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Plenty of big girls basketball games in Beaver County on Thursday

January 29, 2020

The top two girls basketball teams in the latest Trib HSSN weekly rankings will square off with first place at stake on Thursday.

Norwin’s Ty Bilinsky looks for an opening in the corner against Fox Chapel’s defender Will Livingston on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 in WPIAL basketball at Norwin Senior High School.

Fox Chapel boys, Chartiers Valley girls remain on top of HSSN power rankings

The boys and girls Trib 10 from last week to this week was like an impatient card dealer, a little bit of shuffling before getting down to business.

Shaler notebook: Titans swimmers hope to make late push to WPIALs

Time is running out for the Shaler Area swimmers to earn times needed to reach the WPIAL Class AAA championships.

Mt. Lebanon’s Ashleigh Connor scores past Bethel Park’s Juliana Carbone on Dec. 19, 2019, at Bethel Park High School.

Young Mt. Lebanon girls team continues to progress, develop

Most coaches will tell you experience and depth are two key elements that most successful teams possess.

Hempfield’s Nolan Daerr wrestles atop Kiski Area’s Vince Lapiana in the 138-pound weight class Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 in WPIAL wrestling at Hempfield Area High School.

Hempfield rolls over Kiski Area to reach WPIAL wrestling semifinals

Hempfield didn’t look sharp in its first match Wednesday in the WPIAL Class AAA team tournament.

Southmoreland’s Gracie Spadaro (15) and Maddie Moore celebrate after defeating McKeesport on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at Southmoreland High School.

Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Southmoreland remains perfect

There are three teams left in WPIAL girls basketball with perfect records.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Gia Scala drives past Leechburg’s Christine Guo during their game Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Leechburg High School.

Senior Scala helps accelerate maturing process for Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball

As one of only three seniors on the Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball team, Gia Scala was well aware of the Centurions’ inexperience coming into the season.

Freeport’s Sidney Shemanski (left) works against North Catholic’s Tess Myers during their Section 1-4A game Monday.

Freeport girls basketball making postseason push with healthy Shemanski

Sidney Shemanski appreciates the ability to be on the court with her Freeport teammates.

A-K Valley girls basketball notebook: Deer Lakes solidifies playoff spot

Deer Lakes took a seven-point lead at halftime of Monday’s Section 3-3A matchup with Steel Valley, but a 20-1 third quarter in favor of the Lancers left no doubt in the 49-32 result.

Central Valley’s Stephon Hall (25) celebrates his mercy-inducing touchdown with quarterback Ameer Dudley during the second quarter against Aliquippa Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at The Pit in Aliquippa.

Central Valley trio announces 1st FBS offers from same MAC school

Central Valley teammates Ameer Dudley, Stephon Hall and Myles Walker celebrated a WPIAL football championship last fall at Heinz Field.

Gateway’s Chamor Price catches a touchdown pass next to Peters Twp.’s Donovan McMillon during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Norwin High School.

Gateway wideout Chamor Price adds 9th FBS offer this month

Gateway wideout Chamor Price had a breakout season last year and college coaches have taken notice.

PIAA rejects Quaker Valley wrestler Hunter Robison’s request to compete in postseason

Quaker Valley transfer Hunter Robison’s hopes to wrestle this season were dashed by the PIAA.

Bethel Park’s Anthony Chiccitt drives to the basket against St. Clair’s Zack Kingseed during their game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Upper St. Clair High School.

WPIAL Clinched: Boys basketball through Jan. 28.

The WPIAL boys basketball regular season has a week and a half left as January is coming to an end with only three days remaining.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 28, 2020

January 28, 2020

Basketball

Isaiah Smith led Lincoln Park with 16 points Tuesday night.

High school roundup for Jan. 28, 2020: No. 1 Lincoln Park hitting its stride

With about two weeks left in the regular season, Lincoln Park looks to be hitting its stride.

Butler’s Devin Carney celebrates after defeating Pine-Richland Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Pine-Richland High School.

Butler clinches 1st boys basketball section title since 1992

Basketball coach Matt Clement was a junior on the team’s roster the last time Butler won a section title, but he watched Tuesday night as that 28-year wait finally ended.