Sports
2026 PIAA Class A boys basketball championship breakdown: Neighborhood Academy vs. Sankofa Freedom
March 18, 2026
PIAA Class A boys basketball final
2026 PIAA Class 4A boys basketball championship breakdown: Obama Academy vs. Devon Prep
PIAA Class 4A boys basketball final
2026 PIAA Class 2A girls basketball championship breakdown: Neshannock vs. Berlin Brothersvalley
PIAA Class 2A girls basketball final
Next generation of Flenory family, 14, opening eyes as college basketball prospect
Another flashy Flenory is developing deep in the heart of Texas.
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.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 17, 2026
High schools
Quaker Valley beats Avonworth at own high-scoring game, claims program’s 6th Penguins Cup
It had been a tough road for the seniors on the Quaker Valley hockey team.
High school roundup for March 17, 2026: Obama Academy becomes 1st City League team to reach state finals since 2016
Eric James scored 23 points, including the go-ahead baseline jumper in the final seconds, to lead Obama Academy to a 52-51 victory over Carver Engineering & Science in the PIAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinals Tuesday night.
Oakland Catholic gets past Blackhawk in dramatic WPIAL final rematch to earn trip to Hershey
March 17, 2026
Josie Fontana felt anxiety when her short jump shot sat on the rim with 54 seconds remaining in the game Tuesday night. The Oakland Catholic senior forward had seen too many of those shots fall short when the Eagles simulated the situation in practice.
South Fayette starts strong, never slows down in win over Peters Township to return to state title game
South Fayette got off to a slow start in its PIAA quarterfinal game against Baldwin. However, after a close first half, the Lions eventually turned up the intensity and ran away with a win to advance to the state semifinals.
Seneca Valley weathers fierce Peters Township comeback bid to repeat as 3A Penguins Cup champs
Oftentimes, one of the hardest things to do in hockey is to hold on to a multiple-goal lead. Even more so when that lead is by a large margin early on.
Central Dauphin outslugs Upper St. Clair to reach PIAA Class 6A championship game
ALTOONA – Upper St. Clair and Central Dauphin made their PIAA Class 6A boys basketball semifinal feel like a heavyweight fight Tuesday night.
‘Quite an honor’: Connellsville hockey to vie for national title in Minnesota
The Connellsville hockey team set some lofty goals this winter.
Late free throw lifts West York past Chartiers Valley in Class 5A semifinals
HOLLIDAYSBURG – Chartiers Valley will have to wait another year for a chance to win its first PIAA boys basketball title.
‘We always expect to be here’: Senior-led Burrell reflects on trip to Division 2 final
Burrell hockey coach Drew Burkett was not in a talkative mood Monday after the PIHL D2 Championship game at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.
High school notebook: Imani Christian basketball coach steps down
There are big changes ahead for the Imani Christian Academy boys basketball program.
Greensburg Central Catholic star Erica Gribble finally plays a ‘home’ game
With the crowd gone, her teammates on the bus and her parents waiting for her in the lobby, Erica Gribble did a quick panorama of a quiet Norwin gymnasium.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 16, 2026
High schools
In another tight game, Ringgold beats Burrell in OT for PIHL Division 2 title
It took overtime to decide the PIHL Division 2 championship.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 17, 2026: Another meaningful matchup between South Fayette, Peters Township
Who will be lucky on St. Patrick’s Day?
