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Upper St. Clair’s Ryan Robbins shoots a free throw against Cedar Crest in the PIAA Class 6A first round Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Chris Lackner | TribLive)

Upper St. Clair plants flag on Mount Robbins in PIAA 1st-round win over Cedar Crest

March 7, 2026

Nobody wanted to use the “H” word afterward, but for two quarters of the PIAA Class 6A first-round playoff game between District 7 champion Upper St. Clair and the No. 8 seed out of District 3, Cedar Crest, the WPIAL championship game hangover was legit.

Belle Vernon’s Saylor Lee shoots against Clearfield during the PIAA Class 4A first round Saturday. (Jeff Helsel | Mon Valley Independent)

Belle Vernon girls basketball team gets 1st PIAA win in decades

For the first time in 28 seasons, the Belle Vernon girls basketball team is moving on in the PIAA playoffs.

Jeannette’s Markus McGowan scores against Northern Cambria during their PIAA Class 2A first-round game Saturday. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

McGowan paces Jeannette to opening PIAA victory

One play after another, Markus McGowan welcomed Jeannette back to the basketball court.

Central Catholic's Jack Stoessel scores against Allderdice during a PIAA first round game March 7, 2026, at Allderdice. (Antonio Rossetti | For TribLive)

Central Catholic gets defensive in PIAA first-round win over Allderdice

Central Catholic’s defense smothered Allderdice in the opening round of the PIAA boys basketball tournament Saturday to earn a 48-34 victory.

Penn-Trafford’s Torrie DeStefano heads toward the rim past West York’s Brooke Nalls during a PIAA Class 5A playoff game Saturday. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)

Penn-Trafford girls soar to PIAA 1st-round victory

Torrie DeStefano was fortunate. The No. 15 backup jersey that the Penn-Trafford girls basketball team had on hand to replace her usual No. 24 fit her comfortably.

Jeannette sophomore bowler Natalie Christoff (Submitted)

Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Derry’s Patrick Bulger, Jeannette’s Natalie Christoff

Patrick Bulger

High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 6, 2026

High schools

Central Catholic players huddle up before their game with Upper St. Clair on Jan. 16. (Antonio Rossetti | For TribLive)

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 7, 2026: Allderdice-Central Catholic matchup highlights Day 2 of PIAA 1st-round action

The PIAA basketball first round concludes Saturday in boys Class 6A, 3A and 2A along with girls Class 5A, 4A and Class A.

Hampton’s Jonas Cupps scores next to Luca Romero Lauro during their PIAA Class 5A first round state playoff game on Friday, Mar. 6, 2026, at Hampton. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

High school roundup for March 6, 2026: WPIAL champ Shady Side Academy girls pull out 1st-round win in OT

Karis Thomas scored 22 points, including seven in overtime, to lead WPIAL champion Shady Side Academy to a 63-54 win over Marion Center (23-5) in the PIAA Class 3A girls basketball first round Friday night.

Thomas Jefferson's Justin Fry takes a free throw against New Oxford in a PIAA Class 5A first-round game Friday, March 6, 2026. (Don Rebel | TribLive)

Thomas Jefferson’s Justin Fry cooks New Oxford in PIAA Class 5A 1st round

March 6, 2026

On Fridays during Lent, it is a tradition for folks to somehow, someway get themselves to a local fish fry.

Greensburg Central’s Morgan Skoloda (left) and Avery Jones battle Cranberry’s Jadyn Shumaker for a loose ball during their PIAA Class 3A first round state playoff on Friday, Mar. 6, 2026, at Hampton. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

Greensburg Central Catholic girls take out frustrations from WPIAL loss, roll in PIAA opener

And Greensburg Central Catholic thought section play was over.

Norwin’s Ava Christopher (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

Despite Ava Christopher’s heroics, Norwin falls to Altoona in OT in PIAA 6A 1st round

ALTOONA — With four seconds left in regulation and her team down three, Norwin’s Ava Christopher banked in a 3-pointer to take the game to overtime against Altoona in the first round of the PIAA Class 6A tournament Friday night.

Derry’s Mason Horwat beats Warrior Run’s Max Wimsberger during a PIAA Class 2A 172-pound semifinal Friday at Giant Center. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

Derry’s Mason Horwat reaches PIAA 2A finals thanks to upset of returning state champ

HERSHEY — Derry wrestling coach Troy Dolan Jr. insists that junior Mason Horwat thrives in big matches.

Kiski Area’s Ava Golding beats Dallastown’s Avery Baldwin during a PIAA girls 142-pound quarterfinal bout Friday at Giant Center. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

6 WPIAL wrestlers to go for gold at PIAA girls championships

HERSHEY — Six WPIAL wrestlers will be in the championship round of the PIAA girls wrestling tournament Saturday afternoon after recording victories in the quarterfinals and semifinals Friday at Giant Center.

Deer Lakes’ Evan Moore (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)

Deer Lakes boys cruise through PIAA 1st round

The Deer Lakes boys basketball team is moving on.

Connellsville’s Tommy Gretz beats DuBois’ Mateo Gallegos during a PIAA Class 3A 121-pound semifinal Friday at Giant Center. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

Connellsville’s Tommy Gretz spoils potential marquee rematch with upset win in PIAA Class 3A wrestling

HERSHEY — For those who were hoping for a Landon Sidun-Mateo Gallegos rematch in the 121-pound PIAA Class 3A wrestling championship finals, Connellsville junior Tommy Gretz ruined it.

Knoch's Vinnie DeFelice (left) and Girard's Tyler Niewierowski go for a loose ball Friday night during the first round of the PIAA Class 4A playoffs at Knoch. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)

Knoch sends large crowd home happy with victory in 1st round of PIAA boys basketball playoffs

Teegan Finucan and his teammates were eager to soak in the adulation Friday night. Beating Girard, 46-30, to open the PIAA Class 4A playoffs at home provided a crowded stage on which the Knoch boys basketball team seldom had an opportunity to perform.

Chartiers Valley’s Julius Best takes a shot against Exeter Township in the PIAA Class 5A first round Friday, March 6, 2026. (Antonio Rossetti | For TribLive)

Chartiers Valley rains 3-pointers on Exeter Township in PIAA Class 5A 1st round

A steady rain of 15 Chartiers Valley 3-pointers carried the Colts past Exeter Township, 68-44, in the first round of the PIAA Class 5A playoffs Friday night.

North Allegheny’s Bradyn McConneha beats Council Rock’s Matthew Scott during a PIAA Class 3A heavyweight quarterfinal Friday at Giant Center. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

Elijah Brown breaks Belle Vernon record; 10 from WPIAL reach PIAA Class 3A semifinals

HERSHEY – Belle Vernon’s Elijah Brown has hardly broken a sweat in his two matches at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships.

Thomas Jefferson’s Maggie Spell tries to split defenders Emily McKee and Nina Kulikowski of Fox Chapel in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Wednesday. Feb. 18, 2026. (Mike Darnay | Mon Valley Independent)

A-K Valley PIAA basketball playoff preview capsules for March 7, 2026

PIAA basketball playoffs

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