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High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 9, 2025: North Hills neighbors collide in Class 5A softball
Another chilly, but a tad warmer day will be the backdrop for a busy midweek schedule of WPIAL softball section contests.
Trib 10: Baseball power rankings get a healthy shakeup
Consistency is the key to a very successful season in any sport.
High school roundup for April 8, 2025: Ambridge braves elements, blanks Hampton
Joe Leseiko threw a four-hit shutout with eight strikeouts and one walk to send Ambridge to a 5-0 victory over Hampton in Section 1-4A baseball Tuesday afternoon.
Peters Township breaks the ice with 3-run homer in win over Chartiers Valley
Chartiers Valley and Peters Township not only had to battle each other in a big Section 2-5A district baseball game Tuesday, they had to deal with the elements as well.
Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero declares for NBA Draft after junior season at Arkansas
Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero, who emerged as a double-digit scorer for Arkansas, has declared for the NBA Draft.
Westmoreland County high school baseball notebook: Strong pitching just the beginning for undefeated Belle Vernon
As one of only six undefeated baseball teams in the WPIAL at the start of the week — and the only undefeated team in Westmoreland County — Belle Vernon once again is leaning on a treacherous pitching rotation to win games.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 7, 2025
High schools
Aliquippa linebacker Daiveon Taylor commits to Kent State
Aliquippa linebacker Daiveon Taylor committed to Kent State on Monday, completing a recruiting journey that saw him first pick West Virginia.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 8, 2025: Class 5A baseball matchups impact section standings
This week of WPIAL baseball section series began with first place in three of the four sections in Class 5A directly affected by head-to-head matchups.
High school roundup for April 7, 2025: Central Catholic pitching stops North Hills
April 7, 2025
Winning pitcher Joshua McFadden gave up one run on two hits and struck out seven in six innings and Yaniel Heredia earned the save as Central Catholic defeated North Hills, 3-1, in Section 1-6A baseball Monday.
West Mifflin uses long ball, 10-run inning to break open close game, down Ringgold
For most of the chilly afternoon Monday, West Mifflin pitcher Rylie Dobnak was starring in the circle and not at the plate.
Plum plays ‘clean’ game, rides big 4th inning past Penn-Trafford
Plum baseball coach Carl Vollmer described his team’s performance Monday against Penn-Trafford as a “clean win.”
Scarpa shuts down Freeport as Greensburg Salem erupts for Section 1-4A softball win
Alle Scarpa struck out the first 10 Freeport batters she faced in Monday’s Section 1-4A matchup at Freeport Community Park.
Forecast forces WPIAL to push back boys tennis singles tournament
The first WPIAL postseason tournament for the spring season is now on hold for 24 hours.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Hempfield’s Morgan Walt
When Hempfield’s softball team lost to Norwin in the WPIAL Class 6A semifinals last season, it came as a shock to many players.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Riverview’s Eli DeVita
It can be challenging to switch between the different positions on a baseball field.
With section play well under way, volleyball coaches association releases latest WPIAL boys rankings
WPIAL section matches are in full swing, and the top teams in both Class 3A and Class 2A continue to establish themselves.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 7, 2025: Class 6A softball powers to face off
The first full week of April begins with more rain in the forecast in what should be a chilly week at the old ballfield for WPIAL baseball and softball teams.
