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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 12:15 AM
North Allegheny’s JJ Mancuso bats in opposition to Norwin on March 25 at NA. (Christopher Horner | TribDwell)
For every week and a half, climate has not been an element in the WPIAL baseball and softball playoffs.
Sure, the mercury has swung from temps in the 40s final week to close to 90 levels Monday. However, the moist stuff has stayed away … till Wednesday. In truth, there’s a probability of rain or storms every day for the remainder of the week.
All eight semifinal baseball video games are set to be performed on turf Wednesday.
In Class 6A, it’s been eight years since Canon-McMillan raised district gold on the baseball diamond.
The Big Macs defeated North Allegheny, 2-1, to seize the Class 6A title in 2018.
Now they meet in the semifinals as No. 2 Canon-McMillan battles No. 3 North Allegheny at Ross Memorial Field on the W&J Sports Complex in Washington at 7 p.m.
The Section 2-6A co-champion Big Macs are 16-5 after beating champion Seneca Valley in the quarterfinals, 16-1.
Nico Patrages was 2 for 3 with a house run and 5 RBIs for Canon-Mac.
The Section 1-6A runner-up Tigers weren’t as explosive in the quarterfinals, however they blanked Hempfield, 2-0.
Liam Cooper acquired the win, permitting solely three hits as NA improved to 13-8.
In the opposite 6A semifinal, top-seeded Butler takes on No. 4 Norwin at North Hills at 4 p.m.
The Section 1-6A champion Golden Tornado made it 12 consecutive victories with a quarterfinal win over Mt. Lebanon in eight innings, 3-2.
Karsten Lenyk drew a bases-loaded stroll for the sport winner as Butler is now 18-3 this season.
The Section 2-6A co-champion Knights are actually 13-8 after coming again to beat Central Catholic, 4-3, on Monday.
Norwin trailed 3-0 heading into the underside of the seventh inning, however rallied for 4 runs to decide up the dramatic win.
4A closing 4 frays
Last yr, Indiana and Elizabeth Forward battled in a memorable Class 4A baseball championship recreation, received by the Little Indians on a walk-off house run.
The two might meet once more in the title recreation this yr, however No. 13 Derry and No. 6 Hopewell stand in the way in which of a rematch.
Defending district and state champion Indiana (16-4) goes up in opposition to Derry (9-9) at Plum at 4 p.m.
The Little Indians did what they do that time of yr on Monday: They received an in depth pitchers’ duel.
Chase Force had three hits and two doubles as Indiana blanked Knoch in a 4A quarterfinal, 1-0.
Max Dohery has been the hitting star for the Trojans this postseason.
He has had a double and two RBIs as Derry has eradicated Beaver in the primary spherical, 2-1, and Hampton in the quarterfinals, 5-2.
The Little Indians swept the Trojans in their early April part sequence by scores of 8-2 and 10-3.
In the opposite semifinal, No. 2 Elizabeth Forward (15-5) is challenged by Hopewell (16-5) at Ross Memorial Field on the W&J Sports Complex in Washington at 4 p.m.
The Warriors opened the postseason Monday with a victory over rival West Mifflin, 5-1.
Kameron Little got here up large for EF with a double and three RBIs.
The Vikings cruised previous Valley in the quarters, 7-1.
Charles Smetana was 3 for 3 with two RBIs whereas Kingston Krotec picked up the win for Hopewell.
Their time to shine
While the opposite three WPIAL Class 2A baseball quarterfinal winners Monday had been in a dogfight, one workforce cruised to the ultimate 4 in a month in which they normally shine.
No. 2 Neshannock (17-3) opened up the postseason with a one-sided win. Now the Lancers are set to take on No. 3 South Side (15-3) in a battle of part champions at Seneca Valley at 4 p.m.
The Lancers, who’ve received six district crowns, blanked Apollo-Ridge in the quarterfinals, 10-0.
Anthony Eakin was 3 for 4 with 4 RBIs for Neshannock.
The Rams edged New Brighton in the quarters, 5-4.
Dawson Frasier was the profitable pitcher for South Side and in addition delivered two hits and two RBIs.
In the opposite semis matchup, top-seeded Fort Cherry (17-1) goes up in opposition to No. 4 Riverview (14-6) at Gateway at 4 p.m.
The Rangers superior with a 3rd win this season over part rival California, 11-7.
Tyler Wolfe had three hits, a double, house run and three RBIs for Fort Cherry.
The Raiders are working on Duncan this postseason.
Miles Duncan had the game-winning hit in the eighth inning in the first-round win over Frazier, and Lukas Duncan was the profitable pitcher for Riverview in the quarterfinal overcome Laurel, 4-2.
