Basketball

Aliquippa’s Qualil Goode (3) and Javari Dillard-Carter (11) battle South Park’s Luke Scarff for a rebound in the Class 3A semifinals Tuesday. (Dave Mackall | For TribLive)
Aliquippa races past South Park, reaches Class 2A finals with revenge in mind
February 24, 2026
Aliquippa is headed to a WPIAL championship game in boys basketball.

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Chartiers Valley’s Julian Semplice is called for charging on Moon’s Caden Kopay during the WPIAL Class 5A semifinals Tuesday. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
‘We’ll take an ugly win:’ No. 1 Chartiers Valley gets past Moon, earns spot in Class 5A finals
Moon sophomore Brody Bauman launched a possible game-winning 3-pointer with two seconds left that hit off the front of rim and bounced away as time expired, keeping Chartiers Valley’s hopes of a repeat alive.

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Winchester Thurston’s DaShae Cochran scores over Chartiers-Houston’s Mackenzie Walsh during the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Tuesday. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
High school roundup for Feb. 24, 2026: Neshannock, Winchester Thurston reach Class 2A finals
DaShae Cochran scored 22 points and Jasmine Hollins added 21 to lead No. 2 Winchester Thurston to a 51-36 victory over No. 3 Chartiers-Houston in the WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball semifinals Tuesday night.

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Jeanette’s Noah Sunder fights for a rebound with Clairton’s Brandon Murphy during the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Monday at Norwin. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Westmoreland County high school basketball notebook: Jeannette senior thrives with vote of confidence
Jeannette senior Noah Sunder received a text message before the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball semifinal against Clairton.

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Chartiers Valley’s Luca Federico works against Moon’s AJ Buford on Dec. 19, 2025. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 24, 2026: Chartiers Valley, Moon to settle season-long dispute
Welcome to the final day of the final four in the WPIAL basketball playoffs with teams in boys Class 5A and 3A and girls Class 6A and 2A owning the bright semifinals spotlight.

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Geibel Catholic’s Emma Larkin celebrates with Mallory Clemmer (left) after defeating Aquinas Academy during the WPIAL Class A semifinals Monday at Norwin. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
High school roundup for Feb. 23, 2026: Geibel Catholic knocks off top seed in Class A semis
Janiah Darnell scored on a putback with 17.4 seconds left in overtime to lead No. 4 Geibel Catholic to a 52-50 victory over top-seeded Aquinas Academy in the WPIAL Class A girls basketball semifinals Monday night.

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Sewickley Academy’s Lucas Grimsley shoots a 3-pointer against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (Don Rebel | TribLive)
Sewickley Academy stays focused, drops Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Class 2A semifinals
February 23, 2026
A year ago, highly touted Sewickley Academy was expected to make a run at a WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball crown.

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Fox Chapel’s Lyla Jablon drives to the basket against Shaler on Jan. 9, 2026, at Fox Chapel. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 24, 2026
WPIAL basketball playoffs

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New Castle’s Marino Graham scores against Fox Chapel’s Carson Rihn during their game on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at Fox Chapel. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 23, 2026: Class 6A powers to clash in semifinals
February 22, 2026
Welcome to the second day of the Final Four in the 2026 WPIAL basketball playoffs with boys teams in Class 6A and 3A, along with girls 6A and 2A owning the bright semifinals spotlight.

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Deer Lakes’ Evan Moore scores past Hopewell’s Jack Biega during the WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals Feb. 17, 2026 at North Allegheny High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Feb. 22, 2026
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Evan Moore

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Thomas Jefferson’s Nicholas Trklja elevates over Penn Hills Tyrone Johnson and Dallas Smith during WPIAL Class 5A playoff action Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at Norwin High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Feb. 23, 2026
The familiar ring that wraps up the February Frenzy is that “There is gold in them there Cardiac Hills” as the district high school basketball playoffs conclude this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Neshannock’s Payton Newman competes during the 2024-25 season. (Something for your Wall photography)
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 22, 2026
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Payton Newman

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South Allegheny’s Drew Cook reacts after hitting a 3-pointer over Seton LaSalle’s Charlie Crummie during a fourth-quarter comeback Jan. 6, 2026 at Seton LaSalle High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week for Feb. 22, 2026
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week – South Allegheny Gladiators boys

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Thomas Jefferson’s Maggie Spell eyes up an outside shot. (Mike Darnay | Mon Valley Independent)
Thomas Jefferson boys, girls pack powerful 1-2 punch
It was magical.

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Sewickley Academy’s Eric Craciun hits a 3-pointer against Greensburg Central Catholic in the Class 2A first round Feb. 16. (Antonio Rossetti | For TribLive)
Sewickley Herald playoff notebook: Sewickley Academy roster loaded with sharpshooters
Notes and quotes from the WPIAL basketball playoffs:

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Sewickley Academy girls notch playoff win to remember
No. 10 Monessen went into its WPIAL Class A girls basketball playoff game Feb. 16 at Sewickley Academy with high hopes, only to see its sails deflated by a strong defensive effort by the home team.

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Brentwood’s Deng Mu competes during the 2025-26 season. (Courtesy of Skye Marie)
Brentwood’s Deng Mu makes immediate impact on WPIAL basketball scene
Deng Mu always knew he’d eventually move to the United States. With both of his parents being American citizens, it was only a matter of time before he was reunited with them.

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Shady Side Academy’s Kai Lamberson yells toward his sideline after making a 3-pointer Feb. 17 during a WPIAL Class 3A playoff game against Bishop Canevin. Lamberson finished with 32 points in a 61-48 win. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)
Sophomore’s big night delivers memorable playoff win to Shady Side Academy boys
The pressure was going to follow Shady Side Academy 5-foot-11 sophomore guard Kai Lamberson. No. 4 seed Bishop Canevin was trailing at home in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs and needed to create extra possessions in the worst way.

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Fox Chapel’s Lyla Jablon plays defense against Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Feb. 18. (Mike Darnay | Mon Valley Independent)
Fox Chapel girls find success by creating chaos
The Fox Chapel girls basketball team is at its most comfortable when it is generating chaos for its opponents. While they have to avoid getting enveloped by the madness themselves, the Foxes have found a way to make their high-pressure defense work.

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Fox Chapel’s John Rehak blocks a shot by Norwin’s King Carver during the first round of the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs Feb. 16. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)
Staying cool under pressure leads to playoff win for Fox Chapel boys
It was by no means a perfect performance when the Fox Chapel boys basketball team advanced out of the first round of the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs. What the Foxes were able to do is show their ability to keep a steady heartbeat during the wild swings that can accompany a high-pressure game.

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