Basketball

Penn-Trafford’s Brayden Stone celebrates with Tyler Anthony after Anthony’s 3-pointer against Latrobe on Tuesday.

With backs to the wall, Penn-Trafford boys snag a win at Latrobe

January 28, 2025

Brayden Stone was struggling, having an “off night” as he put it.

Lincoln Park’s Meleek Thomas dunks against Ambridge on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Midland.

Former WPIAL standout Meleek Thomas chosen for McDonald’s All American Game

Former WPIAL basketball player Meleek Thomas, who transferred out of state for his senior year, was chosen Monday for the McDonald’s All American Game.

New Castle’s Damian Harrison celebrates after scoring against Fox Chapel on Jan. 10.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 28, 2025: Every game matters in 6A boys basketball

January 27, 2025

Welcome to the stretch run of the 2025 WPIAL boys basketball season, where section titles are won, seeding positioning is fought for and playoff hopes are either realized or dashed.

South Fayette’s Haylie Lamonde battles Montour’s Abigail Cleary (14) and Addyson Kranak for a loose ball Dec. 19, 2024, in Robinson.

WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Jan. 27, 2025

The stretch run of the 2025 WPIAL girls basketball season is underway as the district postseason field begins to take shape.

Baldwin head coach Jeff Ackermann watches from the sideline during the Highlanders’ PIAA Class 6A state playoff game against McDowell last season.

High school boys basketball team of the week for Jan. 27, 2025

Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week – Baldwin Highlanders

Montour’s Colton Straight shoots a 3-pointer against Chartiers Valley on Jan. 21, 2024, at Montour.

Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 27, 2025

Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Colton Straight

Norwin’s Ava Christopher celebrates after scoring against Upper St. Clair during the second half on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at USC.

Norwin uses late surge to roll past Upper St. Clair in girls Section 2-6A basketball showdown

Last week, Canon-McMillan defeated Upper St. Clair to unlock the door to first place in Section 2-6A girls basketball.

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Kyle McNeil

When the Latrobe boys basketball team finished 8-13 overall and 3-7 in section play last season, the Wildcats knew they had more potential.

Belle Vernon’s Trevor Kovatch passes against Knoch on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

High school roundup for Jan. 26, 2024: Belle Vernon takes down Class 2A No. 1 Greensburg C.C.

January 26, 2025

Zion Moore poured in 25 points as Class 4A No. 2 Belle Vernon defeated Class 2A No. 1 Greensburg Central Catholic, 71-51, in a nonsection boys basketball game Sunday night at the Shootout at Seton Hill.

Norwin’s Averi Brozeski (left) battles Mt. Lebanon’s Emily Smith for possession earlier this month.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 27, 2025: Norwin, Upper St. Clair meet in 1st-place clash

Welcome to the stretch run of the WPIAL girls basketball season, the start of the final two weeks of section play.

OLSH’s Claudia Ierullo shoots a 3-pointer against Quaker Valley on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Leetsdale.

Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Jan. 26, 2025

Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week – Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chargers

Blackhawk’s Mia Sheesley celebrates with Aubree Hupp after Hupp scored during their game against Beaver on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Chippewa.

WPIAL girls basketball playoff clinchings through Jan. 26, 2025

The stretch run of the 2025 WPIAL girls basketball season is underway as the district postseason field begins to take shape.

Penn Hills’ Aiden Thompson dunks over Hampton defenders during their game on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2024, at Penn Hills. Penn Hills won, 51-46, in overtime.

WPIAL boys basketball playoff clinchings through Jan. 26, 2025

The stretch run of the 2025 WPIAL boys basketball season begins this week as the district postseason field slowly takes shape.

Geibel Catholic’s Emma Larkin competes during the 2024-25 season.

Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Jan. 26, 2025

Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week: Emma Larkin

Thomas Jefferson’s Nick Trklja drives between Kiski Area’s Noah Thimons and Owen Pearson (33) during a WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal last season.

Buzzer-beater boosts Thomas Jefferson boys

His 11th rebound in the game was his most important.

Baldwin’s Nate Wesling (11) scores his 1,000th career point Dec. 28, 2024, in a nonsection game against Knoch at Geneva College.

Baldwin boys celebrate signature win, milestone for Nate Wesling

It could be considered the basketball game of the year at Baldwin.

High school roundup for Jan. 25, 2025: Baldwin battles to beat North Hills in 2OT

January 25, 2025

Caden Cherico scored 22 points to lead Baldwin to a 61-58 victory over North Hills in double overtime at the PBC Hall of Fame Classic at North Hills on Saturday.