Basketball
Riverview girls basketball team rounding into form
January 3, 2024
The Riverview girls basketball team got a later jump into the season than some others as several players who enjoyed a run to the state soccer finals in mid November didn’t get onto the court until two days after official practices began.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 4, 2024: Serra Catholic to host GCC for Section 3-2A lead
It’s a busy night of WPIAL section girls basketball Thursday.
Trib 10: Lincoln Park boys, Norwin girls top 2023-24 season’s 1st power rankings
Last year, WPIAL teams brought their ‘A’ game in the PIAA basketball championships.
Hard-working Hempfield girls buy in on defense, get off to promising start
Girls basketball practice is over — so says the clock — but parents sit idle in their vehicles outside of the Hempfield Spartan Field House, waiting to fill their backseats with tired daughters.
Megan Marston scores 1,000th career point to lead Plum girls past Woodland Hills
January 2, 2024
The Plum girls basketball team entered the New Year hoping to get back on the winning track after three straight losses to close out 2023.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 3, 2024: Imani Christian begins title defense
On the third day of 2024 and just over a month into the season, defending WPIAL Class A boys basketball champion Imani Christian will finally play another district team.
Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings for Jan. 2, 2024
With the start of a new year, it’s time to start ranking the best high school girls basketball teams across the state.
Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for Jan. 2, 2024
The TribLive High School Sports Network begins 2024 by introducing the first Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings from across the PIAA.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 2, 2024: Section action heats up for boys basketball
January 1, 2024
Happy New Year and welcome to the first day of high school sports in 2024.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Highlands’ Jordyn Tavarez
Last season, current Highlands senior guard Jordyn Tavarez was a versatile role player for the Golden Rams.
Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings for Dec. 30, 2023
Class 6A
High school roundup for Dec. 29, 2023: South Allegheny surges past Norwin in 2OT thriller
December 29, 2023
Cam Epps had 21 points to help tournament host South Allegheny to a 67-57 victory over Norwin in double overtime Friday night.
Southmoreland boys run record to 10-0 with convincing win over Ringgold
Southmoreland boys basketball coach Frank Muccino is known as a harsh critic of his team’s performances, but there wasn’t much to be frustrated with during a 67-38 victory over Ringgold in the Charleroi Holiday Classic on Friday evening.
High school roundup for Dec. 28, 2023: Coaches earn milestone wins in holiday tournament action
December 28, 2023
Robert Thomas scored 28 points as Penn Hills defeated Greensburg Central Catholic, 58-55, at the Coach Paul Sapotichne Holiday Classic at Greensburg Salem to give coach Chris Giles his 100th career victory.
Highlands’ Kate Myers hits 1,000 career points in victory over Mars
It was a monumental day for Kate Myers on her home floor as she entered the day just 14 points shy of a career milestone.
High school roundup for Dec. 27, 2023: Lincoln Park wins 1st girls basketball game at PPG Paints Arena
December 27, 2023
Maddie Syka had 22 points to lead four Lincoln Park players in double figures in a 69-45 win over West Allegheny at the Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday.
Greensburg Salem to honor 2009 boys basketball state finalist
Greensburg Salem is set to honor the team that felt invincible for a couple of weeks in March.
WPIAL boys basketball rankings for the week ending Dec. 24, 2023
December 23, 2023
Class 6A
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Burrell’s Anna Clark, Springdale’s John Hughes
Anna Clark
