Sports
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Southmoreland, Hempfield athletes honored by WPIAL
April 19, 2026
The WPIAL announced nominees for its James Collins Scholar-Athlete Award, which will be given out for the 35th year.
Thomas Jefferson brings ‘controlled chaos’ to inaugural flag football season
One of the more popular activities in the Thomas Jefferson sports program is girls flag football.
South Hills Record notebook: Thomas Jefferson, Baldwin softball teams piling up wins
Senior shortstop Adalina Bracco went 3 for 3 with three RBIs and sophomore catcher Jemma Danko doubled and knocked in a run to lead Thomas Jefferson to a 10-0 section win April 9 against Albert Gallatin.
Strong season building as Baldwin boys volleyball elevates game
Baldwin went from being unranked in Class 3A boys volleyball to No. 5 in a recent vote by the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association.
Baldwin athletes climb medal stand at South Hills Classic
The South Hills Classic track and field invitational seems to expand on an annual basis.
Baldwin softball off to strong start with primary goals still ahead
Baldwin held a one-game lead over Thomas Jefferson by mid-March in the Section 4-5A softball standings.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Sewickley Academy softball earns sweep
Sewickley Academy recently swept a Section 1-A softball doubleheader against Rochester, winning convincingly by scores of 16-1 and 16-0.
Quaker Valley’s Will Meagher takes pride in run to WPIAL tennis finals
Quaker Valley junior Will Meagher ended his WPIAL boys tennis season as the district runner-up in Class 2A.
Chartiers Valley freshman a rising star in shot put, discus
Chartiers Valley freshman Mason Switala thoroughly enjoyed his three days at the Adidas Indoor Track and Field Nationals at Virgina Beach from March 20 to 22.
Chartiers Valley softball looking for luck to swing its way
Coming into the 2026 season, Chartiers Valley softball coach Chris Lloyd set the goal for his team to start 5-0 in section play and try and avoid the same slow start the team had last season when it went 3-3 in its first six games.
Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Hempfield’s Madison Altman and Franklin Regional’s Sean Cartwright
April 18, 2026
Madison Altman
High school roundup for April 18, 2026: South Fayette girls, Butler boys relays shine at Butler Invitational
Delaney Schumaker swept the hurdles to lead South Fayette to the girls team title and the Golden Tornado dominated the relays to win the boys team race at the Butler Invitational on Saturday.
Trib HSSN WPIAL softball rankings for week ending April 18, 2026
Here are the latest weekly WPIAL softball rankings with only three teams dropping out of the Top 5 from last week. There is also another new No. 1 team in Class 2A for the second straight week.
Trib HSSN WPIAL baseball rankings for week ending April 18, 2026
Here are the latest weekly WPIAL baseball rankings with plenty of changes in the big school classes and minimal moves in the smaller school classifications. There are changes at the top in both Class 6A and 5A.
AK Valley high school athletes of the week: Apollo-Ridge’s Mikaila Ditty, Leechburg’s Dylan Whitlinger
Mikaila Ditty
Pittsburgh Basketball Academy founder Ron McNabb inducted into PBC hall of fame
When Ron “Mack” McNabb received a phone call from Pittsburgh Basketball Club owner and founder John Giammarco in December, he thought the topic of conversation would be about normal basketball operations.
Fox Chapel notebook: Waller wrestling camp scheduled
Fox Chapel Area High School will host Rob Waller’s All-American Wrestling Club & Camp on June 15-19. The event, which will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday, is open to wrestlers from all school programs for all age and experience levels.
Despite limited opportunities, Fox Chapel girls lacrosse hitting its stride
Fox Chapel girls lacrosse coach Kellee Cribby wants to see the team strengthen throughout the season like a muscle. The Foxes have been battling serious atrophy due to battles with Mother Nature throughout the season.
Fox Chapel flag football brings creativity in dramatic win
Brandon Rios can hardly be separated from his white binder while patrolling the Fox Chapel flag football team’s sidelines. The coach leading the first-year program likes carrying around a reminder of how things should be designed.
Bethel Park still seeking consistency midway through baseball season
Bethel Park and South Fayette split decisions recently in their two-game series on the diamond.
