Basketball

Riverview slows Cleveland to top Leechburg but loses out on playoff spot

February 7, 2023

Riverview coach Phil McGivney said when his team is balanced on the score sheet, it normally comes out on the right side.

Central Catholic’s Debaba Tshiebwe (30) hauls in an offensive rebound during the first half of Central Catholic’s 67-53 loss to New Castle on Friday.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 7, 2023: Class 6A boys basketball playoff picture to shake out

New Castle is 7-1 and in first place in WPIAL boys basketball Section 1-6A with one week left. Its opponent on Tuesday, Pine-Richland, is 1-7 and in the section basement.

The New Castle bench and fans react to a Central Catholic turnover during the second half of New Castle’s 67-53 victory Friday.

Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Feb. 6, 2023

February 6, 2023

When New Castle star senior Isaiah Boice went down with a fracture in his foot in early January, there were some who thought the top-ranked WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball team was in big trouble.

Neighborhood Academy’s John Wilkins defends on Aquinas Academy’s Vinnie Cugini on Jan. 31.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Feb. 6, 2023

Vinnie Cugini stands 6-foot-2, but he is now a giant in WPIAL basketball lore.

Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball players huddle up before facing Clairton on Monday.

Greensburg CC girls rout Clairton but Bears sophomore Iyanna Wade scores 1,000th point

Greensburg Central Catholic rolled out a Spalding TF-1000 Legacy basketball for Monday night’s game against visiting Clairton.

Apollo-Ridge’s Paige Crawford scores past Burrell’s Casey Brancato on Monday.

High school roundup for Feb. 6, 2023: Freedom’s Shaye Bailey breaks school record to reach 1,000 points

Coming into Monday night’s game, Freedom’s Shaye Bailey needed 45 points to reach 1,000 for her career.

Franklin Regional senior Mauriana Dorsch

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Franklin Regional’s Mauriana Dorsch

Franklin Regional’s girls soccer team went 11-6-2 overall, 7-4-1 in section play this past season and made it to the WPIAL quarterfinals before falling 1-0 to Mars.

High school scores, schedules for Feb. 5, 2023

February 5, 2023

High schools

Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Feb. 5, 2023

After grinding it out through December and January, every high school basketball coach wants their team to be peaking in early February so they can have success in late February and early March.

Highlands’ Jocelyn Bielak defends on North Catholic’s Tori Drevna in the first half Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.

WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 5, 2023

The 2023 WPIAL girls basketball regular season is winding down and the playoff field is growing.

New Castle’s Jon Anderson (12) comes away with a loose ball in the third quarter of New Castle’s 67-53 victory over Central Catholic on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Central Catholic.

WPIAL clinched: Boys basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 5, 2023

The 2023 WPIAL boys basketball playoff field is starting to take shape with only one week left in the regular season.

Neshannock’s Mairan Haggerty drives past Southern Columbia’s Ava Novak during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game Friday, March 25, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 5, 2023

Neshannock senior Mairan Haggerty has become a versatile and valuable player for the Lancers.

Quaker Valley’s Shannon Von Kaenel battles Blackhawk’s Piper Romigh for possession during their game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Leetsdale.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 6, 2023: Girls basketball playoff spots up for grabs

As the final week of the WPIAL girls basketball regular season begins, there are key games to determine section titles and playoff berths up and down the six classifications.

Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher shoots over Belle Vernon’s Zion Moore during a game last week. Laurel Highlands faces Uniontown in a key game Friday.

TribLive HSSN broadcast listings: Week of Feb. 6, 2023

The final week of the 2023 high school basketball season is upon us with plenty of key games on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Quaker Valley’s Maria Helkowski takes a 3-point shot against Blackhawk on Jan. 12 in Leetsdale.

Quaker Valley girls coming together for stretch run

After a sluggish start, the Quaker Valley girls basketball team quickly picked up steam this season.

Quaker Valley coach Mike Mastroianni watches from the bench during the 2022 PIAA Class 4A championship game against Neumann-Goretti.

Quaker Valley boys exceed expectations to challenge for section title

A section title still was within grasp of the Quaker Valley boys basketball team in games at the end of January.

Laurel Highlands’ Keondre Deshields handles the ball against Belle Vernon on Friday.

High school roundup for Feb. 4, 2023: Laurel Highlands edges past South Allegheny in 4A heavyweight clash

February 4, 2023

Keondre Deshields scored 15 points, including a pair of go-ahead free throws with 43.4 seconds remaining, to lead Laurel Highlands to a 56-55 victory over South Allegheny in a matchup of ranked teams in WPIAL Class 4A boys basketball at the Slammin’ at Sewickley event Saturday.