Basketball
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 16, 2026: Mt. Lebanon hosts Pine-Richland in marquee matchup
February 15, 2026
In the past, several U.S. presidents had to deal with north vs. south issues in a growing country.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Feb. 15, 2026
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Deng Mu
Allderdice rolls past Obama Academy for 3rd straight City League girls basketball championship
Twelve days before the City League girls basketball championship, Obama Academy bounced back from a demoralizing loss to top-seeded Allderdice with a 47-41 home win.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 15, 2026
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Maggie Spell
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week for Feb. 15, 2026
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week – Fox Chapel Foxes girls
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Feb. 16, 2026
The first round melts into the quarterfinals when it comes to the February Frenzy and the high school basketball postseason this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Obama Academy tops rival Allderdice to claim 2nd City League boys basketball title
The security guards and administrators made it clear that no one would be storming the court during the City League boys basketball championship game at Brashear High School. After six years of chasing a title, Obama Academy guard Naron Jackson II and his teammates brought the party to their purple-clad people.
Shaler boys show flashes of potential in playoff season
Shaler boys basketball coach Brandon Sensor would have liked to see the Titans go into the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs with more of a running start. But a few results at the tail end of the schedule won’t taint a solid regular season.
Sewickley Academy boys, girls ready to take their shot in WPIAL basketball playoffs
Both Sewickley Academy varsity teams extended their seasons in 2025-26.
Quaker Valley boys, girls heat up heading into playoffs
The Quaker Valley boys basketball team has been unbeatable since the start of the new year.
Lucas Grimsley adds 1,000-point milestone to stellar Sewickley Academy resume
Sewickley Academy’s talented senior Lucas Grimsley was an all-state selection following the 2024-25 basketball season.
Fisher’s Files: Quaker Valley boys edge Indiana in playoff tune-up
The high school schedule-maker linked three Quaker Valley teams together Feb. 9 in late regular-season action — two at home, one on the road. All three were victorious:
Norwin boys, girls gear up for WPIAL basketball playoffs
The Norwin girls and boys basketball teams were primed to enter the WPIAL playoffs.
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff capsules for Feb. 16, 2026
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A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 16, 2026
WPIAL basketball playoffs
Sites, times set for Wednesday’s WPIAL basketball quarterfinals
February 14, 2026
As the WPIAL boys and girls basketball playoffs continue with first-round action Monday and Tuesday, the first night of the second round is set with sites and times.
Allderdice, Obama Academy to square off again in City League boys championship game
Allderdice boys basketball coach Devin Crummie wants to put to rest any concerns about the City League basketball championships being played at Brashear High School.
Young North Hills girls basketball team punches ticket for return trip to postseason
North Hills is hoping to channel its inner-2005 Pittsburgh Steelers when the WPIAL girls basketball playoffs start.
Battle-tested North Hills boys basketball hoping experience leads to playoff success
North Hills’ 2025-26 basketball regular season, just like their campaign a year prior, led them to the WPIAL playoffs.
North Allegheny boys coach stays upbeat after rough debut season
North Allegheny first-year boys basketball coach Rob Niederberger knows all about growing pains.
