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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 18, 2025
December 18, 2025
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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.
Lineup changes no problem for No. 2 Norwin in win over Plum
December 17, 2025
Norwin’s top wrestler, junior Landon Sidun, did not wrestle in Wednesday’s WPIAL Section 9-3A match at Plum.
Tensions boil over as fight overshadows Highlands’ wrestling victory over Valley
The tension between Valley’s Nolan Bodycombe and Highlands’ Taiyvon Partlow started during the lineup introductions. When Partlow offered to shake hands, Bodycombe shook his head no.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 18, 2025: Top 4 teams to hash out pecking order in girls basketball section
‘Twas the week before Christmas and much to WPIAL hoop fans’ delight, girls basketball teams were fighting for section supremacy on a busy Thursday night.
Momentum carried over from soccer success helps Burrell girls basketball team to 7-1 mark
Trailing Class 6A Connellsville by eight at halftime last Friday, the Burrell girls basketball team went to work.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Greensburg CC’s Erica Gribble closes in on 2K
With her name at the top of the Greensburg Central Catholic basketball points list, all-time leading scorer Erica Gribble has her sights on a milestone.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 16, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 17, 2025: North Allegheny, Seneca Valley girls get section play started
December 16, 2025
Three years ago, the North Allegheny girls basketball program defeated Upper St. Clair to win the 2023 WPIAL Class 6A championship.
Upper St. Clair jumps on Canon-McMillan, wins 8th straight over section rival
Following a victory in its Section 2-6A opener over Imani Christian last week, Canon-McMillan and first-year head coach Glenn Gutierrez were hoping to flip the script on two-time reigning WPIAL Class 6A champion Upper St. Clair on Tuesday.
High school roundup for Dec. 16, 2025: North Hills girls stun Class 6A No. 1 Canon-McMillan
Zoe Devlin scored 17 points as North Hills rallied from six points down after three quarters to knock off Class 6A No. 1 Canon-McMillan, 44-43, in nonsection girls basketball Tuesday night.
