Sports
‘Persistent’ Plum adds on runs in shutout win over Kiski Area
April 20, 2026
Plum’s Braden Kemmerer was in control on the mound, the defense behind him played clean and the offense was equal parts potent and patient Thursday in a 10-0, five-inning Section 1-5A victory over Kiski Area at a sunny-but-chilly Plum High School.
Norwin football team to play ‘home’ games at P-T while awaiting new stadium
Norwin’s fall sports teams also will have to practice and play away from home as Knights’ Stadium gets its massive facelift.
Teams make statements, increase stock in latest WPIAL boys volleyball rankings
Seven nonsection matches Monday evening kick off this week’s WPIAL boys volleyball schedule, and key section contests follow Tuesday on the road to the WPIAL playoffs.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 20, 2026: Top teams in Section 1-6A to meet
With time winding down on the regular season, the top four baseball teams in Section 1-6A are set to collide in three key contests this week, starting with the series opener Monday.
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through April 19, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL baseball playoff field is slowly building with two and a half weeks remaining.
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff qualifiers through April 19, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL softball playoff field is building with 44 teams having already punched a ticket for the upcoming district playoffs.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for April 19, 2026
Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Sydney Sekely
This week on Trib HSSN for week of April 20, 2026
With so many things going on in Southwestern Pennsylvania between the NFL Draft and Stanley Cup playoffs, Trib HSSN will focus on the start of the “Stretch Run” of the 2026 high school spring sports regular season this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week for April 19, 2026
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week – Thomas Jefferson Jaguars baseball
Central Catholic’s Jon Sassic commits to Penn State
A pair of Central Catholic linemen will be rivals in the Big Ten after junior guard Jon Sassic committed to Penn State on Sunday.
High school scores, schedules for April 18, 2026
High schools
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Southmoreland, Hempfield athletes honored by WPIAL
The WPIAL announced nominees for its James Collins Scholar-Athlete Award, which will be given out for the 35th year.
Thomas Jefferson brings ‘controlled chaos’ to inaugural flag football season
One of the more popular activities in the Thomas Jefferson sports program is girls flag football.
South Hills Record notebook: Thomas Jefferson, Baldwin softball teams piling up wins
Senior shortstop Adalina Bracco went 3 for 3 with three RBIs and sophomore catcher Jemma Danko doubled and knocked in a run to lead Thomas Jefferson to a 10-0 section win April 9 against Albert Gallatin.
Strong season building as Baldwin boys volleyball elevates game
Baldwin went from being unranked in Class 3A boys volleyball to No. 5 in a recent vote by the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association.
Baldwin athletes climb medal stand at South Hills Classic
The South Hills Classic track and field invitational seems to expand on an annual basis.
Baldwin softball off to strong start with primary goals still ahead
Baldwin held a one-game lead over Thomas Jefferson by mid-March in the Section 4-5A softball standings.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Sewickley Academy softball earns sweep
Sewickley Academy recently swept a Section 1-A softball doubleheader against Rochester, winning convincingly by scores of 16-1 and 16-0.
Quaker Valley’s Will Meagher takes pride in run to WPIAL tennis finals
Quaker Valley junior Will Meagher ended his WPIAL boys tennis season as the district runner-up in Class 2A.
