Sports

Plum’s Caden Norcutt bats against Franklin Regional on Friday.

Plum sweeps Franklin Regional, sets up showdown for 1st place in section

May 5, 2023

While Plum was flying high Thursday after its dramatic come-from-behind victory over Franklin Regional, there was no truth to the rumor that its mode of transportation Friday for the rematch was a broomstick.

Yough assistant coach Casey Teagarden watches his team play McGuffey on Friday.

Yough locks up at least a tie for section title

Yough baseball coach Dan Palm said he couldn’t have been happier with his team’s start Friday against McGuffey.

Hempfield’s Riley Miller bats against Mt. Lebanon on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Hempfield.

Trib HSSN state softball rankings for May 5, 2023

Outside of the top classification, there were no changes in this week’s Trib HSSN state softball rankings.

Serra Catholic’s Zach Karp pitches against Greensburg Central Catholic on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for May 4, 2023

May Day! Despite the cold and wet weather that plagued the state this past week, there were a lot of changes to the weekly Trib HSSN baseball state rankings.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 4, 2023

High schools

Seneca Valley’s Brock White makes a leaping catch at the outfield wall against Pine-Richland on April 20.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 5, 2023: Long-awaited 6A baseball clashes on schedule

May 4, 2023

It has been tough to get on the field this week, but Friday actually has the sun returning to our lives.

West Allegheny’s Derek Curry makes a running catch in right field against Montour on April 14.

WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 4, 2023

The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field is taking shape in each of the six classifications.

North Hills’ Miranda Groll hits against Penn Hills on April 12.

WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 4, 2023

The WPIAL softball playoff field is growing with each day of section action.

Seneca Valley pitcher Lexie Hames delivers against Spring-Ford during the 2022 PIAA Class 6A championship game.

High school roundup for May 4, 2023: Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames fans 19 again

Lexie Hames struck out 19 for the second straight start as Seneca valley defeated Mt. Lebanon, 8-2, in Section 1-6A softball Thursday.

Serra Catholic’s Owen Dumbroski celebrates after scoring a run against Greensburg Central Catholic on Thursday.

Serra Catholic baseball keeps rolling, downs Greensburg Central Catholic

Serra Catholic’s school colors are maroon and gold, but the Eagles baseball team continues to be back in Black.

Norwin’s Justin Weaver hits a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat Hempfield on Thursday.

Norwin baseball beats Hempfield on Weaver’s walk-off in 8th

Justin Weaver wanted to win for several reasons Thursday.

Plum pitcher Colin Watson walks from the mound after getting a strikeout to end the top of the sixth inning against Franklin Regional on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Plum.

Colin Watson comes through for Plum in comeback win over Franklin Regional

Plum baseball coach Carl Vollmer usually uses junior Colin Watson in save situations.

Sophomore Michael Hanz is a key pitcher for the Freeport baseball team.

Freeport baseball takes series vs. East Allegheny seriously

Freeport baseball coach Ed Carr said he and his team are looking at Monday’s series opener with East Allegheny like an MLB team would treat Game 6 in a playoff series.

Latrobe coach Matt Basciano talks with the home plate umpire during a 2021 game against Franklin Regional.

Latrobe baseball gets refocused for season’s stretch run

Won at a time.

Yough’s Gavin Roebuck takes a cut against Mt. Pleasant on April 25.

Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Playoff picture coming into focus

With a week to play in the regular season, the Westmoreland County baseball playoff field is just about set.

Mars’ Enzo Grieco celebrates with Cole Yoshioka and Jack Dunham after scoring during their game against Shaler on Wednesday at Shaler. Mars won, 18-1, to claim the WPIAL Section 2-2A title.

High school roundup for May 3, 2023: 4 Montour pitchers combine on no-hitter

May 3, 2023

Vinny Markulin and three relievers combined on a no-hitter, leading Montour to an 8-0 victory over Central Valley in Section 1-4A baseball Wednesday.

Serra Catholic’s Ethan Coddington turns a double play as Ligonier Valley’s Noah Lawson slides into second April 18.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 4, 2023: Baseball, softball teams finally get back on field

It took a while this season, but the always enjoyable game of “rescheduling our postponed contest” is kicking into full gear this week for district baseball and softball teams.