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WPIAL championship basketball coaches Matt Clement of Butler, Jim Rocco of North Catholic step down
Two championship WPIAL boys basketball coaches have decided to step away from the game. Whether it’s just a timeout from their coaching journey or the clock has expired on their days as head coach remains to be seen. Matt Clement of Butler and Jim Rocco of North Catholic have resigned....
Fort Cherry flexes muscles, completes 2-game sweep of Chartiers-Houston
On Monday, undefeated Fort Cherry had to battle from behind late to edge Chartiers-Houston. There was no dramatic finish needed Tuesday as the Rangers finished another sweep this season by knocking out the Buccaneers. Fort Cherry scored four runs in the first inning and kept adding on as the Rangers...
Top seeds advance to finals at WPIAL boys tennis doubles championships
The top two seeds advanced to the finals in both the Class 3A and 2A brackets at the WPIAL boys tennis doubles championships Tuesday and will meet for the title at 1 p.m. Wednesday at North Allegheny. In Class 3A, the top seed will have the home-court advantage with North...
High school roundup for April 21, 2026: Moon baseball beats Bethel Park, strengthens grip on 1st place in section
Owen Amey went 2 for 4 with a triple and three RBIs to lead Moon to a 10-4 victory over Bethel Park in Section 2-5A baseball Tuesday. Nick Machusko doubled and plated a run and Chris Sandor picked up the win for the Tigers (11-3, 6-2). Caden Stokes tripled and...
Belle Vernon’s Brown, Hempfield’s Howard win Excellence Awards
As Judge Michael J. Stewart II addressed the audience at the 70th Annual Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete banquet Tuesday at Ferrante’s Lakeview, he said “I thought last year’s class was talented. “This group was equally as impressive. Some of you competed in five sports. Amazing.” This year’s Excellence Award winners were...
Knoch softball team keeps eyes on repeat prize
The Knoch softball program owns eight section championships, the first coming in 2007. More recently, within the past decade, the Knights have five, claiming section gold every other year from 2017 to last year’s perfect 12-0 record in Section 1-5A. Knoch coach Chris Gardner said the goal coming into this...
Derry ace Haylee Myers throws perfect game, knocks in only run in 1-0 win over Freeport
Derry pitcher Haylee Myers listed a 2-1 playoff win last year against Greensburg Salem as the highlight of her softball career. Tuesday’s perfect game is a close second. Myers twirled her first career no-hitter, shutting down the minimum 21 batters for a spot-free, 1-0 victory over visiting Freeport in Section...
Hempfield softball beats Seneca Valley to stay unbeaten in section
When the final out was recorded and the victory was finally in hand, No. 1-ranked Hempfield breathed a collective sigh of relief. The team’s celebration was brief and even a bit subdued Tuesday because the final margin was so narrow. They won’t argue: The Spartans felt like they got away...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 20, 2026
High schools Baseball Monday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Central Catholic at Butler, ppd. North Allegheny 7, Seneca Valley 3 Section 2 Hempfield 6, Canon-McMillan 3 Mt. Lebanon 8, Woodland Hills 2 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 10, Armstrong 7 Plum 10, Kiski Area 0 Penn-Trafford 13, Penn Hills...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 21, 2026: Playoff picture crowded in Class 5A baseball
A year ago, history was made when five teams ended up tied for the Section 3-3A baseball championship. While the odds of a repeat are very slim, coming into this week, six teams in Section 2-5A were separated by only two games. Following Monday’s action, things are tighter heading into...
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff qualifiers through April 20, 2026
The WPIAL softball playoff field is building with 51 teams having already punched their tickets for the upcoming district postseason. The top four teams in each section qualify for the postseason from Class 5A down. In 6A, the top six teams clinch a WPIAL playoff berth. If there is a...
High school roundup for April 20, 2026: North Allegheny grabs top spot in Section 1-6AVideo
Liam Cooper struck out eight over 6⅔ innings, leading North Allegheny to a 7-3 victory over Seneca Valley in Section 1-6A baseball Monday. Jake Fritz tripled and drove in two runs, while Dominic Williamson singled and had two RBIs for the Tigers (8-4, 5-2). Mason Fisher (2 for 4) and...
