Basketball
Montour takes Moon’s best shot in OT thriller
January 15, 2025
As a top-ranked team with lofty expectations, the stretch run this winter will be anything but dull, Montour coach Bill Minear told his players.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 15, 2024: Section races heat up on mats
January 14, 2025
Mats throughout the district will be out with midweek high school wrestling duals, the second-to-last section meets of the 2025 season.
Elizabeth Forward holds on in back-and-forth 4th vs. Derry
With the logjam at the top of Section 3-4A boys basketball, Elizabeth Forward coach Nolan Larry said Tuesday’s home matchup with section-leading Derry was looked at as a must-win.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Jan. 13, 2025
January 13, 2025
Trib HSSN boys basketball teams of the week – New Castle Red Hurricanes
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 13, 2025
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Cameron Epps
Norwin girls clamp down on Hempfield for 3rd straight win
Norwin takes pride in holding teams under 40 points, so, when Hempfield began to creep closer to that mark, the Knights went into lockdown mode.
Franklin Regional surges late to top Shaler, stay unbeaten in girls basketball Section 1-5A
Shaler came to Murrysville on Monday riding a six-game winning streak and looking to leapfrog FranklinRegional in the Section 1-5A standings. The Panthers were hoping to defend the home court and extend their lead in section play.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Jan. 12, 2025
January 12, 2025
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week – Shady Side Academy Bulldogs
Sophomore point guard Emma Eannarino sparks Sewickley Academy girls
Emma Eannarino has tackled an important role on the Sewickley Academy girls basketball team despite being only a sophomore.
Playing under 3rd head coach has helped make Nolan Donnelly a more complete player, leader at Sewickley Academy
Nolan Donnelly has had an unconventional basketball career at Sewickley Academy as a four-year starter.
Freshman Keira Watson makes immediate impact for Quaker Valley girls
Keira Watson loves to play basketball.
High school roundup for Jan. 11, 2025: South Allegheny tops Avonworth in battle of top-ranked teams
January 11, 2025
Cam Epps hit six 3-pointers and finished with 26 points to lead South Allegheny to an 83-77 victory over Avonworth in a battle of top-ranked teams Saturday at the PBC Classic at La Roche College.
WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 12, 2025
Class 6A
WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 12, 2024
Class 6A
North Allegheny’s Carter Melzer steps up into go-to scoring role
North Allegheny senior Carter Melzer learned at an early age how to defend himself on the basketball court.
Shady Side Academy girls progressing toward championship goals
There is still much work ahead for the Shady Side Academy girls basketball program.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: FC boys basketball surges in section
The Fox Chapel boys basketball team didn’t plan to change its approach when it went up to Class 6A.
With young roster, Penn Hills girls working on paying attention to detail
Robert Cash has been through this before with the Penn Hills girls basketball program. The Indians have a young group that needs to play as underclassmen because Penn Hills doesn’t have many older players on the roster.
Penn Hills boys shake off early struggles, begin to hit stride
Penn Hills picking up a win over Shaler in a game that was televised locally provided the Indians with a significant boost of confidence. But how the Indians followed up their performance against the Titans may do even more to improve Penn Hills’ psyche.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 11, 2025: Saturday showcases set on hardwood
It will be a full day of high school basketball action at a pair of area colleges Saturday.
