Basketball

Chartiers Valley’s Anthony Collura scores past New Castle’s Donny Cade on Feb. 12.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 17, 2021

February 17, 2021

Plenty of change this week in the latest HSSN boys basketball state rankings as the sands in the regular season hourglass fade away.

Lincoln Park’s Elias Bishop celebrates with Dakari Bradford (3) after defeating Quaker Valley, 67-64, on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at Quaker Valley High School.

Trib 10: Lincoln Park returns to boys power rankings

A week after Belle Vernon made a drastic leap and debuted at No. 1 in the boys Trib 10, there is very little movement this week in the latest HSSN basketball power rankings.

Yough girls basketball coach Mike Gerdich speaks with his players at practice Nov. 30, 2019.

Parents appreciate coaching — or coaching against — their kids in Westmoreland County girls basketball

Mike Gerdich admits he and his daughters take basketball home with them.

South Allegheny’s Antonio Epps shoots a 3-pointrt late in the game against Shady Side Academy on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 17, 2021: Premier Class 3A matchup

February 16, 2021

South Allegheny and Shady Side Academy are not only the top two teams in Section 3, they also are two of the best in WPIAL Class 3A boys basketball.

North Allegheny’s Jasmine Timmerson (3) drives to the basket past Penn-Trafford’s Maura Suman during their game on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at Penn-Trafford High School.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 15, 2021

It was a winning week for most teams in the Trib HSSN girls basketball rankings.

Central Catholic’s Matt Aulicino tries to work his way into the paint against Highlands’ Wahkeem Roman during their nonsection matchup Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.

Central Catholic tops Highlands in overtime

Throughout this season, teams have learned they need to be ready on any given day, and Central Catholic was an example of that Tuesday.

Obama Academy boys basketball halts activities after positive covid-19 test

The Obama Academy boys basketball team must shut down activities for 14 days after a player tested positive for covid-19, Pittsburgh Public Schools announced Tuesday.

West Greene’s Jersey Wise scored her 1,000th points Monday afternoon.

High school roundup for Feb. 15, 2021: West Greene’s Jersey Wise hits milestone

February 15, 2021

Jersey Wise scored a career-high 31 points, hitting the 1,000-point milestone for her career, to lead West Greene to an 82-30 Section 2-A girls basketball victory over Monessen on Monday afternoon.

Chartiers Valley’s Brayden Reynolds looks to the scoreboard after hitting a three-pointer as time expired in the first half against New Castle on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at New Castle High School.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Feb. 15, 2021

When Chartiers Valley lost big at home to New Castle on Jan. 19 in a battle of then-undefeated teams, Colts senior Brayden Reynolds didn’t sugarcoat his performance.

Gateway’s Ryan Greggerson grabs a rebound over Franklin Regional’s Jeffrey Downs on Feb. 12.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for Feb. 15, 2021

The holidays were not merry for the Gateway boys basketball program.

Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock celebrates after scoring against New Castle on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.

WPIAL bracketology: Don Rebel, Chris Harlan take early look at boys basketball tournament

The WPIAL basketball playoffs will seem bigger than ever this winter since the league intends to hold an open tournament in each of the six classifications.

Franklin Regional’s Cam Rowell (left) will face Upper St. Clair on Monday.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 15, 2021: Inter-class boys showdown looms

February 14, 2021

A big Class 6A vs. Class 5A boys basketball game highlights the district Monday schedule. It’s a battle of the Panthers as Upper St. Clair hosts Franklin Regional.

Gateway’s Jaydon Carr drives past Franklin Regional’s Aidan Carlisle Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at Gateway High School. Gateway’s Jaydon Carr drives past Franklin Regional’s Aidan Carlisle on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Gateway High School.

This week on Triblive High School Sports Network: Week of Feb. 15

We love our fans so much that we present another jam-packed week of exciting winter high school sports regular and postseason action here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for week ending Feb. 14, 2021

It’s almost as if New Castle’s Aayanni Hudson was built for all the hurdles and obstacles that all athletes have had to deal with this season, especially at New Castle.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week for week ending Feb. 14, 2021

Norwin girls basketball coach Brian Brozeski believes coaching has a lot to do with the fact that entering the final week of the regular season, things are still tight in Section 1-6A.

Brandon Coury and his Burrell teammates will take part in the open WPIAL postseason.

WPIAL basketball teams must choose: Playoffs or no?

Many are going. Some are not. Others have stipulations, and a couple more are on the fence.

Quaker Valley’s Bailey Garbee scored 21 points during a recent victory against Blackhawk.

Quaker Valley girls finding their form as postseason approaches

The Quaker Valley girls basketball team is searching for a WPIAL title this season, and with just four losses on their record, the Quakers seem to be in a good position as the WPIAL’s open tournament quickly approaches later this month.