Sports
Alle-Kiski Valley athletes have medals in mind at WCCA meet
April 22, 2026
The NFL Draft kicks off Thursday evening on the North Shore, and many of the top college football players are ready to hear their names called and have their accomplishments celebrated under the bright national television lights.
Westmoreland County softball notebook: Torrie DeStefano makes quick impact for Penn-Trafford
Aside from adjusting to a different hitting angle and speed of pitches, Torrie DeStefano has adapted quite well to softball.
Trib 10: 4 new teams crack baseball, softball power rankings
The power rankings are starting to become like the local weather, always changing from day to day and sometimes from hour to hour.
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL baseball playoff field is slowly building with less than two weeks remaining with 35 teams having clinched.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 21, 2026
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 22, 2026: North Catholic, Blackhawk softball to battle for top spot in section
Wednesday marks another busy day on the district softball schedule, including a battle for first place in Section 3-4A.
WPIAL championship basketball coaches Matt Clement of Butler, Jim Rocco of North Catholic step down
Two championship WPIAL boys basketball coaches have decided to step away from the game.
Fort Cherry flexes muscles, completes 2-game sweep of Chartiers-Houston
On Monday, undefeated Fort Cherry had to battle from behind late to edge Chartiers-Houston.
Top seeds advance to finals at WPIAL boys tennis doubles championships
April 21, 2026
The top two seeds advanced to the finals in both the Class 3A and 2A brackets at the WPIAL boys tennis doubles championships Tuesday and will meet for the title at 1 p.m. Wednesday at North Allegheny.
High school roundup for April 21, 2026: Moon baseball beats Bethel Park, strengthens grip on 1st place in section
Owen Amey went 2 for 4 with a triple and three RBIs to lead Moon to a 10-4 victory over Bethel Park in Section 2-5A baseball Tuesday.
Belle Vernon’s Brown, Hempfield’s Howard win Excellence Awards
As Judge Michael J. Stewart II addressed the audience at the 70th Annual Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete banquet Tuesday at Ferrante’s Lakeview, he said “I thought last year’s class was talented.
Knoch softball team keeps eyes on repeat prize
The Knoch softball program owns eight section championships, the first coming in 2007.
Derry ace Haylee Myers throws perfect game, knocks in only run in 1-0 win over Freeport
Derry pitcher Haylee Myers listed a 2-1 playoff win last year against Greensburg Salem as the highlight of her softball career.
Hempfield softball beats Seneca Valley to stay unbeaten in section
When the final out was recorded and the victory was finally in hand, No. 1-ranked Hempfield breathed a collective sigh of relief.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 20, 2026
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 21, 2026: Playoff picture crowded in Class 5A baseball
A year ago, history was made when five teams ended up tied for the Section 3-3A baseball championship.
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff qualifiers through April 20, 2026
The WPIAL softball playoff field is building with 51 teams having already punched their tickets for the upcoming district postseason.
High school roundup for April 20, 2026: North Allegheny grabs top spot in Section 1-6A
Liam Cooper struck out eight over 6⅔ innings, leading North Allegheny to a 7-3 victory over Seneca Valley in Section 1-6A baseball Monday.
‘Cold is just a mindset’ for Upper St. Clair’s hot bats in win over Peters Township
April 20, 2026
When it comes to baseball, you just never know.
Hempfield gets big win vs. 1st-place Canon-McMillan
Take the pressure off, and watch Hempfield go.
