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Hempfield freshmen twins Jocelyn Luft (left) and Jayelyn Luft. (Submitted)
Westmoreland softball notebook: Hempfield twins showing promise early
March 19, 2026
Two games is a small sample size, but if it is any indication of the impact the Luft twins are going to have on Hempfield softball, opponents are in trouble.

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Sewickley Academy’s Adam Ikamba dunks against Jeannette during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game Feb. 27 at Petersen Events Center. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
2026 PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championship breakdown: Sewickley Academy vs. Old Forge
PIAA Class 2A boys basketball final

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The Neighborhood Academy’s Trey McMurray battles Sankofa Freedom Academy’s Nasir Brown for a loose ball during the PIAA Class A state championship game on Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026, at Giant Center in Hershey. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Sankofa Freedom avenges loss, takes down Neighborhood Academy in PIAA Class A final
HERSHEY — A run at a second straight state championship came up a little short for Neighborhood Academy on Friday afternoon, as the Bulldogs dropped a 55-52 decision to Sankofa Freedom in the PIAA Class A boys basketball finals at Giant Center.

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Neshannock’s Payton Newman grabs a rebound next to Berlin Brothersvalley’s Penny Stoltzfus during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game on Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026, at Giant Center in Hershey. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Neshannock falls short to Berlin Brothersvalley in PIAA Class 2A championship game
HERSHEY — Luann Grybowski clenched the medal around her neck.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
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High school roundup for March 18, 2026: Latrobe braves cold, beats Connellsville
Joey Crimboli singled, doubled and drove in three runs and Noah Noel homered as Latrobe defeated Connellsville, 6-2, in blustery nonsection baseball Wednesday.

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The Neighborhood Academy’s Kedron Gilmore scores past Serra Catholic’s Tyler Graham during the WPIAL Class A championship game Feb. 26 at Petersen Events Center. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
PIAA boys basketball playoff recap: Every step on the road to Hershey
The 106th PIAA boys basketball championships will take place Thursday through Saturday at the Giant Center in Hershey with two WPIAL and one City League team still in the hunt for state gold.

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Franklin Regional’s Luke Williams squares up a Latrobe pitch for a home run last season. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Healthy Luke Williams boosts Franklin Regional
One good sign for Franklin Regional at the start of a new baseball season is the return of shortstop Luke Williams, who injured his ankle in a WPIAL Class 5A first-round playoff loss to Bethel Park and went through months of rehabilitation.

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Neshannock’s Lily Rowe scores past Aliquippa’s Jayona Patrick on Feb. 4 at Aliquippa. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
PIAA girls basketball playoff recap: Every step on the road to Hershey
A dozen years ago, the WPIAL had its most success in the PIAA girls basketball championships.

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Sewickley Academy’s Mamadou Kane celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy (and a loaf of bread provided by a sponsor) after defeating Jeannette in the Class 2A final Feb. 27 at Petersen Events Center. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Trib 10: In season’s final few days, new team takes over top spot in boys power rankings
We have reached the last few days of the high school basketball season with 12 PIAA championship games set to close out the season and the Road to Hershey.

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Sewickley Academy’s Adam Ikamba dunks against Jeannette during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game Feb. 27 at Petersen Events Center. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania boys high school basketball rankings for March 18, 2026
We have reached the championship round in the PIAA boys basketball playoffs, which means it’s time for District 12 to shine.

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Oakland Catholic’s Brooklyn Rozier, who finished with eight points, scores on a layup during the first quarter of a PIAA Class 4A semifinal Tuesday at Hampton as Blackhawk’s Grace Huston defends. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania girls high school basketball rankings for March 18, 2026
Which six teams will be crowned 2026 PIAA girls basketball champions will be decided at the Giant Center in Hershey on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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(Christopher Horner | TribLive)
PIAA takes 1st step toward approving fall playoff brackets
It is going to be a few more months before the PIAA releases the fall playoff brackets.

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Greensburg Central’s Avery Jones and Jayla Peterson celebrates with head coach Chris Skatell, as they exit the game late in the fourth quarter of their PIAA Class 3A state semifinal against Shady Side Academy on Monday, Mar. 16, 2026, at Norwin. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
2026 PIAA Class 3A girls basketball championship breakdown: Greensburg C.C. vs. Holy Redeemer
PIAA Class 3A girls basketball final

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Greensburg Central’s Erica Gribble celebrates with Jayla Peterson as they exit the game late in the fourth quarter of their PIAA Class 3A semifinal against Shady Side Academy on Monday at Norwin. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Greensburg CC girls look to cap memorable run against Holy Redeemer in state final
If you go by which team has more wins against district champions in the PIAA tournament, Greensburg Central Catholic is the slight favorite to win the Class 3A girls basketball state championship.

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The Neighborhood Academy’s Trey McMurray scores past Serra Catholic’s Mark Johnson during the WPIAL Class A championship game Feb. 26 at Petersen Events Center. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
2026 PIAA Class A boys basketball championship breakdown: Neighborhood Academy vs. Sankofa Freedom
PIAA Class A boys basketball final

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Obama Academy coach Naron Jackson reacts from the bench during the Eagles’ PIAA Class 4A playoff game against Cathedral Prep on March 10 at Sharon High School. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
2026 PIAA Class 4A boys basketball championship breakdown: Obama Academy vs. Devon Prep
PIAA Class 4A boys basketball final

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Neshannock’s Payton Newman scores past Winchester Thurston’s DaShae Cochran during the WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball championship game Feb. 28 at Petersen Events Center. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
2026 PIAA Class 2A girls basketball championship breakdown: Neshannock vs. Berlin Brothersvalley
PIAA Class 2A girls basketball final

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Baron "Tre" Flenory III of Dallas-based AAU team Texas Impact at the MADE Hoops Tournament. (MADE Hoops)
Next generation of Flenory family, 14, opening eyes as college basketball prospect
Another flashy Flenory is developing deep in the heart of Texas.

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The 1997 Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball team. Front, from left: Anna Weber, Robin Mull, Hillary Prokay, Becky Berret, Theresa Dannhardt, Jennifer Berret; Second row: Meghan McManus, Kari Sochaki, Mara Brecht, Alicia Caranese, Sarah Kovach, Shannon Baker; Third row: Assistant coach Ed Pultz, Dena Vallano, Jocelyn Lesko, Christina Reitano, Missy Rakers, Christine Caruso, Becky Pirney, manager Sarah Scott, Aimee Nicola, manager Stephanie Pilipovie, head coach Scott Breegle. (Submitted photo)
Greensburg CC girls out to follow in footsteps of ’97 ‘Comeback Kids’
Greensburg Central Catholic has rolled through the PIAA playoffs with little resistance, a program with a look in its eye and a goal on its mind.

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