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Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school girls basketball rankings for Jan. 15, 2025
January 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.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school boys basketball rankings for Jan. 15, 2025
As we hit the midway point of January, a cold chill along with some changes in the Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings are in the air.
St. Joseph girls team works together in stacking wins
In Monday’s 70-36 Section 1-A victory over Springdale, St. Joseph girls basketball players made 29 field goals.
Jayla Peterson offers scoring punch to talented Greensburg Central Catholic backcourt
Erica Gribble is used to getting compliments on her game.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Norwin rebounds from 3-game skid
A losing streak can teach a team a lot about itself, especially a team that isn’t used to losing.
Thomas Jefferson’s Bode Marlow seeking 4th Allegheny County wrestling title
Thomas Jefferson senior Bode Marlow is on a mission.
NFL greats Russ Grimm, Ty Law, Olympian Spencer Lee headline 2025 WPIAL Hall of Fame class
It’s no surprise that Southmoreland’s Russ Grimm was a good high school football player, but the position he played might astound some.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 14, 2025
High schools
Montour takes Moon’s best shot in OT thriller
As a top-ranked team with lofty expectations, the stretch run this winter will be anything but dull, Montour coach Bill Minear told his players.
High school roundup for Jan. 15, 2024: Kiski Area boys knock off Penn Hills in clash for 1st place
Carson Heinle scored 21 points, and Jacob Musselman added 20 to lead Kiski Area to a 68-53 win over Penn Hills in a battle of the top two teams in Section 2-5A boys basketball Tuesday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 15, 2024: Section races heat up on mats
January 14, 2025
Mats throughout the district will be out with midweek high school wrestling duals, the second-to-last section meets of the 2025 season.
North Catholic runs away with win over Deer Lakes
No matter where North Catholic plays basketball, stress is the name of the game.
Elizabeth Forward holds on in back-and-forth 4th vs. Derry
With the logjam at the top of Section 3-4A boys basketball, Elizabeth Forward coach Nolan Larry said Tuesday’s home matchup with section-leading Derry was looked at as a must-win.
Hempfield boys basketball coach placed on administrative leave, game postponed
The Norwin at Hempfield boys basketball game was postponed Tuesday night but not because of winter weather.
Trib HSSN high school wrestling rankings for Jan. 14, 2025
Team rankings
High school wrestling notebook: Derry continues to make noise
Derry’s wrestling team did not win the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association team title Saturday, but it did walk away with the most individual champions: four.
Chartiers Valley hires college assistant as football coach
Chartiers Valley hired a college assistant as its next football coach.
Kiski Area working toward constructing new wrestling room named in honor of legendary coach Tursky
Chris Heater, while guiding his Kiski Area boys wrestling team through the 2024-25 season, also is counting down the days to the start of construction of the Chuck Tursky Wrestling Training Center at Kiski Area High School.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 13, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 14, 2025: Montour, Moon battle for 1st place
January 13, 2025
The first half of section play in WPIAL boys basketball concludes Tuesday with plenty of big games around the district, including a showdown in Section 4-5A.
