Basketball
Playoff berth breathes new life into Norwin boys basketball program
February 19, 2022
Norwin players and coaches sprinted toward center court and embraced one another. They soon were joined by some student fans who rushed the court after the final buzzer sounded.
Franklin Regional boys stay motivated throughout up-and-down season
Franklin Regional boys’ basketball team season didn’t end how it planned.
Franklin Regional notebook: Panthers miss playoffs on tiebreaker
The Franklin Regional boys basketball team needed a win in its final Section 3-5A game of the season to get into the WPIAL playoffs, but neighboring Gateway spoiled the Panthers’ plans.
Ellis School girls bounce back in 2nd half, oust Springdale in WPIAL Class 2A
February 18, 2022
Going into halftime, the Springdale girls basketball team positioned itself to break a long postseason victory drought, but Ellis School had other ideas.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports Feb. 19-20, 2022: Allderdice boys, girls to play for City League titles
The WPIAL basketball championships return to the Petersen Events Center on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in two weeks after a one-year absence due to the pandemic.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 18, 2022: Basketball playoffs tip off
February 17, 2022
Welcome to the Path to the Pete.
With supporting cast thriving, Belle Vernon’s no 2-man show
Belle Vernon is miscast sometimes as a two-man basketball team. A two-man show.
A-K Valley WPIAL basketball playoff capsules for Feb. 18, 2022
Boys
Deer Lakes carries massive momentum into WPIAL playoffs
It’s one thing to enter the WPIAL playoffs with momentum.
Trib 10: Power rankings get facelift on eve of WPIAL playoffs
February 16, 2022
The regular season is over and now the curtain is about to rise on the district postseason.
Knoch girls basketball seniors gear up for final ride
Maddie Boyer, Mackenzie McGraw and Lily Hawk have been friends and basketball teammates since fourth grade.
Delaynie Morvosh sheds unsung label, makes major impact for Southmoreland
When teams yell “shooter!” while they’re defending Southmoreland, Delaynie Morvosh is usually surprised when she realizes they mean her.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 15, 2022
February 15, 2022
By this weekend, most of the 12 high school districts that make up the PIAA will be done with the regular season and starting their district playoffs.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 15, 2022
Three boys basketball teams are on the outs and two new squads are now sitting on top of their classification as we hit the midway point of the February frenzy with the latest Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for Feb. 14, 2022
Mark Stanley returned as head coach of the Union boys basketball program to begin his second stint before the 2017 season.
High school roundup for Feb. 14, 2022: Class A top seed Bishop Canevin drops North Catholic
February 14, 2022
Jaden Gales scored 25 points and Class A No. 1 seed Bishop Canevin geared up for the WPIAL playoffs with a 76-49 victory over Class 4A No. 4 seed North Catholic on Monday on a night of nonsection basketball tune-ups.
Fox Chapel boys, Knoch girls refocus after getting look at WPIAL playoff pairings
The WPIAL boys and girls basketball playoff brackets were released Monday, and the Fox Chapel boys and Knoch girls, as predicted, earned byes into the quarterfinals.
Trib HSSN to unveil 2021-22 WPIAL basketball playoff pairings tonight
Tonight on the TribLive High School Sports Network, 167 high school basketball teams will see their path to the WPIAL championships.
This week on the TribLive High School Sports Network: Week of Feb. 14, 2022
February 13, 2022
Give all your love to your sweetheart Monday, then prepare for the start of the high school basketball and individual wrestling postseason this weekend on the Trib High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week for Feb. 13, 2022
Dana Petruska started her coaching career at Mars in 1986. After the 2005 season, she took over at her alma mater and coached Deer Lakes for nearly a decade before returning to coach the Fightin’ Planets in 2015.
