Sports
Valley baseball coach Jim Basilone steps down, ending successful 8-year run
November 18, 2025
Jim Basilone took over at a time when Valley baseball was stuck in a deep, dark hole. The veteran coach leaned on his considerable experience to lead the Vikings to five playoff appearances in a tenure that started in 2016 and ended with his recent resignation.
With 4 starters returning, Apollo-Ridge girls aim to challenge for section title
There is a great deal of optimism surrounding the Apollo-Ridge girls basketball team, which returns four starters and several other key contributors after a trip to the WPIAL playoffs last season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 17, 2025
November 17, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Nov. 17, 2025: Seneca Valley stays unbeaten with 9-goal outburst
Braden Morin collected three goals and two assists to lead Seneca Valley to a 9-1 victory over Fox Chapel in PIHL Class 3A hockey Monday night.
With experienced roster back, optimism grows for Apollo-Ridge boys
The Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team has endured some lean years recently in terms of wins and losses, but coach Greg Fox sees a program on the rise with experience throughout the lineup this season.
Trib HSSN high school football player of the week for Nov. 17, 2025
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Marques Council Jr.
Burrell girls deal with mixed emotions, but mostly pride, after PIAA runner-up finish
The Burrell girls soccer team members had a bittersweet feeling in their hearts and in the pits of their stomachs hours after the end of Friday’s PIAA Class 2A championship game against Archbishop Wood at Northeastern York High School.
WPIAL again denies request from Farrell to rejoin district
For the second time in two years, the WPIAL board has denied a request from Farrell to rejoin the district.
Finalists announced for Bill Fralic football lineman award
Six finalists, one for each classification, were announced Monday for the seventh Bill Fralic Memorial Award for the WPIAL’s top two-way interior football lineman.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for Nov. 16, 2025
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Laurel Spartans
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Nov. 17, 2025
The district high school football postseason concludes Championship Saturday action this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
PIAA announces sites, times for state football quarterfinals
WPIAL champions Central Catholic and Aliquippa learned the location of their state playoff openers when the PIAA on Sunday released quarterfinal sites.
Norwin notebook: Knights earn all-conference honors in multiple sports
Several Norwin players were selected for the Big 5/6 Conference all-conference football teams.
Norwin adds to trophy case in successful fall season
The 2025 fall sports season at Norwin will be known as the last season before the “Castle” — Norwin Knights Stadium — was demolished to the ground to make room for a new venue.
Shaler notebook: 1st playoff victory in almost 40 years inspires girls soccer team
Gabby Alcalde stepped to the line first for the Shaler girls soccer team during its penalty kick shootout with Franklin Regional in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
Playoff win gives Shaler football something to build on
The Shaler football program laid the foundation for more success in 2026. With a potential seismic change to how the WPIAL schedules football on the horizon, it will be an interesting time for all programs.
Captains ace leadership test for Quaker Valley tennis
Livia Jobbins, Jane Lenhard and Parker Barnes shared a common bond on the Quaker Valley girls tennis team this season.
Young Quaker Valley volleyball team showed flashes of brilliance in inconsistent season
Quaker Valley’s girls volleyball team had inconsistent results this season partly because of the Quakers’ all-around inexperience.
Quaker Valley hockey rides hot start to division lead
Quaker Valley’s hockey team jumped out to a flying start in the PIHL season.
