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After finishing the regular season atop Section 3 with an 8‑0 record and a 13‑4 overall mark, Eden Christian Academy is poised for a deep playoff run, anchored by star players and a seasoned coaching staff.
Several Westmoreland County baseball and softball teams face unusually long gaps between their final regular‑season games and their playoff openers, prompting criticism of the WPIAL calendar and raising questions about athlete readiness.
Derry, the 13th seed, upset fourth‑seeded Beaver behind Max Doherty and Cason Long, while Hampton defeated Belle Vernon. Both teams now await semifinal opponents, with Penn-Trafford and Greensburg Central Catholic also moving forward.
Bishop Canevin’s 9‑5 victory over Leechburg hinged on clutch hitting and defensive miscues, sending the Crusaders to the next round.