New wave of players out to uphold Bethel Park baseball tradition

Bethel Park baseball teams have compiled a 97-28-1 record since 2021, finishing as WPIAL runner-up in 2021, 2023 and 2024 and in third place in the district in 2022 and 2025. The Black Hawks won the state championship in 2021 and 2022 and advanced to the PIAA final eight the past three years. Following the 2020 covid season, Bethel Park hasn’t missed the WPIAL or PIAA playoffs once and has reeled in four section crowns. “After graduating 12 seniors last year, all of whom played large roles in our success, I am excited to see who steps up to fill the roles left vacant by graduation,” coach Pat Zehnder said. “I believe we have some great players that are ready for their...