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High school roundup for April 1, 2025: Derek Hughes boosts Beaver to 10-inning win over Hampton
April 1, 2025
Derek Hughes smacked the game-winning RBI single in the top of the 10th inning to lift Beaver to a 4-3 victory over Hampton in Section 1-4A baseball Tuesday.
Greensburg Central Catholic baseball dominates Jeannette
Greensburg Central Catholic maintained the momentum of its early-season success in baseball with a 14-3 drubbing of visiting Jeannette on Tuesday in a WPIAL game shortened to 4 1/2 innings by a 10-run rule.
Burrell softball clamps down in shutout win over Highlands
Burrell second baseman Sophia Gregg drew a walk to lead off Tuesday’s nonsection softball game with rival Highlands at Highlands High School.
Franklin Regional rallies in 6th, defeats Kiski Area
A little patience went a long way for Brady Yarabinetz and Franklin Regional.
Westmoreland County Scholar/Athlete nominees announced
If Judge Michael Stewart was impressed with the 2024 Westmoreland County Scholar/Athlete nominees, then he was amazed with the 2025 class.
Westmoreland County high school baseball notebook: Franklin Regional sends scoreboards spinning
Six games into a season is a small sample size in which to evaluate a WPIAL baseball team, but based on what Franklin Regional has done in that space, it is probably a safe bet that the Panthers will continue to spray the ball around the park.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 1, 2025: 6A baseball dives into 3-game section series
May Day! We begin the fourth month of the year with no attempt to fool, just an effort to point out some of the key high school sporting events set for a sunny Tuesday.
Trib HSSN Head of the Class: WPIAL 2025 girls basketball coaches of the year
Girls high school basketball continues to grow thanks in part to the men and women who give of their time to teach, coach and mentor young women throughout the WPIAL.
Trib HSSN Head of the Class: WPIAL 2025 boys basketball coaches of the year
Coaching high school sports nowadays is a year-round venture with offseason workouts, summer leagues and fall open gyms.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 31, 2025
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Juliette Leroux
High school roundup for March 31, 2025: Knoch 7-footer Zane Pacek throws no-hitter
Zane Pacek, Knoch’s 7-foot right-hander, threw a complete-game no-hitter, striking out four, to lead the Knights to a 7-0 victory over Greensburg Salem (2-3, 0-1) in Section 3-4A baseball Monday.
Penn-Trafford softball team looks sharp in win against nemesis Armstrong
Since Penn-Trafford won the 2019 PIAA Class 5A softball title, the team that has presented the most problems is Armstrong.
Good day gets better for Evan Dunlap, Hempfield in win over Norwin
Junior infielder Evan Dunlap was in a good mood before and after Monday’s section opener.
Burrell hockey team caps memorable season with strong showing at California tournament
When the Burrell hockey team hoisted the Division 2 Pennsylvania Challenger Cup championship trophy March 22 at RMU Island Sports Center, the players knew they would have a quick turnaround for a flight a few days later to sunny California
4 WPIAL basketball players chosen for new PIAA all-championship team honor
Four WPIAL basketball players were among 24 student-athletes chosen for the first-ever PIAA Hoopsfest All-Championship Teams.
Local pro, amateur, junior golfers set for 2025 season
The U.S. Open is not the only big golf event in Western Pennsylvania this summer.
Dozens of area seniors selected for 21st annual Roundball Classic all-star weekend
The Roundball Classic, the event that ties a bow around high school basketball season, has selected its players and coaches for another installment.
Baldwin baseball coach faces suspension after WPIAL board says team violated PIAA rule
Baldwin must suspend its baseball coach three games for violating a PIAA rule about open gyms or the team won’t be eligible for the playoffs this season, the WPIAL announced Monday.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Owen Ward
Last season, the Latrobe boys volleyball team finished 6-9 overall, 5-5 in section play, and saw its postseason run end in the first round.
