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5 Quaker Valley standouts among players chosen for PIHL all-star games
January 11, 2026
They are considered among the cream of the crop of high school hockey players in Western Pennsylvania.
Maryland recruit Mimi Thiero resetting Quaker Valley’s record books
Quaker Valley senior Mimi Thiero celebrated twice.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 10, 2026
January 10, 2026
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 10, 2026: Juliette Leroux hits 1,000 points as South Fayette claims another statement win
Juliette Leroux scored 31 points to reach 1,000 for her career, leading Trib HSSN Class 5A No. 1 South Fayette to a 70-32 nonsection girls basketball victory over Class 6A No. 1 Norwin on Saturday.
Baker, Horwat become 3-time champs, Norwin makes history, Brown wins showdown at WCCA meet
It was a big day for Burrell senior Cam Baker, Derry junior Mason Horwat and the Norwin wrestling program.
Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Mt. Pleasant’s Olivia Kovach and Derry’s Mason Keesecker
Olivia Kovach
Baldwin, Canon-McMillan win competitive spirit state titles
Baldwin and Canon-McMillan won state titles at the PIAA competitive spirit championships Saturday in Johnstown.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Greensburg CC’s Gribble set to join elite group
A career-long quest for another milestone could happen this week for Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball standout Erica Gribble.
WPIAL girls basketball rankings for week ending Jan. 11, 2026
Here’s a look at this week’s Trib HSSN girls basketball rankings:
WPIAL boys basketball rankings for week ending Jan. 11, 2026
Here’s a look at this week’s Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings:
McDowell uses strong 3rd quarter to take down Montour
McDowell’s balanced offensive attack and 24-point third quarter overwhelmed Montour on Saturday, as the Trojans surged to a 76-41 victory at the Montour Athletic Center.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Kiski Area’s Gianna DeVito, Valley’s Baxter Diehm
Gianna DeVito
WCCA finals feature possible preview of PIAA tournament
The PIAA wrestling tournament is still two months away, but the finals at the 73rd Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Saturday be a preview to state competition.
Norwin notebook: Hockey team making strides
The Norwin hockey team has more wins already than it had all of last season.
Norwin girls basketball alumni starring on college hardwood
One might be hard-pressed to find a high school girls basketball program with so many players in the college game.
Franklin Regional boys stay atop WPIAL wrestling heap; girls team makes strides
As the second month of the wrestling season begins, the Franklin Regional boys still sit atop the Trib HSSN WPIAL team rankings in Class 3A.
Murrysville Star notebook: Franklin Regional grad returning to Riveters
Sydney Lindeman had such a good experience in her rookie season with the new Pittsburgh Riveters pre-professional women’s soccer team, she is coming back for more.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Goalie stands tall in Fox Chapel loss
The Fox Chapel hockey team returned from the three-week break over the holidays with a difficult PIHL Class 3A battle with Peters Township. The Foxes weren’t able to find enough offense to support a strong performance from goaltender Charlie Hill.
Fox Chapel girls taking charge of defensive strategy
Fox Chapel girls basketball coach Marty Matvey has seen a higher number of his players spill onto the ground while they are playing defense. That has been the design of this iteration of the Foxes who have wanted to compensate for their lack of size with increased toughness.
Road to more wins starts at the free-throw line for Penn Hills girls
Penn Hills 5-foot-11 sophomore guard Malaya Middleton believes she and her teammates know the formula for winning Section 1-5A basketball games. The Indians need to make sure they have all of the right variables in place.
