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Freeport’s Isabelle Barton swims at the Fox Chapel pool Feb. 14, 2023.

Freeport contingent, 9 swimmers strong, ready for PIAA Class 2A meet

March 10, 2025

Isabelle Barton didn’t expect to swim an individual event at last year’s PIAA Class 2A championships at Bucknell University.

Thomas Jefferson’s Morgan Alisesky celebrates after scoring the winning run against Pittston Area during the eighth inning of the PIAA Class 5A championship game on June 13, 2024, at Penn State.

2025 WPIAL Class 5A softball preseason breakdown

Thomas Jefferson probably won’t sneak up on any opponents this season. The Jaguars were WPIAL runners-up and claimed a PIAA championship in Class 5A last season after scoring upsets throughout the postseason.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble fights for a rebound with Cambria Heights’ Sienna Kirsch (left) and Gracey Vinglish during a first-round PIAA game March 7 at Southmoreland High School.

Westmoreland PIAA basketball playoff preview capsules for Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Boys

Latrobe coach Brad Wetzel talks with John Wetzel during a game against Uniontown earlier this season.

Westmoreland H.S. basketball notebook: Brad Wetzel, Latrobe savor PIAA win

The win meant everything to Brad Wetzel. Everything.

Mt. Pleasant’s (left to right) Maddie Barrick, Lainey Brown and Kiersten O’Connor celebrate after winning the 200 medley relay during the 2025 WPIAL 2A championships Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

Mt. Pleasant swimmers seeking more hardware at PIAA championships

Sandy Felice has seen quite a bit over two stints as head coach of the boys and girls swim teams at Mt. Pleasant. The Slippery Rock grad and Hempfield native has racked up quite a bit of hardware over the years, leading Vikings to a sea of WPIAL and PIAA success.

PIAA declares Uniontown vs. Meadville fight-marred playoff game a double forfeit

Neither Uniontown nor Meadville will advance in the PIAA boys basketball playoffs.

North Allegheny’s Brendan Moore looks to squeeze a shot between Shaler’s Logan Schimmel (16) and Peyton Planz (24) during the WPIAL Class 3A boys volleyball championship match May 23, 2024, at Peters Township High School.

Coaches association releases WPIAL preseason boys volleyball rankings

The WPIAL boys volleyball season begins Friday, and in advance of the opening matches and tournaments, the Western PA Volleyball Coaches Association on Monday released its preseason top 10 polls for both Class 2A and Class 3A.

High school bowlers, from left, Natalie Christoff (Jeanette), Ashley Bensur (Hempfield), Kari Siegel (Norwin), Katelyn Kerchner (Latrobe) and Avery Weishorn (Penn-Trafford) competed together at Main Bowling Center in Greensburg.

5 Westmoreland County girls bowlers bond together through love of the game

Sports always find ways of bringing people together.

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Penn-Trafford’s Bella Klobucar

When Penn-Trafford won the Section 2-5A title, the Warriors felt good about their chances heading into the WPIAL girls basketball playoffs.

Freeport’s Allyson Turk took the silver medal in the all-around competition in the silver division at the Pennsylvania Classic.

Freeport’s Allyson Turk hopes to build off medal-laden sophomore gymnastics season

Allyson Turk has an unwavering commitment and tireless determination, perfect qualities for an up-and-coming high school gymnast.

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Fox Chapel’s Trip Goehring

Fox Chapel senior defenseman Trip Goehring has learned to never take playing ice hockey for granted.

High school schedules for March 10, 2025

March 9, 2025

High schools

North Allegheny’s Gianni Lochiatto celebrates after scoring against Seneca Valley during their Penguins Cup Class 3A semifinal on Monday, March 11, 2024, at RMU.

What to watch for in Western Pa. sports for March 10, 2025: PIHL semifinals get underway

While the PIAA basketball playoffs take time off between the first and second rounds, the puck drops on the first of four nights of high school hockey Final Four action Monday.

Deer Lakes’ Austin Veri plays against Burrell on Oct. 14, 2024 at Alpha Ice Complex.

Semifinals set in PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs

In the blink of an eye, the chase for the 2025 Penguins Cup has been whittled down to the final four teams in each classification.

North Allegheny’s Mason Smith celebrates after hitting a home run against Mt. Lebanon during the WPIAL Class 6A championship game on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Wild Things Park.

2025 WPIAL Class 6A baseball preseason breakdown

There is one big question entering the 2025 WPIAL baseball season.

Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against Shaler on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Shaler.

2025 WPIAL Class 6A softball preseason breakdown

Hempfield and Seneca Valley have combined to win eight of the last nine WPIAL softball championships in the highest classification.

Latrobe’s Eli Meeder clears the puck from Hempfield’s Nick Crupie during PIHL playoff action Monday, March. 3, 2025 at Kirk S. Nevin Arena.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 10, 2025

The March on the road to Hershey combines with Penguins Cup pucks as the winter sports season is down to the final two weeks on the TribLive High School Sports Network.