Baseball
Trib 10: 4 new teams crack baseball, softball power rankings
April 22, 2026
The power rankings are starting to become like the local weather, always changing from day to day and sometimes from hour to hour.
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL baseball playoff field is slowly building with less than two weeks remaining with 35 teams having clinched.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 22, 2026: North Catholic, Blackhawk softball to battle for top spot in section
Wednesday marks another busy day on the district softball schedule, including a battle for first place in Section 3-4A.
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.
High school roundup for April 21, 2026: Moon baseball beats Bethel Park, strengthens grip on 1st place in section
April 21, 2026
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.
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.
High school roundup for April 20, 2026: North Allegheny grabs top spot in Section 1-6A
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.
‘Cold is just a mindset’ for Upper St. Clair’s hot bats in win over Peters Township
April 20, 2026
When it comes to baseball, you just never know.
Hempfield gets big win vs. 1st-place Canon-McMillan
Take the pressure off, and watch Hempfield go.
‘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.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 20, 2026: Top teams in Section 1-6A to meet
April 19, 2026
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.
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.
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 diamond team of the week for April 19, 2026
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week – Thomas Jefferson Jaguars baseball
High school roundup for April 18, 2026: South Fayette girls, Butler boys relays shine at Butler Invitational
April 18, 2026
Delaney Schumaker swept the hurdles to lead South Fayette to the girls team title and the Golden Tornado dominated the relays to win the boys team race at the Butler Invitational on Saturday.
Trib HSSN WPIAL baseball rankings for week ending April 18, 2026
Here are the latest weekly WPIAL baseball rankings with plenty of changes in the big school classes and minimal moves in the smaller school classifications. There are changes at the top in both Class 6A and 5A.
Bethel Park still seeking consistency midway through baseball season
Bethel Park and South Fayette split decisions recently in their two-game series on the diamond.
High school roundup for April 17, 2026: Neshannock beats Shenango to avenge streak-snapping loss
April 17, 2026
Winning pitcher Gianna Paglia struck out seven in a complete game and went 3 for 4 with three RBIs to lead Neshannock to a 5-3 victory over Shenango in Section 1-2A softball Friday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 17, 2026: Hempfield, Norwin to meet in softball showdown
Westmoreland County rivals are set to do battle on the softball field twice in the span of 11 days.
Trib HSSN high school baseball player of the week for April 17, 2026
April 16, 2026
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week – Cody Bungert
