The Baldwin
varsity baseball team traveled to Upper St. Clair
on April 8 and easily defeated their section rival
13-3. The winning pitcher, Jesse Pesanka, also added
a solo home run to the score. Leading the way in
run production was sophomore Sean Gaughan with a
grand slam home run. Baldwin’s record moved
to 3-0-1 and they are currently in first place in
their section.
Baldwin vs.
Canon-McMillan - April 11th
Baldwin varsity baseball suffered their first
loss of the season on April 11 against section
rival Canon-McMillan. The final score was 5-4.
Canon-Mac is currently ranked in third place in
the WPIL
Baldwin Vasity vs.
Mt. Lebanon - April 13th
The Baldwin Varsity
baseball team soundly defeated previously unbeaten section
leader Mt. Lebanon 9-3 on April 13. A key hit in the game was
a fifth inning two-out double by senior Brian Cenci that drove
in two runs. Sophomore Brandon Parker pitched four innings
for the victory and was followed by three innings of solid
relief from senior Wayne Betz. Baldwin’s record now stands
at 3-1 and they are tied for first place in their section.
Baldwin
Varsity vs. Bethel Park -
April 15th
The Baldwin varsity baseball team dominated section
rival Trinity with a 19-2 win on April 19. Brandon
Parker pitched four innings for the win with senior
John Clutter closing for the Highlander victory.
Senior Brian Thompson led the offensive barrage
with two doubles and a single and senior Mike McCarthy
added a three run home run in the fifth inning.
Baldwin is currently in first place in their section.
Baldwin
Varsity vs. Upper St. Clair - April 20th
The Baldwin Varsity
Baseball team continued their winning streak on April 20 by
defeating Upper St. Clair with an easy 10-2 victory. Matt McCartney
went seven innings for his second win of the season. This victory
kept the Highlanders in first place in their section with a
record of 6-1.
Baldwin
Varsity vs. Mt. Lebanon
The Baldwin
varsity baseball team improved their section record
to 11 wins and 3 losses after beating Mt. Lebanon,11-1,
on May 9 and beating Bethel Park on May 10. Brandon
Parker picked up the win on Monday and Matt McCartney
went the distance for the win on Tuesday. Brett Holland
hit a home run against Bethel Park and Brian Thompson
added a triple hit.
Baldwin
Varsity vs. Bethel Park
The Baldwin
varsity baseball team finished it regular season
play with an easy 7-2 victory over Bethel Park. Steve
Grosse and John Clutter split the pitching assignment
with Clutter picking up the victory. Both senior
Justin Dunn and Matt Blackburn stepped up to the
plate and hit home runs. Derrick Obringer started
in right field and contributed two singles.
Baldwin
Varsity Makes the Playoffs
Baldwin
will begin WPIAL playoff action next week since securing
second place in Section 3 behind Canon-Mac.
BHS
- Varsity
Inline Hockey
Peters Township -
May 10
The Baldwin Varsity Inline Hockey team defeated Peters Township in
a 6 - 5 win on May 10. Goals were scored by Dave Kimmick, Ryan
Nix, Chris Holzer, and a hat trick by Nick Hinsch.
Peters Township
- May 10
The Baldwin Varsity Inline Hockey team defeated Peters Township in a 6 -
5 win on May 10. Goals were scored by Dave Kimmick, Ryan Nix, Chris Holzer,
and a hat trick by Nick Hinsch.
BHS
- Mens
Lacrosse
Lacrosse Game Against Seneca Valley
Baldwin High school Men's Lacrosse team lost to
Seneca Valley on Monday night, 17-4. The Baldwin
goal scorers were Dave Walley, Zac Alderson, Ian
Wild,
and Jonathan Campbell.
North Allegheny - April 13th
The Baldwin Men's Lacrosse team traveled to North
Allegheny for a non-division game on April 13. Baldwin
lost to North Allegheny by an 11-3 score. The Baldwin
goals were scored by Dave Walley, Zac Alderson, and
Chad Evanek.
Central
Catholic - April 15
Baldwin
lacrosse team lost 18-9 against Central Catholic
on April 15. Baldwin goal scorers were Dave Walley
(2), Buzz Zuccher (4), Chad Evanek (2), and Mike
Sunseri.
Hampton - April 19th
Baldwin Men's Lacrosse team hosted Hampton
on April 19. The Baldwi varsity lost 9-8 in the last
10 seconds of the game. Baldwin goal scorers were
Dave Walley (2), Ian Wild (3), Chad Evanek (2),
and Buzz Zuccher.
Bethel Park
- April 21
Baldwin lacrosse
team lost 13-3 against Bethel Park on April 21. Baldwin
goal scorers were Dave Walley, Eric Settelmaier,
and Dan Karnbauer.
Butler
- April 23
Baldwin
lacrosse team won 20-3 against Butler on April 23.
The goals were scored by Zac Alderson (5), Dave Walley,
Mike Sunseri (2), Mike Dowd, Buzz Zuccher (4), Ian
Wild (3), Chad Evanek, Tim McClelland, Jeff Hughes,
Chad Taylor.
