Basketball
Fox Chapel girls roster lacks height but isn’t short on talent
January 25, 2025
Fox Chapel girls basketball coach Marty Matvey went to great lengths to make sure he didn’t miss out on any potential post players for his roster. For one year, Matvey coached seventh grade girls volleyball in the district.
Norwin girls pop right back up after rare losing streak
A losing streak can teach a team a lot about itself, especially a team that isn’t used to losing.
Zion Moore leads Belle Vernon past Derry, running winning streak to 7
January 24, 2025
Late in the first half, Zion Moore saw two toddlers wander onto the court and waddle his way.
Deer Lakes dials up long-distance offense in win over rival Burrell
As if Deer Lakes needed another 3-point shot Friday night in its 71-49 Section 1-4A boys basketball victory at Burrell.
Kiski Area boys hold off Hampton in revenge game, remain tied for 1st in section
The Kiski Area boys basketball team had payback on its mind Friday night from a six-point loss to Section 2-5A rival Hampton on Dec. 20.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 25, 2025: Busy weekend of basketball showcases ahead
The count is 30 WPIAL boys basketball teams that will be participating in events sponsored by the Pittsburgh Basketball Club this weekend.
Aliquippa players, coach suspended for in-game altercation ahead of section game vs. Freedom
“A travesty of justice” was how Aliquippa boys basketball coach Nick Lackovich described the situation his short-handed team will face Friday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 24, 2025: Belle Vernon, Derry rematch in key section clash
In WPIAL Section 3-4A boys basketball, three teams have pulled away from the other four schools.
Trib 10: No. 1 boys team stays atop rankings with big win
January 22, 2025
While we can all hope that the arctic air soon exits the area, there was some change in both the boys and girls Trib 10 basketball rankings this week.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania girls high school basketball rankings for Jan. 22, 2025
Three teams slipped out and one team on top dropped down a rung this past week in the Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school boys basketball rankings for Jan. 22, 2025
Much like the bitter cold temperatures through the state, the latest Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings were nearly frozen in time from a week ago.Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Balance, depth key factors in Penn-Trafford’s unbeaten run
Penn-Trafford began as the week as one of only three undefeated girls basketball teams in the WPIAL.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 22, 2025: Hampton, Penn Hills to meet in critical confrontation
January 21, 2025
The recent bone-chilling weather forced some of the earlier district basketball games to be bumped to Wednesday.
Mt. Lebanon fights back to knock off Central Catholic, earn signature win
After looking at his team’s results this season, Mt. Lebanon boys basketball coach Joey David told his team they needed a signature victory.
High school roundup for Jan. 21, 2025: Baldwin keeps pace with win over Peters Township
Max Marzina scored 16 points as Baldwin kept pace with South Fayette atop Section 3-5A boys basketball with a 61-57 victory over Peters Township on Tuesday.
Deer Lakes honors 1985 state champ girls basketball team
Forty years have passed since Deer Lakes brought home the Alle-Kiski Valley’s first and only PIAA girls basketball championship.
High school roundup for Jan. 20, 2025: Geibel Catholic outlasts Clairton in battle of big-time scorers
January 20, 2025
In a matchup of two of the top scorers in WPIAL girls basketball and a battle for first place in Section 2-A, Emma Larkin led Geibel Catholic to a 65-62 overtime victory over Iyanna Wade and Clairton on Monday night.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Jan. 20, 2025
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week – Elizabeth Forward Warriors
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Derry’s Jane Huss
When three seniors graduated at the end of last season, Derry girls basketball was stuck in a tough spot.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 20, 2025: Clairton, Geibel Catholic set for rematch
January 19, 2025
They have been ranked Nos. 2 and 3 for several weeks now in WPIAL Class A girls basketball.
