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2025 WPIAL Class 4A softball preseason breakdown
March 11, 2025
Since the expansion to six classifications in softball in 2017, three schools have reigned atop the WPIAL in Class 4A: Belle Vernon, Elizabeth Forward and Beaver.
Belle Vernon sees magical season, coach’s career come to an end with loss to Sharon
With all the circumstances surrounding his team’s PIAA second-round matchup against District 10 runners-up Sharon, Belle Vernon coach Joe Salvino felt that his squad was putting plenty of pressure on itself.
Johnstown too much for Latrobe in PIAA Class 5A 2nd round
JOHNSTOWN — Latrobe was unable to bounce back from a slow start in Tuesday’s PIAA Class 5A boys basketball second-round contest, and as a result, the Wildcats’ playoff run came to an end with a 67-41 loss to Greater Johnstown at the Pitt-Johnstown Sports Center.
Fox Chapel gets past Penn-Trafford, heads to final in search of school’s 1st Penguins Cup
Sometimes all you need is a bounce.
OLSH girls turn tables on Greensburg Central Catholic, advance to PIAA quarterfinals
This was not the same Our Lady of the Sacred Heart team that Greensburg Central Catholic beat to advance to the WPIAL finals 18 days earlier.
Westmoreland County high school basketball notebook: Jeannette not satisfied with 1st-round PIAA win
Jeannette boys basketball coach Adrian Batts said he was concerned Saturday as his team prepared to open the PIAA playoffs.
Westmoreland PIAA basketball playoff preview capsules for Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Boys
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 10, 2025
High schools
2025 WPIAL Class 5A baseball preseason breakdown
Realignment has grown the most competitive classification last season, with nine new teams in Class 5A baseball.
OT winner sends Seneca Valley into Penguins Cup 3A finals vs. South Fayette
The first night of semifinal action in the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs kicked off Monday at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center, with the Class 3A final four taking the ice.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025
Trib HSSN boys basketball teams of the week – Latrobe Wildcats
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 10, 2025
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Payton Newman
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 11, 2025: Chartiers Valley, Montour ready for Round 4
Welcome to the second round of the PIAA basketball playoffs with action taking place in the boys Class 5A, 4A and A brackets, along with girls Class 6A, 3A and 2A tournament games.
Freeport contingent, 9 swimmers strong, ready for PIAA Class 2A meet
Isabelle Barton didn’t expect to swim an individual event at last year’s PIAA Class 2A championships at Bucknell University.
2025 WPIAL Class 5A softball preseason breakdown
Thomas Jefferson probably won’t sneak up on any opponents this season. The Jaguars were WPIAL runners-up and claimed a PIAA championship in Class 5A last season after scoring upsets throughout the postseason.
Westmoreland PIAA basketball playoff preview capsules for Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Boys
Westmoreland H.S. basketball notebook: Brad Wetzel, Latrobe savor PIAA win
The win meant everything to Brad Wetzel. Everything.
Mt. Pleasant swimmers seeking more hardware at PIAA championships
Sandy Felice has seen quite a bit over two stints as head coach of the boys and girls swim teams at Mt. Pleasant. The Slippery Rock grad and Hempfield native has racked up quite a bit of hardware over the years, leading Vikings to a sea of WPIAL and PIAA success.
PIAA declares Uniontown vs. Meadville fight-marred playoff game a double forfeit
Neither Uniontown nor Meadville will advance in the PIAA boys basketball playoffs.
Coaches association releases WPIAL preseason boys volleyball rankings
The WPIAL boys volleyball season begins Friday, and in advance of the opening matches and tournaments, the Western PA Volleyball Coaches Association on Monday released its preseason top 10 polls for both Class 2A and Class 3A.
