Basketball
High school roundup for Jan. 6, 2024: Karis Thomas sets pace for Shady Side Academy
January 6, 2025
Karis Thomas hit six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points to lead Shady Side Academy to a 54-26 victory over Deer Lakes in Section 2-3A girls basketball Monday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 7, 2025: Game of the year in big-school boys basketball
A week into the new year, it’s safe to say the biggest WPIAL basketball game of 2025 — or perhaps even this season — is set to tip off Tuesday.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Jeannette’s Stone Markham
After Jeannette’s football team made a run to the WPIAL Class A semifinals, the boys basketball team has stepped up in similiar fashion, opening its season with a perfect 9-0 overall record and 3-0 mark in the section.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 6, 2025: Class A championship rematch on tap
January 5, 2025
One of the top games on a busy night of district section girls basketball on Monday is a rematch of the 2024 WPIAL Class A championship game as two-time defending champion Union heads to Natrona Heights to visit St. Joseph.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Jan. 5, 2025
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Oumou “Mimi” Thiero
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Jan. 6, 2024
Our resolution for the new year is to continue to deliver the best high school sports action throughout 2025, starting with plenty of winter sports this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Quaker Valley grad Nora Johns enjoying college basketball experience at Ohio Wesleyan
The Ohio Wesleyan women’s basketball program — as would be expected — is dominated by players from Ohio.
Freshman-dominated lineup getting crash course in varsity basketball for Gateway girls
With a roster composed mostly of freshmen, the Gateway girls basketball program is in the middle of some growing pains, but the Gators are developing the necessary building blocks for a potentially bright future.
Gateway boys aim to learn from close losses, compete for section title
In the early going of the season, the Gateway boys basketball program has found itself on the wrong side of some close games. However, the Gators hope the experience prepares them for section play and a deep playoff run.
Sewickley Academy girls off to 1-2 start in section play
Sewickley Academy’s Emma Eannarino and Grace Jardini would not be denied a victory in the closing seconds of their section opener.
Sewickley Academy boys out to build on outstanding start
The Sewickley Academy boys basketball team was just a few points away from an 8-0 start after a 44-35 victory over North Allegheny on Dec. 30.
Quaker Valley girls getting used to nail-biting finishes
Two girls basketball games on back-to-back nights. Two nail-biters, one home and one away. Excitement galore.
Quaker Valley boys take stock after strong start to season
Plan A for many high school basketball teams in late-December is to play in a holiday tournament.
WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 5, 2024
Class 6A
Plum boys basketball continuing to grow heading into 2nd half of season
After a 51-25 loss to Seneca Valley on Dec. 28, Plum first-year boys basketball coach Dave Pucka admitted the score might look bad, but his players were in it the majority of the game.
Riverview boys searching for more in season’s 2nd half
The Riverview boys basketball team went nearly two weeks between games after losing a tough section contest to a talented Jeannette team, 66-34.
After running nonsection gauntlet, Bishop Canevin runs past McGuffey
January 3, 2025
Most times, overall record is a good barometer to measure how well a team is doing in any given season.
High school roundup for Jan. 2, 2024: Imani Christian staves off Hempfield upset bid
January 2, 2025
RJ Sledge scored 35 points as Trib HSSN Class 6A No. 1 Imani Christian avoided an upset with a 72-68 victory over Hempfield in Section 2-6A boys basketball Thursday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 3, 2025: Class 6A contenders face tests at Norwin
The third day of the new year could be newsworthy both in and outside of the gym.
