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Bethel Park’s Michael Bruckner shoots a free throw against South Fayette in a Class 5A first-round game Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

Bethel Park beats buzzer, gets past South Fayette in Class 5A slugfest

February 19, 2024

Bethel Park relied on various defenses Monday night to slow down a South Fayette team that had been averaging nearly 60 points per game this season.

Monessen’s MyAsia Majors (left) drives against Leechburg’s Ava Richards on Monday in the WPIAL Class A first round.

Monessen builds momentum with Class A 1st round win over Leechburg

Monessen girls basketball coach Janine Vertacnik wanted to start postseason play off with a bang, and the No. 5 Greyhounds did just that with an overwhelming 63-15 home victory over No. 12 Leechburg in the Class A first round Monday night.

Thomas Jefferson’s Sean Sullivan blocks the shot of Penn-Trafford’s Jason Sabol during a WPIAL Class 5A first-round game Monday.

High school roundup for Feb. 19, 2024: Derry stops OLSH run of consecutive WPIAL finals at 7

Nate Papuga led all scorers with 25 points, and Stanley Rajkovich added 16 points and 12 rebounds as No. 12 Derry upset No. 5 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 54-53, in a WPIAL Class 3A first-round boys basketball game Monday night.

Colin Masten (1) leads the handshake line on Monday night after Franklin Regional defeated Mars, 67-50, in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball playoffs.

2nd-seeded Franklin Regional boys end playoff win drought with victory over Mars

Senior Colin Masten signed a couple of autographs for some wide-eyed kids.

Kiski Area junior Colin Keller hits a layup against Peters Township junior Mickey Vaccarello during WPIAL Class 5A playoff game Monday.

Kiski Area upsets No. 5 Peters Township in WPIAL Class 5A playoffs

During halftime of Monday’s WPIAL Class 5A playoff game at Peters Township, Kiski Area athletic director John Peterman said watch out for No. 20.

Deer Lakes coach Albie Fletcher talks with a referee during a game against Knoch on Dec. 29, 2023.

No. 1 Deer Lakes ramps up defensive pressure, rolls past Sto-Rox in Class 3A 1st round

Leading up to Monday’s first-round playoff game, the past week was all about defense for Deer Lakes coach Albie Fletcher.

Burrell’s Tucker Bitar scores past Seton LaSalle’s Keenu Brooks during a WPIAL Class 3A first-round game Monday at Thomas Jefferson High School.

Burrell boys pull 1st-round upset, knock off 6th-seeded Seton LaSalle

Sometimes all it takes is one win to kick-start a playoff run.

Naturelle Ewing (left) and her Knoch teammates will face Belle Vernon in the WPIAL Class 4A first round.

Alle-Kiski Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 20, 2024

WPIAL basketball playoffs

Xavier Odorisio and his Jeannette teammates will play No. 11 Sewickley Academy on Tuesday.

Westmoreland high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 20, 2024

WPIAL basketball playoffs

Fort Cherry head coach Tanner Garry hoists the the WPIAL championship trophy with his his team after defeating South Side in the Class A final on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Acrisure Stadium

WPIAL sets conference, section alignment for next 2 fall seasons

The WPIAL wanted more competitive balance in its conferences and sections, so some teams might have a longer drive next season as a result.

Deer Lakes’ Zachary Nacey celebrates after scoring against Burrell on Jan. 11, 2024, at Alpha Ice Complex.

Deer Lakes aims to contend in PIHL Division 2 playoffs

With a 12-1 win over Trinity on Feb. 8, Deer Lakes officially clinched a spot in the PIHL Division 2 playoffs.

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Burrell’s Leah McCandless

When someone accomplishes a feat no other person has, it’s said they’re in rarefied air.

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Angela Furin

It’s been a perfect last couple of seasons for Norwin’s girls bowling team, literally.

Gateway’s Mykel Bruce-McCrommon blocks the shot of Latrobe’s John Wetzel on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Greater Latrobe High School.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of Feb. 19, 2024

February 18, 2024

The spotlight continues to shine bright on the February Frenzy known as the WPIAL basketball postseason, making for a busy week of hoops on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Fox Chapel’s Jefferson Moorefield-Brown grabs a rebound over Shaler’s Brandon London and Keegan Smetahka Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at Fox Chapel Area High School.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 19, 2024: Opening round of basketball playoffs continues

It’s Day 3 of the opening round of the WPIAL basketball playoffs with boys Class 5A and 3A, along with girls Class A first-round contests taking center stage.