Baseball
Trib 10: Weekly baseball, softball power rankings make season debut
March 31, 2026
It’s time to flex on the diamond with the first edition of power rankings for baseball and softball in the 2026 season.
High school roundup for March 31, 2026: Riverside gets 3-hit shutout to split series with Ellwood City
Matt Santillo pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out seven, to lead Riverside to a 1-0 victory over Ellwood City on Tuesday, splitting a two-game Section 1-3A baseball series.
With MLB scouts watching, Caden Sivrich lifts Norwin past Hempfield
More than a half-dozen professional scouts were in attendance to watch Caden Sivrich pitch.
No late heroics needed for Freeport baseball in sweeping Ligonier Valley
Freeport didn’t need another walk-off home run against Ligonier Valley to remain unbeaten Tuesday, but it didn’t hurt that the Yellowjackets’ offense was in midseason form.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 31, 2026: Streaking Ellwood City looks to sweep rival Riverside
We say so long to March with the second game of section series baseball throughout the WPIAL.
High school roundup for March 30, 2026: 3-run inning carries Hampton to section win
March 30, 2026
Brody Junker singled, doubled and scored a run and Hampton used a three-run fourth inning to secure a 3-1 victory over Beaver in Section 1-4A baseball Monday.
Pine-Richland completes comeback vs. Fox Chapel
It was a situation that screamed small ball. Instead, Pine-Richland played long ball.
‘Fierce competitor’ Tyler Samide pitches Greensburg Central Catholic past Jeannette
Greensburg Central Catholic right-hander Tyler Samide had just finished off Jeannette on a one-hitter Monday when he joined his teammates in moving an infield tarp onto the Centurions’ home field.
Norwin baseball survives strong Hempfield rally for section win
Norwin was cruising along with a six-run lead, and starter Matt O’Neil was in command, limiting Hempfield hitters into the fifth inning.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 30, 2026: Pine-Richland, Fox Chapel face off for 1st
March 29, 2026
The calendar still says March, but is it too early to proclaim a WPIAL baseball section series could eventually determine who is on top in early May?
This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 30, 2026
While you may be involved in an egg hunt this upcoming weekend, there is no need to hunt for the best spring sports broadcasts as March turns into April — no fooling — this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Boosters bring added fun to Quaker Valley baseball home games
Last year’s Quaker Quiz proved to be a successful added feature at Quaker Valley baseball home games.
Quaker Valley baseball opens season on winning note
Quaker Valley’s baseball team won its 2026 season lid-lifter April 23 after waiting out its opening day plans because of three postponements.
High school roundup for March 28, 2026: Hempfield sweeps South Hills Classic
March 28, 2026
The Hempfield boys and girls track teams got the season off to a strong start by winning the South Hills Classic on Saturday at Baldwin.
Shady Side Academy baseball showing flashes of potential
The Shady Side Academy baseball team doesn’t want to dwell too much on a defeat. The Bulldogs were eliminated in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs last season by eventual state champion Riverside in a more exciting than anticipated 4-3 loss.
High school roundup for March 27, 2026: Shaler’s Bria Bosiljevac throws another no-hitter, whiffing 17
March 27, 2026
Bria Bosiljevac turned in another dominant performance, throwing a no-hitter with 17 strikeouts to lead Shaler to a 4-0 victory over Plum (3-2, 1-2) in Section 1-5A softball Friday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 27, 2026: Undefeated softball teams face stern tests
If weather permits, four undefeated WPIAL Class 5A softball teams will face still challenges to their perfect record in section action Friday afternoon.
High school roundup for March 26, 2026: Julia Varhola punches out 12 in Hempfield win
March 26, 2026
Julia Varhola gave up one hit and struck out 12 in six shutout innings to lead Hempfield to a 10-0 victory over North Allegheny in Section 1-6A softball Thursday.
Bethel Park scratches out comeback win to sweep section series with Upper St. Clair
Good high school baseball teams win games when they are playing their best ball.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 26, 2026: After pitchers’ duel, section foes meet again
Rain will be a concern for the diamond sports Thursday as district baseball teams try to complete, for some, the first week of section series action.
