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Notable changes to the 2024-25 WPIAL girls soccer alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall. This summer, TribLive will break down changes for each of the WPIAL sports. Here’s a look at the upcoming WPIAL girls soccer season. 2023 WPIAL champions. 4A:...
Mt. Lebanon's David Shields picked by Royals in 2nd round of MLB Draft
Jul. 14—Kansas City Royals scouts came to Mt. Lebanon in April to watch David Shields pitch and stayed around to talk after he struck out 13 batters in a complete-game win. Their visit that day convinced Blue Devils coach Patt McCloskey that the Royals were thinking seriously about drafting Shields. "It was the only time all year that I saw guys stick around and really talk to him afterward," ...
Peters Township wins Class 5A Trib Cup
North Allegheny (6A) has won 21 straight Sports Cups while Neshannock in 2A has a run of three Trib Cups in a row. Hampton (4A), Quaker Valley (3A) and Greensburg Central Catholic (A) all won cups this year after a one-year hiatus. However, the long wait for Cup No. 2...
The Chosen One: Franklin Regional grad, local wrestling prodigy Spencer Lee heading to Paris in pursuit of lifelong dream with Olympic gold medal in sight
For as long as he can remember, Spencer Lee has always been “the chosen one.”. A three-time PIAA champion at Franklin Regional, a three-time NCAA champion at the University of Iowa and a three-time age-level World champion during his scholastic career, Lee is a certified wrestling wunderkind and a prodigy of the highest order. Yet every time he has appeared to be on the brink of a historic milestone, Lee has run into an obstacle that derailed his quest for greatness. One might even compare his career arc to that of a comic book superhero, albeit one who has yet to fulfill his near-limitless potential.
Pirates Draft Tracker — Day 2 (Rounds 3-10)
The Pittsburgh Pirates opened their 2024 draft by selecting high school shortstop Konnor Griffin with the ninth pick in the first round on Sunday night. The Pirates then made two more picks on day one. Prep right-hander Levi Sterling was the 37th pick and Pittsburgh once again with a prep shortstop in the second round — No. 47 overall — by taking Wyatt Sanford.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Peters Township’s Mickey Vaccarello
If there is one thing Mickey Vaccarello wants to improve on during his senior season, it would be his contributions on offense. The Peters Township senior’s offensive numbers weren’t that impressive in 2023 because of all the playmakers the Indians had. He did catch a touchdown pass in...
12-Year Olds Lose Opening Two Games of Monroeville Tournament
The 12-year old All-Star team has dug themselves into a hole after losing their opening two games of the Monroeville Tournament. In game one, the Vikings lost to South Park, 6-5, and 12-2 to Monroeville, in game two. Hopewell fell behind 6-1, before scoring 4 runs in the final inning...
Big Opportunity on Sunday for Hopewell Freshmen James Armstrong and Brody Rock
2Tenths Speed and Agility is one of the most reputable skill and training organizations on the East Coast. Dee Brown and his team have worked with over 40 players from Western Pennsylvania that have gone on to the NFL along with 8,000 athletes that played college football. Brown was the...
High Five At Highmark as Riverhounds beat Oakland 5-0
The Riverhounds broke out a new tradition over the past few matches, inviting fans to hold their scarves over their heads at the half and sing along with one of Pittsburgh’s unofficial national anthems, the “Won’t you be my Neighbor” theme song from the classic WQED program ‘Mister Rogers Neighborhood’.
Pittsburgh's PNC Park Hosts Free 2024 Mayor's Cup Baseball and Softball Championships
Hey Pittsburgh, it’s time to slide into home plate and celebrate the spirit of youth sportsmanship at the upcoming 2024 Mayor's Cup. PNC Park is set to buzz with excitement as the CitiSports/Pirates Nike RBI Baseball and Softball Championship games approach, inviting everyone for a showcase of talent and community at no cost to spectators. Mayor Ed Gainey spoke on the importance of team sports stating, "Team sports are just one way to help youth become community contributors. Pittsburgh kids are learning teamwork, commitment and gaining skills for handling adaptation and challenges." As reported by the City of Pittsburgh, the emphasis is on fostering excellence both on and off the field.
MVPs and Standouts from 2024 2Tenths Top 150 Camp
Hundreds of athletes took the field at Shady Side Academy on Sunday to compete in the 2024 2Tenths Top 150 camp. Out of those athletes, only a handful of them earned MVP honors and there were a few more that stood out as well. Upperclassmen Offensive MVPs. Quarterback: Tristan Reed...
7-Year Old All-Stars Open Up Play Today in the Moon Twp Rookie Rumble Tournament
The Hopewell 7-year-olds opened up another weekend of tournament play this morning in the Moon Township Rookie Rumble Tournament. The young Vikings two opponents on Saturday would be Central Valley and Avonworth. GAME ONE VS. CENTRAL VALLEY:. In Game One, Hopewell started off strong both offensively and defensively and came...
Baseball’s Derek Berg Drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Army West Point Baseball's Derek Berg was selected Monday by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, with the No. 294 overall selection in the 10th round. C/INF Berg is the 21st West Point graduate to be selected in the MLB Draft, and...
Three Top Pitt Recruiting Targets Play Each Other at Peach Jam
On Sunday afternoon, three top Pitt targets squared off against each other in a battle at Nike EYBL Peach Jam. As New Heights Lightning (NY) took on Team Takeover (D.C.), Pitt targets Derek Dixon, Meleek Thomas, and Amari Evans faced off. Dixon’s Team Takeover squad took home the win, 56-41,...
Pittsburgh International Race Complex - SpeedTour Weekend
Pittsburgh International Race Complex 201 Penndale Road Wampum, PA 16157. Taking over and renovating an old racetrack into a modern facility is no easy task, yet the folks at Pitt Race have done exactly that. Formerly known as Beaver Run, Pittsburgh International Race Complex is a well-manicured racetrack just under 45 minutes northwest of Pittsburgh proper. The layout is challenging, featuring lots of elevation changes and technical corners.
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