Basketball
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 14, 2024: Premier big men to clash at La Roche
December 13, 2024
A “big” boys basketball battle is set for La Roche College on Saturday as part of the annual Harry Jenkins Classic.
Deer Lakes routs Freeport at home in section opener
The last time Deer Lakes took the court, the Lancers barely defeated Mohawk in a double-overtime win Tuesday. You might expect the Lancers to come out in their matchup against Freeport a little sluggish as they regained their legs.
Smothering defense lifts Knoch boys past Valley in section opener
Teegan Finucan couldn’t help but feel confident after the Knoch boys basketball team opened Section 1-4A play Friday night at home with a dominant defensive performance.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 13, 2024: Beaver County rivals to square off
One of the craziest, most thrilling WPIAL boys basketball games ever took place 20 years ago this season, and it known simply as the Lance Jeter game.
Behind ‘best player in Pittsburgh,’ Peters Township speeds past Thomas Jefferson
December 12, 2024
In an early season WPIAL girls basketball showdown between undefeated teams in Section 4-5A, both Peters Township and Thomas Jefferson started out slow, scoring only two points midway through the first quarter.
Depth, relentless defense carry Penn-Trafford girls past Greensburg Salem for 7-0 start
With a rotation that serves up more reinforcements than the Christmas help at the mall, Penn-Trafford and its long bench are becoming more of a challenge for teams every time they take the court.
High school roundup for Dec. 11, 2024: North Catholic tops Oakland Catholic in Class 4A girls showdown
December 11, 2024
Sam Weir hit three 3-pointers and scored 19 points as North Catholic defeated Oakland Catholic, 42-34, in Section 1-4A girls basketball Wednesday night to run its winning streak in section competition to 109 games.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 12, 2024: Undefeated teams collide in Class 5A girls basketball
Opening night of the WPIAL girls basketball section schedule arrives with a bang Thursday featuring a battle of unbeatens in Class 5A.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 11, 2024: Girls basketball powers to clash
We hit midweek with a highly anticipated WPIAL girls basketball section opener between two schools that have combined for nearly 30 district championships.
Upper St. Clair gives coach Danny Holzer career win No. 500
December 10, 2024
Upper St. Clair boys basketball coach Danny Holzer is starting to get used to this milestone thing.
Highlands investigating alleged boys basketball hazing
The PA announcer introduced the Highlands High School boys basketball starters and coach Bill Flow, but he wasn’t there for Tuesday’s game at Hampton.
Baldwin’s Jeff Ackermann celebrates 400th victory
It was a day of celebration for the Baldwin boys basketball team.
High school roundup for Dec. 9, 2024: Peters Township girls get past Greensburg Central Catholic in OT
December 9, 2024
Natalie Wetzel scored 36 points to lead Peters Township (4-0) to a 61-55 overtime win over Greensburg Central Catholic in a matchup of WPIAL contenders in nonsection girls basketball Monday. Erica Gribble and Jayla Peterson scored 19 points apiece for the Centurions (2-2).
Penn-Trafford girls lean on defense to keep record perfect with win over Franklin Regional
Common denominators in games help to reveal a team’s identity, and Penn-Trafford continues to build on its strengths.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 10, 2024: Longtime coach looks for milestone win
The first two of many WPIAL boys basketball section games will take place Tuesday and both can be viewed here on Trib HSSN.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Ligonier Valley’s Sydnee Foust
The Ligonier Valley girls basketball team finished last season with a 5-16 overall record and a 2-8 mark in section play, and over the offseason, the Rams saw significant roster changes.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Kiski Area’s Bella Horcicak
The last few years for Kiski Area senior Bella Horcicak have been about the search for the right fit.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Dec. 9, 2024
December 8, 2024
Section play is set to begin for most district teams in WPIAL basketball and wrestling this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Dec. 9, 2024: Girls basketball contenders to meet in nonsection clash
Two WPIAL girls basketball powers collide Monday in one final tune-up before their respective section seasons begin later in the week.
Brentwood girls eye return trip to WPIAL postseason
The Brentwood girls basketball team is looking to build on last year’s WPIAL playoff season.
