Sports
High school roundup for Jan. 17, 2025: North Hills beats New Castle in clash of 1,000-point scorers
January 17, 2025
Zach Pollaro led all scorers with 32 points and powered North Hills to a 69-65 win over New Castle in Section 1-6A boys basketball Friday night.
Penn-Trafford boys beat Franklin Regional for 1st back-to-back wins of season
Coach Doug Kelly has been waiting for his team to go on a run. Maybe this is the start of something big for the Penn-Trafford boys basketball team.
Hempfield boys basketball team falls to Mt. Lebanon in 1st game under interim coach
Playing its first game this season without head coach Bill Swan, who is on paid administrative leave until further notice while the school district investigates an undisclosed complaint against him, the Hempfield boys basketball team struggled to find its rhythm and focus Friday night in a 60-27 loss to Mt. Lebanon.
Highlands boys come together for section win over Burrell
Troy Bielak remembers being in the stands and being impressed with all of the creative tricks the great Highlands boys basketball teams used to get easy shots. The Golden Rams’ 6-foot-4 junior forward had that in mind when he called a play on the fly Friday night during a road Section 1-4A game at Burrell.
Highlands’ Chambers, Plum’s Campbell seeking titles at Allegheny County Wrestling Championship
Things haven’t gone well the past two seasons for Highlands junior Javeon Chambers at the Allegheny County Wrestling Championship.
WPIAL puts Imani Christian basketball on probation, finds no recruiting violation
The WPIAL has put the Imani Christian boys basketball program on probation for one year for “lack of institutional oversight,” the result of a three-month investigation by the league.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 16, 2025
January 16, 2025
High schools
Peters Township boys golf coach David Kuhn receives NFHS Coach of the Year award
Peters Township boys golf coach David Kuhn, a six-time WPIAL champion in his 25 seasons, has received a national coach of the year award for the 2023-24 school year.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 17, 2025: 2nd-half play starts with battles for 1st place
We are at the midway point of the regular season as the second half of section play tips off for many district boys basketball teams on another frosty Friday.
High school roundup for Jan. 16, 2025: Blackhawk beats Beaver to stand alone atop section
Aubree Hupp scored 19 points and Trib HSSN Class 4A No. 2 Blackhawk defended its position atop Section 2-4A girls basketball with a 52-31 win over Beaver on Thursday night.
Burrell girls ride defense to 2nd win over Highlands
Forward Jules Fisher knew what the blueprint needed to be for the Burrell girls basketball team to beat Highlands on Thursday night in a Section 1-4A battle at home. The Buccaneers planned to make life difficult for the Golden Rams offense.
Father-son coaching combination guides Kiski Area boys to top of section
When he patrols the sideline during game days, Kiski Area boys basketball coach Corey Smith hears voices.
Westmoreland boys basketball notes: Jeannette, GCC change rankings after 1st section meeting
Jeannette boys basketball coach Adrian Batts and his counterpart at Greensburg Central Catholic, Christian Hyland, tried to think big picture after their first Section 1-2A matchup of the season.
End nears for Latrobe’s Butler basketball dynasty
When Latrobe assistant basketball coach Eric Butler greets opposing coaches before games or talks to them in postgame handshake lines, he hears a similar refrain.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 15, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 16, 2025: Girls basketball powers to square off
We are at the midway point of the regular season with the second half of section play tipping off for many WPIAL girls basketball teams Thursday.
High school roundup for Jan. 15, 2025: Penn-Trafford girls stay unbeaten
January 15, 2025
Lauren Marton had a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead undefeated Penn-Trafford to a 54-36 victory over Hempfield in nonsection girls basketball Wednesday.
Franklin Regional wrestling downs short-handed Penn-Trafford, sets up showdown with Norwin
The wrestling showdown for seeding in the WPIAL team tournament and the Section 9-3A title is set after No. 2 Franklin Regional took care of business Wednesday.
Trib 10: Top teams in power rankings proving tough to beat
Like the weather, the Trib 10 girls basketball rankings were nearly frozen in time.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school girls basketball rankings for Jan. 15, 2025
There were big changes in the highest classification this week in the Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings, but just minor tweaks to the other five classifications.