‘Cold is just a mindset’ for Upper St. Clair’s hot bats in win over Peters TownshipVideo
When it comes to baseball, you just never know. Facing the others team’s ace and playing in freezing conditions where a strong, steady wind made it feel like it was 30 degrees, Upper St. Clair figured runs were going to be tough to come by. The Panthers were wrong. In...
Hempfield gets big win vs. 1st-place Canon-McMillan
Take the pressure off, and watch Hempfield go. At least that is the school of thought from senior catcher Ian Kovalcik, who hoped the Spartans mellowed out in their series opener against No. 2 Canon-McMillan. “It’s about confidence,” Kovalcik said. “We have been playing tight lately. We need to be...
‘Persistent’ Plum adds on runs in shutout win over Kiski Area
Plum’s Braden Kemmerer was in control on the mound, the defense behind him played clean and the offense was equal parts potent and patient Thursday in a 10-0, five-inning Section 1-5A victory over Kiski Area at a sunny-but-chilly Plum High School. Kemmerer tossed a two-hitter with nine strikeouts, and the...
Norwin football team to play ‘home’ games at P-T while awaiting new stadium
Norwin’s fall sports teams also will have to practice and play away from home as Knights’ Stadium gets its massive facelift. The football team, athletic director Mike Burrell confirmed, will play four “home games” at Penn-Trafford. Norwin’s track & field and lacrosse teams have played away during this spring season,...
Teams make statements, increase stock in latest WPIAL boys volleyball rankings
Seven nonsection matches Monday evening kick off this week’s WPIAL boys volleyball schedule, and key section contests follow Tuesday on the road to the WPIAL playoffs. Several teams in Class 3A and Class 2A made statements last week, and their accomplishments are reflected in this week’s Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches...
High school sports schedules for April 20, 2026
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Central Catholic at Butler, 5:30 p.m. Seneca Valley at North Allegheny, 7 p.m. Section 2 Canon-McMillan at Hempfield, 4:15 p.m. Woodland Hills at Mt. Lebanon, 4:15 p.m. Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional at Armstrong, 3:45 p.m. Kiski Area at Plum,...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 20, 2026: Top teams in Section 1-6A to meet
With time winding down on the regular season, the top four baseball teams in Section 1-6A are set to collide in three key contests this week, starting with the series opener Monday. Entering this week, three teams are tied with the fewest section losses while a separate teams sits with...
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through April 19, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL baseball playoff field is slowly building with two and a half weeks remaining. The top four teams in each section qualify for the playoffs with all tied teams advancing if they split their head-to-head meetings. Coverage of the 2026 WPIAL baseball playoffs can be heard on Trib...
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff qualifiers through April 19, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL softball playoff field is building with 44 teams having already punched a ticket for the upcoming district playoffs. The top four teams in each section qualify for the postseason from Class 5A down. In Class 6A, the top six teams clinch a WPIAL playoff berth. If there...
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for April 19, 2026Video
Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Sydney Sekely School – South Park Class – Senior Position – Pitcher #Earned – The circle of life has gone full circle in the circle for one of the top pitchers in the WPIAL. Sydney Sekely began her South Park softball career...
This week on Trib HSSN for week of April 20, 2026
With so many things going on in Southwestern Pennsylvania between the NFL Draft and Stanley Cup playoffs, Trib HSSN will focus on the start of the “Stretch Run” of the 2026 high school spring sports regular season this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Trib HSSN has WPIAL...
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week for April 19, 2026Video
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week – Thomas Jefferson Jaguars baseball Coach – Tim Vickers (eighth season) Records – Thomas Jefferson is 5-1 and tied for first place with Baldwin in Section 4-5A. The Jaguars are 9-3 overall this season. #Earned – You could say the Thomas Jefferson baseball...
Central Catholic’s Jon Sassic commits to Penn State
A pair of Central Catholic linemen will be rivals in the Big Ten after junior guard Jon Sassic committed to Penn State on Sunday. The 6-foot-7, 285-pound offensive lineman chose the Nittany Lions over offers from Pitt, West Virginia, Florida State, Maryland, N.C. State and Virginia Tech, among others. Rivals...
