Basketball

Geibel Catholic’s Emma Larkin
High school roundup for Dec. 1, 2025: Emma Larkin passes TV reporter to break Geibel Catholic career scoring record
December 1, 2025
Emma Larkin scored 26 points to become Geibel Catholic’s all-time leading scorer, leading the Gators to a 70-27 victory over Southmoreland in nonsection girls basketball Monday night.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Maggie Spell handles the ball as Penn-Trafford’s Torrie DeStefano defends in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Feb. 19.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 2, 2025: An early season section opener in girls basketball
The first of many, many WPIAL basketball section games tips off Tuesday with a girls Class 5A section opener.

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Allderdice’s Bailey White (2) reacts after being named most valuable player of the 2025 City League girls basketball championship game while surrounded by her teammates Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.
Trib HSSN 2025-26 City League girls basketball preseason breakdown
Allderdice and Obama Academy have traded City League girls basketball titles the past four seasons.

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Lukas Stead (42) hoists the 2025 City League championship trophy as the Allderdice boys basketball team celebrates after beating Obama Academy on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.
Trib HSSN 2025-26 City League boys basketball preseason breakdown
Allderdice is searching for a fifth straight City League championship in boys basketball this winter.

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South Fayette’s Ella Vierra had 15 points in Sunday’s win.
High school roundup for Nov. 30, 2025: South Fayette girls top North Allegheny
November 30, 2025
Four players were in double figures as Class 5A No. 1 South Fayette scored a 67-37 victory over North Allegheny in girls basketball action Sunday at the North Allegheny tournament.

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Blackhawk’s Aubree Hupp is among the top returning players in the WPIAL.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Dec. 1, 2025: Blackhawk, Neshannock girls to clash
Welcome to the first day of the final month of 2025, a day that features plenty of WPIAL girls basketball nonsection action.

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Belle Vernon's Curtis Wade drives against Ringgold on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Dec. 1, 2025
November comes to a finish as we turn the calendar to December just in time to focus on the winter sports season kicking into gear this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Quaker Valley’s Sam Chapman scores against Avonworth on Jan. 3, 2024.
With experienced roster, Quaker Valley boys have high hopes for season
Last year’s rash of injuries may prove helpful to the Quaker Valley boys basketball team in 2025-26.

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Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas scores off a steal against Greensburg Central Catholic on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Fox Chapel.
Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel athletes seal future plans in early signing period
When a high school athlete gives a verbal commitment to a school of his or her choice, it sets off a period of waiting until they can make it officially binding.

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Sewickley Academy guard Emma Eannarino
New coach welcomes mix of young talent to Sewickley Academy girls roster
Sewickley Academy’s first-year girls basketball coach Rob Shazer sticks to the basics.

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Quaker Valley’s Anna Campbell takes a shot against OLSH on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Leetsdale.
Quaker Valley girls look to ‘continue the momentum’ with returning roster
Quaker Valley’s girls basketball team appears to be built for success.

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South Fayette’s Haylie Lamonde
High school roundup for Nov. 29, 2025: South Fayette rolls, GCC’s Erica Gribble sets record in clash of No. 1 teams
Haylie Lamonde scored 21 points to lead five players in double figures as Class 5A South Fayette defeated Class 3A Greensburg Central Catholic, 75-48, in a matchup of preseason No. 1 girls basketball teams at the North Allegheny tournament Saturday.

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Imani Christian head coach Khayree Wilson motions from the bench during a game against Upper St. Clair on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024, at USC.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Nov. 29-30, 2025: Top matchups set in area tournaments
November 29, 2025
On Thursday, family and friends gathered to feast on food.

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Latrobe’s Ian DeCerb elevates to dunk against Richland’s Alex Bond on Friday.
High school roundup for Nov. 28, 2025: Pratt brothers lead Lincoln Park past Knoch
November 28, 2025
Josh Pratt scored 24 points to lead Lincoln Park to a 71-46 boys basketball victory over Knoch on Friday at the Lincoln Park tipoff tournament at Geneva College.

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Belle Vernon’s Curtis Wade drives against Ringgold on Friday.
Belle Vernon boys win thrilling opener against Ringgold
There’s nothing like an old-fashioned rivalry game to start the season, and in the third game of the MVI Shootout Classic on Friday, Ringgold and Belle Vernon didn’t disappoint a capacity crowd.

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The Apollo-Ridge girls basketball team plays against Hampton on Friday at the Leechburg tournament.
Hampton tips off girls basketball season with win over Apollo-Ridge in Leechburg tournament
Hampton and Apollo-Ridge were two of the first girls basketball teams to open the winter sports season as the Talbots and Vikings met in a Friday afternoon contest at the Leechburg Tournament.

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Yough’s Jaidyn Vay looks to the basket as Highlands’ Asira Hayden defends during a a WPIAL Class 4A preliminary round playoff game last season.
Picking up scoring pace key for Yough girls to improve
Yough was not a high-scoring team last season.

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Yough boys basketball coach Devin Owens
Yough boys looking for bounce back after trying season
The 2024-25 boys basketball season at Yough could be considered a disappointment.

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Noah Felentzer scores a layup against Mohawk during the first half of a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal playoff game last season.
After winning section title, Southmoreland boys work to stay on top
After winning its first section championship since 1992, Southmoreland cranked up its nonsection boys basketball schedule as it takes aim at a repeat.

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Penn-Trafford’s Torrie DeStefano scores against Latrobe on Dec. 17, 2024.
New Penn-Trafford girls coach takes over deep, talented roster
The Penn-Trafford girls basketball team has a new voice in charge of the program.

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