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Chartiers Valley softball sophomore packs powerful punch
Mashing home runs has become just “another day in the office” for Chartiers Valley sophomore phenom Lily Duffill. That’s how it’s described from the perspective of senior Marta Gualazzi and her softball teammates as they watch Duffill launch sometimes not just one or two, but three home runs in a game.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 18, 2024
Mt. Lebanon (16-4) vs. Butler (6-12) at Boyce Mayview Park, 4:30 p.m.; Hempfield (14-6) vs. Seneca Valley (10-8-1) at Plum, 7 p.m.; Pine-Richland (16-4) vs. Central Catholic (10-10) at Shaler, 3 p.m.; North Allegheny (14-5) vs. Norwin (11-9) at Boyce Mayview Park, 7 p.m. Class 5A. Quarterfinals. Monday’s schedule.
Chartiers Valley lacrosse comes together to support freshman’s mom’s cancer fight
On May 6, the Chartiers Valley lacrosse community came together in support of one of their own. The boys and girls doubleheader was transformed into a pinkout to raise money for freshman Jack Varnish’s family as his mother, Julie, continues to battle cancer. The idea came to life midway...
Fisher’s Files: Quaker Valley coach in favor of new wrestling rules
The National Federation of State High School Associations has made new rule changes for wrestling in the offseason. • Beginning next season, wrestlers will be considered in bounds with only one point of contact by either competitor inside or on the boundary line. • Another change is three points for...
Top In-State Recruit, Once Favoring Michigan, Announces Commitment
Once believed to be favoring Michigan, three/four-star safety/WR Elijah Dotson out of Belleville, Michigan, announced his commitment to Pittsburgh on Saturday:. Dotson is ranked as the No. 10 player in the state in 2025. Michigan is looking elsewhere for DB help with its recruiting class.
Two Pennsylvania natives compete in PGA Championship
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHTM) – Two golfers hailing from Pennsylvania competed in the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club from May 16-19. Brendon Todd from Pittsburgh came in last place, 78th, with a +9 total. Todd had 293 strokes across the 72-hole event. Braden Shattuck from Akron finished with a -1 total, coming in 72nd. Shattuck […]
Trib 10: Handful of baseball, softball teams fall out of power rankings in early days of playoffs
The 2024 WPIAL diamond playoffs are through the first round in baseball and halfway through the softball postseason with two rounds down and two remaining. It makes sense, then, that there was move movement in the softball power rankings as three teams were bounced, leaving the door wide open for three newcomers on the brink of the district final four.
The Evolution of Sports in Pittsburgh: A Historical Overview
Pittsburgh, a city synonymous with steel, also boasts a rich and storied sports history, earning it the nickname "City of Champions." This blog post explores the fascinating evolution of sports in Pittsburgh, tracing its roots from the early days of amateur baseball to its current status as a beacon for professional sports in America.
Strong seasons from freshmen Makenzie Lang, Hunter Taylor help UPG softball make big improvement
Even before they put on Pitt-Greensburg softball uniforms, Makenzie Lang and Hunter Taylor were well acquainted. Lang, a Plum grad, and Taylor, a Fox Chapel alum, often played against each other in high school. One particular sequence of events from their confrontations stood out:. Plum and Fox Chapel played against...
Thomas Jefferson senior makes impact in diving, gymnastics
Addison Arndt, a two-sport standout at Thomas Jefferson, is attending Penn State in the fall. She will take a 3.9 GPA with her to the University Park campus. “I am committed to Penn State,” Arndt said. “I am going in as an undecided major, but I am very interested in kinesiology and psychology. I am planning on doing something along those lines, but I have an open mind about a lot of different professions, so I think the best option for me as of right now is going in undecided.”
True Freshman Talent at Washington – Khmori House
Washington’s Spring roster featured a handful of early-enrollee freshmen. For players that would otherwise still be in high school, several of them started to show the kind of potential they might have for the future of this program. One of them was linebacker Khmori House. The class of 2024 early-enrollee was a three-star recruit out of St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California. The Trinity League in Southern California is known to be one of the nation’s most competitive high school leagues. In three seasons at the varsity level at St. John Bosco, House recorded 118 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and five pass breakups. He was a productive player at linebacker and strong safety for the Braves. And his transition to Big Ten Football has been fluid thus far.
Moon wins 2nd girls flag football title in a row over North Allegheny
Given the spirited nature of WPIAL football during the fall, it came as no surprise that the third annual girls flag football championships, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Steelers, were just as exciting. Athletes from 15 high schools showed off their skills on a beautiful, sun-drenched Sunday afternoon at Carnegie Mellon’s...
Girls relay team uses home-track advantage to win at Baldwin Invitational
The girls 3,200-meter relay team’s performance at the 50th annual Baldwin Invitational is one senior Mackenzie Hirt won’t soon forget. Hirt, a fourth-year competitor for the Baldwin girls track and field team, and sophomores Molly Gorman, Mackenzie Bowen and Julianne Ott, took first place at the invitational May 3 at Baldwin Stadium.
Baseball Game Preview: Tri-County Hits the Road
The Tri-County Penguins will head out on the road to face off against the Cambria-Friesland Hilltoppers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Tri-County is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses. Tri-County is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like...
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