Sports
Hoffer steps down after 4 seasons as Yough football coach
March 27, 2026
Some coaches put more into a football program than they get out of it.
Trib HSSN head of the class 2026: Girls basketball players of the year in each classification
There were a lot of players who enjoyed incredible success on the court this season in what is becoming a tradition in district girls basketball.
Trib HSSN head of the class 2026: Boys basketball players of the year in each classification
What an incredible season for so many of the top boys basketball players around the WPIAL this past year.
With Hall of Fame induction on the horizon, Burrell football great recalls epic rivalry game
Jeff DeSantes’ final game in a Burrell uniform turned out to be the start of one of the Alle-Kiski Valley’s best football rivalries.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 27, 2026: Undefeated softball teams face stern tests
If weather permits, four undefeated WPIAL Class 5A softball teams will face still challenges to their perfect record in section action Friday afternoon.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
High schools
High school roundup for March 26, 2026: Julia Varhola punches out 12 in Hempfield win
Julia Varhola gave up one hit and struck out 12 in six shutout innings to lead Hempfield to a 10-0 victory over North Allegheny in Section 1-6A softball Thursday.
Bethel Park scratches out comeback win to sweep section series with Upper St. Clair
Good high school baseball teams win games when they are playing their best ball.
Boys, girls basketball all-stars ready for Cager Classic
At 5-foot-10, Collin Rodgers is the shortest player on the West boys team for Saturday’s 29th Cager Classic all-star basketball game at Highlands High School.
Norwin’s Landon Sidun leads 2026 Trib HSSN wrestling all-stars
Wrestler of the Year
Westmoreland County players picked for CJ2K vs. The World Charity Classic
Four local basketball players were selected to play in the We Got Next Concrete Jungle 2K vs. The World Charity Classic games Saturday at Aliquippa.
Westmoreland County softball notebook: Wildcats do double duty on gridiron, diamond
The best girls flag football teams in the WPIAL will probably be the ones with the most multi-sport athletes.
Joe Starkey: 10 minutes with 2 WPIAL coaching legends — Danny Holzer and Tim McConnell
Tim McConnell couldn’t remember how many WPIAL titles he’d won on the grounds of Duquesne, back when they played the championship games at Palumbo Center.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 26, 2026: After pitchers’ duel, section foes meet again
Rain will be a concern for the diamond sports Thursday as district baseball teams try to complete, for some, the first week of section series action.
Trib HSSN final 2026 Pennsylvania girls high school basketball rankings
Sharing the crown as top district in the PIAA girls basketball championships are District 1 and District 7.
Trib HSSN final 2026 Pennsylvania high school basketball rankings
Three of the state’s 12 districts hoarded all the boys basketball gold with the conclusion of the 2026 PIAA championships in Hershey.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 25, 2026
March 25, 2026
High schools
High school roundup for March 25, 2026: North Allegheny throws early season shutout
Liam Cooper and Lucas Manczka combined on a four-hit shutout, leading North Allegheny to a 4-0 win over Norwin in nonsection baseball Wednesday night.
West Mifflin in midseason form in win over Burrell
West Mifflin softball coach Erik Hilligsberg needed eight-plus years to accumulate 100 career wins. He only needed 24 hours to get victory No. 101.
Franklin Regional shakes off early deficit, rolls past Penn Hills in section opener
Faced with a surprise two-run deficit in his team’s home and Section 1-5A baseball opener, junior pitcher Nico Fioravanti didn’t show much concern.
