Sports
With no fanfare, longtime Ligonier Valley softball coach Zimmerman steps down
April 1, 2026
Over the past few years, people often have asked Mark Zimmerman how much longer he wanted to coach softball at Ligonier Valley.
Westmoreland County softball notebook: Hempfield pays final tribute to legendary coach
Hempfield mourned the death of legendary coach Bob Kalp last week, even giving him one last stop at his eponymous field.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 31, 2026
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 1, 2026: Seneca Valley faces stern test from unbeaten Canon-McMillan
March 31, 2026
As we change the calendar from March to April, you won’t get fooled again, unless of course Mother Nature rains on everybody’s parade Wednesday.
Trib 10: Weekly baseball, softball power rankings make season debut
It’s time to flex on the diamond with the first edition of power rankings for baseball and softball in the 2026 season.
High school roundup for March 31, 2026: Riverside gets 3-hit shutout to split series with Ellwood City
Matt Santillo pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out seven, to lead Riverside to a 1-0 victory over Ellwood City on Tuesday, splitting a two-game Section 1-3A baseball series.
With MLB scouts watching, Caden Sivrich lifts Norwin past Hempfield
More than a half-dozen professional scouts were in attendance to watch Caden Sivrich pitch.
No late heroics needed for Freeport baseball in sweeping Ligonier Valley
Freeport didn’t need another walk-off home run against Ligonier Valley to remain unbeaten Tuesday, but it didn’t hurt that the Yellowjackets’ offense was in midseason form.
Western Pa. players selected to represent Steelers at Big 33 girls flag football tournament
Twenty-two girls flag football players from the WPIAL and City League will represent the Steelers at the third annual Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) Big 33 girls flag football tournament May 23-24 as part of the 69th Big 33 Football Classic.
Central Catholic’s Zachary Gleason commits to Penn State
One of Western Pennsylvania’s top returning cornerbacks plotted his future Tuesday, as Central Catholic junior Zachary Gleason made a verbal commitment to Penn State.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 31, 2026: Streaking Ellwood City looks to sweep rival Riverside
We say so long to March with the second game of section series baseball throughout the WPIAL.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 30, 2026
High schools
High school roundup for March 30, 2026: 3-run inning carries Hampton to section win
March 30, 2026
Brody Junker singled, doubled and scored a run and Hampton used a three-run fourth inning to secure a 3-1 victory over Beaver in Section 1-4A baseball Monday.
Pine-Richland completes comeback vs. Fox Chapel
It was a situation that screamed small ball. Instead, Pine-Richland played long ball.
‘Fierce competitor’ Tyler Samide pitches Greensburg Central Catholic past Jeannette
Greensburg Central Catholic right-hander Tyler Samide had just finished off Jeannette on a one-hitter Monday when he joined his teammates in moving an infield tarp onto the Centurions’ home field.
Penn-Trafford cranks up offense in win over Kiski Area
The Penn-Trafford softball team struck for three runs in the first inning of Monday’s Section 2-5A matchup at Kiski Area.
Norwin baseball survives strong Hempfield rally for section win
Norwin was cruising along with a six-run lead, and starter Matt O’Neil was in command, limiting Hempfield hitters into the fifth inning.
North Allegheny, Shaler hold onto top spots in WPIAL boys volleyball rankings
The 2026 WPIAL boys volleyball season ramps up in its third week as teams continue to battle with crucial matches in section play.
Upper St. Clair’s Ryan Robbins named 2026 Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Year
2026 WPIAL Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Quaker Valley’s Mimi Thiero tabbed 2026 Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Year
2026 WPIAL Girls Basketball Player of the Year
