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Tim McConnell accepts Bishop Canevin job after resigning as Chartiers Valley coach
Tim McConnell had walked into Chartiers Valley’s gym countless times, but the longtime basketball coach felt somewhat sentimental when he entered Tuesday morning. He knew it would be his last visit as Colts coach. “When I went to meet with my team and I walked through the doors and I...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 10, 2022
High schools Baseball WPIAL Tuesday’s results Class 5A Section 2 Mars 6, Hampton 2 Fox Chapel 5, Plum 4 Penn Hills 9, Woodland Hills 2 Class 4A Section 2 Beaver 3, Central Valley 2 Blackhawk 15, New Castle 0 Quaker Valley 7, Ambridge 6 Section 3 Elizabeth Forward 4, Belle...
Elizabeth Forward wins section title softball showdown with Yough
For the third straight season, Elizabeth Forward reigns at the top of Section 2-4A. It took a week to conclude it, but the Warriors picked up a 5-0 shutout win over visiting Yough to clinch the section title behind great pitching from Shelby Telegedy and clutch hitting from one of...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 11, 2022: WPIAL team tennis champs look to repeat
The last of the district boys tennis gold will be handed out Wednesday. The WPIAL crowned champions in boys singles tennis along with boys doubles. Now it’s time for the team tennis titles to be decided. Both defending champions from a year ago have reached the finals and are looking...
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for May 10, 2022
At first glance, this edition of the Trib HSSN state softball rankings may look like a carbon copy of last week’s presentation. However, after further review, there are only a couple of tweaks that separate the two as the elite softball teams are putting on their postseason face and tuning...
High school roundup for May 10, 2022: Blackhawk knocks New Castle from playoff contention
Josh Reed threw four no-hit innings and Jarrod Malagiese homered to lead Blackhawk to a 15-0 victory over New Castle in Section 2-4A baseball Tuesday, eliminating the Red Hurricanes from playoff contention. Louis Sebastian doubled twice and drove in three runs and Ryan Jones doubled and knocked in two runs...
Only 2 spots in WPIAL softball playoff field still up for grabs
The WPIAL softball playoff field is nearly set with 80 teams locked and loaded for the postseason. The playoff party may have two more latecomers Wednesday as a pair of Class 5A teams are still alive for a district postseason softball berth. Exclusive coverage of the 2022 WPIAL softball playoffs...
WPIAL baseball playoff field set
The 2022 WPIAL baseball playoff field is now set with 83 teams ready to battle for six district championships. Exclusive coverage of the 2022 WPIAL baseball playoffs is only here on TribHSSN.TribLive.com starting with the unveiling of the brackets in the Playoff Pairings Show at 2 p.m. Friday. Here are...
Gateway boys volleyball fends off Plum challenge, finishes undefeated in section
The Plum boys volleyball team hoped to play spoiler and prevent visiting Gateway from finishing its Section 2-2A slate undefeated as the teams met in the section finale Tuesday at Plum. But the Gators, No. 6 in this week’s Western PA Volleyball Coaches Association Class 2A top 10, had other...
Norwin shuts out North Allegheny to earn spot in WPIAL softball playoffs
There was a WPIAL “last chance” track and field meet going on Tuesday at Norwin. Simultaneously, on the upper part of the campus, there also was a “last chance” softball game. With its season hanging in the balance, Norwin took care of business in the Section 2-6A finale, delivering a...
‘Last chance’ events replace qualifiers for WPIAL track and field championships
A few years ago, the WPIAL eliminated regional qualifiers for its track and field championships. Instead, qualifiers for the WPIAL Class 3A and 2A finals are based on performance from the season. The top 24 in each in Class 3A event advance to Slippery Rock on May 18, and the...
Greensburg Central Catholic, Norwin ready for team finals in WPIAL track
When Mike Brewer took over the Greensburg Central Catholic track and field program 10 years ago, he had a team of 12 — five boys and seven girls. Now the program has a full roster and Wednesday, the boys and girls teams are hoping to perform at a high level...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 9, 2022
High schools Baseball WPIAL Monday’s results Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 10, Kiski Area 3 Section 2 Plum 1, Fox Chapel 0 Mars 7, Hampton 4 Penn Hills 6, Woodland Hills 5 Class 4A Section 2 Quaker Valley 10, Ambridge 7 Beaver 12, Central Valley 0 New Castle 6,...
