Sports
PIAA sets times, sites for Friday’s boys basketball quarterfinals
March 11, 2026
Five of the 10 WPIAL boys basketball teams from Class 5A, 4A and A that hit the court for second round action Tuesday are moving forward on the Road to Hershey.
Westmoreland County high school basketball notebook: Greensburg CC’s next opponent has NBA face on bench
Greensburg Central Catholic coach Chris Skatell has matched wits with former college stars before. Shady Side Academy coach Jonna Burke, for instance, starred at Pitt.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 10, 2026
High schools
2026 WPIAL Class 3A softball preseason breakdown
Could there be a WPIAL championship three-peat in Class 3A softball this spring?
2026 WPIAL Class 3A baseball preseason breakdown
It was a golden run for Riverside in 2025 as the Panthers swept district and state gold in Class 3A.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 11, 2026: Central Catholic gets chance to reach quarterfinals
The Road to Hershey continues with second-round action Wednesday with teams from boys Class 6A, 3A and 2A and girls Class 5A, 4A and A taking center stage.
High school roundup for March 10, 2026: Obama Academy knocks off Cathedral Prep in 4A 2nd round
Naron Jackson scored on the rebound of a teammate’s missed free throw with 7.6 seconds left, leading City League champion Obama Academy to a 70-69 victory over District 10 champion Erie Cathedral Prep in a PIAA Class 4A boys basketball second-round game Tuesday night.
Deer Lakes makes free throws when it counts in Class 4A 2nd-round win over Hickory
Anyone who has ever played basketball has heard it from a coach maybe a thousand times: You have to make your foul shots.
Moon comes alive in 3rd quarter, races past Thomas Jefferson in Class 5A 2nd round
March 10, 2026
There’s been something about the Moon basketball team and third-quarter success during the first two rounds of the PIAA Class 5A playoffs.
In 4th battle between fierce rivals this season, North Catholic guts out 3OT win over Knoch
Four minutes of misery became eight minutes of suffering.
Hempfield, Penn-Trafford win 2A semifinals to get shot at 1st Penguins Cup championship
There is a reason the Hempfield hockey team has the lowest goals-against average in the PIHL.
Greensburg Central Catholic survives vs. star scorer to beat Northwestern
SHARON — Erica Gribble has taken on many roles for the Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball team in her storied career.
WPIAL sets boys, girls soccer alignment for next 2 years
This is a big week for fall sports as the WPIAL is releasing section alignments and schedules for the next two years.
Westmoreland County PIAA basketball preview capsules for March 11, 2026
Girls
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 9, 2026
High schools
2026 WPIAL Class 4A softball preseason breakdown
Hampton celebrated its first WPIAL championship last spring by earning a pair of playoff shutouts and beating Blackhawk, 4-3, in the Class 4A finals.
2026 WPIAL Class 4A baseball preseason breakdown
From start to finish, there was no movement atop the WPIAL Class 4A baseball rankings last season.
What to watch for in high school sports on March 10, 2026: WPIAL 5A heavyweights to clash in PIAA 2nd round
The Road to Hershey continues with second-round action Tuesday with the spotlight shining on boys Class 5A, 4A and Class A and girls Class 6A, 3A and 2A.
Defending champ Seneca Valley, OT winner Peters Township to meet in 3A Penguins Cup final
March 9, 2026
Seneca Valley jumped out to an early lead and held off Pine-Richland, 2-1, to advance to the PIHL Class 3A Penguins Cup final, fueled by relentless pressure and timely saves.
Trib HSSN high school basketball team of the week for March 9, 2026
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week – Trinity Hillers girls
