Basketball
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 12, 2026: Pine-Richland, Seneca Valley to square off
January 11, 2026
Yes, there is kind of an important professional football game taking place in the region, but a busy schedule of WPIAL girls high school basketball games are still on tap Monday.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Jan. 12, 2026
With black and gold fever striking the region, a nice distraction win or lose is a steady stream of different winter high school sports action this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Jan. 11, 2026
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week – Knoch Knights
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Jan. 11, 2026
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Karis Thomas
At 600-win milestone, Quaker Valley coach Mike Mastroianni proud of program’s impact
Quaker Valley’s Mike Mastroianni racked up the 600th win of his high school basketball coaching career Dec. 19 in a 63-21 section victory at Ambridge.
Sewickley Academy boys basketball coach Mike Iuzzolino to be honored at Saint Francis
Go back 35 years.
Sewickley Academy girls ready to bring high-energy style to heart of section schedule
Sewickley Academy won its Section 1-A opener in girls basketball with a 47-39 victory against Eden Christian Academy.
Sewickley Academy boys roll into new year undefeated
The month of December was a festive one for the Sewickley Academy boys basketball team.
Maryland recruit Mimi Thiero resetting Quaker Valley’s record books
Quaker Valley senior Mimi Thiero celebrated twice.
High school roundup for Jan. 10, 2026: Juliette Leroux hits 1,000 points as South Fayette claims another statement win
January 10, 2026
Juliette Leroux scored 31 points to reach 1,000 for her career, leading Trib HSSN Class 5A No. 1 South Fayette to a 70-32 nonsection girls basketball victory over Class 6A No. 1 Norwin on Saturday.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Greensburg CC’s Gribble set to join elite group
A career-long quest for another milestone could happen this week for Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball standout Erica Gribble.
WPIAL boys basketball rankings for week ending Jan. 11, 2026
Here’s a look at this week’s Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings:
McDowell uses strong 3rd quarter to take down Montour
McDowell’s balanced offensive attack and 24-point third quarter overwhelmed Montour on Saturday, as the Trojans surged to a 76-41 victory at the Montour Athletic Center.
Norwin girls basketball alumni starring on college hardwood
One might be hard-pressed to find a high school girls basketball program with so many players in the college game.
Fox Chapel girls taking charge of defensive strategy
Fox Chapel girls basketball coach Marty Matvey has seen a higher number of his players spill onto the ground while they are playing defense. That has been the design of this iteration of the Foxes who have wanted to compensate for their lack of size with increased toughness.
Road to more wins starts at the free-throw line for Penn Hills girls
Penn Hills 5-foot-11 sophomore guard Malaya Middleton believes she and her teammates know the formula for winning Section 1-5A basketball games. The Indians need to make sure they have all of the right variables in place.
Penn Hills boys hungry to pile up wins
Calix Clark doesn’t want to visit any of the big-box pizza places for his reward for getting 10 rebounds. The Penn Hills 6-foot-2 guard/forward wants his pepperoni and mushroom pie to be as authentic as possible.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 10, 2026: Basketball showcases set for Saturday
January 9, 2026
Seven boys basketball games will make up the annual Legends Classic in Ambridge on Saturday presented by the Pittsburgh Basketball Club.
High school roundup for Jan. 8, 2026: Neshannock girls dominate battle for 1st place
January 8, 2026
Jaidon Nogay, Payton Newman and Maddie Arrow scored 16 points apiece to lead Neshannock to an 89-35 victory over Rochester in a matchup of the top two teams in the Section 1-2A girls basketball standings Thursday night.
