Basketball

Sewickley Academy junior Nolan Donnelly (33) blocks a shot of Jeannette sophomore Noah Sunder during a WPIAL Class 2A playoff game Feb. 20.
Sewickley Academy boys proud of accomplishments during difficult season
March 10, 2024
A winning season.

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Imani Christian’s Kylan Holmes fouls Union’s Hayden Smith during PIAA Class A first-round action Friday.
PIAA announces details for boys 2nd-round games in Class 5A, 4A and A
March 9, 2024
The WPIAL got off to a good start Friday in the opening round of the Class 5A, 4A and A boys state basketball playoffs.

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Norwin’s Lauren Palangio defends on York’s Ciarra Gibbs during PIAA Class 6A first-round action Friday.
PIAA sets sites for girls 2nd-round games in Class 6A, 3A, 2A
The opening round of the 2024 PIAA girls basketball state playoffs in Class 6A, 3A and 2A was a mixed bag for WPIAL teams.

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South Fayette’s Erica Hall celebrates with Juliette Leroux after scoring against Armstrong during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game March 2.
High school roundup for March 9, 2024: South Fayette cruises in 1st round to set up meeting with Oakland Catholic
Erica Hall had 14 points to lead three players in double figures as WPIAL champion South Fayette defeated Red Land, 48-20, in the first round of the PIAA Class 5A girls basketball playoffs Saturday.

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Upper St. Clair’s Brett Meinert shoots a free throw as the student section cheers him on in the PIAA Class 6A first round against Central Dauphin on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Upper St. Clair stages furious rally to get past Central Dauphin in PIAA 1st round
For the first 10 minutes of its PIAA Class 6A boys basketball first-round playoff game, it didn’t just look like host Upper St. Clair was suffering through a WPIAL champions funk. It looked like the Panthers were sunk.

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Upper St. Clair’s Tyler Robbins blocks a shot by Baldwin’s Nathan Wesling during the WPIAL Class 6A championship game on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024, at Petersen Events Center.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 9, 2024: PIAA basketball 1st round continues
Opening weekend of the 2024 PIAA basketball playoffs continues Saturday with first round games in boys 6A, 3A and 2A, along with girls 5A, 4A and A.

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Lincoln Park’s Brandin Cummings celebrates on the court after scoring against Montour during their PIAA Class 4A state playoff game on Friday, Mar. 8, 2024, in Midland.
Lincoln Park’s Brandin Cummings scores 28, says goodbye to beloved home court in PIAA win
Brandin Cummings kissed his hand before touching the Leopard logo on Lincoln Park’s basketball court, offering a kiss goodbye as his final home game was winding down.

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Imani Christian’s RJ Sledge drives on Union Rimersburg’s Dawson Camper during a PIAA Class A first-round game Friday at Norwin High School.
High school roundup for March 8, 2024: Fox Chapel knocks off District 10 champion Cathedral Prep
Asher White tied a career high with 23 points, sinking five 3-pointers, as Fox Chapel knocked off District 10 champion Erie Cathedral Prep, 57-52, in a PIAA Class 5A first-round boys basketball game Friday night.

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Moon’s Elijah Guillory shoots a free throw against Obama Academy in a PIAA Class 5A first-round game Friday, March 8, 2024.
Moon shakes off WPIAL championship malaise to get past Obama Academy
March 8, 2024
Usually, WPIAL basketball champions have a tough time coming out of the gates in the first PIAA playoff game.

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Burrell’s Macky Bennis celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Deer Lakes during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024, at Petersen Events Center.
A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for March 9, 2024
PIAA basketball playoffs

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Bethel Park’s Nick Brown scores against Peters Township on Jan. 17.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 8, 2024: State basketball playoffs to tip off
March 7, 2024
Welcome to opening night of the 2024 PIAA basketball playoffs featuring first-round games in boys Class 5A, 4A and A, along with girls 6A, 3A and 2A.

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Lincoln Park’s Brandin Cummings scores against Hampton during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Feb. 29.
Trib 10: WPIAL champs move to front of power rankings
March 6, 2024
As is the tradition following the WPIAL basketball championships, the freshly minted district champions get the first seats at the power rankings table prior to the start of the state playoffs.

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Knoch’s Karlee Buterbaugh (center) battles Highlands’ Kalleigh Nerone for a rebound earlier this season.
A-K Valley girls basketball teams hit reset button heading into state tournament
Coming off WPIAL consolation wins over Section 1-4A rivals Greensburg Salem and Knoch, the Highlands girls basketball team is preparing for what lies ahead in PIAA tournament play.

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Union’s Kylie Fruehstorfer scores past Riverview’s Lily Bauer during a WPIAL Class A semifinal Feb. 26.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school girls basketball rankings for March 5, 2024
We say goodbye to the 12 district girls basketball postseasons and cut the ribbon for the two-week ride on the Road to Hershey.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Mya Morgan shoots a 3-pointer against Serra Catholic during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game on Thurday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Pitt.
No surprises for battle-tested Norwin, Greensburg Central Catholic girls in state playoffs
March 5, 2024
The long bus rides. The offbeat gymnasiums. The unfamiliar opponents and schools no one has ever heard of.

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Upper St. Clair coach Danny Holzer hugs Tyler Robbins after presenting his gold medal following the WPIAL Class 6A championship game against Baldwin on Saturday at Petersen Events Center.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week: Upper St. Clair Panthers

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Aliquippa’s Josh Pratt smiles after scoring against Greensburg Central Catholic during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game Saturday.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for March 4, 2024
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week: Josh Pratt

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Shady Side Academy’s Maggie Spell receives her gold medal from head coach Jonna Burke after defeating Avonworth in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Petersen Events Center.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 3, 2024
March 3, 2024
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week: Maggie Spell

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South Fayette captains hoist the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Armstrong in the Class 5A final on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Petersen Events Center.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for March 3, 2024
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week: South Fayette Lions

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Franklin Regional’s Cam Rowell scores against Moon during the second half of the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024, at Petersen Events Center.
Westmoreland high school notebook: PIAA basketball playoff pairings, schedule set
The PIAA basketball playoffs will begin this weekend.

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