Basketball
High school roundup for March 17, 2026: Obama Academy becomes 1st City League team to reach state finals since 2016
March 18, 2026
Eric James scored 23 points, including the go-ahead baseline jumper in the final seconds, to lead Obama Academy to a 52-51 victory over Carver Engineering & Science in the PIAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinals Tuesday night.
Oakland Catholic gets past Blackhawk in dramatic WPIAL final rematch to earn trip to Hershey
March 17, 2026
Josie Fontana felt anxiety when her short jump shot sat on the rim with 54 seconds remaining in the game Tuesday night. The Oakland Catholic senior forward had seen too many of those shots fall short when the Eagles simulated the situation in practice.
Central Dauphin outslugs Upper St. Clair to reach PIAA Class 6A championship game
ALTOONA – Upper St. Clair and Central Dauphin made their PIAA Class 6A boys basketball semifinal feel like a heavyweight fight Tuesday night.
Late free throw lifts West York past Chartiers Valley in Class 5A semifinals
HOLLIDAYSBURG – Chartiers Valley will have to wait another year for a chance to win its first PIAA boys basketball title.
High school notebook: Imani Christian basketball coach steps down
There are big changes ahead for the Imani Christian Academy boys basketball program.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 17, 2026: Another meaningful matchup between South Fayette, Peters Township
Who will be lucky on St. Patrick’s Day?
High school roundup for March 16, 2026: Neighborhood Academy headed back to Hershey
March 16, 2026
Neighborhood Academy has earned the right to defend its PIAA Class A boys basketball title.
Flu fighters: Neshannock battles through illness, beats Bishop McCort in PIAA semifinals
Sophia Bonner and her Neshannock teammates had a vital and unorthodox meeting during the morning of a PIAA Class 2A class semifinal Monday night at Armstrong High School.
PIAA postpones basketball semifinals involving Chartiers Valley, Obama Academy
Winter weather forced PIAA officials to postpone eight basketball semifinal games scheduled for Monday night.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 15, 2026
March 15, 2026
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Taylor McCullough
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 15, 2026
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Kedron Gilmore
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 16, 2026: Trips to PIAA basketball finals on the line
WPIAL champions Chartiers Valley in Class 5A and Neighborhood Academy in Class A both played in the PIAA final four a year ago.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 16, 2026
The madness on the scholastic hardwood and ice is winding down while at the same time, the spring sports season is here this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Westmoreland County PIAA basketball playoff preview capsule for March 16, 2026
Girls
WPIAL matchups headline Tuesday’s PIAA girls basketball semifinals
For the fourth time in six years, it will be an all-WPIAL clash in the girls Class 5A western semifinals on the final exit of the Road to Hershey.
Upper St. Clair, Sewickley Academy set for Tuesday’s PIAA boys basketball semifinals
Panthers of the same color but from different District 7 zip codes return to the state semifinals looking for their fourth victory of the 2026 PIAA postseason that would send them to Chocolate Town.
For Quaker Valley, sense of pride comes with season-ending PIAA loss
Quaker Valley’s first-round PIAA playoff game March 6 against Hickory became a tedious uphill climb for the Quakers almost from the opening tip.
North Hills softball looks to keep strong tradition rolling
The North Hills softball team has maintained its position as a consistent playoff threat over the years.
Sewickley Academy shows dominant defense, rebounding in PIAA tournament wins
Sewickley Academy defeated Jeannette in the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship game Feb. 27 at Petersen Events Center.
High school roundup for March 14, 2026: Blackhawk, Oakland Catholic earn spots in WPIAL finals rematch
March 14, 2026
Blackhawk and North Catholic squared off in the PIAA Class 4A girls basketball quarterfinals Saturday, fighting for the chance to avenge a loss in the WPIAL playoffs.
