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‘It was meant to be,’ says new Woodland Hills boys basketball coach Eugene Wilson
A few weeks after its coach resigned midseason, the Woodland Hills boys basketball team made a trip to Ringgold for a nonsection game this past winter. Woodland Hills was on its way to a winless season and lost by 10 points. But as Ringgold’s coach that day, Eugene Wilson saw...
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week for May 23, 2021
The Big Three in Section 3-5A baseball is down to the Big One through two rounds of the WPIAL playoffs. First, South Fayette was stunned by Peters Township in the opening round, then Shaler lost a heartbreaker to Bethel Park in the quarterfinals. West Allegheny remains standing, thanks in part...
Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for May 23, 2021
Every little kid who loves baseball or softball seems to have the same dream. Bottom of the last inning, tied score, bases loaded and you come to bat with the fate of your team in your hands and,. Then, a walk-off grand slam to win a playoff game. Dreams can...
High school sports schedules for May 24, 2021
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Semifinals Monday’s schedule North Allegheny (18-3) vs. Butler (14-6) at Shaler, 4:30 p.m.; Norwin (14-3) vs. Hempfield (14-7) at Fox Chapel, 4 p.m. Class 5A Semifinals Monday’s schedule Bethel Park (17-3) vs. West Allegheny (17-3) at West Mifflin, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday’s schedule Franklin...
This week on Trib HSSN: Week of May 24, 2021
It’s the diamond version of the countdown to the final four as the spring postseason heats up this week on the Trib High School Sports Network. We have exclusive video and audio coverage of the 2021 WPIAL baseball and softball playoffs as we feature the quarterfinals and semifinals rounds. We...
Alle-Kiski Valley WPIAL softball playoff capsules for May 24, 2021
Class 4A quarterfinals Monday 1-Elizabeth Forward (15-2) vs. 8-Knoch (10-7) 5 p.m. at Plum Coaches: Harry Rutherford, Elizabeth Forward; Gary Coe, Knoch Winner plays: Winner of 4-Montour (12-5) vs. 5-Highlands (14-4-1) on Wednesday (site, time TBD) in semifinals Players to watch: Kailey Larcinese, Sr., P, Elizabeth Forward; Olivia Vissari, Sr.,...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports: Monday, May 24, 2021
The third time’s a charm. In this case, the third time will decide the WPIAL Class 6A baseball championship participants. The 6A semifinals are section rematches. It will be the third meeting of the season between Butler and North Allegheny on one side of the bracket and Nowin against Hempfield...
Low numbers concerning, but Jeannette football coach Hall not giving up
With lower participation numbers than usual at Jeannette, rumors have been swirling around the football program. Coach Roy Hall has heard them all. The season might be in jeopardy. The Jayhawks might not be able to field a team this year. A co-op with a neighboring district is imminent. Hall...
Westmoreland H.S. notebook: More offers coming in for P-T’s Cade Yacamelli
With high school football training camps set to open in less than three months, Cade Yacamelli of Penn-Trafford has a lot on his mind. The soon-to-be senior is drawing college offers at a rapid pace. He added three this month, from New Hampshire, Yale and Maine. The 6-foot, 200-pound running...
Alle-Kiski Valley WPIAL baseball playoff capsules for May 24, 2021
Monday’s games Class 4A Quarterfinals 3-Blackhawk (14-4) vs. 6-Highlands (13-8) 3 p.m. at North Allegheny Coaches: Lou Wolber, Blackhawk; Jeff Campbell, Highlands Winner plays: Winner of 2-West Mifflin (12-4)/ 7-New Castle (11-9), 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hampton. Players to watch: Anthony Malagise, So., C, Blackhawk; Jett Slepak, Jr., INF, P,...
Westmoreland WPIAL softball playoff capsules for May 24, 2021
WPIAL softball playoff previews Monday’s games Class 4A Quarterfinals 7-Yough (11-5) vs. 2-Beaver (14-0) 3 p.m. at Peterswood Park, McMurray Coaches: Dutch Harvey, Yough; Amy Haggart, Beaver Winner plays: Winner of 3-West Mifflin (15-4)/6-Burrell (8-6) on Wednesday in semifinals (time, site to TBD) Players to watch: Savannah Manns, Sr., OF,...
