Basketball
Freshman Pieper leads Penn-Trafford past Hempfield for 1st win of season
December 22, 2021
Kam Pieper does not have exotic tastes when it comes to her Christmas list.
Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Belle Vernon boasts deep rotation
When it started three different lineups in its first four games, it was evident Belle Vernon’s girls basketball team had depth.
Dawson, Suman among Westmoreland girls basketball players battling back from injury
Jenna Dawson takes the basketball court with a giant piece of battle armor on her left leg, a constant reminder of a grueling offseason and the toughness she holds within.
Freeport girls basketball fends off Deer Lakes rally in section opener
December 20, 2021
The Deer Lakes girls basketball team made a furious fourth-quarter comeback at Freeport on Monday in the Section 1-4A opener for both teams.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 21, 2021: Butler, Pine-Richland boys to square off
Last year, the Pine-Richland boys basketball team finished tied in the loss column with North Allegheny for first place in Section 1-6A. The Rams reached the 6A title game before falling to Upper St. Clair.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for Dec. 20, 2021
A new basketball season brings hope to all programs, whether they are coming off a successful campaign or hoping to put last season in the rearview mirror.
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Derry’s Tyson Webb
Last season, Derry’s basketball team had a historic year, finishing third in Section 1-4A and capping it off by winning the first playoff game in program history in the preliminary round against Southmoreland.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week for week ending Dec. 18, 2021
December 19, 2021
It has been a great start to the season for traditional girls basketball power Blackhawk.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Dec. 20, 2021: Early 1st-place basketball clashes
The final week of high school basketball section play in 2021 begins with 30 girls contests slated for Monday.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for week ending Dec. 18, 2021
The Baldwin girls basketball team won all three games last week to improve to 4-1 overall thanks to the standout scoring from Morgan Altavilla.
Trib HSSN WPIAL girls basketball rankings for Week of Dec. 19, 2021
December 18, 2021
Class 6A
Trib HSSN WPIAL boys basketball rankings for Week of Dec. 19, 2021
Class 6A
Whitlock scores 39 points as Belle Vernon defeats Hempfield in overtime thriller
Asked if he has another gear when the game is on the line, a clutch gene, Devin Whitlock framed his answer neatly.
A-K Valley High School Athletes of the Week: Week ending Dec. 18, 2021
Ryan Lang
Burrell finds shooting touch, beats rival Valley at WCCA showcase
After enduring two double-digit losses earlier in the week, Burrell used some hot early shooting to roll past Valley, 62-37, on Saturday afternoon.
Westmoreland High School Athletes of the Week: Week ending Dec. 18, 2021
Matthew Marinchak
Williams leads GCC to impressive win against Norwin
Brevan Willliams can dunk. Anybody who has followed Greensburg Central Catholic boys basketball knows that.
High school roundup for Dec. 17, 2021: On heels of football title, Aliquippa boys basketball wins opener
December 17, 2021
Donovan Walker scored a game-high 27 points to lead Aliquippa to a 59-37 victory over Rochester in nonsection boys basketball Friday night.
Kiski Area boys basketball shows killer instinct in win over Franklin Regional
Kiski Area guard Isaiah Gonzalez had to leave the game briefly because he cut his lip and some blood dripped onto the court.
Freeport boys basketball cleans glass, beats rival Springdale
The Freeport Yellowjackets used a strong advantage on the boards and the absence of a key Springdale player to roll past the Dynamos, 72-42, in a battle between ancient rivals that dates back nearly a century.
