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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 20, 2025
December 20, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 20, 2025: Oakland Catholic wins battle of WPIAL title contenders
Savanna Daye connected for 21 points to lead Class 4A No. 2 Oakland Catholic to a 60-41 victory over Class 3A No. 1 Shady Side Academy in a matchup of WPIAL title contenders at the PBC Hall of Fame Classic at Ambridge on Saturday.
WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Dec. 21, 2025
Class 6A
WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Dec. 21, 2025
Class 6A
Jeannette boys take care of business against 6A Norwin
Given the fact Jeannette was leading but not in complete control, Jayce Powell felt the need to be vocal in the huddle.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Brewer picks Bucknell
Grant Brewer made his college commitment official and then went into relaxation mode.
A-K Valley sports notebook: Springdale girls soccer coach Marc Bentley steps down
Marc Bentley has concluded his tenure as coach of the Springdale girls soccer team.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Luca Butera and Torrie Destefano
Luca Butera
A-K Valley athletes of the week: St. Joseph’s Bella Bartolovic, Springdale’s Robby Simmen
Bella Bartolovic
Ambridge repeats as WPIAL competitive spirit champion; Hempfield gets back on top
Pittsburgh traffic could not keep the Ambridge cheer team from repeating as district champions.
10 greats set for enshrinement to Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame
Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith, an Aliquippa native, and professional wrestling champion and New Brighton native “The Franchise” Shane Douglas are two of a group of 10 athletic greats who will be celebrated with enshrinement into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame on June 13 at The Club at Shadow Lakes in Aliquippa.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 20, 2025: Basketball teams hit road for tournament action
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.
