Tag: Latrobe
Westmoreland County swimmers chasing medals at WPIAL championships
February 24, 2026
For the better part of the last four years, Lily King and the Mt. Pleasant swim team have been the center of attention, ruling the podium and setting new records at the WPIAL championships.
Underdog Latrobe pushes Thomas Jefferson, but Jaguars hang on for Class 5A win
February 17, 2026
With three minutes left in the third quarter of its WPIAL Class 5A first-round game Tuesday, Thomas Jefferson found itself trailing No. 14 Latrobe by eight on its home court before rallying for an 86-79 victory.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Penn-Trafford ace to pitch for Mercyhurst
February 14, 2026
Penn-Trafford softball has a Division I pitcher.
Lyla Jablon keeps her cool, helps Fox Chapel advance past Latrobe in Class 5A 1st round
February 13, 2026
Fox Chapel girls basketball coach Marty Matvey believes guard Lyla Jablon won’t wilt at the first sign of trouble. During her four seasons with the Foxes, she has been challenged by Matvey to be ready for the tough moments.
Home crowd helps carry Latrobe boys past Mars in basketball playoff opener
February 12, 2026
With its 14-point lead shaved to five with just more than a minute to play, Latrobe had to buckle up and hold on down the stretch to win its playoff opener Thursday night.
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 13, 2026
Girls
Westmoreland County high school basketball preview capsules for Feb. 12, 2026
February 11, 2026
Boys
WPIAL basketball teams prepare to learn playoff seeding fates
February 8, 2026
Jeannette did not lose to a WPIAL team this season and is the defending Class 2A boys basketball champion.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Derry chasing 1st section title since 1957
February 5, 2026
Derry has been a before in a room of afters for too long. The Trojans think they are ready to take the next step as a postseason contender.
Latrobe boys use size to claw past Franklin Regional in must-win game
January 30, 2026
Latrobe had a contest at halftime called “Can the Cats” where children tried to throw small, rubber cats into a trash can.
