Basketball
PIAA sets sites, times for Saturday’s boys basketball quarterfinals
March 14, 2024
The WPIAL is looking good in the PIAA Class 2A boys basketball playoffs with three teams in the western region final four.
Jeannette shocks rival Greensburg Central Catholic in PIAA 2nd round
March 13, 2024
The anatomy of this victory started with a game plan and a belief that anything was possible.
Trib 10: WPIAL champs keep rolling through PIAA brackets
The thought of double titles must be very intriguing to the 12 WPIAL champions this year because through two rounds of the PIAA basketball playoffs, 11 of them are still alive, three wins from finding that rare pot filled with district and state gold.
Oakland Catholic makes statement without injured star, drops WPIAL champ South Fayette
Oakland Catholic handled its PIAA Class 5A second-round girls basketball playoff game against South Fayette like child’s play Wednesday night.
St. Joseph girls ousted from state tournament as Berlin Brothersvalley rallies in 2nd half
The St. Joseph girls basketball team didn’t have to wait until the following morning to feel the pain of the bumps and bruises. The Spartans likely felt the agony on the trip bus back from their PIAA Class A second-round playoff game Wednesday night at Hempfield High School.
Billy Schaeffer’s grand night helps Deer Lakes boys down Forest Hills in PIAA 2nd round
Billy Schaeffer has been dreaming of reaching 1,000 points since he began his high school career.
PIAA reveals details of Friday’s boys basketball quarterfinal matchups
It has been a strong showing from the WPIAL teams in boys Class 5A this state postseason.
PIAA announces sites, times for Friday’s girls basketball quarterfinals
The WPIAL champions continue to shine bright in the 2024 PIAA girls basketball state playoffs in Class 6A, 3A and 2A.
After injury to leading scorer, Shaler pulls together for PIAA win over Mechanicsburg
ALTOONA — Shaler leading scorer Keegan Smetanka was down on the court with a first-quarter ankle injury, so his teammates huddled quickly to discuss what to do next.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 13, 2024: Upper St. Clair makes WPIAL’s last stand in Class 6A
March 12, 2024
The second round on the Road to Hershey concludes Wednesday with the spotlight shining on boys Class 6A, 3A and 2A games as well as girls 5A, 4A and A PIAA basketball contests.
Lincoln Park digs out of deep hole to beat Uniontown in PIAA 4A 2nd round
The Lincoln Park Leopards showed why they have a heart of a champion.
High school roundup for March 12, 2024: Max Hurray hits for 37 to send North Catholic to 4A quarterfinals
Max Hurray led all scorers with 37 points to power North Catholic, the fifth seed out of the WPIAL, to a 75-60 victory over Avonworth in a PIAA Class 4A boys basketball second-round game Tuesday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 12, 2024: Underdogs collide when Fox Chapel meets Bethel Park
March 11, 2024
The second round on the Road to Hershey tips off Tuesday featuring boys Class 5A, 4A and A games as well as girls Class 6A, 3A and 2A PIAA basketball contests.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week for March 11, 2024
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week: North Catholic Trojans
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for March 11, 2024
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week: Rachael Manfredo
Westmoreland high school basketball playoff preview capsules for March 12, 2024
PIAA basketball playoffs
Westmoreland County high school basketball notebook: Coach brings concepts from Penn State football to Norwin girls team
Brian Brozeski remembers the guidance he received from more established teammates when he made the Penn State football team in the mid-1990s.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Ava Kobus
There are few better feelings in sports than winning a championship, but being able to win one as a senior is a pretty sweet send-off.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: St. Joseph’s Maggie Bernat
The St. Joseph girls basketball team has been blessed with height and length from its four senior starters.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week: Fox Chapel Foxes
