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Trib HSSN Pennsylvania boys high school basketball rankings for Feb. 4, 2026
February 5, 2026
As the end of the regular season and the start of the district playoffs inch closer, there was some shuffling of the Top 5 deck this past week.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 5, 2026: Win-and-you’re-in game highlights girls basketball schedule
A week before the district basketball postseason begins, the WPIAL girls basketball section schedule winds down with a busy Thursday slate that includes a win-and-you’re-in showdown.
High school roundup for Feb. 4, 2026: Neshannock beats Aliquippa to reign in section again
February 4, 2026
Payton Newman had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds as Neshannock rolled past Aliquippa, 66-37, to clinch sole possession of the Section 1-2A girls basketball title Wednesday night.
WPIAL clinched: A comprehensive look at the girls basketball playoff picture through Feb. 4, 2026
The WPIAL girls basketball regular season has a few days remaining as the district playoff field has grown to 68 teams ready to participate in the February Frenzy.
WPIAL clinched: A comprehensive look at the boys basketball playoff picture through Feb. 4, 2026
After a frosty start, the stretch run is just about over as the WPIAL boys basketball playoff field is up to 71 teams that have clinched district postseason berths.
Pete Strobl launches The Scoring Factory PREP basketball academy in Pittsburgh
Basketball fanatic Pete Strobl, the personal shooting coach with a knack for public speaking and clinical leadership, is brainstorming again.
Kiski Area girls happy to control their playoff fate
The Kiski Area girls basketball team has had its ups and downs throughout the season, but with two Section 2-5A games left Thursday and Friday, it controls its own destiny for a spot in the WPIAL playoffs.
Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Jeannette players, coach learning to manage frantic style
Jeannette coach Jenna Lusby has come to terms with her team’s style of play.
After strong season, Kiski School football players earn college opportunities
There were a lot of new and exciting changes surrounding the Kiski School football team in 2025.
WPIAL, City League Class of 2026 college football commitments
A look at where Western Pennsylvania senior football players signed to play at the Division I and II levels during the early-signing period in December and Wednesday:
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 3, 2026
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 4, 2026: Boys, girls teams jockey for playoff position
Some additional excitement for the final week of the WPIAL basketball season is spotlighted Wednesday with several key games being made up from snow and cold weather last week.
Trib 10: New team takes top spot in boys power rankings
While a chill has been in the air, it has not slowed down the elite high school basketball teams around the WPIAL.
High school roundup for Feb. 3, 2026: South Park outscores South Allegheny in 3A boys clash
Luke Scarff scored 24 points, Cooper Hochendoner added 23 and South Park weathered a big night from Drew Cook to defeat South Allegheny, 73-61, in a matchup of top teams in Section 3-3A boys basketball Tuesday.
Mohawk shows playoff form in dominant win over Aliquippa
The first time Mohawk met Aliquippa this season, the Warriors rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit. This time, it was the start that made the difference for No. 1 Mohawk, which won 59-37 Tuesday night to clinch an outright Section 1-3A title.
Burrell uses 3-point barrage to beat Valley, clinch playoff spot
February 3, 2026
Ryan Wass made the math easy for the Burrell boys basketball team to figure out how to seal a WPIAL Class 4A playoff berth.
WPIAL clinched: Boys basketball playoff qualifiers through Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026
After a frosty start, the stretch run is just about over as the WPIAL boys basketball playoff field is up to 69 teams that have now clinched a district postseason berth.
1st-place Gateway boys hang on to quell Penn-Trafford’s comeback attempt
A sign on the wall at Penn-Trafford read “Warning” in white capital letters with a green background.
North Catholic boys avenge earlier section loss to Knoch
The top two boys basketball teams in Section 1-4A in the Trib HSSN Class 4A rankings matched up for the second time this season, and North Catholic avenged an earlier defeat with a 61-55 victory over Knoch on Tuesday in Saxonburg.
Derry rallies to defeat Penns Valley for 1st PIAA win
Three days after winning its first WPIAL Class 2A wrestling title, Derry added another first Tuesday.
