Sports
Shaler goalie headed to Slovakia for ball hockey world championships
April 12, 2026
Roman Ober understands the nuances of keeping the score low on the ice and deck. The Shaler freshman will get a chance to see how that translates at a world tournament in early July.
Quaker Valley’s Will Meagher takes another step forward with section singles title
Quaker Valley junior Will Meagher was seeded second in the Section 3-2A boys tennis singles tournament. But the athletic Meagher climbed one rung up the section ladder at this year’s championship event.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley boys tennis stacking wins
Quaker Valley’s boys tennis team was unbeatable at 4-0 in the early part of the spring season.
Quaker Valley track teams get off to quick start
The Quaker Valley track and field program has been a powerhouse in this decade.
Norwin notebook: Karlie Johnson sets girls lacrosse scoring record
Norwin senior lacrosse player Karlie Johnson became the girls program’s all-time goals leader with her 160th score.
Norwin baseball keeping eye on the ball after sweeping Hempfield
Norwin has the look of a WPIAL contender again, but the Knights haven’t played their best baseball yet. Coaches and players will attest to that.
North Hills enjoying early returns in girls flag football
Chris Booth saw a great opportunity to use his wealth of knowledge to help the North Hills girls flag football team.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 11, 2026
April 11, 2026
High schools
High school roundup for April 11, 2026: Sprinters lead Butler to boys team title at TSTCA meet at West Mifflin
Butler dominated the sprints and walked away with the boys team title at the TSTCA Outdoor Championships on Saturday at West Mifflin.
Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Norwin’s Karlie Johnson and Belle Vernon’s Max Henson
Karlie Johnson
Hempfield’s Altman, Franklin Regional’s Cartwright have big days at Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational
Hempfield junior Madison Altman had quite a day during the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational on Saturday.
WPIAL softball rankings for week ending April 12, 2026
Rank, Team, W-L, Last
WPIAL baseball rankings for the week ending April 12, 2026
Rank, Team, W-L, Last
Reloaded North Allegheny girls track team looks to return to top of WPIAL heap
The North Allegheny girls track and field team is looking as good as gold.
Franklin Regional notebook: 1st-year softball coach earns 1st win
New softball coach Maddie Uschock has her first win at Franklin Regional.
Franklin Regional boys lacrosse starting to come together
Luke Stephens is beginning his fourth season as Franklin Regional’s boys lacrosse coach.
Sprinter breaks longstanding Fox Chapel record in 100 meters
Max Youkers was happy when he finished the 100-meter dash during Fox Chapel’s dual meet with Shaler by breaking a school record that had stood since 1964 with a time of 11.08 seconds.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy teammates collide
The WPIAL Section 3-3A boys tennis championship match featured two opponents who are familiar with each others’ games. Shady Side Academy freshman Max Bunimovich beat teammate Thomas Luther, who retired in the final.
Fox Chapel baseball managing ups, downs of section play
James Hastings knew his team would be tired following a 6-5, nine-inning road win over New Castle on April 8. Having to beat the same team a day later wouldn’t be the easiest task.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Kiski Area’s Kyla Hutcherson and Plum’s James Beall
Kyla Hutcherson
