North Catholic on May 8 with a spot in the semifinals and a berth to states on the line.

Riverview pitcher Enzo Lio delivers against Ligonier Valley on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Ligonier.

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Riverview’s Enzo Lio

It’s a prime time for high school baseball and softball with the WPIAL playoffs underway.

Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for May 21, 2023

May 21, 2023

Last season, the Mohawk baseball team reached the WPIAL Class 3A championship game, falling to South Park in the finals.

High school sports schedules for May 22, 2023

High schools

Hopewell’s Ty Eberhardt was 3 for 4 with the home run and two singles in the WPIAL first round against West Mifflin.

Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for May 21, 2023

With five seniors in the starting lineup, including most who played a big part in a title run two years ago and a trip to the semifinals last year, some might consider an 8-11 regular season disappointing.

Justin Weaver and his Norwin teammates will play North Allegheny in the WPIAL quarterfinals Monday.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 22, 2023

The postseason action really heats up in baseball, softball, lacrosse and boys volleyball as we head into a holiday weekend this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Seneca Valley’s Evan Tomasic makes a running catch against Pine-Richland earlier this season. The Raiders face Mt. Lebanon as Class 6A opens the WPIAL playoffs Monday.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 22, 2023: Baseball enters quarterfinals

Welcome to quarterfinals Monday in the WPIAL baseball playoffs, when 24 games will be played to whittle each classification from eight to four teams.

Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 21, 2023

Athletes will tell you that before the game starts, some have to find unique ways to get rid of the butterflies and jittery nerves.

Shaler’s Bethany Rodman drives in a run against Bethel Park during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Fox Chapel High School.

Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 21, 2023

Shaler senior Bethany Rodman is a three-year starter who has and continues to contribute mightily to the Titans softball program.

Hempfield coach Tina Madison was named Class 6A coach of the year by the Big 56 Conference.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Big 56 honors baseball, softball players

The Big 56 Conference, a website that recognizes accomplishments of teams and athletes in the WPIAL’s largest classification, announced its all-section teams.