Basketball
Westmoreland basketball notebook: Jeannette fights through injuries
February 4, 2021
Adrian Batts wonders what his Jeannette boys basketball team could look like in a couple of weeks. He tries not to get too used to what it has looked like in recent games — particularly his thin bench.
A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: Dylan Cook hits 1,000 points for high-scoring Leechburg
Last Friday, Aquinas Academy’s super sophomore Vinnie Cugini became the fastest player in WPIAL history to reach the 1,000-point milestone, and although it was a historic night for Cugini, he wasn’t the only player to accomplish the feat that night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 4, 2021: Crowded at the top in girls hoops
February 3, 2021
Only one game in the loss column separates the top four teams in Section 4-5A WPIAL girls basketball.
High school roundup for Feb. 3, 2021: Herrera-Rondon sets Seneca Valley wins record
Alejandro Herrera-Rondon won by forfeit to take sole possession of first place on Seneca Valley’s all-time wins list in a 58-8 victory over West Allegheny in Section 3A-AAA wrestling Wednesday night.
Highlands gets back on track with blowout victory over former section rival Knoch
Highlands suffered its first loss of the season Tuesday, but it didn’t take the Golden Rams long to get back into the win column.
All-Kiski Valley girls basketball notebook: Fox Chapel to face Hampton again
Fox Chapel is the only team in Section 2-5A to topple Hampton (8-2, 4-1) this season.
Trib 10: Newly installed No. 1 teams stay in top spots of power rankings
There were major changes to the HSSN boys and girls basketball power rankings a week ago, but the district seas calmed down this past week, causing only a few ripples in the Trib 10.
With senior Soilis leading the way, ‘things are starting to click’ for Freeport girls
As the lone senior on the Freeport girls basketball team, Grace Soilis had concerns about the status of her final high school season and what might happen in the face of covid postponements and cancellations.
Transfers provide boost for several top Westmoreland County teams
Bailey Kuhns and Christian McGowan did not experience the WPIAL basketball playoffs last season because of the timing of their transfers to Greensburg Central Catholic.
Penn-Trafford boys ride big 1st half to victory over Greensburg Salem
February 2, 2021
Penn-Trafford sent a message to visiting Greensburg Salem early in Tuesday night’s boys basketball game.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 2, 2021
As January turns to February, there was little movement in the Trib HSSN weekly girls basketball rankings.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 2, 2021: SSA to test No. 1 South Allegheny
Remember the movie “Groundhog Day” when Bill Murray’s character kept waking up and it was Groundhog Day and the same things kept happening to him over and over and over again?
High school roundup for Feb. 1, 2021: Upper St. Clair edges Bethel Park in Class 6A tussle
February 1, 2021
Paige Dellicarri scored 12 points, including buzzer-beating baskets at the end of the second and third quarters, to lead No. 2 Upper St. Clair to a 49-47 Section 2-6A girls basketball victory over No. 4 Bethel Park in a matchup of ranked teams Monday night.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for Feb. 1, 2021
Once nicknamed the Indians, Shady Side Academy is going through its first basketball season with a new nickname, the Bulldogs. Thus far for SSA opponents, their bark is just as intimidating as their bite.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Feb. 1, 2021
On the final Friday in January, many fans double-checked the result of a stunner in Section 2-2A boys basketball.
What to watch in WPIAL sports Feb. 1, 2021: Key girls basketball games
January 31, 2021
The final month of the regular season in WPIAL girls basketball tips off with several marvelous matchups Monday.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for week ending Jan. 31, 2021
When Mallory Daly was in grades 1-3, she reached the team championship of the annual NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition, earning a chance to show off her skills at halftime of a Steelers game at Heinz Field each year.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week for Feb. 1, 2021
The Armstrong girls basketball program began its sixth season this year with an overall record of 56-55 in the regular season and 0-2 in the postseason.
Basketball, wrestling and swimming broadcasts on tap this week on Trib HSSN
With Feb. 2 being Tuesday, HSSN is a lot like the old movie “Groundhog Day.” We go all out to cover high school sports day after day after day after day.
Aquinas Academy sophomore Vinnie Cugini makes WPIAL history
There weren’t many fans to witness it, but Aquinas Academy sophomore Vinnie Cugini made WPIAL history Friday night.
