Basketball
Trib 10: 7 WPIAL teams headed to Hershey featured in power rankings
March 22, 2023
The WPIAL will be sending seven teams to Hershey to play for a PIAA basketball championship this weekend.
PIAA Class A boys basketball championship breakdown: Imani Christian vs. Berlin Brothersvalley
Imani Christian vs. Berlin Brothersvalley
PIAA Class 4A boys basketball championship breakdown: Lincoln Park vs. Neumann-Goretti
Lincoln Park vs. Neumann-Goretti
26th Cager Classic gives players fun, no-pressure atmosphere for high school finales
Butler girls basketball coach Mark Maier got a taste of the Cager Classic when his oldest daughter, Makenna, played in the event last year.
High school roundup for March 21, 2023: Aliquippa advances to state finals
March 21, 2023
Cameron Lindsey scored 19 points to lead Aliquippa to a 56-28 victory over Otto Eldred in the PIAA boys basketball Class 2A semifinals Tuesday night.
South Fayette fends off Oakland Catholic again to reach PIAA championship game
When South Fayette and Oakland Catholic battled for the WPIAL girls basketball Class 5A crown, the Lions left little doubt about who was champion with a 15-point victory.
In happy ending to bus saga, Penguins invite Monessen girls basketball team to game
While Monessen turned down an offer from the Pittsburgh Penguins to pay for a coach bus for the girls basketball team’s first-round PIAA playoff game, there apparently were no hard feelings from the hockey team.
OLSH basketball coach Don Eckerle ‘good to go’ after collapsing at PIAA semifinal game
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.