Westmoreland WPIAL baseball playoff capsules for May 24, 2021
Class 6A Semifinals Tuesday 2-Norwin (14-3) vs. 3-Hempfield (14-7) 6:30 p.m. at Latrobe Coaches: Mike Liebdzinski, Norwin; Tim Buzzard, Hempfield Winner plays: Winner of 1-North Allegheny (18-3)/5-Butler (14-6) on June 1 or 2 at a time to be determined at Wild Things Park, Washington in the finals Players to watch:...
Underclassmen gain valuable experience for Pine-Richland baseball
Coming into the season, Pine-Richland baseball had injuries to its top two starting pitchers in West Virginia recruit Tommy Beam and Gabe Mustovic and added a couple more to the injured list just a few games in with shortstop Kyle Kimoto and first baseman Chase Vrabel going down against Seneca...
Gateway’s Jenkins, Robinson claim medals at WPIAL championships
Clear, sunny skies and temperatures in the low to mid 80s greeted Gateway track and field athletes as they competed at last week’s WPIAL Class AAA championships at Slippery Rock. Senior Jayson Jenkins and junior Amaya Robinson picked up a medal as Gateway was represented in 11 events overall. Robinson,...
Gateway caps roller coaster season with playoff loss to Mars
As the No. 8 and No. 9 seeds in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A baseball playoffs, Mars and Gateway were expected to play a close and competitive game. That’s just what happened May 19 at North Allegheny. The contest ended in a walk-off as JJ Wethereholt singled...
Super sophomores make instant impact for South Fayette baseball
The Three Musketeers was a 19th century French historical adventure novel about three swordsmen who fought for justice. The South Fayette version of the nearly 180-year old tale is made up of three swashbuckling sophomores who use bats and gloves to fight for first place and hopefully, treasures of gold...
Carlynton softball savors highlights from up-and-down season
After sweeping Aliquippa in a doubleheader in early May, the Carlynton softball team was 4-3 in Section 1-2A and 6-3 overall. The Cougars looked to be in good shape for a playoff chase in a tough Section 1-2A. However, the team struggled down the stretch and missed out on the...
Fisher’s Files: Between rain, covid shutdowns, ADs had tough job this spring
Nobody watches the daily weather report in the spring months moreso than high school athletic directors. It seems the spring season has developed more turbulence weather-wise over the years than what we experience in the fall. The 47th annual Baldwin Invitational was held May 7-8 under weather conditions far worse...
Brentwood softball, baseball teams reflect on highlights from unusual season
Brentwood’s softball team hit the reset button and was able to end the season with an impressive six-game winning streak. The Spartans captured their season opener against Northgate, 15-0, but lost eight of their next nine before going on the late-season tear. Brentwood finished 8-8 overall and 5-7 in Section...
Baldwin boys tennis program shows growth under new coach
Emily Maerz is a new fixture in the Baldwin athletic program. She coached the Highlanders tennis team this spring, her first season coaching at the high school level, as well as coaching a boys squad. “I was very pleased with our performance, especially since we had a small team —...
Seniors took Baldwin hockey program to remarkable heights
The seven seniors on the Baldwin hockey team have a combined 87 years of experience on the ice. That experience paid off greatly in 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. After skating to a 19-1 record and two PIHL playoff wins, Baldwin saw its 2019-20 season shut down by covid-19 pandemic concerns....
Sewickley Academy baseball hoping to build on 1st playoff appearance in 3 years
Coming into this season, players on the Sewickley Academy baseball team wanted to change how they were perceived. After missing out on the playoffs the last two playable years, the Panthers wanted to show they weren’t a team to roll over every time they took the field. “The guys approached...
Quaker Valley girls put on show at WPIAL track championships
After their run to the WPIAL Class 2A team championship May 12, the Quaker Valley girls track and field team had the opportunity to compete at the individual championship on May 19. They put on quite the show. Four individuals qualified for the PIAA state track meet at Shippensburg on...
Penn-Trafford notebook: Hauck secures trip to PIAA championships
Penn-Trafford senior Julia Hauck will cap off her high school track and field career by competing against the state’s best. Hauck finished fourth in the shot put (36 feet, 1.75 inches) at the WPIAL Class AAA championship May 19 at Slippery Rock University. Her effort earned her a trip to...
Penn Hills notebook: Allen qualifies for states in shot put
Angelo Allen delivered on his promise at the WPIAL Class AAA Track and Field Championships last Wednesday at Slippery Rock University. The Penn Hills senior thrower hit a PIAA qualifying standard in the shot put with a best throw of 53 feet, 5.5 inches, placing him fourth in the district....
