Brighton and Ellwood City win high school baseball games

High school sports were busy on March 18, 2025, with various games played across different sports. In baseball, several high school teams had notable wins. Brighton from Colorado defeated Penn-Trafford with a score of 13-8. In other games, Ambridge won big against Bishop Canevin, 13-0. Ellwood City also had a strong performance, winning 19-6 over New Brighton. On the basketball front, the PIAA playoffs are heating up. In the Boys Class 6A semifinals, Father Judge will face Imhotep Charter, and Roman Catholic will play Upper St. Clair this Saturday. The Girls Class 6A playoffs include key matchups between Perkiomen Valley and Archbishop Carroll, as well as Garnet Valley and Upper St. Clair this Friday. In hockey, the Penguins Cup playoffs are in full swing. Cathedral Prep won a thrilling overtime game against Fox Chapel, while Morgantown secured a solid victory over Burrell. Lacrosse games showcased strong performances as well. South Fayette beat Penn-Trafford 17-7, and Franklin Regional narrowly defeated Chartiers Valley by one goal. Softball games also saw multiple teams scoring high. Ambridge shut out Northgate 12-0, and Gateway overwhelmed Woodland Hills with a 17-0 win. Looking ahead, a packed schedule awaits with more games in baseball, basketball, lacrosse, hockey, and softball. Fans and players can expect exciting action in the coming days.