Red-hot Academy
Nobody is hotter in Class A baseball than top-seeded Eden Christian Academy.
The Warriors, looking out for that elusive first district crown, have received 13 of their final 14 video games.
Now the semifinal problem for Eden Christian (14-4) is No. 4 Western Beaver (12-3) when the 2 collide Wednesday on the Burkett Complex in Robinson Township at 4 p.m.
The Warriors rolled previous Carmichaels in their postseason opener, 12-2.
Noah Emswiler had two hits and three RBIs for Eden.
The Golden Beavers received a wild recreation over Bishop Canevin, 7-6, to advance to the semis.
August Lichtner had two hits and 4 RBIs, together with the game-winner in the seventh inning.
The different semifinal takes place at Norwin at excessive midday when No. 2 Greensburg Central Catholic (16-0) battles No. 3 Serra Catholic (13-6).
The Centurions beat Jefferson-Morgan, 4-1, behind Tyler Samide, who was the profitable pitcher with 17 strikeouts and hit a house run and drove in three runs.
The Eagles flew previous Aquinas Academy in the quarterfinals, 13-3.
Both Max Black and Jake Jellison had three hits for the defending champs.
New champ coming
It paid to have a first-round bye in the WPIAL Class 3A softball bracket, the place three of the 4 groups that didn’t taking part in the opening spherical are on their means to the semifinals.
The lone exception was two-time district champion Mohawk.
Now 3A will crown a new champion not nicknamed the Warriors for the primary time since 2023.
The workforce that delivered the KO punch in eliminating No. 2 Mohawk on Monday was No. 7 Keystone Oaks.
Now the Golden Eagles attempt to pull off one other shock once they face No. 3 Mt. Pleasant in a semifinal Wednesday at Norwin at 3 p.m.
Keystone Oaks has received 11 in a row and is 16-4 this season. The Golden Eagles outscored Deer Lakes and Mohawk in their two playoff wins, 8-0, thanks to Kennadi Smith.
She had 11 Ks in the first-round win over the Lancers, after which allowed just one hit in the 2-0 victory over Mohawk.
Mt. Pleasant opened up postseason play with a victory over Burrell, 9-4, to enhance to 14-4 this season.
Sophia Gregg had two hits, together with a double for the Vikings.
In the opposite 3A semifinal slated for Wednesday, top-seeded South Park battles No. 4 Ellwood City at Deer Lakes at 4 p.m.
The Eagles are actually 18-1 after beating Avonworth in the quarterfinals, 2-0.
Sydney Sekely continued her dominant methods by throwing a one-hitter and hanging out 20. She additionally chipped in offensively with a double.
The Wolverines additionally pitched a shutout, beating McGuffey, 3-0, to bump their file to 10-5.
Amber McQuiston was the profitable pitcher, permitting three hits and hanging out seven. She additionally had a double on the plate for EC.
The golden boys
When Shaler received the 2023 and 2024 WPIAL Class 3A boys volleyball championships, it was newsworthy as a result of it marked the second time North Allegheny didn’t seize district gold in back-to-back years since 2002.
The Titans moved to Class 2A earlier than final season, opening the door for the Tigers to regain their Midas contact and win the 2025 Class 3A crown.
Now top-seeded North Allegheny seems to repeat for the fifteenth time in faculty historical past and win its file twenty fourth WPIAL title when it takes on Butler in the Class 3A finals at Peters Township at 8 p.m.
The Tigers superior Monday with a sweep of Baldwin, 3-0, profitable by scores of 25-19, 25-17, 25-13.
It was a a lot better wrestle for the Golden Tornado in their semifinals victory.
Butler wanted 5 video games to get rid of 2025 runner-up Seneca Valley, 3-2. The closing scores had been 22-25, 23-25, 25-20, 25-18, 15-9.
In the common season, North Allegheny defeated Butler twice, each by 3-0 sweeps.
In Class 2A, top-seeded Shaler is one win away from a fourth straight WPIAL boys volleyball championship because it squares off in opposition to No. 3 South Fayette at Peters Township at 6 p.m.
The Titans have but to lose a recreation in postseason victories over Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Thomas Jefferson. Against the Jaguars, Shaler received 25-8, 25-22, 25-23.
The Lions swept previous Derry in the quarterfinals, 3-0, after which upended No. 2 Seton LaSalle in the semifinals, 3-2. The scores had been 19-25, 26-24, 23-25, 25-21, 15-12.
Shaler enters the title recreation with a file of 15-1 whereas South Fayette is an ideal 18-0.
The Class 3A and 2A comfort matches will happen Wednesday at Moon.
In 3A, Seneca Valley (13-5) takes on Baldwin (15-4) at 7:30 p.m. for a PIAA playoff berth.
