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Norwin senior Karlie Johnson. (Submitted photo)
Norwin lacrosse teams make ‘smooth transition’
April 18, 2026
When asked what his team’s style will be this season, Norwin boys lacrosse coach Colin Ekis used three words.

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Franklin Regional junior Sean Cartwright wins the 110-meter hurdles on April 11.
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Franklin Regional’s Sean Cartwright builds off MVP honor at Wildcat Invitational
It was quite a day for Franklin Regional junior Sean Cartwright at the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational on April 11.

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Franklin Regional’s Luke Williams grabs a pop up and holds onto a ball hit by Latrobe’s Ty Wisniewski on April 15 at Haymaker Park. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Murrysville Star notebook: Franklin Regional baseball has flair for dramatic
Franklin Regional has a thing for walk-off wins at its home ballpark.

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Shady Side Academy’s Charlotte Barker runs in the 2025 WPIAL cross country championships. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Shady Side Academy relay team setting the pace
The Shady Side Academy girls track team went to the Tri-State Track Coaches Association meet at West Mifflin looking to see how special its 3,200-meter relay team could be.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026
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Neshannock’s Gianna Paglia hits against Chartiers-Houston in the WPIAL Class 2A championship game last season. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
High school roundup for April 17, 2026: Neshannock beats Shenango to avenge streak-snapping loss
Winning pitcher Gianna Paglia struck out seven in a complete game and went 3 for 4 with three RBIs to lead Neshannock to a 5-3 victory over Shenango in Section 1-2A softball Friday.

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Hempfield’s Josephine Cline hugs relief pitcher Jayelyn Luft (left) against Norwin on Friday. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Hempfield gains control of wild softball game, defeats Norwin
Hempfield was tangled up and out of sorts as Norwin pushed back during a first inning that was bonkers.

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Central Catholic lineman Jimmy Kalis warms up before the Vikings’ game against Pine-Richland on Aug. 29, 2025, at CMU. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Central Catholic offensive tackle Jimmy Kalis picks Ohio State
Jimmy Kalis will play his college football at Ohio State.

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Kiski Area grad Crystal Heder Kosecki is a member of the A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. (Courtesy of A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame)
Hard work, fun led Kiski Area’s Crystal Heder Kosecki to hall of fame
As part of a soccer family, Crystal Heder Kosecki was introduced to the sport at an early age.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby pulls in a touchdown pass past Mt. Pleasant’s Robert Hixson on Aug. 29, 2025 at Mt. Pleasant Area High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
A closer look at 2026 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete honorees
Winners of the annual Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete Excellence Award, sponsored by Judge Michael Stewart, will be announced at a banquet Tuesday, at Ferrante’s Lakeview.

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Belle Vernon coach Joe Salvino watches Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in the PIAA Class 4A second round against Sharon. (Jeff Helsel | Mon Valley Independent)
Former Monessen, Belle Vernon coach Joe Salvino to receive Ferrante Memorial Award
When the 2025 basketball season ended, Joe Salvino knew his career as a basketball coach was over.

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Franklin Regional’s Colin Stalnaker plays against Fox Chapel during the 2024 WPIAL doubles championships. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Pairings set for WPIAL boys tennis doubles championship
With the district boys singles tennis championship in the rearview mirror, the 2026 WPIAL boys doubles tennis championships are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 16, 2026
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Hempfield’s Lauren Howard tracks down a ball in the hole and throws out State College’s Sarah Mellott for the final out of the game during a PIAA Class 6A first-round game June 2, 2025. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 17, 2026: Hempfield, Norwin to meet in softball showdown
Westmoreland County rivals are set to do battle on the softball field twice in the span of 11 days.

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South Fayette's Cody Bungert plays during the 2026 season. (Courtesy of Ava Hurbanek)
Trib HSSN high school baseball player of the week for April 17, 2026
April 16, 2026
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week – Cody Bungert

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North Allegheny’s Nate Surman pumps his fist after getting the final out against Shaler last season. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
High school roundup for April 16, 2026: North Allegheny’s Nate Surman no-hits Central Catholic
Nate Surman threw a five-inning no-hitter, striking out six and walking none, to lift North Allegheny to an 11-0 victory over Central Catholic (6-7, 5-4) in Section 1-6A baseball Thursday.

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Valley’s Jaron Minford celebrates his RBI double next to Knoch’s Kyle Morgan on Thursday. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Valley routs Knoch in resumption of suspended game to complete section series sweep
Blue skies. Pleasant temperatures. Warm breezes. Oh, what a day for baseball.

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Hempfield’s Ella Berkebile is hitting .441 with 18 RBIs and three home runs. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Hempfield softball team scoring plenty despite slow starts
Top-ranked Hempfield is at it again, a glut of offensive talent linked together in a lineup that comes at teams like a bullet train.

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Knoch’s Lizzie Danik hits a double against Greensburg Salem earlier this month. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Alle-Kiski Valley softball notebook: Knoch takes 5-game streak to Indiana
Knoch will get a chance to avenge its only Section 1-4A loss Friday when it visits Indiana for a 4 p.m. first pitch.

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Latrobe junior Preston Miller wins the 100-meter dash at the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational on April 11. (Paul Schofield | TribLive)
Westmoreland County track notebook: Hempfield senior makes headlines with record-breaking 800
Hempfield senior Chesnee Smith was a double individual winner at the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational on April 11.

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