Sports
Neshannock repeats as undefeated PIAA Class 2A softball champion
June 12, 2025
While the opponent was the same as a year prior, Neshannock softball faced a challenge they had not seen often during this season — a deficit.
PIAA Class 5A softball state championship preview: Penn-Trafford vs. Greencastle-Antrim
Class 5A
Penn-Trafford playoff run wakes up the echoes of 2019 state championship team
Former Penn-Trafford outfielder Brooke Cleland recalls catching the final out at Beard Field and squeezing her glove around the softball.
Central Catholic linebacker Colsen Gatten picks Duke
June 11, 2025
Central Catholic linebacker Colsen Gatten, one of the top players in WPIAL football’s Class of ‘26, will play his college ball at Duke.
Aliquippa school board votes to oust championship basketball coach Nick Lackovich after all
Four-time WPIAL champion boys basketball coach Nick Lackovich is out at Aliquippa after all.
PIAA Class 5A baseball championship game preview: Shaler vs. Upper Dublin
This will be the eighth season the PIAA has hosted a Class 5A baseball championship.
PIAA Class 3A baseball championship game preview: Riverside vs. Mount Carmel
The PIAA has been deciding a champion in Class 3A baseball for nearly a half-century.
PIAA Class 2A softball championship game preview: Neshannock vs. South Williamsport
The first PIAA Class 2A softball champion was crowned 46 years ago when Minersville from District 11 won the 1979 championship.
PIAA Class A baseball championship game preview: Eden Christian vs. Southern Fulton
There have been 25 PIAA Class A baseball champions crowned since Camp Hill from District 3 won the inaugural classification championship in 1999.
Pitt’s Jeff Capel to work with USA Basketball to pick team for U19 world cup
Pitt basketball coach Jeff Capel will serve on the USA Basketball Junior National Team Committee.
Multiple heroes have Penn-Trafford on brink of 2nd state softball title
If you hit, you play.
Southmoreland quarterback Anthony Smith transfers to Seton LaSalle
Rising sophomore quarterback Anthony Smith is leaving Southmoreland after a record-breaking first season.
5 WPIAL baseball teams to play for PIAA championships
Last year, WPIAL teams were shut out of the PIAA baseball gold rush.
3 WPIAL teams advance to PIAA softball finals
The 2025 WPIAL softball championship games are set for Thursday and Friday at Nittany Lion Softball Park at Penn State University.
North Allegheny set for PIAA boys volleyball finals
Two WPIAL boys volleyball champions reached the PIAA semifinals, but only one is moving on to play for state gold.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 10, 2025
June 10, 2025
High schools
Seneca Valley pitcher Lexie Hames named Gatorade player of year
Seneca Valley star pitcher Lexie Hames was named the Gatorade Pennsylvania Softball Player of the Year for the second straight season.
Penn-Trafford softball step-sisters chase state title together
Penn-Trafford senior softball players Kylie Anthony and Cam Ponko have made tweaks to their swings this season.
Down to its last strike, Nazareth stuns Hempfield with 6-run rally in state semifinals
SHIPPENSBURG — Hempfield suffered a heartbreaking end to its highly successful season in the PIAA Class 6A softball semifinals Tuesday.