In 2A, Seton LaSalle (20-2) will battle Thomas Jefferson (10-8) at 6 p.m. with a state playoff spot on the road.
Class 3A lax finals
The girls and boys Class 3A lacrosse championships take middle stage Wednesday with the 2 title matches at Upper St. Clair.
In the boys finals, No. 4 Pine-Richland will take on No. 3 Shady Side Academy after each ousted the highest two seeds in the semifinals Monday.
The match begins at 8 p.m.
Pine-Richland is 11-7 after knocking off top-seeded Mt. Lebanon in the semifinals, 11-10.
The Rams try to win their second WPIAL boys lacrosse title and first since 2019 once they beat Mt. Lebanon, 12-5.
Shady Side Academy has a file of 10-5 following a semifinals win over No. 2 Fox Chapel, 7-5.
The Bulldogs try to win their third district crown. SSA beat Mt. Lebanon in 2022 in time beyond regulation, 12-11, and defeated the Blue Devils in 2014, 7-2.
Back on April 14, Shady Side Academy defeated Pine-Richland, 12-5.
This is barely the fourth time the Mt. Lebanon boys lacrosse workforce didn’t attain the WPIAL title match since 2009.
The Blue Devils women workforce did, nevertheless, attain the 3A championship match.
No. 1 Mt. Lebanon will take on No. 2 Pine-Richland at 6 p.m.
The Blue Devils improved to 16-1 this season with a convincing semifinal victory over Fox Chapel, 18-6.
Mt. Lebanon is attempting to three-peat with a win, which might give this system its eighth district championship.
The Rams knocked out Upper St. Clair in the semis, 13-8, to bump their file to 16-3.
Pine-Richland has received three women lacrosse crowns with the most recent coming in 2023.
This marks the fourth straight yr the 2 have met in the WPIAL 3A women lacrosse finals.
The Rams received 13-12 in 2023 and the Blue Devils received the final two years by scores of 16-11 in 2024 and 16-15 a yr in the past.
Consolation lax – Day 1
The 4 district lacrosse comfort matches will happen Wednesday and Thursday.
Here are the 2 Class 2A matches Wednesday to decide a PIAA playoff berth:
• In boys 2A, Hampton (14-5) will take on Peters Township (15-3) in a conflict of the highest two seeds in the 2A brackets at North Allegheny at 7:30 p.m.
• In women 2A, Hampton (13-5) goes up in opposition to South Fayette (11-7) at 6 p.m. The two performed May 7 with the Lions beating the Talbots, 10-3.
Tuesday on Trib HSSN
There are 9 broadcasts you possibly can watch or hear to at TribHSSN.TribDwell.com on the nineteenth day of May.
WPIAL Baseball Playoffs Audio Stream – Class 5A Quarterfinals: Bethel Park vs. Thomas Jefferson at 4 p.m. on the TribDwell High School Sports Network at TribHSSN.TribDwell.com
WPIAL Baseball Playoffs Audio Stream – Class 5A Quarterfinals: Montour vs. Pine-Richland at 4 p.m. on the TribDwell High School Sports Network at TribHSSN.TribDwell.com
WPIAL Baseball Playoffs Audio Stream – Class 5A Quarterfinals: Upper St. Clair vs. Moon at 6:30 p.m. on the TribDwell High School Sports Network at TribHSSN.TribDwell.com
WPIAL Baseball Playoffs Audio Stream – Class 5A Quarterfinals: South Fayette vs. Penn-Trafford at 6:30 p.m. on the Westmoreland Sports Network at TribHSSN.TribDwell.com
WPIAL Baseball Playoffs Video Stream – Class 3A Quarterfinals: Riverside vs. South Allegheny at 4 p.m. on Lawrence County Sports Net at TribHSSN.TribDwell.com
WPIAL Baseball Playoffs Video Stream – Class 3A Quarterfinals: Burrell vs. Ellwood City at 6:30 p.m. on Lawrence County Sports Net at TribHSSN.TribDwell.com
WPIAL Baseball Playoffs Audio Stream – Class 3A Quarterfinals: Charleroi vs. Avonworth at 4 p.m. on WJPA at TribHSSN.TribDwell.com
WPIAL Softball Playoffs Video Stream – Class 4A Quarterfinals: Laurel Highlands vs. Blackhawk at 6 p.m. on WMBS-AM 590, WMBS-FM 101.1 at TribHSSN.TribDwell.com
WPIAL Softball Playoffs Audio Stream – Class 6A Quarterfinals: Canon-McMillan vs. Hempfield at 5 p.m. on WJPA-AM 1450 at TribHSSN.TribDwell.com