Basketball

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble shoots a jumper against Serra Catholic on Monday.

Serra Catholic shuts down Greensburg Central Catholic to earn season split

January 30, 2023

After a near miss in Round 1, the Serra Catholic girls basketball team handled business in Round 2 against first-place Greensburg Central Catholic, handing the Centurions their first section loss of the season and thrusting itself back in line for a share of the Section 3-2A title.

Aquinas Academy’s Vincent Cugini scores between Leechburg’s Jaden Floyd and Braylan Lovelace on Dec.13, 2022.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 31, 2023: Aquinas Academy star Vinnie Cugini on verge of breaking WPIAL scoring record

We could be closing out the month of January with a little history Tuesday.

Hampton’s Peter Kramer scores over Highlands’ Jordyn Tavarez on Friday.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for Jan. 30, 2023

The Hampton boys basketball team has found a groove. The Talbots are a well-oiled machine that after two more wins last week, sits atop their section thanks to a nine-game winning streak.

Steel Valley’s Makhai Valentine celebrates with Cruce Brookins in the final seconds of a 70-62 win over Seton LaSalle in a 2022 WPIAL Class 3A playoff game.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Jan. 30, 2023

In two weeks, couples will celebrate the mid-February tradition of Valentine’s Day.

North Catholic’s Alayna Rocco drives past Highlands’ Ava Nitowski and Shelby Wojik in the second half Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at Highlands High School.

WPIAL girls basketball playoff clinchings through Jan. 29, 2023

January 29, 2023

The 2022-23 WPIAL girls basketball regular season is winding down and the playoff field is starting to grow.

Mt. Lebanon’s Tanner Donati scores against Upper St. Clair on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Mt. Lebanon High School.

WPIAL boys basketball playoff clinchings through Jan. 29, 2023

The 2022-23 WPIAL boys basketball playoff field is starting to take shape with two weeks left in the regular season.

Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Jan. 29, 2023

It was just another week at the office for one of the top 10th graders in WPIAL girls basketball.

Norwin’s Lauren Palangio fights for a rebound with North Allegheny’s Kellie McConnell Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at North Allegheny High School.

Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Jan. 29, 2023

Since coming to North Allegheny prior to the 2017 season as the girls basketball coach, Spencer Stefko and his Tigers have won…a lot.

Steel Valley’s Makhai Valentine dunks on a breakaway during the first half against Deer Lakes on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Deer Lakes High School.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of Jan. 30, 2023

We say so long to January and hello to both February and the “Stretch Run” of the 2022-23 high school basketball season this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Mars’ Lauren Atwell scores past Kiski’s Rikiya Garcia-Broaden during their game on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Kiski Area High School.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 30, 2023: Stretch run begins in girls basketball

There are two weeks left in the WPIAL girls basketball regular season, and the “Stretch Run” begins with a bang on Monday night.

Lincoln Park’s Meleek Thomas shoots a 3-pointer during a WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal against North Catholic last year.

High school roundup for Jan. 29, 2023: Despite milestone for Jayden Davis, Lincoln Park handles Chartiers Valley

Class 4A No. 1 Lincoln Park opened an 11-point first-quarter lead and rolled to a 79-65 victory over Chartiers Valley in a nonsection boys basketball game Sunday at the PBC Hall of Fame Classic at Montour.

WPIAL Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductees Greg Meisner (left) and Tom Pipkins, both former Valley althletes, fist bump during the hall of fame announcement at the Heinz History Center on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.

Candid Close-up Q&A with WPIAL Hall of Fame inductee Tom Pipkins

Tom Pipkins was a fearless performer when he hit the basketball court during his heyday at Valley, and later Duquesne University.

Penn Hills’ Daemar Kelly dunks against Gateway last season.

High school roundup for Jan. 28, 2023: Daemar Kelly hits 1,000 points in Penn Hills win

January 28, 2023

Daemar Kelly had 11 points to eclipse 1,000 points for his career as Penn Hills defeated South Fayette, 46-40, at the PBC Hall of Fame Classic at Montour on Saturday.

Jasmine Timmerson (right) and her North Allegheny teammates jumped from fourth to second in the WPIAL Class 6A rankings this week. Kendall Berger (left) and the Norwin girls fell from No. 1 to No. 3.

WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 29, 2023

Class 6A

Julian Dugger (2) and his Penn Hills teammates retained their spot atop the WPIAL Class 5A Trib rankings.

WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 29, 2023

Class 6A

Lincoln Park’s Brandin Cummings heads upcourt after hitting a 3-pointer against Montour last season.

No. 1 Lincoln Park uses ‘organized mayhem’ to defeat North Catholic, strengthen section lead

“Organized mayhem” is the way Lincoln Park’s boys basketball team describes its offense.

Penn Hills’ Julian Dugger (2) attempts a heavily contested layup during the second half of Penn Hills’ victory over Gateway on Tuesday.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 28, 2023: Weekend schedule packed with basketball showcases

Some of the top district boys and girls basketball teams will be in action this weekend at Montour as part of the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Hall of Fame Classic.

Mars’ Tasso Sfanos shoots a 3-pointer against Chartiers Valley on Jan. 13.

Mars outduels North Hills on Tasso Sfanos buzzer-beating 3-pointer

Tasso Sfanos knew it was in as soon as the ball left his hand.

Steel Valley’s Makhai Valentine celebrates after being fouled while scoring against Seton LaSalle during a WPIAL Class 3A playoff game last season.

High school roundup for Jan. 27, 2023: Steel Valley’s Makhai Valentine, Aquinas Academy’s Vinnie Cugini threaten WPIAL records

Makhai Valentine threatened the WPIAL single-game scoring record with 63 points in a 100-70 victory for Steel Valley over Brentwood in Section 2-3A boys basketball Friday night.

Baldwin hosts Mt. Lebanon in Section 2-6A boys basketball Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.

Mt. Lebanon gets past Baldwin in tightly contested section clash

January 27, 2023

The Section 2-6A battle between first-place Mt. Lebanon and third-place Baldwin had all the making of overtime on Friday.

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