Sports
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Feb. 15, 2026
February 15, 2026
Here are the latest 2026 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday, plus the latest list of teams that have clinched a playoff spot.
Obama Academy tops rival Allderdice to claim 2nd City League boys basketball title
The security guards and administrators made it clear that no one would be storming the court during the City League boys basketball championship game at Brashear High School. After six years of chasing a title, Obama Academy guard Naron Jackson II and his teammates brought the party to their purple-clad people.
Brian Johnson primed to be next Franklin Regional football coach
Franklin Regional will vote this week to hire Brian Johnson as head football coach, according to the agenda for Wednesday night’s board meeting.
Shaler notebook: Titans flag football quarterback to play in college
Shaler senior Paige Querio didn’t start out playing flag football with any aspirations beyond seeing if she liked the sport or not. The Titans senior started as a defensive player before moving on to playing quarterback.
Shaler boys show flashes of potential in playoff season
Shaler boys basketball coach Brandon Sensor would have liked to see the Titans go into the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs with more of a running start. But a few results at the tail end of the schedule won’t taint a solid regular season.
Sewickley Academy boys, girls ready to take their shot in WPIAL basketball playoffs
Both Sewickley Academy varsity teams extended their seasons in 2025-26.
Quaker Valley boys, girls heat up heading into playoffs
The Quaker Valley boys basketball team has been unbeatable since the start of the new year.
Lucas Grimsley adds 1,000-point milestone to stellar Sewickley Academy resume
Sewickley Academy’s talented senior Lucas Grimsley was an all-state selection following the 2024-25 basketball season.
Fisher’s Files: Quaker Valley boys edge Indiana in playoff tune-up
The high school schedule-maker linked three Quaker Valley teams together Feb. 9 in late regular-season action — two at home, one on the road. All three were victorious:
Norwin notebook: Another football recruit makes college choice
The NCAA’s National Signing Day came and went Feb. 4, and another Norwin football player made his commitment official.
Norwin boys, girls gear up for WPIAL basketball playoffs
The Norwin girls and boys basketball teams were primed to enter the WPIAL playoffs.
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff capsules for Feb. 16, 2026
Girls
A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 16, 2026
WPIAL basketball playoffs
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 14, 2026
February 14, 2026
High schools
High school roundup for Feb. 14, 2026: Derry crowns 8 champs at section tournament
Trib HSSN No. 2 Patrick Bulger knocked off No. 1 Javeon Chambers of Highlands, 10-3, in the 114-pound finals to lead Derry at WPIAL Class 2A Eastern Section tournament Saturday at Greensburg Salem.
Penn-Trafford wrestler Dylan Barrett cuts weight to take shot at WPIAL, PIAA titles
Penn-Trafford senior wrestler Dylan Barrett’s main goal is to win a PIAA title.
Sites, times set for Wednesday’s WPIAL basketball quarterfinals
As the WPIAL boys and girls basketball playoffs continue with first-round action Monday and Tuesday, the first night of the second round is set with sites and times.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Fox Chapel’s Bella Geller, Deer Lakes’ Evan Moore
Bella Geller
Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Hempfield’s Ava Hickman, Franklin Regional’s Sal Colangelo
Ava Hickman
Allderdice, Obama Academy to square off again in City League boys championship game
Allderdice boys basketball coach Devin Crummie wants to put to rest any concerns about the City League basketball championships being played at Brashear High School.