West Allegheny’s Brown celebrates progress in cancer battle with ‘great moment’ on baseball field
Parker Brown sauntered serenely to the plate, wanting to make an impact. He tightened his Bruce Bolt batting gloves, dug his cleats into the batter’s box and stood with confidence. He focused on winning the battle against Hopewell pitcher Zachary Muzy at Wild Things Park. With a runner on first,...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 10, 2022: Last few playoff spots on the line
With only days left in the regular season, only a couple of playoff spots remain up for grabs before the WPIAL softball playoff field is complete. It’s not a win-and-you’re-in game between a couple of eastern rivals, but it’s pretty close. Penn Hills hosts Plum on Tuesday. The Indians hold...
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for May 9, 2022
Last year, the Charleroi softball team won its last four regular season games to finish in a tie with Carmichaels for second place in Section 3-2A behind Frazier. The Cougars were the No. 9 seed in the WPIAL playoff and lost in the first round to Neshannock, 6-4. Charleroi closes...
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for May 9, 2022
The Frye family is doing its part for a golden spring at Neshannock. Junior Andrew Frye is one of the top power hitters in the WPIAL. He has five home runs heading into the final days of the regular season as the Neshannock baseball team preps for the postseason. His...
Latrobe boys volleyball looks to gain momentum after rivalry win
Latrobe and Derry high schools, perhaps while not always preferring to be, are linked in the WPIAL, despite their varied classifications. For instance, their football teams frequently have squared off in season openers and they routinely have wrestled one another in front of some of the most spirited crowds around....
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 9, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field is almost set with the regular season nearly in the books. Seven more teams can punch their postseason ticket as early as Tuesday. Exclusive coverage of the 2022 WPIAL softball playoffs is only here on TribHSSN.TribLive.com starting with the brackets being unveiled during the Playoff...
High school roundup for May 9, 2022: Quaker Valley baseball clinches playoff spot with comeback win
Jack Gardinier homered and drove in three runs and Jimmy Zugal homered and drove in a pair to lead Quaker Valley to a 10-7 victory over Ambridge in Section 2-4A baseball Monday, clinching a spot in next week’s WPIAL playoffs. Jackson Bould and Zeke Hendricks each knocked in two runs...
Deer Lakes’ McCoy riding high after Baldwin win
Carson McCoy just missed out on gold in the 800-meter run at last year’s Baldwin Invitational. The Deer Lakes senior returned to the track at Baldwin High School in the wind and rain Friday and didn’t let the 800 title slip from his grasp. He ran a personal-best time of...
Yough softball rallies to stay in section title hunt; errors doom Belle Vernon
Trailing by a run with two outs in the top of the seventh inning Monday afternoon, the Yough softball team managed to rally without getting a single hit. The Cougars were down to their last strike on three occasions against Belle Vernon pitcher Talia Ross, yet they managed to plate...
Franklin Regional baseball adds to win streak, knocks Kiski Area from playoffs
Jack Bridges had been out of the Franklin Regional baseball lineup since early April with an elbow injury. Clearly, the senior was glad to be back Monday. He and his teammates elbowed Kiski Area from the playoff race. Bridges and senior teammate Ryan DalCanton both went 3 for 4 —...
No changes in final WPIAL Boys Volleyball Coaches Association top-10 polls
WPIAL boys volleyball section play concludes Thursday evening, and the playoff brackets and pairings are scheduled to be released Friday. Several playoff spots, section titles and playoff positioning will be determined over the next four nights. With that, the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its final spring 2022 Class...
Kiski Area track and field teams celebrate section titles
The Kiski Area boys and girls track and field teams will be competing in the WPIAL Class 3A team semifinals at North Allegheny on Tuesday. The Cavaliers boys won the Section 4 title with a 6-0 record, and the girls tied Knoch for the title, both finishing 5-1, but the...
