Sports
Jake Knight rises up in 1st varsity start to lift Norwin baseball past Hempfield
April 2, 2026
Norwin senior Jake Knight found out less than two hours before Thursday’s game that he would be pitching at Hempfield.
Trib HSSN high school baseball player of the week for April 2, 2026
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week – Logan Plummer
Behind Shelby Novak’s 2-hitter, Burrell blanks Deer Lakes for section win
Shelby Novak tossed a two-hitter, and eight of the nine hitters in the Burrell lineup had at least one hit in a 5-0 victory over Deer Lakes in Section 1-3A softball Thursday afternoon.
Gateway’s Mykel Bruce-McCrommon commits to Missouri-Kansas City
Mykel Bruce-McCrommon knows where he will call home at the collegiate level.
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Derry playing Long ball
Cason Long had one of those days at the ballpark.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 2, 2026: Class 6A baseball teams looking for rare sweeps
It will be another challenge for the diamond sports with a somewhat wet forecast set for Thursday.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school softball rankings for April 1, 2026
Before we look ahead, we look back in the Trib HSSN state softball rankings.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school baseball rankings for April 1, 2026
Our first PIAA baseball rankings of the 2026 season begin with a refresher for the top teams from the final Trib HSSN state rankings of 2025.
High school roundup for April 1, 2026: Mt. Pleasant turns up offense to beat Deer Lakes
Chloe Borelli went 3 for 5 with four RBIs to lead Mt. Pleasant to a 9-4 victory over Deer Lakes in Section 1-3A softball Wednesday.
WPIAL doubles champ from Gateway wins section singles title
Two-time WPIAL doubles champ Logan Memije of Gateway has his sights sets on a singles crown.
Penn-Trafford softball team warms up, takes down Latrobe
Penn-Trafford had lost twice at Latrobe in the last three years, so the Warriors proceeded with caution when they took Graham-Sabota Field for Wednesday’s Section 1-5A softball game.
Kiski Area’s Arnold playing in Portugal with U16 national soccer team
Ellie Arnold loves to go to the beach, and a family trip to Montana a few years ago allowed her to take in the majestic Rocky Mountains while enjoying the crisp and cool air.
With no fanfare, longtime Ligonier Valley softball coach Zimmerman steps down
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.
