Sports
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.
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.
Murrysville Star notebook: Franklin Regional baseball has flair for dramatic
Franklin Regional has a thing for walk-off wins at its home ballpark.
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.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026
High schools
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.
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.
Central Catholic offensive tackle Jimmy Kalis picks Ohio State
Jimmy Kalis will play his college football at Ohio State.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 16, 2026
High schools
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
