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2025 WPIAL Class 2A softball preseason breakdown
March 13, 2025
Two defending WPIAL champions will try to retain their titles this season in WPIAL Class 2A softball.
A-K Valley baseball preview: Section champ Valley among teams adjusting to new surroundings
Realignment presents challenges for many baseball teams around the WPIAL. That will be the case for some of the teams in the Alle-Kiski Valley this season.
‘Get your tickets now’: Jeannette, Greensburg CC boys prep for clash in PIAA quarterfinals
Two basketball teams from Westmoreland County remain in the PIAA postseason. They will face each other this weekend for a spot in the Class 2A boys final four.
Derry’s Jacob Hauser medals at PIAA Class 2A boys diving finals
LEWISBURG — Jacob Hauser was right on the cusp of medal contention after the first round and semifinals Thursday afternoon at the PIAA Class 2A boys diving championships at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium.
PIAA schedule set for Saturday’s basketball quarterfinals
The first two rounds are in the books in the PIAA basketball playoffs and the WPIAL is holding strong in five of the six classes among boys 6A, 3A, 2A and girls 5A, 4A, A.
Defending champions from WPIAL among top seeds for Day 2 of PIAA Class 2A finals
LEWISBURG — Mt. Pleasant senior Lily King swam faster than her own PIAA record in the preliminaries of the Class 2A girls 100-yard freestyle Thursday morning at the PIAA swimming and diving championships at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 12, 2025
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Trib 10: WPIAL boys teams faring better in PIAA playoffs than girls
The PIAA postseason is through two rounds and from a WPIAL standpoint; the boys are enjoying the trip on the Road to Hershey a lot more than the girls at this point.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 13, 2025: Penguins Cup semifinals wrap-up
The Road to Hershey takes a break between the PIAA basketball second round and the quarterfinals, but there are still big things happening on the ice and in the pool Thursday.
High school roundup for March 12, 2025: OLSH battles past Union into PIAA quarterfinals
In a defensive battle, Tiernan McCullough put up 13 points to lead Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 41-35 victory over Union in the PIAA Class 2A boys basketball second round Wednesday night.
2025 WPIAL Class 3A baseball preseason breakdown
It was a game that would not end.
Mars, Avonworth knock off top seeds in PIHL Penguins Cup Class A semifinals
March 12, 2025
Mars defeated Chartiers Valley, 3-2, in a comeback victory to kick off a PIHL Penguins Cup Class A doubleheader at the RMU Island Sports Center on Wednesday night.
WPIAL champion Peters Township fends off another challenge from Thomas Jefferson
When two top basketball teams collide, the margin of difference is often very slim.
South Allegheny works game plan to perfection in 2nd-round win over Bishop Guilfoyle
South Allegheny’s Josh Jackowski circled into the lane, caught an inbounds pass and scored on a nifty play the team debuted Wednesday night.
Greensburg Central Catholic rolls into PIAA rivalry game vs. Jeannette
Liam Gallagher wore a different jersey number in the PIAA basketball second round, going with No. 4 instead of his usual 14.
Lily King breaks state record, Mt. Pleasant teammates also win gold at PIAA 2A swim meet
LEWISBURG — Mt. Pleasant senior Lily King has broken records numerous times over her illustrious high school career.
Jeannette pulls away to defeat Northern Cambria
JOHNSTOWN — Jeannette coach Adrian Batts felt his basketball team did not put out great effort in its first two PIAA playoff games.
Freeport’s Kira Schrecongost climbs all the way to the top of the PIAA medal podium
LEWISBURG — Kira Schrecongost already had captured three medals in the girls 100-yard butterfly at the PIAA Class 2A swimming championships at Bucknell University.
Thomas Jefferson’s Maddox Shaw headlines Pennsylvania team for Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
Thomas Jefferson senior Maddox Shaw is the only wrestler selected to represent the WPIAL on the Pennsylvania squad in the 51st Pittsburgh Wresting Classic on March 29 at the AHN Arena at Peters Township High School.
2025 WPIAL Class 3A softball preseason breakdown
Mohawk softball rose to the top of WPIAL Class 3A last spring by taking down a pair of teams that appear ready to seek revenge this season.
