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Neshannock’s Giovanni Valentine celebrates with Christopher Johns after scoring against Bishop Canevin during their PIHL Divsion 2 semifinal Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024, at RMU Island Sports Center.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 18, 2024

March 17, 2024

As the high school basketball state playoffs conclude, the spotlight shines on the conclusion of the high school hockey postseason with four title games Monday and Tuesday on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Union’s Hayden Smith defends on Imani’s Nate Brazil during a PIAA Class A first round game Friday, March 8, 2024, at Norwin High School.

Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 17, 2024

Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week: Nate Brazil

Hampton senior Peter Kramer reacts after drawing an and-one during the fourth quarter of Hampton’s victory over Knoch on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at Hampton High School.

Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 17, 2024

Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week: Hampton Talbots

Greensburg Central Catholic hope to celebrate a victory over Kennedy Catholic the way they celebrated a victory in the WPIAL Class 2A title game.

Greensburg Central Catholic girls get long-awaited rematch with Kennedy Catholic

A red light turned to green when the buzzer sounded Friday night at Forest Hills. It finally was all right for Greensburg Central Catholic to talk about Kennedy Catholic.

Burrell’s Jared Wall fires the puck against Deer Lakes during their PIHL Division 2 semifinal Thursday, March 14, 2024, at RMU Island Sports Center.

Burrell hockey team out to make program history in championship game

Burrell finished one spot ahead of Neshannock in the PIHL Division 2 standings, but the Lancers have loads of championship experience.

Franklin Regional’s Cameron Rowell (left) and Cooper Rankin (right) fight against Shaler’s Brandon London for a loose ball on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Gateway.

Westmoreland PIAA basketball playoff capsules: Games for Monday, March 18, 2024

PIAA basketball playoffs

Pine-Richland’s Josh Lanyard celebrates with teammates after scoring the go-ahead goal against Peters Township during their Penguins Cup Class 3A semifinal on Monday, March 11, 2024, at RMU.

Previewing the 2024 PIHL Penguins Cup championship games

PIHL playoffs

McKeesport’s Brooke Evans scores against Penn-Trafford on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Harrison City.

McKeesport, Blackhawk girls learn sites, times for PIAA semifinals

There will be no repeat performance in the state playoffs for Union after the Scotties were eliminated in the PIAA Class A quarterfinals Saturday.

Fort Cherry’s Derek Errett, Shane Cornail, Corey Bouchelle and Blake Sweder react following an and-one call in front of their student section in the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Peters Township High School.

Aliquippa, Fort Cherry to face off for spot in PIAA boys basketball championship game

There is guaranteed to be a WPIAL team playing for the PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championship, but there will also be none in the 6A and 3A semifinals or finals.

Gateway’s Alex Lowry brings the ball upcourt during overtime against Kiski Area on Feb. 1.

Gateway boys get ‘comfortable being uncomfortable’ during up-and-down year

When Gateway’s season ended in a 60-52 loss against Mechanicsburg in the PIAA Class 5A first round, coach Alvis Rogers told his team not to hang their heads.

Gateway pitcher Elliot Sterner throws against Franklin Regional last season.

New coach brings new approach to pitching-rich Gateway baseball team

Last season did not end the way Gateway baseball expected.

Quaker Valley’s Jack Kazalas takes down Burgettstown’s Parker Sentipal at 133 pounds during the WPIAL Class 2A wrestling championships Feb. 24, 2024, at Chartiers Valley.

Pair of Quaker Valley wrestlers hit 40-win mark, make states

One is a senior and the all-time leader in wins at Quaker Valley; the other is a sophomore star who displayed his mettle all season.

New Quaker Valley softball coach Kaci Hott

New coach eager to help Quaker Valley softball keep moving in right direction

Quaker Valley softball coach Kaci Hott has a new title but is not new to the program.

Quaker Valley’s Jacob Keisel was selected to play in the 2024 PIHL all-star game.

Playoff loss stings Quaker Valley hockey after brilliant regular season

Quaker Valley captured first place in the PIHL Class A Gold Division during the regular season.

Norwin’s Dom Constantino (16) is stopped by Penn-Trafford goalie Tyler Funk with some help from Chase Bonson (68) during the PIHL Class 2A Penguins Cup semifinals March 12.
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Penn-Trafford hockey heats up in Penguins Cup playoffs

Penn-Trafford’s hockey team didn’t end the regular season on a high note.

Preparation for track season off to good start at Penn Hills

Penn Hills track coach Lee Zelkowitz is thrilled about the preparation for the upcoming outdoor season.

Penn Hills notebook: Bowler throws 201 game at regional championships

Logan Kennedy was Penn Hills’ top finisher at the Western Pennsylvania regional high school bowling championships. Kennedy placed 47th by bowling an 871 series. Kennedy finished with a high game of 201 at the event.

Indiana won the boys team title at the PIAA Class 2A swimming championships Saturday, March 16, 2024.

WPIAL swimmers claim 6 more golds to wrap up successful PIAA Class 2A meet

WPIAL swimmers brought home six more PIAA Class 2A state championships Saturday evening to cap a highly successful two-day meet at Bucknell University.