Sports
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 27, 2026
April 28, 2026
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Tuesday, April 28, 2026: South Park, Avonworth write next chapter in rivalry
The two high schools are not neighbors, as the distance between them is 37 miles.
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through Monday, April 27
The WPIAL baseball playoff field is slowly building with just over a week remaining and 51 teams having clinched.
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff qualifiers through Monday, April 27
The WPIAL softball playoff field is nearly complete with 73 teams having punched their ticket for the upcoming district postseason.
High school roundup for April 27, 2026: Avonworth walks off South Park on Cooper Scharding homer
Cooper Scharding hit a two-run walk off home run in the eighth inning to lead Avonworth to a 7-5 comeback win over South Park in a matchup of the top two teams in Section 2-3A baseball Monday.
Montour turns tables on West Allegheny, clinches piece of section title
April 27, 2026
The top two teams in WPIAL Section 3-5A softball ended up splitting their two-game series this season.
Track and field notebook: 7 athletes earn MVP honors at WCCA track and field championships
There were seven athletes that earned MVP honors at the 103rd and 46th annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association meet on April 23.
Plum baseball edges Franklin Regional in section showdown, improves to 14-1
The Franklin Regional and Plum baseball teams have engaged in some close matchups over the course of their storied neighboring rivalry.
Norwin puts itself in line for Section 2-6A baseball title with convincing win over Mt. Lebanon
Norwin baseball is playing with confidence and pointy elbows as the regular season stretches to a finish.
Kiski School’s Levi Porter commits to Appalachian State
Kiski School linebacker Levi Porter committed to Appalachian State on Sunday, choosing the Mountaineers from among 14 Division I offers.
Ranked boys volleyball teams jockey for position in stretch run to WPIAL playoffs
Teams on the road to the WPIAL boys volleyball playoffs have just two more weeks to qualify or strengthen their resumes before the tournaments begin May 12.
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week for April 26, 2026
April 26, 2026
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week – Thomas Jefferson Jaguars softball
High school sports schedule for April 27, 2026
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 27, 2026: Key series on tap in 5A baseball
In the eight-season history of WPIAL Class 5A baseball, the regular season races and the district playoffs have been very competitive because of the depth of talented programs in that class.
WPIAL clinched: Boys volleyball playoff qualifiers through April 26, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL boys volleyball regular season is down to the final two weeks, and the district postseason field currently sits at nine teams.
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff qualifiers, scenarios through April 26, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL softball playoff field is nearly complete with 71 teams having punched a ticket for the upcoming district playoffs.
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through April 26, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL baseball playoff field is slowly building with a week and a half remaining and 39 teams having clinched.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of April 27, 2026
The stretch run of the 2026 spring sports regular season continues this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for April 26, 2026
Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Bailey Barnyak
Westmoreland H.S. notebook: NFL honors WPIAL legacy during draft
WPIAL schools with NFL draft picks in their history had a current player represent them at the NFL Draft.
