Sports
Neshannock, Shady Side Academy, GCC set for Monday’s PIAA girls basketball semifinals
March 14, 2026
The PIAA girls basketball semifinals are set for Monday for teams in Class 6A, 3A and 2A.
Franklin Regional baseball eager for fresh start of new season
Franklin Regional lost its final six games of last baseball season, including an 11-1 setback atgainst Bethel Park in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, but that negative juju is not getting in the way of a new season.
Shady Side Academy girls fighting their way through PIAA bracket
The Shady Side Academy girls basketball team hasn’t seen anyone bow in front of them during the PIAA Class 3A playoffs. The Bulldogs, who reached the championship game for the first time in school history last year, have had to scrap their way back to the quarterfinals.
With new arms, returning talent, Fox Chapel softball excited for new season
The Fox Chapel softball team broke through as the No. 12 seed during the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs last season, upsetting Franklin Regional in the first round. The Foxes have added more pitching depth to help them try to take another step forward.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Fox Chapel grad breaking college track records
Fox Chapel graduate Rowan Gwin has etched his name in the record books for the indoor track team at Appalachian State University. The sophomore runner ran the 8,000-meter run in 8 minutes, 5.08 seconds to break a 15-year-old school record during an event at Boston University.
Fox Chapel girls ready to kick off school’s inaugural flag football season
Brandon Rios will look out at the inaugural Fox Chapel girls flag football team and see a bunch of athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Not many of them will be seasoned football players.
North Allegheny wrestler Bradyn McConneha caps ‘amazing’ run to state finals
“Big B” got an “A” this postseason.
North Allegheny softball enters season with something to prove
North Allegheny softball hit over .300 as a team last season while facing a steady diet of dominant all-state pitchers.
North Allegheny baseball driven to succeed after disappointing end to last season
The North Allegheny baseball team learned hard work is the best way to remove the bad taste from its mouth.
Former Hempfield ace ‘building a complete team’ at Franklin Regional
Maddie Uschock made visits to the pitching circle during games last season as an assistant softball coach at Franklin Regional.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 13, 2026
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 14, 2026: WPIAL 6A teams battle for spot in state finals
As soon as the PIAA quarterfinals began, 24 hours later, they will be in the books.
Ava Jochims, Shady Side Academy girls shine on big stage at PIAA Class 2A swim meet
LEWISBURG — As the No. 1 seed by eight seconds in the Class 2A girls 200-yard individual medley, Shady Side Academy junior Ava Jochims felt confident that she could bring home a second straight state championship in the event Friday evening at the PIAA swimming championships at Bucknell University.
High school roundup for March 13, 2026: Sluggers for New Castle baseball and softball belt 3 homers on opening day
Giovanni Miller homered three times and drove in eight runs to lead New Castle to a 22-8 nonsection victory over Eden Christian on the opening day for WPIAL baseball Friday.
High school basketball roundup for March 13, 2026: Neshannock gives coach 800th win
March 13, 2026
Payton Newman erupted for 29 points to lead Neshannock to a 61-56 victory over Kennedy Catholic in the PIAA Class 2A girls basketball quarterfinals Friday night, giving Lancers coach Luann Grybowski her 800th career win.
Obama Academy makes statement for City League, tops Deer Lakes in Class 4A quarters
The Obama Academy boys basketball team will be the first team to carry the City League flag to the PIAA semifinals in 10 years. The Eagles beat Deer Lakes, 53-41, in the PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals Friday night at Norwin to become the first City League team since Allderdice reached the state final in 2016 to make it so close to Hershey.
Franklin Regional girls relay team wins PIAA gold
LEWISBURG — Scarlett Zolnak waited as patiently as she could.
GCC girls basketball roars back in state quarterfinals, earns rematch with Shady Side
ALTOONA — Late in the first half of Friday’s PIAA Class 3A girls basketball quarterfinal against Trinity of Camp Hill, Greensburg Central Catholic trailed by 10 points.
Chartiers Valley puts Best foot forward in PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal win over Johnstown
On a night when the lights temporarily went out at Norwin High School, Julius Best provided much-needed energy for Chartiers Valley.
Knoch’s Adrian Lavorini places 3rd in 200 IM at state championships
LEWISBURG — Adrian Lavorini knew he could drop time in the championship heat of the 200-yard individual medley Friday at the PIAA Class 2A championships at Bucknell University.
