Basketball
OLSH basketball coach Don Eckerle ‘good to go’ after collapsing at PIAA semifinal game
March 21, 2023
On a hectic game day, with all of the preparation that needs to be done, coaches can neglect themselves at times, said longtime basketball coach Don Eckerle.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 21, 2023: Aliquippa to play for spot in state finals
March 20, 2023
While spring has sprung, Tuesday will be another big day of winter sports semifinals and championship action.
Deer Lakes boys basketball ready for hot-shooting PIAA foe
Following Saturday’s quarterfinal win over Neshannock, Deer Lakes boys basketball coach Albie Fletcher got in his car and drove to Armstrong to scout the two potential opponents in the semifinals.
What to watch for in high school sports for March 20, 2023: Trips to Hershey up for grabs
March 19, 2023
After not even playing in the district championship games this winter, three WPIAL girls basketball teams can punch their ticket to the state finals with a win Monday.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 19, 2023
While Rodney Gallagher and the Laurel Highlands boys basketball team has brought the basketball spotlight back to Fayette County with two WPIAL championships in the last four years, they had to share center stage in the county and in Class 4A with Uniontown this season.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 19, 2023
Bryce Robson used to spend a lot of his time in the summer on the baseball field.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 20, 2023
A busy week wraps up the winter sports season with hockey and state basketball gold to be captured, plus a little dash of spring sports this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Soilis enjoyed run as coach of Freeport girls basketball team
When Fred Soilis first was approached about becoming the Freeport girls basketball coach, he wasn’t sure if he would apply for the job.
Times, sites set for Tuesday’s PIAA basketball semifinals
The PIAA basketball semifinals conclude Tuesday featuring games for Class 6A, 3A and 2A boys, along with 5A, 4A and A girls.
Quaker Valley boys will bring plenty back after 2nd straight section title
Quaker Valley’s boys basketball team has a chance to make a little history in 2023-24.
Penn Hills dictates style of play during PIAA playoff run
The Penn Hills boys basketball team doesn’t have to worry about scoring style points. The Indians brand of basketball, whether playing fast or slow, is most concerned with the end result.
High school roundup for March 18, 2023: North Catholic cruises into state semifinals
March 18, 2023
Alayna Rocco scored 19 points to lead North Catholic to a 60-27 victory over Wyomissing in the PIAA Class 4A girls basketball quarterfinals Saturday.
Strong 3rd quarter leads Aliquippa past Bishop Canevin in ‘testy’ PIAA quarterfinal
The atmosphere around the Aliquippa vs. Bishop Canevin state quarterfinal was tense, to say the least.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Mya Morgan and Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary
Mya Morgan
Deer Lakes boys reach first state semifinal after comeback win vs. Neshannock
All season, the Deer Lakes boys basketball team has prided itself on how deep its bench is.
PIAA sets sites, times for Monday’s basketball semifinals
The PIAA basketball playoffs hit the final four with semifinals games Monday featuring Class 5A, 4A and A boys along with 6A, 3A and 2A girls fourth-round games.
Imani Christian slams Farrell, setting up anticipated rematch with Union
March 17, 2023
Imani Christian boys basketball coach Omar Foster valued seeing his program take the next step. The Saints fought through early foul trouble and poor shooting Friday night, but they ultimately overwhelmed District 10 champion Farrell, 80-50, in the PIAA Class A quarterfinals.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023
Like sand through an hourglass, so go some of the top teams in the state to a season-ending loss on the Road to Hershey.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for March 16, 2023
The PIAA boys basketball playoffs are two rounds old now and the dominoes are starting to fall for teams the Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings.
Westmoreland PIAA basketball playoff capsules: Games for Friday, March 17, 2023
PIAA basketball playoffs
