Basketball

Norwin’s Kendall Berger fights for a loose ball with Chartiers Valley’s Ava Shazer during a PIAA Class 5A second-round game Tuesday at Peters Township.

Trib 10: WPIAL champs keep rolling through PIAA brackets

March 13, 2024

The thought of double titles must be very intriguing to the 12 WPIAL champions this year because through two rounds of the PIAA basketball playoffs, 11 of them are still alive, three wins from finding that rare pot filled with district and state gold.

South Fayette’s Juliette Leroux and Oakland Catholic’s Josie Fontana get ready for the opening tip of their PIAA Class 5A second-round game Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Peters Township.

Oakland Catholic makes statement without injured star, drops WPIAL champ South Fayette

Oakland Catholic handled its PIAA Class 5A second-round girls basketball playoff game against South Fayette like child’s play Wednesday night.

St. Joseph girls ousted from state tournament as Berlin Brothersvalley rallies in 2nd half

The St. Joseph girls basketball team didn’t have to wait until the following morning to feel the pain of the bumps and bruises. The Spartans likely felt the agony on the trip bus back from their PIAA Class A second-round playoff game Wednesday night at Hempfield High School.

Deer Lakes’ Billy Schaeffer scores past Forest Hills’ Dylan Stohon during a PIAA Class 3A second-round game Wednesday at Armstrong High School.

Billy Schaeffer’s grand night helps Deer Lakes boys down Forest Hills in PIAA 2nd round

Billy Schaeffer has been dreaming of reaching 1,000 points since he began his high school career.

Moon’s Donovan Turner celebrates after scoring against Franklin Regional during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game March 1 at Petersen Events Center.

PIAA reveals details of Friday’s boys basketball quarterfinal matchups

It has been a strong showing from the WPIAL teams in boys Class 5A this state postseason.

Shady Side Academy’s Maggie Spell scores against Avonworth during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game March 1 at Petersen Events Center.

PIAA announces sites, times for Friday’s girls basketball quarterfinals

The WPIAL champions continue to shine bright in the 2024 PIAA girls basketball state playoffs in Class 6A, 3A and 2A.

Shaler’s Kaden Orga celebrates a 3-pointer against Mechanicsburg during their PIAA Class 5A second round state playoff game on Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2024, at Altoona.

After injury to leading scorer, Shaler pulls together for PIAA win over Mechanicsburg

ALTOONA — Shaler leading scorer Keegan Smetanka was down on the court with a first-quarter ankle injury, so his teammates huddled quickly to discuss what to do next.

Upper St. Clair’s Kaamil Jackson dunks against Baldwin during the WPIAL Class 6A championship game March 2.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 13, 2024: Upper St. Clair makes WPIAL’s last stand in Class 6A

March 12, 2024

The second round on the Road to Hershey concludes Wednesday with the spotlight shining on boys Class 6A, 3A and 2A games as well as girls 5A, 4A and A PIAA basketball contests.

Lincoln Park’s Brandin Cummings shoots a free throw against Uniontown in the PIAA Class 4A second round Tuesday.

Lincoln Park digs out of deep hole to beat Uniontown in PIAA 4A 2nd round

The Lincoln Park Leopards showed why they have a heart of a champion.

North Catholic’s Max Hurray celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Lincoln Park on Jan. 26.
North Catholic’s Max Hurray celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Lincoln Park on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in Cranberry.

High school roundup for March 12, 2024: Max Hurray hits for 37 to send North Catholic to 4A quarterfinals

Max Hurray led all scorers with 37 points to power North Catholic, the fifth seed out of the WPIAL, to a 75-60 victory over Avonworth in a PIAA Class 4A boys basketball second-round game Tuesday night.

Fox Chapel’s Jefferson Moorefield-Brown fouls Shaler’s Brandon London on Feb. 9.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 12, 2024: Underdogs collide when Fox Chapel meets Bethel Park

March 11, 2024

The second round on the Road to Hershey tips off Tuesday featuring boys Class 5A, 4A and A games as well as girls Class 6A, 3A and 2A PIAA basketball contests.

North Catholic coach Molly Rottman celebrates with her team after defeating Blackhawk in overtime of the WPIAL Class 4A championship game March 2.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week for March 11, 2024

Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week: North Catholic Trojans

McKeesport’s Rachael Manfredo draws a foul from South Fayette’s Cierra Rexrode during the WPIAL Class 5A semifinals Feb. 27.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for March 11, 2024

Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week: Rachael Manfredo

Cara Dupilka and her Greensburg Central Catholic teammates will face West Middlesex in the PIAA second round Tuesday.

Westmoreland high school basketball playoff preview capsules for March 12, 2024

PIAA basketball playoffs

Norwin coach Brian Brozeski urges the team on against York during PIAA Class 6A first-round action Friday.

Westmoreland County high school basketball notebook: Coach brings concepts from Penn State football to Norwin girls team

Brian Brozeski remembers the guidance he received from more established teammates when he made the Penn State football team in the mid-1990s.

Norwn’s Ava Kobus works against North Allgheny’s Lydia Betz during the WPIAL Class 6A championship game March 1 at Petersen Events Center.

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Ava Kobus

There are few better feelings in sports than winning a championship, but being able to win one as a senior is a pretty sweet send-off.

St. Joseph senior Maggie Bernat

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: St. Joseph’s Maggie Bernat

The St. Joseph girls basketball team has been blessed with height and length from its four senior starters.

Shaler’s Joe Desabato (left) and Kaden Orga defend Fox Chapel’s Jefferson Moorefield-Brown on Feb. 9, 2024, at Fox Chapel.

Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 10, 2024

March 10, 2024

Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week: Fox Chapel Foxes

North Catholic’s Alayna Rocco scores against Blackhawk during overtime in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024, at Petersen Events Center.

Sites, times released for PIAA Class 5A, 4A, A girls basketball 2nd round

With the exception of Class 5A, of course, it was a middle-of-the-road experience for WPIAL girls basketball teams in the first round of the Class 5A, 4A and A state playoffs Saturday.

Deer Lakes’ Wayne Love Jr. scores past Mercyhurst Prep’s Derek Bly during PIAA Class A first round action Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Deer Lakes High School.

PIAA sets sites for 2nd-round boys basketball games in Class 6A, 3A, 2A

Class 2A boys basketball teams from the WPIAL got off to a great start on The Road to Hershey, while it was a slightly below average start for district teams from 6A and 3A.

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