Basketball

Bethel Park players huddle up during a timeout in Friday’s game.

Big second half helps Bethel Park past Peters Township

January 3, 2020

Bethel Park enjoyed a monster second half, wiping out a nine-point deficit to Peters Township at the half as the Black Hawks soared to a 70-60 triumph over the visiting Indians.

Mt. Pleasant’s Jacob Johnson gets the ball in net to score against Derry on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at Mt. Pleasant Area High School.

Mt. Pleasant boys make stand in final seconds to stop Derry

Derry had one last chance, but Mt. Pleasant wasn’t having it.

Highlands’ Luke Cochran scores past Freeport’s Andrew Speer during their game Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at Freeport.

Highlands overcomes first-half shooting slump to beat Freeport

It wasn’t Highlands’ cleanest game of the season, but the Golden Rams escaped from Freeport with a key section victory on Friday night.

Chartiers Valley’s Aislin Malcolm scored 21 points against Trinity on Thursday night.

High school roundup for Jan. 2, 2020: Chartiers Valley fends off Trinity, keeps unbeaten streak alive

January 2, 2020

Chartiers Valley fended off a strong challenge to its unbeaten streak Thursday night, rallying for a 62-56 victory over Trinity in a matchup of the top two teams in the Trib HSSN Class 5A girls basketball rankings.

Freeport coach Fred Soilis gives his team instructions at the start of the second half of a Section 1-4A game Jan. 2, 2019, at North Catholic. The Trojanettes defeated the Yellowjackets, 61-42.

North Catholic tops Freeport in matchup of section leaders

Despite facing a 21-point deficit after three quarters of Thursday’s Section 1-4A contest at North Catholic, the Freeport girls basketball team didn’t wave the white flag.

Norwin players cheer on their teammates during the Knights’ game against North Allegheny Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at Norwin High School.

Freshman Savannah Schneck helps Norwin girls avenge playoff loss to North Allegheny

With its 13-point lead squeezed to three with about a minute to play, Norwin did what any seasoned team would do in such a chaotic situation. It gave the basketball to a freshman.

Highlands’ Luke Cochran (23) competes against Gateway on Dec. 7, 2019 at Highlands High.

Highlands boys sharing spotlight, climbing WPIAL rankings

When Highlands takes the court, most eyes in the gym usually drift straight toward the play of forward Johnny Crise and point guard Luke Cochran.

Hampton’s Katie Baker competes during practice for the 2019-2020 season Nov. 22, 2019.

Full roster could spell playoffs again for Hampton girls basketball

It might be too early to shout about, but Hampton girls basketball is back at the top of the section.

Penn Hills’ Niya Moore looks for an opening against Latrobe defense Dec. 19 at Greater Latrobe High School.

Penn Hills girls hope tough nonsection games pay off in section play

Robert Cash never has shied away from having his Penn Hills girls basketball program play against the top teams in the WPIAL.

Penn Hills’ Wes Kropp competes during practice for the 2019-2020 season Nov. 21, 2019.

Penn Hills boys steer clear of early season roadblocks

Going into the season, Dan DeRose knew his Penn Hills boys basketball team was going to be tested with a tough regular season schedule.

Penn-Trafford’s head coach Jim Rocco goes over defense with his players against Franklin Regional on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Penn-Trafford Holiday Tournament at Penn-Trafford High School.

Detail-oriented Penn-Trafford boys collecting quality wins

Penn-Trafford is more interested in the small details than the big picture.

First year head-coach Christian Hyland works with his team during practice earlier this season.

Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: New defense suits Centurions

Greensburg Central Catholic soundly defeated Class 3A No. 3 Washington, 50-34, on the second day of the Greensburg Salem Holiday Classic.

Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan drives to the basket during practice earlier this season.

Alle-Kiski Valley boys basketball notebook: Marquee matchups set for Tuesday

Basketball fans looking for a big game to check out Tuesday will be in luck as a few of the Alle-Kiski Valley’s top teams face off against some of their toughest opponents yet.

1st Trib 10 basketball power rankings of 2020 see Fox Chapel boys new No. 1

January 1, 2020

We ring in the New Year with the first Trib HSSN basketball power rankings of 2020.

Norwin’s Danielle Rosso works out next to coach Brian Brozeski during practice Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at Norwin High School.

Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Danielle Rosso steps up for Norwin

Danielle Rosso was expected to be a key contributor for the Norwin girls basketball team, but not even coach Brian Brozeski expected this type of production from the 5-foot-8 junior combo guard.