Sports
Westmoreland County PIAA basketball playoff preview capsule for March 13, 2026
March 12, 2026
PIAA basketball playoffs
A-K Valley PIAA basketball playoff preview capsule for March 13, 2026
PIAA basketball playoffs
WPIAL trio climbs medals podium at PIAA Class 3A girls diving championships
LEWISBURG — The WPIAL again was well represented on the medals podium at the PIAA Class 3A girls diving championships.
WPIAL releases new-look girls volleyball alignment with 6 classes
On the 10-year anniversary of the PIAA expanding football, basketball, baseball and softball from four to six classifications, girls volleyball is next to grow in class.
WPIAL swimmers earn top seeds in 5 events on Day 2 of PIAA Class 3A swim championships
LEWISBURG — The WPIAL will have four of the top five seeds for the championship heat of the Class 3A boys 100-yard freestyle Thursday evening at the PIAA swimming championships at Bucknell.
Saturday’s PIAA girls basketball quarterfinals loaded with WPIAL teams in Class 5A, 4A
The WPIAL has a 75% chance of having a district girls basketball team playing for state gold in the PIAA Class 5A and 4A championship games, while their chances in Class A have flat-lined.
5 WPIAL boys basketball teams set for Saturday’s PIAA quarterfinals
One class is shining bright with three WPIAL boys basketball teams of the four remaining on the western side of the brackets. Another class has two of the four left, while a third is vacant of District 7 schools heading into the state Elite Eight.
WPIAL releases football conference alignment for next 2 seasons
Following plenty of speculation with various plans considered between league officials, the WPIAL released new conference alignments and schedules for the 2026 and 2027 high school football seasons Thursday.
2026 WPIAL Class 2A softball preseason breakdown
It would seem Neshannock would have a tough time topping its 2025 championship season that ended with WPIAL and PIAA Class 2A championships and a 26-0 record.
2026 WPIAL Class 2A baseball preseason breakdown
Who knew Cinderella was a dog – a bulldog that is.
Defending champ Avonworth, Quaker Valley earn spots in PIHL Class A Penguins Cup final
The PIHL Class A Penguins Cup championship game is set between No. 2 Avonworth and No. 3 Quaker Valley.
What to watch for in high school sports on March 12, 2026: WPIAL set to announce football realignment
While we pull over to take a break between the second round and quarterfinals on the Road to Hershey and the PIAA basketball playoffs, football jumps to the forefront Thursday.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
High schools
High school roundup for March 11, 2026: Central Catholic, New Castle, Upper St. Clair win as WPIAL goes 3-0 in 6A 2nd round
Enzo Khalil and Jack Stoessel each scored 13 points each to lead Central Catholic to a 54-38 victory over Chambersburg in the PIAA Class 6A boys basketball second round Wednesday night.
Propel Schools to serve as host team for football co-op with Imani Christian
Imani Christian Academy and Propel Charter have played football together as part of a co-operative agreement for the past four seasons under the Imani Christian name.
Huston, Blackhawk hold strong to defeat Belle Vernon in PIAA playoffs
When the Belle Vernon girls basketball team squared off against Blackhawk in the PIAA playoffs Wednesday, most people most thought it was going to be the Battle of the Bigs.
North Allegheny’s Claire Bacu, relay teams claim gold on 1st day of PIAA swim meet
Claire Bacu is a state champion.
Forest Hills jams up Aliquippa in PIAA Class 3A 2nd round
The Aliquippa boys basketball team had travel troubles getting to Norwin High School for its PIAA Class 3A playoff game Tuesday.
Jeannette slams Jefferson-Morgan to move into PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals
Kymon’e Brown believes he can fly.
Latrobe senior cuts time, earns medal on 1st day of PIAA Class 3A swim meet
LEWISBURG — Latrobe senior Chris Heese entered the 50-yard freestyle prelims Wednesday at the PIAA Class 3A championships seeded 13th.
