Basketball
High school roundup for Jan. 23, 2026: Bauman brothers shoot No. 4 Moon past No. 1 Chartiers Valley
January 24, 2026
Jackson Bauman hit his fifth 3-pointer of the game with 4.9 seconds to go to lead Trib HSSN Class 4A No. 4 Moon to a 52-49 victory over No. 1 Chartiers Valley on Friday night, handing the Colts their first Section 4-5A loss of the season.
Clutch 3-pointer sends Seton LaSalle past South Park and into tie for 1st in section
January 23, 2026
Down by a point with less than a minute left and near a five-second call with the ball in the hands of freshman star Gabe Gizzi, Seton LaSalle used a timeout to save the possession.
Central Catholic boys sweep Hempfield in convincing fashion
It’s late, and the Central Catholic boys basketball team is growing impatient. The WPIAL’s third-ranked team in Class 6A is eyeing more respect.
Deer Lakes boys start fast, earn revenge against cold-shooting Burrell
When Burrell and Deer Lakes squared off in December, the Bucs hit six 3s in the first half, didn’t turn the ball over and held the Lancers’ top scorers in check en route to victory.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 24, 2026: Basketball showcases before the snow falls
The final Pittsburgh Basketball Club event this season is set for Saturday.
Injuries, illness force shorthanded Highlands girls basketball team to forfeit remaining games
The Highlands girls basketball team faced low roster numbers throughout the first month of this season.
In win over South Park, Belle Vernon girls show their future is now
January 22, 2026
The Belle Vernon girls basketball team is built for the future with five underclassmen starting, including a couple of outstanding freshmen.
A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: Teams battle for playoff positioning in Section 1-4A
It’s been quite a battle this winter among area boys basketball rivals in Section 1-4A.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 22, 2026: Shaler, Plum rematch with 1st place on line
When Plum visited Shaler earlier this season, first place in Section 1-5A girls basketball was up for grabs.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania girls high school basketball rankings for Jan. 22, 2026
There were some changes in the Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings from week in the two top classifications, but little movement in the bottom four classes.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania boys high school basketball rankings for Jan. 22, 2026
Like towns and cities across the state preparing for a big storm, the elite boys basketball teams in the PIAA are preparing for the postseason by stacking victories.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 21, 2026: Wrestlers battling for section titles
January 21, 2026
Welcome to the final night of section duals in the WPIAL boys wrestling regular season.
Trib 10: Power rankings shuffled slightly as 2nd half of section schedule starts
As district teams wrapped up the first half of section play and began the second half, the elite teams kept posting victories this past week.
High school roundup for Jan. 20, 2026: New Castle overcomes Scoop Smith’s heroics in his Woodland Hills finale
Kai Cox hit a pair of free throws with 24 seconds left in overtime to give Trib HSSN Class 6A No. 1 New Castle (15-0, 9-0) the lead for good in a 46-44 victory over Woodland Hills (8-9, 4-5) in Section 1-6A boys basketball Tuesday night, putting a damper on Scoop Smith Appreciation Night.
Lincoln Park pulls away from Moon, sets sights on section top spot
January 20, 2026
Lincoln Park’s 21-point third quarter devoured the Moon Tigers, fueling a 72-58 victory for the Leopards in Section 4-5A boys basketball Tuesday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 20, 2026: 2-sport star getting visit from Jayhawks
January 19, 2026
During the 2025 WPIAL football season, Ben Hays was the WPIAL regular season rushing king with 1,757 yards on the ground, and he also finished No. 1 in the district regular season in scoring with 210 points.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 19, 2026
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Nick Trklja
High school roundup for Jan. 19, 2026: South Fayette, Geibel Catholic pass section tests with flying colors
Haylie Lamonde scored 22 points to lead South Fayette to a 76-38 victory over West Allegheny in a matchup of the top two teams in the Section 3-5A girls basketball standings Monday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 19, 2026: South Fayette, West Allegheny vie for Section 3-5A lead
January 18, 2026
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. day as the holiday brings a busy slate of WPIAL girls basketball games.
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week for Jan. 18, 2026
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week – Beaver Falls Tigers
