Basketball
2025 Trib HSSN year in review top stories countdown: No. 25-21
December 28, 2025
The year 2025 in WPIAL sports saw a lot of history and unusual happenings that kept all three sports seasons exciting.
WPIAL girls basketball rankings for week ending Dec. 28, 2025
December 27, 2025
Class 6A
WPIAL boys basketball rankings for week ending Dec. 28, 2025
Class 6A
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Fox Chapel’s Lyla Jablon, Deer Lakes’ Collin Rodgers
Lyla Jablon
Knoch boys handle Latrobe’s physicality, hold on for victory at Plum tournament
December 26, 2025
The Knoch boys basketball team has put together five straight victories by matching the profile of their opponent. The Knights were tasked with trying to beat a big, physical team in Latrobe on Friday night at the Plum tournament.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Latrobe using cutting-edge recovery methods
December 25, 2025
Latrobe might have cornered the market on rest and recovery with the help of physical education teacher Tim Evans.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Belle Vernon loses key player to transfer
Belle Vernon senior guard Curty Wade, one of the team’s top scorers this season, did not play last weekend at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Showcase at Jeannette and will not return to the team this season.
High school roundup for Dec. 23, 2025: Collin Rodgers hits 1,000 points in Deer Lakes win
December 23, 2025
Collin Rodgers poured in 34 points, reaching the 1,000-point mark in his career, to lead Deer Lakes to an 82-46 victory over Highlands in Section 1-4A boys basketball Tuesday night.
Penn-Trafford boys rally, get late basket from Ponko to defeat Latrobe
Nick Ponko caught the basketball at the high post, turned into an open lane and completed a frantic rally
Springdale defense swarms Riverview in 2nd half to pull away for section win
Springdale boys basketball coach Scott Ruppert was clear with his instructions Tuesday night at Donald McGhee Fieldhouse.
Alle-Kiski Valley Hall of Fame reveals latest class
Whether he was called the “Dynamo Dandy” or the “Dynamic Dynamo,” Dick DeVenzio left his mark on Springdale basketball and will be honored posthumously at the Alle-Kiski Valley Hall of Fame’s 55th induction banquet May 16 at the Pittsburgh Shriners Center, Harmar.
High school roundup for Dec. 22, 2025: Pine-Richland, Seneca Valley climb to top of section
December 22, 2025
Mia LeDonne scored 16 points to lead Pine-Richland to a 44-40 victory over North Allegheny in double overtime in Section 1-6A girls basketball Monday night.
Aquinas Academy girls keep rolling, beat St. Joseph
The Aquinas Academy girls basketball team is No. 1 in this week’s TribLive HSSN Class A rankings.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 23, 2025: Teams fighting for 1st place heading into holiday break
‘Twas the night before the holiday break, and all through the WPIAL boys basketball space, battles were taking place hither and yon, all with hopes of rising to first place.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Dec. 22, 2025: Norwin, Upper St. Clair set for rematch
December 21, 2025
Three days before the big man comes sliding down the chimney looking for a midnight snack, there are plenty of treats on a busy night of WPIAL girls section basketball Monday.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Dec. 22, 2025
Our holiday gift to you is for well wishes heading into 2026 and two weeks of high school basketball, scholastic wrestling and PIHL hockey here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Dec. 21, 2025
Class 6A
Jeannette boys take care of business against 6A Norwin
Given the fact Jeannette was leading but not in complete control, Jayce Powell felt the need to be vocal in the huddle.
