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Grant Fenton is the No. 2 singles player for Fox Chapel. (Courtesy of Fox Chapel Athletics)
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.

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Fox Chapel pitcher Tristan Blum throws against Mars last season. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
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.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
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Franklin Regional junior Sean Cartwright clears the final hurdle in the 110-meter hurdles at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association meet on April 23. (Paul Schofield | TribLive)
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.

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Hempfield’s Jonathan Stetchock wins the boys mile run during the Baldwin Invitational on Friday. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
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.

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Hempfield senior Julia Varhola delivers a pitch in Friday's 8-2 victory over Norwin. (Bill Beckner Jr. | TribLive}
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.

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Belle Vernon's Aubrey Brown dribbles against Clearfield during the PIAA Class 4A first round Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jeff Helsel | Mon Valley Independent)
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.

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North Allegheny’s Bella Devennie pulls in the ball over New Castle’s Symphany Rice on Thursday at North Allegheny High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Field set for 1st WPIAL flag football playoffs
The WPIAL will punctuate its newest sport with a postseason tournament.

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Valley grad Cecil Smith will be inducted into the Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2026. (Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame)
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.

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Penn-Trafford’s Nick Ponko pulls in a catch against Hempfield in the finals of the WCCA 7-on-7 competition last summer. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
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.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 30, 2026
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Norwin senior second baseman Tristyn Tavares shakes the hand of coach Craig Spisak after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against Mt. Lebanon on Thursday. (Paul Schofield | TribLive)
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.

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Hempfield’s Ella Berkebile hits a 2-run homer against Penn-Trafford on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Harrison City. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Hempfield’s offense too much for Penn-Trafford in clash of defending softball champions
This power softball matchup had it all.

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Franklin Regional junior Jamie Kociela clears the bar in the high jump at the WCCA Track and Field Championships on April 23. (Paul Schofield | TribLive)
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.

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Latrobe second baseman Grady Ruffner throws out Franklin Regional’s Tim Pirone on April 15, 2026 at Haymaker Park. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
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.

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Avonworth pitcher Carson Franc is batting .537 with 26 RBIs this season. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 30, 2026
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week – Carson Franc

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Plum's Bryce Nabozny celebrates after the Mustangs recorded the final point on the first set in a sweep of Fox Chapel on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)
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.

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Sewickley Academy’s Mamadou Kane celebrates with his gold medal after defeating Old Forge in the PIAA Class 2A championship game on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Giant Center in Hershey. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
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.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 29, 2026
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Norwin pitcher Caden Sivrich celebrates after setting down Hempfield in fourth inning March 31. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
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.

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