Sports
Despite roster turnover, Fox Chapel boys tennis has another successful season
May 2, 2026
Grant Fenton casually plays tennis. But continuing the tradition of the Fox Chapel boys tennis team is an endeavor the junior takes seriously.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Foxes put together win streak on baseball diamond
The Fox Chapel baseball team made the most of a break between Section 3-5A contests. The Foxes won four straight after losing to Mars on April 16.
High school roundup for May 1, 2026: Records fall at Pine-Richland Invitational
Franklin Regional’s Sean Cartwright and Quaker Valley’s Jonah Montagnese were among the record-breakers at the Pine-Richland Invitational on Friday.
Belle Vernon’s Ryan Kent, Hempfield’s Jonathan Stetchock shine at Baldwin Invitational
Belle Vernon senior Ryan Kent turned in quite a performance at the 52nd Baldwin Invitational on Friday.
No issues for Hempfield pitcher this time as Spartans down Norwin
A sub-par performance by her standards in the first game against Norwin gave Julia Varhola pause.
Belle Vernon sophomore Aubrey Brown lands 2nd Division I offer
Aubrey Brown has showcased her basketball talent in the WPIAL for the past two seasons, and more college coaches are taking notice.
Field set for 1st WPIAL flag football playoffs
The WPIAL will punctuate its newest sport with a postseason tournament.
Valley grad Cecil Smith’s A-K Valley Sports HOF induction has family connection
The Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame’s 55th banquet will serve as a family reunion for relatives of inductees Cecil Smith and Billy Clarke.
Norwin, Penn-Trafford football standouts get Division I offers
Division I college football coaches are on the prowl for talent at this time of year, and two Westmoreland County players have emerged on their radar.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 30, 2026
High schools
High school roundup for April 30, 2026: Norwin beats Mt. Lebanon to tie for top spot in section standings
April 30, 2026
Norwin baseball coach Craig Spisak did not blink in the top of the seventh inning when Mt. Lebanon loaded the bases with one out and his team clinging to a one-run lead.
Hempfield’s offense too much for Penn-Trafford in clash of defending softball champions
This power softball matchup had it all.
Invitationals begin final stretch for track athletes as they ramp up toward WPIALs, states
Once the calendar reaches May, athletes who compete in track and field know it is time to get focused.
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Latrobe wins Altoona Curve Classic
Latrobe took a break from the stress of a section title chase, but that didn’t stop the Wildcats from chasing a different title.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 30, 2026
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week – Carson Franc
Senior night victory a late-season highlight for Plum boys volleyball
Lucas Mikhnyuk made one request consistently throughout his four years with the Plum boys volleyball program. Before Tuesday night, the answer alway had been no. The 5-foot-6 senior libero always wanted to try his hand at hitting on the outside.
Sewickley Academy’s Mamadou Kane named state’s Class 2A boys basketball player of the year
Mamadou Kane was a consistent performer throughout a 30-1 season for the Sewickley Academy boys basketball team, but he was at his best when it mattered most.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 29, 2026
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 30, 2026: 6A baseball teams wrap up section play
The final day of April is also the final day of WPIAL Class 6A baseball.
