Basketball

Neighborhood Academy’s Kedron Gilmore drives on Serra Catholic’s Tyler Sapida during the WPIAL Class A championship game Feb. 27.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania boys high school basketball rankings for March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025
While there are two more Trib HSSN state rankings to come this basketball season, the five teams in each classification have been finalized.

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Riverview’s Lily Bauer (right) was selected to play in the Cager Classic.
Rosters announced for 28th Cager Classic all-star festivities
The 28th annual Cager Classic, featuring senior basketball players from Allegheny Armstrong, Butler and Westmoreland counties, will be held at Highlands High School.

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Upper St. Clair’s Niko Gidas celebrates with Jake Foster after hitting a 3-pointer against Imani Christian on Jan. 7.
Trib 10: Power-ranked teams rolling through state playoffs
March 18, 2025
The WPIAL has enjoyed great success through three rounds of the PIAA postseason and the Trib 10 teams are a big reason why.

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North Catholic’s Brady Wehner eyes up a 3-point shot against Oakland Catholic on Dec. 11, 2024.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Brady Wehner

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North Catholic’s Jude Rottmann celebrates after the Trojans defeated Knoch, 54-53, on Feb. 4.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 17, 2025
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Jude Rottmann

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Seneca Valley’s John Sroka III celebrates his second goal against Upper St. Clair during the PIHL Class 3A semifinals Monday, March 10, 2025 at Robert Morris University Island Sports Center.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 17, 2025
March 16, 2025
The winter high school sports season is down to the final two weeks while spring sports begin with a bang this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Upper St. Clair’s Ryan Prunzik steals the ball from Norwin’s Bella Furno to score the go-ahead basket during the WPIAL Class 6A girls basketball championship Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Petersen Events Center.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for March 16, 2025
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week – Upper St. Clair Panthers

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Upper St. Clair celebrates beating New Castle and winning back-to-back WPIAL Class 6A championships Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Petersen Events Center.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 16, 2025
Trib HSSN boys basketball teams of the week – Upper St. Clair Panthers

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OLSH’s Lola Garner is fouled by Central Cambria’s Rowan Ruddek during PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal round playoff action Friday, March 14, 2025 at Norwin High School.
6 WPIAL girls basketball teams set for PIAA semifinal matchups
Heading into the PIAA girls basketball semifinals, there are two guarantees for the six remaining teams from the WPIAL.

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Long-range shooter leads Sewickley Academy to PIAA win
A 1 p.m. starting time apparently suits Sewickley Academy boys basketball player Lucas Grimsley just fine.

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Peters Township’s Natalie Wetzel goes to the basket in a PIAA Class 5A second-round game against Thomas Jefferson on Wednesday.
High school roundup for March 15, 2025: Peters Township controls Cathedral Prep in Class 5A quarters
March 15, 2025
WPIAL champion Peters Township was held to its lowest point total of the season Saturday in the PIAA Class 5A girls basketball quarterfinals.

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South Fayette forward Ryan Oldaker moves past a Hollidaysburg defender during a PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal game Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Armstrong High School. The Lions beat Hollidaysburg, 70-52.
South Fayette controls Hollidaysburg in PIAA quarterfinals, earns rematch with Peters Township
South Fayette girls basketball coach Bryan Bennett always has the future in mind. The Lions work on some concepts that may not be employed for months, if ever.

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Aliquippa’s Josh Pratt goes up for a layup against Forest Hills on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Armstrong High School. The Quips beat Forest Hills, 73-34, in a PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal.
Aliquippa rolls past Forest Hills in PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals
Aliquippa guard Josh Pratt felt comfortable at the start of the PIAA Class 3A boys basketball quarterfinal Saturday against District 6 champion Forest Hills. Collectively, the Quips seemed businesslike in their approach.

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Norwin’s Bella Furno hits a 3-pointer to help pull away from Canon-McMillan during a WPIAL Class 5A semifinal Feb. 25.
With season over, Norwin girls bid farewell to sensational senior class
A section championship. A runner-up finish in the WPIAL. Another trip to the state playoffs.

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OLSH’s Austin Avsec goes to the basket as Union’s Jordyn Kelley defends during a PIAA Class 2A second-round game Wednesday at North Allegheny High School.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 15, 2025: Class 2A boys bracket still packed with WPIAL teams
March 14, 2025
The Road to Hershey concludes the quarterfinal pit stops Saturday with boys Class 6A, 3A and 2A along with girls Class 5A, 4A and A taking center stage.

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Upper St. Clair’s Rylee Kalocay
High school basketball roundup for March 14, 2025: Upper St. Clair storms into state semifinals
WPIAL champion Upper St. Clair held Haverford to single-digit point totals in three quarters and rolled to a 51-35 victory in the PIAA Class 6A girls basketball quarterfinals Friday night.

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OLSH’s Claudia Ierullo scores on Central Cambria’s Alaina Long during a PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal Friday.
OLSH holds off Central Cambria to set up all-WPIAL Class 3A semifinal vs. Shady Side Academy
For Don Eckerle, winning never gets old. And he’s done a lot of it over the years — 417 times now, to be exact.

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Peters Township’s Alina Sopko scores past South Fayette’s Haylie Lamonde during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game Feb. 28.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania girls high school basketball rankings for March 13, 2025
Unlike the boys side of the state rankings, the elite girls teams have survived the first two rounds and are moving on to the PIAA quarterfinals this weekend.

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South Allegheny’s Jake Uher defends on Aliquippa’s Jeremiah Pratt during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game March 1.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania boys high school basketball rankings for March 13, 2025
Two rounds into the 2025 PIAA boys basketball playoffs, there was little movement in three classes and major upheaval in the other three classifications.

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Chartiers Valley’s Jayden Davis (1) reacts after a fourth-quarter basket against Montour on Tuesday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 14, 2025: Chartiers Valley continues on the Road to Hershey
March 13, 2025
The Road to Hershey has reached the quarterfinals with the Friday spotlight shining on boys Class 5A, 4A and A, along with girls Class 6A, 3A and 2A.

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