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Belle Vernon’s Saylor Lee puts up a shot against Elizabeth Forward last season.

Belle Vernon girls plan to put pieces together in coach’s 2nd season

November 24, 2025

Going into Year 2, Belle Vernon girls basketball coach Cornelious Nesbit feels he better comprehends his team — and they him.

Belle Vernon’s Curtis Wade drives over North Catholic’s Donnie Schubert and Joe Waskiewicz during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Feb. 27 at Petersen Events Center.

After emotional run to WPIAL title, Belle Vernon boys out to write a new story

The Belle Vernon boys basketball team had a dream season in 2025.

Sewickley Academy’s Mamadou Kane pulls down a rebound in front of Linville Hill’s Stephen Smucker during the PIAA Class 2A championship game March 28 at Giant Center in Hershey.

WPIAL boys basketball Class 2A season preview for 2025-26

Three of the besty WPIAL teams from a year ago in Class 2A boys basketball have plenty of returning talent to remain near the top again this season.

Aliquippa’s Clara Brown (left) and Denim Odom (right) celebrate as time expires on the Quips’ victory over Neshannock during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game March 1 at Petersen Events Center.

WPIAL girls basketball Class 2A season preview for 2025-26

When Aliquippa won its first WPIAL girls basketball championship since 1990 last season, it was, not surprisingly, a joyous occasion.

High school sports schedule for Nov. 24, 2025

November 23, 2025

High schools

Seton LaSalle’s Will Martin celebrates his game-winning touchdown against Steel Valley during the WPIAL Class 2A football championship Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium.

Recapping the 2025 WPIAL football playoffs

Five schools began the season trying to win a second straight WPIAL championship while Fort Cherry was in search of a third consecutive district crown.

Blackhawk’s Grant Shroads celebrates with Cooper Keister after scoring against Hampton on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Brady’s Run Park ice arena.

PIHL standings through Nov. 23, 2025

Here are the latest 2025-26 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday.

Peters Township’s Jeremy Poletti intercepts a pass intended for Pine-Richland’s Jay Timmons during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of Nov. 24, 2025

Six WPIAL football teams have a lot to be thankful for, including a district championship and a berth in the PIAA semifinals later this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Avonworth’s Luca Neal hoists the WPIAL championship trophy after the Antelopes defeated Imani Christian in the Class 3A final on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium.

Trib HSSN football player of the week for Nov. 23, 2025

Trib HSSN football player of the week – Luca Neal

Avonworth assistant football coach Vertus Jones (left) and his son, sophomore Jaden Jones, won their second straight WPIAL Class 3A football championship.

Father-son Jones duo helps Avonworth football dominate

Vertus Jones used to dominate his opponents as a standout wrestler at Greensburg Salem, where he won two WPIAL titles and a PIAA championship in the mid-1990s.

For Chapel’s Lyla Jablon (left) defends Kiski Area’s Gianna DeVito during the Holiday Hoops Classic at PPG Paints Arena last season.

With new coach, Kiski Area girls bring experience, drive to make playoffs

The Kiski Area girls basketball team brings back a majority of its roster but welcomes a new coach in Tom Brush, who led Hempfield from 2018-23.

Knoch’s Teegan Finucan celebrates after hitting back to back 3-pointers against Deer Lakes last season.

Knoch boys unfazed by sudden offseason changes

This offseason, the Knoch boys basketball team unexpectedly lost its coach, its best player and the only 7-footer in program history.

Knoch’s Neah Ewing handles the ball in a 2024 WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal against Elizabeth Forward.

Defense holds key for Knoch girls basketball

The Knoch girls basketball team is facing another season of trying to win without much offense.

Kiski Area’s Amaree Gonzalez averaged 12 points and six assists last season.

Kiski Area boys retool after winning section title

Kiski Area won the WPIAL Section 2-5A title last season with an impressive 12-1 record. The Cavaliers want to repeat that success after their first section crown in 12 years.