Basketball
Westmoreland boys basketball notes: Jeannette, GCC change rankings after 1st section meeting
January 16, 2025
Jeannette boys basketball coach Adrian Batts and his counterpart at Greensburg Central Catholic, Christian Hyland, tried to think big picture after their first Section 1-2A matchup of the season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 16, 2025: Girls basketball powers to square off
We are at the midway point of the regular season with the second half of section play tipping off for many WPIAL girls basketball teams Thursday.
High school roundup for Jan. 15, 2025: Penn-Trafford girls stay unbeaten
January 15, 2025
Lauren Marton had a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead undefeated Penn-Trafford to a 54-36 victory over Hempfield in nonsection girls basketball Wednesday.
Trib 10: Top teams in power rankings proving tough to beat
Like the weather, the Trib 10 girls basketball rankings were nearly frozen in time.
Jayla Peterson offers scoring punch to talented Greensburg Central Catholic backcourt
Erica Gribble is used to getting compliments on her game.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Norwin rebounds from 3-game skid
A losing streak can teach a team a lot about itself, especially a team that isn’t used to losing.
Montour takes Moon’s best shot in OT thriller
As a top-ranked team with lofty expectations, the stretch run this winter will be anything but dull, Montour coach Bill Minear told his players.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 15, 2024: Section races heat up on mats
January 14, 2025
Mats throughout the district will be out with midweek high school wrestling duals, the second-to-last section meets of the 2025 season.
Elizabeth Forward holds on in back-and-forth 4th vs. Derry
With the logjam at the top of Section 3-4A boys basketball, Elizabeth Forward coach Nolan Larry said Tuesday’s home matchup with section-leading Derry was looked at as a must-win.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Jan. 13, 2025
January 13, 2025
Trib HSSN boys basketball teams of the week – New Castle Red Hurricanes
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 13, 2025
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Cameron Epps
Norwin girls clamp down on Hempfield for 3rd straight win
Norwin takes pride in holding teams under 40 points, so, when Hempfield began to creep closer to that mark, the Knights went into lockdown mode.
Franklin Regional surges late to top Shaler, stay unbeaten in girls basketball Section 1-5A
Shaler came to Murrysville on Monday riding a six-game winning streak and looking to leapfrog FranklinRegional in the Section 1-5A standings. The Panthers were hoping to defend the home court and extend their lead in section play.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Jan. 12, 2025
January 12, 2025
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week – Shady Side Academy Bulldogs
Sophomore point guard Emma Eannarino sparks Sewickley Academy girls
Emma Eannarino has tackled an important role on the Sewickley Academy girls basketball team despite being only a sophomore.
Playing under 3rd head coach has helped make Nolan Donnelly a more complete player, leader at Sewickley Academy
Nolan Donnelly has had an unconventional basketball career at Sewickley Academy as a four-year starter.
Freshman Keira Watson makes immediate impact for Quaker Valley girls
Keira Watson loves to play basketball.
High school roundup for Jan. 11, 2025: South Allegheny tops Avonworth in battle of top-ranked teams
January 11, 2025
Cam Epps hit six 3-pointers and finished with 26 points to lead South Allegheny to an 83-77 victory over Avonworth in a battle of top-ranked teams Saturday at the PBC Classic at La Roche College.
WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 12, 2025
Class 6A
WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 12, 2024
Class 6A
