Sports
Julian Semplice, Chartiers Valley pull off wild comeback to thwart Shaler upset bid
February 20, 2026
Led by Julian Semplice, top-seeded Chartiers Valley used all its horsepower to rally from 12 points down with five minutes to play for a 69-66 victory over No. 9 Shaler in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Friday night.
Westmoreland high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 21, 2026
Girls
Kiski Area, Plum wrestlers looking to join 1st class of 3-time WPIAL girls champs
Five wrestlers at Saturday’s WPIAL girls wrestling championships at Mt. Lebanon hope to earn the distinction of becoming the district’s first three-time champions.
A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 21, 2026
Boys
Hampton’s Gabriella Elk gets 3-peat; Mt. Pleasant’s Noah Lahm captures WPIAL Class 2A diving gold
After finishing in eighth place last year, Noah Lahm had his sights set higher for his final high school diving season.
Times, sites set for Monday’s WPIAL basketball semifinals
A new week will begin with the second day of the 2026 WPIAL boys and girls basketball final four on Monday.
High school basketball referee still running the floor at age 80
Once an avid runner, Bob Saxman went from full speed to a jog before finally slowing down.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 19, 2026
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 20, 2026: Ex-coach to take on top-seeded Chartiers Valley
February 19, 2026
Welcome to the final day of the quarterfinals in the WPIAL basketball playoffs with teams in boys Class 5A and 3A and girls Class 6A and 2A claiming the spotlight.
No. 1 Blackhawk girls overpower Burrell, reach 5th straight WPIAL semifinal
The top-seeded Blackhawk girls cruised past ninth-seeded Burrell, 50-33, in the WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals Thursday to earn their fifth straight trip to the semifinals.
Thrill of victory for Seneca Valley, agony of defeat for Hempfield in 6A quarterfinals
This one hurt.
High school roundup for Feb. 19, 2026: New Castle, Central Catholic move into 6A semifinals
Marino Graham scored 18 points and Kai Cox added 17 as No. 2 New Castle defeated No. 7 Mt. Lebanon, 67-49, in the WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball quarterfinals Thursday night.
Teammates lend hand to big man Ryan Robbins as Upper St. Clair pulls away from Fox Chapel
Ryan Robbins was feasting in the first half against the smaller Fox Chapel front line in No. 1 Upper St. Clair’s first playoff game of its WPIAL Class 6A title defense.
Derry duo looks to join 3-time champs club at WPIAL Class 2A wrestling tournament
If things go as expected this weekend, the Derry wrestling program will add to its growing history.
Mallory Clemmer hits winning shot as Geibel Catholic edges St. Joseph in Class A thriller
The Nos. 4-5 matchup between the Geibel Catholic and St. Joseph girls basketball teams had everything a thrilling playoff game should have.
Jeannette boys push past Eden Christian, advance to WPIAL Class 2A semifinals
Jeannette didn’t see Eden Christian as an obstacle. It saw the Warriors as an opportunity.
Elizabeth Forward avenges regular-season losses, beats Belle Vernon in Class 4A quarters
The third time wasn’t the charm for the Belle Vernon girls basketball team Thursday.
Hempfield’s Amelia Droste wins WPIBL girls singles bowling title in thrilling final
In a dramatic showdown between two bowlers on top of their games, Hempfield senior Amelia Droste defeated Plum sophomore Brooklynn Then, 239-237, in the finals of the WPIBL girls singles championships Thursday at AMF Mt. Lebanon.
Dominant top seed Mario Hutcherson of Kiski Area ‘fresh and ready to go’ for WPIAL meet
Kiski Area’s Mario Hutcherson is the hunted.
2026 WPIAL wrestling tournament preview capsules
Boys Class 3A
