Sports
Pittsburgh-born player hopes to make NHL dreams come true at Penguins development camp
July 6, 2024
The Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of players at their development camp, which opened Saturday in Cranberry, but one player’s history with the region stood out above the rest.
High school notebook: Westmoreland players included in all-state softball, baseball selections
Westmoreland County had impressive representation on the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association All-State teams.
Sewickley notebook: Quaker Valley’s Lucy Roig earns All-American honors
Quaker Valley’s standout lacrosse player, sophomore Lucy Roig, picked up another impressive postseason award.
Penn Hills’ new boys soccer coach Kevin Truman seeks to make impact beyond the pitch
Kevin Truman would like to win soccer games when he takes over as head coach of the Penn Hills boys soccer team this fall. However, Truman believes his job will go beyond what happens in the field.
Pine-Richland notebook: Rams welcome new boys basketball section opponents
A new two-year cycle for WPIAL and PIAA sports brings some changes in section opponents for the winter athletics teams at Pine-Richland.
Hampton long snapper Braeden Ballintine hits his target ahead of freshman season at Cal (Pa.)
Hampton’s Braeden Ballintine was about 10 years old when his dad challenged him to try something with a football.
High school girls rugby gaining popularity in Western Pennsylvania
July 5, 2024
Rugby is not a universally beloved sport in America, but that does not mean it is devoid of athletes who cherish the game.
Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames, Neshannock’s Addy Frye top 2024 all-state softball teams
Two WPIAL softball players, Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames and Neshannock’s Addy Frye, were named Pennsylvania’s top pitcher and player when all-state teams were announced Friday.
1st-time head coach Perry intent on turning around St. Joseph baseball team
July 4, 2024
After a 4-10 season this spring, the St. Joseph baseball team was in search of a new coach to lead the program. Athletic director Sally Ackerman and her staff believe they have found their man in Jordan Perry.
Lance Maha hired as West Mifflin’s athletic director, resigns as Norwin boys basketball coach
Lance Maha is as West Mifflin as Kennywood. So, him staying home to be the high school’s athletic director should not come as a surprise.
Armstrong’s Emma Paul named 2023-24 TribLive HSSN Girls Athlete of the Year
July 3, 2024
Paul video
Butler’s Drew Griffith named 2023-24 TribLive HSSN Boys Athlete of the Year
Drew Griffith video
PIAA asking Commonwealth Court for emergency stay to force Aliquippa football to Class 5A
With football season only weeks away, the PIAA has asked the Commonwealth Court for an expedited hearing that could force Aliquippa into a higher classification.
Mt. Pleasant’s Scott Giacobbi retires after 19 seasons coaching girls basketball
July 2, 2024
A military man, Scott Giacobbi is saluting the Mt. Pleasant girls basketball program one last time.
Mt. Pleasant swimmer King selected to compete in Junior Pan Pacific Championships
July 1, 2024
Mt. Pleasant rising senior Lily King had planned to participate in a couple of big swimming meets this summer.
2024 Pa. State Baseball Coaches Association all-state team includes 44 players from WPIAL, City League
More than 40 WPIAL and City League baseball players earned all-state recognition Monday as chosen by the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association.
Breaking down changes to the 2024-25 WPIAL girls volleyball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Neal Shipley finishes productive weekend; ties for 20th in PGA Tour event
June 30, 2024
Neal Shipley’s first taste of the PGA Tour turned out to be tasteful.
WPIAL football coaches, players highlight importance of being multi-sport athletes
Seneca Valley football coaches were sitting around the table in their coaches’ room going over a list of athletes on their roster and realized a lot of multi-sport athletes decided not to play this season.
