Sports
Westmoreland boys basketball notes: Hempfield tinkers with lineup, substitutions
January 1, 2026
Hempfield boys basketball coach Austin Butler and his staff were none too happy when they saw their team’s energy dip in recent games. So Butler, the first-year leader of the Spartans, mixed things up a bit.
2025 Trib HSSN year in review top stories countdown: Nos. 5-1
The year 2025 in WPIAL sports saw a lot of history and unusual happenings that kept all three sports seasons exciting.
Former Laurel Highlands star Rodney Gallagher to transfer from West Virginia
December 31, 2025
Former Laurel Highlands star Rodney Gallagher is hitting the transfer portal.
2025 Trib HSSN year in review top stories countdown: Nos. 10-6
The year 2025 in WPIAL sports saw a lot of history and unusual happenings that kept all three sports seasons exciting.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 30, 2025
December 30, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 30, 2025: North Catholic, Greensburg CC pick up holiday tournament wins
Brady Wehner scored 17 points and Lauren Reitz had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead the host team to a 52-49 girls basketball victory over Berlin Brothersvalley at the North Catholic holiday tournament Tuesday.
Hempfield pulls away from hosts, celebrates win at Greensburg Salem tournament
A locker room thick with the voice of Austin Butler went silent for a few seconds. The mousy squeak of a dry-erase marker followed.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: West Allegheny leads pack at Southmoreland
West Allegheny crowned three champs and took the team title at the Southmoreland Holiday Classic on Tuesday.
Norwin boys close out Peters Township tournament with win over Belle Vernon
During the holiday season, local basketball teams play in tournaments hoping to be challenged by different teams in a way that will harden them for the upcoming barrage of section games.
Norwin’s Landon Sidun represents WPIAL on top of Powerade podium for 2nd straight year
For the second consecutive season, Norwin junior Landon Sidun carried the WPIAL flag at the 59th annual Powerade Holiday Classic at Canon-McMillan High School.
Ligonier Valley boys edge Greensburg Central Catholic as Wisniewski hits winner in OT
Mike Wisniewski said he was pulled from the game for taking an ill-advised shot in the second half.
2025 in Westmoreland County sports: Bevy of titles added to trophy cases, banners
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2025 Trib HSSN year in review top stories countdown: Nos. 15-11
The year 2025 in WPIAL sports saw a lot of history and unusual happenings that kept all three sports seasons exciting.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 29, 2025
High schools
Norwin’s Landon Sidun 1 of 4 WPIAL wrestlers to make Powerade semifinals
December 29, 2025
Norwin’s Landon Sidun began the defense of his 121-pound title at the ultracompetitive Powerade tournament at Canon-McMillan successfully Friday, winning three times to advance to the semifinals.
High school roundup for Dec. 29, 2025: Jeannette star hits milestone; top-ranked North Catholic prevails at Gateway
Kymon’e Brown scored 15 points to hit the 1,000-point mark for his career, helping Trib HSSN Class 2A No. 2 Jeannette to a 67-52 boys basketball victory over Bishop Canevin on Monday at the Holiday Bash at North Allegheny.
Aliquippa rides 2nd-half surge to win at Central Valley Roundball Classic
Aliquippa put together a 22-point third-quarter surge, sparking the Quips to a 54-45 victory over the host Warriors at the Central Valley Roundball Holiday Classic on Monday at Geneva College.
Greensburg Salem boys blow past Mt. Pleasant, match last season’s win total
Lights in the gymnasium flickered a few times as high winds ripped past Greensburg Salem on Monday evening.
No. 1 Neshannock girls shake off Fox Chapel for holiday tourney win
The Neshannock girls basketball team got in the win column Monday afternoon as it bounced back from a loss two days earlier to state power Bishop Guilfoyle at the Holiday Bash in Butler.
2025 in A-K Valley sports: WPIAL, PIAA champions highlight calendar year
This year was the setting for many memorable moments where Alle-Kiski Valley athletes and teams shined with championship performances and accomplishments in all arenas of competition.
