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The student news of Bethel Park High School.

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2026 BPHS spring sports try-out and practice information officially released

Get ready!
Patrick Romito, Staff Writer • March 2, 2026

As the days get longer and the temperature begins to rise in Bethel Park, it’s time to begin thinking about spring sports once again!

Whether a student is an athlete or just looking for a way to stay active, the opportunity is here.

The official try-out dates for each sport are listed below:

  • Boys volleyball (JV/ varsity) Monday, March 2
    • Grade 9 through Grade 12 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. (BPHS Main Gym)
  • Boys tennis (JV/ varsity): Monday, March 2 to Tuesday, March 3
    • Grade 9 through Grade 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. (BPHS Tennis Courts)
  • Girls flag football (JV/ varsity): Monday, March 2 to Tuesday, March 3
    • Grade 9 through Grade 12 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (BPHS Turf Field #1)
  • Boys baseball (freshman/JV/ varsity): Monday, March 2 to Thursday, March 5
    • Grade 10 through Grade 12 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (BPHS South Gym)
    • Grades 8 and 9 from 4:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. (BPHS South Gym)
  • Boys lacrosse (JV/ varsity): Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6
    • Grade 9 through Grade 12  from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (BPHS Stadium)
  • Co-Ed Track & Field: Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6
    • Grade 9 through Grade 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (BPHS Stadium)
  • Girls lacrosse (JV/ varsity): Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6
    • Grade 9 through Grade 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (BPHS Stadium)
  • Girls softball (JV/ varsity): Tuesday, March 3 to Wednesday, March 4
    • Grade 9 through Grade 12 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday (BPHS Turf Field #2)
    • Grade 9 through Grade 12 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday (D-Bat)

To participate in these sports, students will need the Bethel Park Athletic Department sports information sheet, a PIAA physical packet, and an AHN Release of Protected Health Information and Consent to Treatment form.

All of these forms can be found and downloaded on the Bethel Park Athletic Department website.

Once completed, the forms can be submitted to the BPHS athletic office or to your coach on the first day of practice.

Get involved, make new friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

BPHS looks forward to seeing all the aspiring athletes on the field, track, or court starting Mar. 2!

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Patrick Romito
Patrick Romito, Staff Writer
BREAKING NEWS! Patrick Romito is back at it again, writing for the school’s newspaper at 7:30 a.m. When he’s not punching the keys, he’s practicing roleplay for DECA and running up and down the soccer field. Patrick does it all! Patrick is a second-year student in Scholastic Publications. Last year, he crafted 145 articles during the school year. One of his main focuses in Scholastic Publications is to continue to write stories for our school’s online newspaper and to publish 180 articles, beating our school’s record of 172! When asked why he joined Scholastic Publications, he said, “I’ve always enjoyed writing, and this class offers just that.” Balancing school and clubs, Patrick plays travel soccer for the team Sporting BP, competes for the varsity boys soccer team, and works as a lifeguard at Highpoint Fitness! Patrick is a fourth-year member of our school’s DECA club. One of his biggest accomplishments is making it to States in Hershey, Pa, qualifying second for the Sports Management roleplay! After high school, Patrick wishes to travel to Italy and pursue a career in Marketing and Advertising. Patrick describes himself as composed, compassionate, and driven—traits poised for success academically and beyond. Stay tuned for Patrick’s insightful work in Hawk Eye as he tackles the challenges of scholastic journalism!   Written by: Carly Conroy, Staff Writer