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Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Feb. 17, 2025

February 17, 2025

Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week – Mars Fightin’ Planets

Avonworth’s Greta O’Brien brings the ball upcourt against Shady Side Academy on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.

Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 17, 2025

Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Greta O’Brien

Penn Hills’ Aiden Thompson (right) and Cody Hunt pressure Hampton’s Andrew Butler on Jan. 22 at Penn Hills.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 18, 2025: WPIAL title rematch in the Class 5A 1st round

The two met for gold two years ago.

Springdale’s Sage Joliet (center) wrestles with Bishop Canevin’s Natalie Kirsch (left) and Vyla Tomachesky during the first quarter of a WPIAL Class A first-round playoff game Monday night at Donald McGhee Field House.

Bishop Canevin girls shut down Springdale in WPIAL Class A quarterfinals

Isabella Sysak patrolled the top of the 3-point line with great interest in procuring the ball.

Laurel (left) and Greensburg Central Catholic players and coaches huddle for a pregame meeting before Monday night’s WPIAL 2A first-round playoff game in Carbon.

Greensburg Central Catholic boys get off to fast start in beating Laurel to open Class 2A playoffs

All in all, Greensburg Central Catholic looked the part in its tournament opener as the No. 1 seed in the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball playoffs.

Kiski Area’s Colin Keller drives to the basket against Greensburg Central’s Braden Riley on Dec. 21.

A-K Valley basketball playoff preview capsules: Games for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025

WPIAL basketball playoffs

Central Valley’s Isaiah Jeter plays during the 2024-25 season.

Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Feb. 16, 2025

February 16, 2025

Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Isaiah Jeter

Seneca Valley’s Owen Congdon battles North Hills’ Zach Pollaro for a rebound during overtime in their game on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Ross.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 17, 2025: Woodland Hills, Seneca Valley play rubber match

They say that opposites attract.

Knoch’s Jackson Bauman scores past North Catholic’s Owen Maddalon during their game on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at in Cranberry.

Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Feb. 16, 2025

Trib HSSN boys basketball teams of the week – Knoch Knights

The Allderdice girls basketball tram hoists the trophy following their victory over Obama Academy on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

Allderdice girls top Obama Academy to defend City League title

Bailey White sported a wide smile as she grabbed the City League championship trophy Sunday at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. With the win, White and the Allderdice girls basketball team left no doubt to their spot in the district’s hierarchy.

Shaler’s Noelle Roth celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Franklin Regional on Jan. 13.

Shaler girls ‘play for each other’ en route to section championship

Tony Grenek was ready with the justification before his wife, Megan, approached him about the promise he made before taking the job as Shaler girls basketball coach.

Sewickley Academy girls wrap up playoff spot in last game on section schedule

Sewickley Academy’s playoff chances in girls basketball hinged on two things.

Sewickley Academy coach Mike Iuzzolino led the Panthers to a 12-0 section record.

Sewickley Academy boys exceed expectations with flawless section record

The Sewickley Academy boys basketball team rolled through Section 2-2A this season with a 12-0 record, two games ahead of runner-up Northgate at 10-2.

Quaker Valley’s Leasia Karto works against OLSH’s Leah Parker on Jan. 23.

Quaker Valley girls heat up in 2nd half of season to finish 2nd in section

Quaker Valley finished as the runner-up in Section 1-3A in girls basketball with a 10-4 record.

Quaker Valley’s Sam Chapman scores against Avonworth on Jan. 3.

Quaker Valley boys overcome adversity to claim 21st straight playoff berth

The postseason is a familiar neighborhood for the Quaker Valley boys basketball team. The Quakers have advanced to the playoffs for 21 consecutive years.

Redeemer Lutheran senior Joey Kuhel looks to make a pass in front of Calvary Chapel Christian’s Alex Danko on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 at Penn Hills High School. The Rams lost the SWPAA quarterfinal 47-33.

Redeemer Lutheran basketball teams savor playoff experience

The Redeemer Lutheran girls basketball team is conditioned to play all 32 minutes if necessary. But the Rams are happy the program has grown enough so they can all get a rest.