Basketball
Gateway boys aim to learn from close losses, compete for section title
January 5, 2025
In the early going of the season, the Gateway boys basketball program has found itself on the wrong side of some close games. However, the Gators hope the experience prepares them for section play and a deep playoff run.
Sewickley Academy girls off to 1-2 start in section play
Sewickley Academy’s Emma Eannarino and Grace Jardini would not be denied a victory in the closing seconds of their section opener.
Sewickley Academy boys out to build on outstanding start
The Sewickley Academy boys basketball team was just a few points away from an 8-0 start after a 44-35 victory over North Allegheny on Dec. 30.
Quaker Valley girls getting used to nail-biting finishes
Two girls basketball games on back-to-back nights. Two nail-biters, one home and one away. Excitement galore.
Quaker Valley boys take stock after strong start to season
Plan A for many high school basketball teams in late-December is to play in a holiday tournament.
WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 5, 2024
Class 6A
Plum boys basketball continuing to grow heading into 2nd half of season
After a 51-25 loss to Seneca Valley on Dec. 28, Plum first-year boys basketball coach Dave Pucka admitted the score might look bad, but his players were in it the majority of the game.
Riverview boys searching for more in season’s 2nd half
The Riverview boys basketball team went nearly two weeks between games after losing a tough section contest to a talented Jeannette team, 66-34.
After running nonsection gauntlet, Bishop Canevin runs past McGuffey
January 3, 2025
Most times, overall record is a good barometer to measure how well a team is doing in any given season.
High school roundup for Jan. 2, 2024: Imani Christian staves off Hempfield upset bid
January 2, 2025
RJ Sledge scored 35 points as Trib HSSN Class 6A No. 1 Imani Christian avoided an upset with a 72-68 victory over Hempfield in Section 2-6A boys basketball Thursday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 3, 2025: Class 6A contenders face tests at Norwin
The third day of the new year could be newsworthy both in and outside of the gym.
Westmoreland boys basketball notebook: Southmoreland has knack for winning close games
Every team makes a run. Coaches and players say it all the time not because it’s cliché but because they see it happen on the court.
Latrobe’s Berk steps into spotlight for girls basketball team
January 1, 2025
Anna Rafferty, Emma Blair, Camille Dominick, Elle Snyder — all former Latrobe girls basketball standouts who made their mark on the program in different ways. Players who made headlines and took much of the well-deserved limelight.
High school roundup for Dec. 30, 2024: Upper St. Clair boys knock off reigning state champs
December 30, 2024
Julian Dahlem scored on back-to-back possessions in the final minute and Tyler Robbins led the way with 19 points to help Upper St. Clair to a 53-51 boys basketball victory over reigning PIAA Class 6A champion Central York (7-1) on Monday. Niko Gidas and Jake Foster each added 10 points for the Panthers (10-1).
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Yough’s Hailey Bock
Last year, Yough’s girls basketball team finished 9-12 overall and 2-8 in section play.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Deer Lakes’ Sophia Laurenza
Deer Lakes senior shooting guard Sophia Laurenza has learned two important lessons in the past four years.
High school roundup for Dec. 28, 2024: Neighborhood Academy steps up in class, beats Fox Chapel
December 28, 2024
Courtney Wallace collected 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead Trib HSSN Class A No. 1 Neighborhood Academy to a 60-42 boys basketball victory over Class 6A Fox Chapel at the Peter Sauer Memorial Tournament at Shady Side Academy on Saturday.
Aggressiveness fuels Latrobe girls to victory over Hempfield in tournament finale
Latrobe girls basketball coach Mackenzie Livingston wears orange boots during games but she wants her team to see red.
WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Dec. 29, 2024
Class 6A