Fox Chapel
on April 26
Baldwin won
12-11 against Fox Chapel on April 26. Baldwin goal
scorers were Zac Alderson (5), Ian Wild, Chad Evanek
(2),
Craig Wetzel (2), Mike Sunseri, and Buzz Zuccher.
Allderdice
- April 30
Baldwin
Lacrosse team defeated Allderdice on April 30, 12-5.
The Baldwin goal scorers were Buzz Zuccher (2), Zac
Alderson (3), Ian Wild (2), Chad Evanek (4), and
Mike Sunseri.
Canon-McMillan
- May 6
The Baldwin
High School Men's Lacrosse teams traveled to Canonsburg
for games against Canon-McMillan on May 6. The junior
varsity team won 7-5. The crucial goals were scored
by Mike Marnik late in the game. The varsity team
won 13-5. The big goal scorer was Zac Alderson.
North Hills
- May 11
May 11 was
Senior Recognition for the Baldwin Lacrosse team.
The on-field results were not pleasant. The JV team
lost to North Hills 10-6. The varsity team lost 12
-5. The varsity goal scorers were Chad Evanek (2),
Buzz Zuccher, Ian Wild, and Dave Walley.
Quaker
Valley - May 13
The Baldwin’s
Men's Lacrosse team played May 13 in the last Division
2 game of the year. While the JV team was defeated
13-4, the varsity registered an impressive victory
over Quaker Valley, 12-2. The Baldwin goal scorers
were Buzz Zuccher (3), Zac Alderson (2), Ian Wild
(2), Chad Evanek (3), Mike Sunseri, and Dave Walley.
The game ended after 3 quarters due to lightning
and the imminent thunderstorm.
BHS
- Girls
Lacrosse
Yough - April
28
The Baldwin Girls
Lacrosse team were victorious 14 – 5 over Yough on April
28. Goals were scored by Megan Wichelmann with six goals, Sam
Huebner with three goals, Carley Kimmel and Rachel Zotter with
two goals each, and Nicci Iannachione with one goal.
BHS
- Softball
Bethel Park - April 18th
The Baldwin High
School softball team defeated Bethel Park 2 - 0. Lady Highlander
pitcher, Beth Doring had an outstanding performance.
Mt.
Lebanon - April 20th
The Baldwin
Lady Highlanders softball team had an outstanding
hitting and defensive performance against Mt. Lebanon
on April 20. The girls earned an 11 – 1 victory
in this match-up.
Upper St
Clair on April 28
The Baldwin
girl’s softball team defeated Upper St Clair
on April 28. The Lady Highlanders won 5 – 0
in this “must win” game to stay on top
of Section 4. Pitcher Beth Doring had another outstanding
performance, with help from both offensive and defensive
units.
BHS
- Men's
Varsity Tennis
West Mifflin Victory
- April 5th
The Baldwin High School Men’s Varsity Tennis team earned a
4 – 1 victory against West Mifflin on April 5. Singles play
was dominated by Lee Murdoch and Matt Vu. Doubles wins were scored
by Chris Cantwell and Darren Buterbaugh, and by Rob Perrone and Rich
Vargo.
April 12
On April 12, Baldwin High School junior Matt Vu, of the Men's Tennis
team, advanced to the quarterfinals of WPIAL Section singles
held at Mt. Lebanon High School.
BHS
- Track
April 8th
On April
8, Baldwin High School ninth and tenth grade members
of the Track and Field team competed at the Mt. Lebanon
Invitational. The following individuals placed:
Dave Adley - First Place- 800 Meters
Dave Adley - Second
Place - 1600 Meterss
Chris Wolfe - Second Place - 100 and 200 Meters
Nate Aaron - Second Place - 3200 Meters
Shannon King - Second Place - 100 Meters and
Long Jump
Heather Donovan - Second Place
- 100 Meters
Heather
Donovan, Nikki Vonderau, Brittany Ogden, Shannon
King - First Place - 4 x 100 Meter Relay
April
10th
On April
10, Baldwin High School hosted the First Annual South
Hills Classic Track and Field Meet. Placing for the
Highlanders were:
Tim Phillips - First Place - 1600
Meters
Bill Gwin - First Place - Long Jump
Ron Walters - First Place - Pole Vault
Mike Meade - Third Place 800 Meters
Jordan Veney - First Place Shot Put and Discus
Craig Hahn - First Place - High Jump
Chris Wolfe - Third Place - 400 Meters
Dave Adley - Third Place 3200 Meters
Ray Valentine - Third Place - Javelin
April 15th
The Baldwin
Men's Track and Field team competed at the Latrobe
Invitational on April 15. Team members placed in
the following events:
Ron Walker 1st Place Pole Vault
Joe McMahon 2nd Place Triple Jump
Keith Huebner 2nd Place Shot Put
Tim Phillips 3rd Place 800 Meter Run
3rd Place Discus
April
16th
Baldwin
High School senior Jordan Veney set meet records
in the Shot Put and Discus at the Hempfield Invitational
on April 16. She also broke the school record in
the Discus.
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