Basketball
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 24, 2022: Odds against underdogs in Class 5A
February 23, 2022
Welcome to Quarterfinals Thursday, the second of three nights of WPIAL basketball second-round games.
Trib 10: Top teams defend their spots as WPIAL basketball semifinals approach
All was quiet on the Western Pa. front this past week as the elite teams either disposed of first-round opponents easily or bypassed the opening round with a bye in the quarterfinals.
Bethel Park girls stage 2nd-half rally to get past Norwin in Class 6A quarterfinals
Flat and frustrated at halftime, Bethel Park reminded itself there were still 16 minutes of basketball to play. That the outcome was far from decided and it still had plenty to offer this game.
Cold-shooting Leechburg boys eliminated by Union in Class A quarterfinals
It was a bad time for a bad shooting night for Leechburg.
Upper St. Clair clamps down on defense, beats Penn-Trafford in Class 6A quarterfinals
Upper St. Clair will play in the WPIAL Class 6A semifinals for a third consecutive season, thanks to a 47-32 home victory over Penn-Trafford on Wednesday night.
Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Follow-the-winner plan gives teams 2nd chance
With capacity rules decreased and crowds back in gyms, postseason basketball is beginning to feel normal again.
Westmoreland WPIAL basketball playoff preview capsules: Games for Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
GIRLS
A-K Valley WPIAL basketball playoff preview capsules: Games of Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
BOYS
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 23, 2022: Basketball quarterfinals begin
One round is in the books, now it’s time to move on to Round 2 on the Path to the Pete.
High school roundup for Feb. 22, 2022: Aislin Malcolm sets Chartiers Valley scoring mark
February 22, 2022
Aislin Malcolm scored 19 points to become the program’s all-time leading scorer as top-seeded Chartiers Valley defeated Connellsville, 72-33, in a WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball first-round playoff game Tuesday night.
Scorching start carries Upper St. Clair past Penn-Trafford in Class 6A
There is a term thrown around a lot around tournament time: one and done.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 22, 2022
Wash, rinse, repeat.
Westmoreland WPIAL basketball playoff capsules for Feb. 23, 2022
Wednesday’ games
Apollo-Ridge boys basketball hopes rebuild is quick
Greg Fox figured it might go like this.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 22, 2022: First round ends with appealing matchups
February 21, 2022
Welcome to the final day of the first round in the 2022 WPIAL basketball playoffs.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for Feb. 21, 2022
When Journey Thompson started her high school career at Peters Township, she was a starter on a perfect team.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Feb. 21, 2022
Lincoln Park sophomore Brandin Cummings has always been close with his older brother Nelly, who starred with the Leopards and graduated in 2017 before playing his college ball at Bowling Green and Colgate.
Logan Bernesser powers Shaler past South Fayette in overtime win
Shaler senior Logan Bernesser registered a double-double in a dominating first-round performance.
High school roundup for Feb. 21, 2022: Laurel Highlands, other top seeds cruise in 5A 1st round
Rodney Gallagher scored 22 points and Keondre DeSheids followed with 21 to lead No. 1 Laurel Highlands to a 74-44 victory over Woodland Hills in a first-round game in the WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball playoffs Monday night.
High-octane Highlands roars past Albert Gallatin in Class 5A first round
Backed by junior guard Jimmy Kunst’s 24 points and a 32-point second quarter, fifth-seeded Highlands made quick work of No. 12 Albert Gallatin, 76-44, in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs Monday night.
