Sports
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 20, 2025: Basketball teams hit road for tournament action
December 20, 2025
As last-minute shoppers cram the mall on the final weekend before Christmas, some district basketball teams had a better idea.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 19, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 19, 2025: Nathan Schanbacher drops 33 in North Hills win
Nathan Schanbacher poured in 33 points to lead North Hills to a 58-56 victory over Seneca Valley in Section 1-6A boys basketball Friday night.
Chartiers Valley fights off Moon rally in battle of the last 2 WPIAL 5A champs
December 19, 2025
On the night Chartiers Valley retired the No. 1 jersey of recent graduate Jayden Davis, the current Colts team had to hold on for dear life to remain No. 1.
2025 Trib HSSN Terrific 25 Football All-Stars
Here’s a look at the TribLive High School Sports Network’s Terrific 25 football all-stars for the 2025 season.
Belle Vernon boys ride ‘all kinds of heart’ to win over Derry
Every athlete knows to stay prepared at all times because there’s no telling when one can get a chance to make a big impact.
Franklin Regional boys get benefit of late goaltending call, earn hard-fought victory over Gateway
With the score tied in the closing seconds, Webber Rankin emerged from a crowd of players and found himself wide open in the lane.
Knoch boys use balanced scoring, physical approach to top Highlands
Roman DeFelice can see how the Knoch boys basketball team has been ready for the dialed-up intensity that comes with section play. The Knights’ demanding nonconference schedule already has put them through the ringer.
Burrell boys defense clamps down in defeat of Deer Lakes
The cannons were firing, and the gates were locked at Buccaneer bay as Burrell shut down the Deer Lakes offense to beat their rival 52-42.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 18, 2025
December 18, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 18, 2025: South Fayette coach, Neshannock forward hit milestones
Haylie Lamonde and Juliette Leroux scored 18 points apiece to lead South Fayette to a 72-26 victory over Montour in Section 3-5A girls basketball Thursday night, giving Lions coach Bryan Bennett his 200th career win.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 19, 2025: Last 2 WPIAL 5A champs to collide in boys hoops
The final Friday before the holidays is a big one for section battles in WPIAL boys basketball.
Nia O’Barto’s hair-raising performance lifts Norwin girls past Connellsville
Normally, Nia O’Barto wears her hair up in two tight buns, a look that would make Princess Leia proud.
Mt. Lebanon football coach Greg Perry resigns after 2 seasons
Greg Perry will keep mentoring quarterbacks as he’s done for decades and could be open to an assistant job somewhere, so the longtime WPIAL coach isn’t done with football.
Highlands boys basketball team off to solid start but knows there is room to grow
The Highlands boys basketball team is off and running this season with a 4-2 record, but it’s still searching for more as section play heats up and each game becomes more important.
Westmoreland boys basketball notebook: WCCA showcase on tap this weekend
Ten local boys teams will gather at a pair of county gyms Saturday for the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Boys Basketball Showcase.
Southmoreland’s Brian Pritts named WPIAL Athletic Director of the Year
Southmoreland’s Brian Pritts has an upbeat and positive personality that is evident as soon as he walks in a room.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 17, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 17, 2025: Seneca Valley jumps on North Allegheny for section win
Natalie Hambly scored 12 points to lead Seneca Valley to a 45-24 victory over North Allegheny in a Section 1-6A girls basketball clash Wednesday night.
