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High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 12, 2025
March 13, 2025
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Trib 10: WPIAL boys teams faring better in PIAA playoffs than girls
The PIAA postseason is through two rounds and from a WPIAL standpoint; the boys are enjoying the trip on the Road to Hershey a lot more than the girls at this point.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 13, 2025: Penguins Cup semifinals wrap-up
The Road to Hershey takes a break between the PIAA basketball second round and the quarterfinals, but there are still big things happening on the ice and in the pool Thursday.
High school roundup for March 12, 2025: OLSH battles past Union into PIAA quarterfinals
In a defensive battle, Tiernan McCullough put up 13 points to lead Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 41-35 victory over Union in the PIAA Class 2A boys basketball second round Wednesday night.
2025 WPIAL Class 3A baseball preseason breakdown
It was a game that would not end.
Mars, Avonworth knock off top seeds in PIHL Penguins Cup Class A semifinals
March 12, 2025
Mars defeated Chartiers Valley, 3-2, in a comeback victory to kick off a PIHL Penguins Cup Class A doubleheader at the RMU Island Sports Center on Wednesday night.
WPIAL champion Peters Township fends off another challenge from Thomas Jefferson
When two top basketball teams collide, the margin of difference is often very slim.
South Allegheny works game plan to perfection in 2nd-round win over Bishop Guilfoyle
South Allegheny’s Josh Jackowski circled into the lane, caught an inbounds pass and scored on a nifty play the team debuted Wednesday night.
Greensburg Central Catholic rolls into PIAA rivalry game vs. Jeannette
Liam Gallagher wore a different jersey number in the PIAA basketball second round, going with No. 4 instead of his usual 14.
Lily King breaks state record, Mt. Pleasant teammates also win gold at PIAA 2A swim meet
LEWISBURG — Mt. Pleasant senior Lily King has broken records numerous times over her illustrious high school career.
Jeannette pulls away to defeat Northern Cambria
JOHNSTOWN — Jeannette coach Adrian Batts felt his basketball team did not put out great effort in its first two PIAA playoff games.
Freeport’s Kira Schrecongost climbs all the way to the top of the PIAA medal podium
LEWISBURG — Kira Schrecongost already had captured three medals in the girls 100-yard butterfly at the PIAA Class 2A swimming championships at Bucknell University.
Thomas Jefferson’s Maddox Shaw headlines Pennsylvania team for Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
Thomas Jefferson senior Maddox Shaw is the only wrestler selected to represent the WPIAL on the Pennsylvania squad in the 51st Pittsburgh Wresting Classic on March 29 at the AHN Arena at Peters Township High School.
2025 WPIAL Class 3A softball preseason breakdown
Mohawk softball rose to the top of WPIAL Class 3A last spring by taking down a pair of teams that appear ready to seek revenge this season.
Hempfield softball motivated to rejoin championship chase
With six Division I college commits, Hempfield is primed for another run at WPIAL and PIAA championships.
Plenty of changes for A-K Valley softball teams ahead of 2025 season
Change is the theme for many of the Alle-Kiski Valley softball programs heading into the 2025 WPIAL season — changes in class, sections, head coaches and players.
Fox Chapel contingent seeks PIAA swimming gold
Margaret Rusche is laser focused on bringing home an individual medal in the girls 100-yard butterfly Friday at the PIAA Class 3A swimming and diving championships at Bucknell.
Hampton’s Gabriella Elk captures PIAA girls diving gold medal
LEWISBURG — Gabriella Elk had a great deal of motivation in her return to the PIAA Class 2A diving championships Wednesday at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium.
7 WPIAL teams set for Friday’s PIAA basketball quarterfinals
That big thump sound you heard was a lot of WPIAL teams hitting a permanent stop on the season Tuesday and being forced to exit the Road to Hershey.
