Sports
High school roundup for March 27, 2025: Julia Varhola throws perfect game for Hempfield’s 2nd straight no-hitter
March 28, 2025
Julia Varhola threw a five-inning perfect game, striking out 12, and went 2 for 3 at the plate with two RBIs to lead Hempfield to a 13-0 victory over Uniontown (2-2) in nonsection softball Thursday.
Pitcher Alle Scarpa, Greensburg Salem pass test against Mt. Pleasant
March 27, 2025
Alle Scarpa was called for an illegal pitch in the fifth inning Thursday, but that wasn’t the only bout of adversity the pitcher from Greensburg Salem faced at Mt. Pleasant.
Loyalsock’s inside-outside duo too much for Shady Side Academy in state title game
Shady Side Academy had a one-point lead after halftime, but the Bulldogs couldn’t find a way to contain Loyalsock Township’s two big scorers.
Neighborhood Academy makes winning late-game stand in PIAA Class A final
HERSHEY — Shamar Simpson missed his first five shots from beyond the arc, but his sixth was golden.
Upper St. Clair’s husband-wife tandem looking to make history at PIAA championships
In each of the last two years, history was nearly made by Berlin Brothersvalley, a small District 5 school located outside of Somerset.
Reaching PIAA finals has extra meaning for coach Mike Iuzzolino, Sewickley Academy boys
As an all-state basketball player at Altoona, Mike Iuzzolino made a deep run in the state playoffs as a junior in 1985. His team was undefeated until a crushing semifinal loss to Brashear.
Riverview off to strong start in quest to advance in WPIAL baseball playoffs
The Riverview baseball team made the WPIAL Class A championship game in 2021.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025
High schools
2025 PIAA Class 3A girls basketball championship breakdown: Shady Side Academy vs. Loyalsock Township
PIAA Class 3A girls basketball final
2025 PIAA Class A boys basketball championship breakdown: Neighborhood Academy vs. Sankofa Freedom
PIAA Class A boys basketball final
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 27, 2025: State championship weekend tips off in Hershey
The Road to Hershey, a little bit of a longer journey this season, is now complete as 24 boys and girls basketball teams converge on the Giant Center in Chocolate Town for the first of three days of PIAA basketball championship games.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school baseball rankings for March 26, 2025
Welcome to the first edition of the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for the 2025 season.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school softball state rankings for March 26, 2025
The high school softball season is underway, and it’s time for the first weekly Trib HSSN state softball rankings of the year.
High school roundup for March 26, 2025: Hempfield’s Riley Miller no-hits Mt. Lebanon
Riley Miller threw a five-inning no-hitter and struck out seven to lead Hempfield to a 14-0 victory over Mt. Lebanon (2-2, 0-1) in Section 1-6A softball Wednesday.
Plum softball team hopes 8 returning starters, potent offense can lead to success
The Plum softball team entered the season with a lot of momentum with the return of eight starters from last year’s WPIAL Class 5A playoff qualifier.
‘The best story nobody has talked much about:’ Neighborhood Academy, Courtney Wallace Jr. storm into state finals
As a future Ivy League finance major, it’s safe to say Courtney Wallace Jr. is good with numbers.
Westmoreland County softball notebook: Latrobe offense tries different approach
Latrobe softball coach Bob Kovalcin expected his team to hit the ball early in the season, but with technique, not just haphazard power.
Successful coach, dangerous scorer light fuse for Shady Side Academy
In the 2020 and 2021 WPIAL girls basketball seasons, Shady Side Academy finished with a combined record of 8-25.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for March 25, 2025: Shaler outslugs Fox Chapel
Luke Jarzynka and Max Saban each went 2 for 4 with three RBIs as Shaler beat Fox Chapel, 11-5, in Section 3-5A baseball Tuesday.
