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This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 15, 2023
Let the games begin! Exclusive coverage of the 2023 WPIAL spring sports postseason begins with action from the diamonds, courts and lacrosse fields this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Trib HSSN will have three weeks of exclusive broadcasts, starting with WPIAL first round baseball games and first...
Trib 10: Teams jockey for position in power rankings on eve of playoffs
While there was more maneuvering in the baseball Trib 10 power rankings this week, including a new top squad, there were more changes overall in softball. After a perfect week in which there were no changes for three weeks in a row, North Hills and Norwin fell from the softball...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Friday, May 12, 2023: Baseball playoff brackets to be unveiled on Trib HSSN
‘Tis the season as the WPIAL will release brackets for two more spring sports Friday. On the diamond, 79 teams are set to battle for six district championships. The smallest baseball tournament will, of course, be Class 6A where teams advance to the quarterfinals without passing go or collecting $200....
WPIAL boys volleyball playoff field finalized with 25 teams
The WPIAL boys volleyball regular season is in the books. The top four teams in each section qualified for the district postseason, with teams that are tied and split during the regular season all qualifying. Once again, Trib HSSN will be your home for exclusive coverage of the 2023 WPIAL...
WPIAL baseball playoff field set with 79 teams
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field has been finalized with 79 teams in the six classifications. The top four teams in each section qualify for the playoffs. Exclusive coverage of the 2023 WPIAL baseball playoffs is only here on TribHSSN.TribLive.com, starting with the unveiling of the brackets on the Playoff...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 11, 2023: Softball brackets to be revealed on Trib HSSN
The WPIAL will release brackets for a pair of spring sports Thursday. On the diamond, 75 teams are set to battle for six district championships. Only one question remains: Will there be co-champs in 6A? Seneca Valley has earned a share of the 6A crown as the Raiders are 14-1...
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for May 10, 2023
Three was a not-so-lucky number for teams ranked in last week’s Trib HSSN state softball rankings. Three teams dropped out of the rankings and three top-ranked teams dropped out of the No. 1 spot. Dropping out of the Top 5 on the eve of the district playoffs were Governor Mifflin...
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for May 10, 2023
The top seat turned out to be the hot seat as all but one of the top-ranked teams slipped in this week’s Trib HSSN baseball state rankings. Only three teams lost their spots in the Top 5: North Allegheny in 6A, Southern Lehigh in 5A and Panther Valley in 3A,...
Final spot in WPIAL baseball playoff field up for grabs Thursday
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field now has 79 teams in the six classifications that have clinched with one final Class 3A spot possible on the final day of the regular season Thursday. The top four teams in each section qualify for the playoffs. Exclusive coverage of the 2023 WPIAL...
WPIAL softball playoff field set with 75 teams
The WPIAL softball playoff field is set with 75 teams having clinched postseason berths. Exclusive coverage of the 2023 WPIAL softball playoffs is only here on TribHSSN.TribLive.com, starting with the brackets being unveiled during the Playoff Pairings Show at 7 p.m. Thursday. The top four teams in each section qualified...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 10, 2023: A few playoff spots still hang in the balance
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field is nearly set. The only section still undetermined is Section 4-3A. We know Yough is the section champion and Greensburg Salem will finish second. The fight for third place and fourth place is up in the air. Waynesburg is 5-4, Mt. Pleasant is 5-5...
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 9, 2023
The WPIAL softball playoff field is nearly set with 74 teams having clinched and two more teams still alive into the final day of the regular season. Exclusive coverage of the 2023 WPIAL softball playoffs is only here on TribHSSN.TribLive.com, starting with the brackets being unveiled during the Playoff Pairings...
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings for May 9, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field now has 75 teams in the six classifications that have clinched with two days left in the regular season. Only two or three teams in Section 4-3A are still up in the air before the postseason field is set. The top four teams in...
Yough’s experience comes through against Greensburg Salem to secure outright section title
Experience matters. After losing a gut-wrenching baseball game Monday, senior-laden Yough made the necessary plays and took advantage of plays younger Greensburg Salem did not make. The host Cougars secured the outright Section 4-3A championship Tuesday with a 10-5 win over the Golden Lions. “On the bus (Monday), we were...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 9, 2023: 3-way battle to play out in Section 1-5A baseball
“And down the stretch they come.” No, we’re not talking about the horses racing for the winners circle at a racetrack in Kentucky. We’re talking about the top four baseball teams in Section 1-5A baseball. Coming into the final day of section play, three teams are tied for first in...
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 8, 2023
In the two years prior to Dave Quinn taking over as softball head coach at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the Chargers won a combined 10 games. In his first year in 2017, OLSH finished 11-5 and hasn’t missed the playoffs since as a new tradition was born. This...
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 8, 2023
Seneca Valley sophomore Lexie Hames doesn’t have a driver’s license yet. She will seek her permit later this month. While she may not be driving on the road yet, the standout softball pitcher is very driven on the diamond. Hames is following up a fabulous freshman debut in which she...
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 8, 2023
The WPIAL softball playoff field is nearly set with two days left in the regular season. Exclusive coverage of the 2023 WPIAL softball playoffs is only here on TribHSSN.TribLive.com, starting with the brackets being unveiled during the Playoff Pairings Show on Thursday. The top four teams in each section qualify...
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 8, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field now has 72 teams in the six classifications that have clinched with three days left in the regular season. The top four teams in each section qualify for the playoffs, which will have at least 76 schools participating. Exclusive coverage of the 2023 WPIAL...
Fox Chapel baseball defeats Plum, forces 3-way tie atop section standings
When half of a team’s starting lineup is underclassmen and its top two pitchers are sophomores, the future is bright. However, for the Fox Chapel baseball team, the future is now. The Foxes defeated visiting Plum, 5-2, on Monday afternoon to force a three-way tie for first place between Fox...
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings, scenarios through May 7, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field is taking shape in each of the six classifications with less than one week left in the regular season. The top four teams in each section qualify for the playoffs, which will have at least 76 schools participating. Exclusive coverage of the 2023 WPIAL...
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for May 7, 2023
A Trib HSSN baseball player of the week can come in many shapes and sizes. Sometimes it’s a young man having a strong season by adding to his super stats. Other times it’s a monumental performance that stands out. This week, we tip our cap to a young man who...
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings, scenarios through May 7, 2023
The WPIAL softball playoff field is growing with each day of section action. Exclusive coverage of the 2023 WPIAL softball playoffs is only on TribHSSN.TribLive.com starting with the brackets being unveiled during the Playoff Pairings Show on Thursday. The top four teams in each section qualify for the postseason, except...
WPIAL boys volleyball playoff clinchings through May 7, 2023
The WPIAL boys volleyball regular season is winding down with one week left in the regular season. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district postseason. Once again, Trib HSSN will be the home for exclusive coverage of the 2023 WPIAL boys volleyball playoffs. Here is the...
WPIAL boys, girls lacrosse playoff clinchings through May 7, 2023
The WPIAL boys and girls lacrosse regular season is nearly complete. The top six teams in each section qualify for the district postseason. If there is a tie for the final playoff spot, head-to-head results will be used to break the tie. If three or more teams are tied and...
