Sports
North Catholic boys score 32 in 4th quarter to rally past Deer Lakes
February 6, 2026
Jude Rottmann knew the situation was dire. But the North Catholic senior wasn’t worried about the water the Trojans’ boat took on during the first three quarters Friday night.
Fox Chapel boys clinch spot in basketball playoffs with win over Butler
With a clear lane on the path to Petersen Events Center, Fox Chapel boys basketball players knew their assignment: win Friday night at home and qualify.
WPIAL investigating brawl between Penn Hills, Gateway girls basketball teams
The WPIAL spent part of Friday reviewing information and video of an on-court fight during the fourth quarter of Thursday’s Section 2-5A girls basketball game between rivals Gateway and Penn Hills at Gateway’s Furrie Sports Complex.
Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown commits to Robert Morris
Jeannette big-play senior Kymon’e Brown will go from throwing touchdown passes to catching them at the college level.
Central Valley’s Brendan Alexander commits to Northern Illinois
Central Valley senior lineman Brendan Alexander continued to add college scholarship offers all the way through national signing day Wednesday.
WPIAL alums Lincoln Hoke, Reston Lehman begin work on Pitt’s defensive line
Pitt bringing in WPIAL talent is nothing new.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 5, 2026
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 6, 2026: Class 5A playoff logjam to clear up Friday night
A lot of time has been spent this season, and rightly so, updating the wild jumbled-up race for second place in WPIAL boys basketball Section 1-6A.
High school roundup for Feb. 5, 2026: Pine-Richland, Indiana earn share of section titles with clutch wins
Mia LeDonne scored 15 points as Pine-Richland claimed a share of the Section 1-6A girls basketball title with a 52-43 victory over Seneca Valley on Thursday night.
WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026
February 5, 2026
The WPIAL girls basketball regular season is down to a few games as the district playoff field is nearly finalized with 77 teams ready to participate in the February Frenzy.
Freeport defense shuts down Knoch, closes off path to playoffs
The Freeport girls basketball team was well aware of what was at stake for its opposition coming into Thursday night’s game against Knoch.
Franklin Regional girls score in closing seconds to grab playoff spot over Shaler
Bernie Pucka said he had a feeling his team was going to win.
Reserves help Norwin girls rally past scrappy Hempfield; both teams playoff-bound
Things did not look good for the Norwin girls basketball team midway through the third quarter of Thursday’s Section 2-6A game at Hempfield.
WPIAL wrestling powers Norwin, Connellsville set to battle in state quarterfinals
Norwin is making its second appearance in the PIAA Class 3A team wrestling tournament but its first journey into the quarterfinals.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Derry chasing 1st section title since 1957
Derry has been a before in a room of afters for too long. The Trojans think they are ready to take the next step as a postseason contender.
Western Pa.’s top football prospects for the Class of 2027
Who’s next?
Terry Smith, Tom Loughran to be inducted into state football coaches hall of fame
Two of the most impactful football coaches in the history of the WPIAL, Tom Loughran and Terry Smith, will be celebrated in May as part of the Class of 2026 into the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association Coaches Hall of Fame.
PIAA team wrestling preview capsules for Feb. 6, 2026
Class 3A
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 4, 2026
High schools
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania girls high school basketball rankings for Feb. 4, 2026
Girls high school basketball teams across the state are watching the finals sands of the regular season go through the hourglass with the 12 district postseasons only a week away in most cases.
