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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 31, 2025
February 1, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 31, 2025: Belle Vernon’s Zion Moore scores 2,000th point
Zion Moore scored 37 points to become the 39th boys basketball player in WPIAL history to hit the 2,000-point mark, leading Belle Vernon to a 76-49 win over East Allegheny in Section 3-4A on Friday night.
WPIAL clinched: Boys basketball playoff qualifiers through Jan. 31, 2025
January 31, 2025
The stretch run of the WPIAL boys basketball season continues as the district postseason field is taking shape.
Southmoreland boys warm up, top Waynesburg to clinch section title
When Southmoreland, the unbeaten Section 4-3A leader in boys basketball, stepped onto its home floor Friday night for the opening tip against runner-up Waynesburg Central, Scotties coach Frank Muccino wasn’t expecting a chilly start.
Bethel Park’s playoff hopes get brighter with win over Thomas Jefferson
The power went out on the Bethel Park gym scoreboard several times Friday night.
Connor Crossey leads inspired Franklin Regional to OT win over Latrobe
From the time Franklin Regional’s Caden Brush, a senior stricken with leukemia, won a ceremonial opening tip while sitting in his wheelchair, the Panthers had someone to play for and a reason to win.
Freeport boys come through with crucial section win against Burrell
With its playoff hopes on the line, Freeport responded in a crucial Section 1-4A game Friday at rival Burrell.
Knoch boys beat Deer Lakes, keep section hopes alive
Knoch boys basketball coach Alan Bauman was thrilled watching his team mature Friday night during a Section 1-4A contest with Deer Lakes at home.
WPIAL team wrestling championships preview: Derry seeking 1st title
Derry has been to the WPIAL wrestling team finals three times and is seeking its first title.
Thomas Jefferson, Neshannock, Butler win PIAA competitive spirit titles
Neshannock and Butler added to their trophy cases while Thomas Jefferson outdueled a WPIAL rival for its first title at the PIAA competitive spirit championships Friday in Hershey.
Shady Side Academy hires former team captain as football coach
Shady Side Academy graduate Andrew Geisler, who served as Thiel’s defensive coordinator last season, is returning to his high school alma mater as football coach.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 30, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 31, 2025: Section deadlock about to be broken
We say so long to January with a busy “Frayday” of WPIAL boys basketball stretch run action.
High school roundup for Jan. 30, 2025: Imani Christian stuns No. 1 Upper St. Clair
Kieshaun Demus scored 19 points as No. 1 Imani Christian turned the tables on No. 1 Upper St. Clair on Thursday night, winning 63-58 to hand the Panthers their first Section 2-6A loss of the season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 1, 2025: Team wrestling titles up for grabs
The February Frenzy begins with WPIAL championship wrestling and boys and girls basketball.
WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Jan. 30, 2025
January 30, 2025
The stretch run of the WPIAL girls basketball season is underway as the district postseason field continues to take shape.
Norwin boys let their play do the talking in important victory over Hempfield
Norwin is talking the talk.
Burrell girls buckle down to defeat Freeport
After a first quarter in which the Burrell and Freeport girls basketball teams combined for 26 points, scoring was a little harder to come by the rest of the way in Thursday’s Section 1-4A clash of rivals at Burrell High School.
A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: Deer Lakes, Knoch, North Catholic to battle for Section 1-4A title
Friday’s anticipated rematch between the Deer Lakes and Knoch boys basketball teams will go a long way in determining a Section 1-4A champion.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Ligonier Valley sharpshooter joins 1,000-point club
Ligonier Valley has a hoop-a-Hollick.
