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Neshannock’s Lily Rowe scores past Aliquippa’s Jayona Patrick on Feb. 4 at Aliquippa. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
PIAA girls basketball playoff recap: Every step on the road to Hershey
March 18, 2026
A dozen years ago, the WPIAL had its most success in the PIAA girls basketball championships.

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Sewickley Academy’s Mamadou Kane celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy (and a loaf of bread provided by a sponsor) after defeating Jeannette in the Class 2A final Feb. 27 at Petersen Events Center. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Trib 10: In season’s final few days, new team takes over top spot in boys power rankings
We have reached the last few days of the high school basketball season with 12 PIAA championship games set to close out the season and the Road to Hershey.

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Sewickley Academy’s Adam Ikamba dunks against Jeannette during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game Feb. 27 at Petersen Events Center. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania boys high school basketball rankings for March 18, 2026
We have reached the championship round in the PIAA boys basketball playoffs, which means it’s time for District 12 to shine.

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Oakland Catholic’s Brooklyn Rozier, who finished with eight points, scores on a layup during the first quarter of a PIAA Class 4A semifinal Tuesday at Hampton as Blackhawk’s Grace Huston defends. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania girls high school basketball rankings for March 18, 2026
Which six teams will be crowned 2026 PIAA girls basketball champions will be decided at the Giant Center in Hershey on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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PIAA takes 1st step toward approving fall playoff brackets
It is going to be a few more months before the PIAA releases the fall playoff brackets.

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Greensburg Central’s Avery Jones and Jayla Peterson celebrates with head coach Chris Skatell, as they exit the game late in the fourth quarter of their PIAA Class 3A state semifinal against Shady Side Academy on Monday, Mar. 16, 2026, at Norwin. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
2026 PIAA Class 3A girls basketball championship breakdown: Greensburg C.C. vs. Holy Redeemer
PIAA Class 3A girls basketball final

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Greensburg Central’s Erica Gribble celebrates with Jayla Peterson as they exit the game late in the fourth quarter of their PIAA Class 3A semifinal against Shady Side Academy on Monday at Norwin. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Greensburg CC girls look to cap memorable run against Holy Redeemer in state final
If you go by which team has more wins against district champions in the PIAA tournament, Greensburg Central Catholic is the slight favorite to win the Class 3A girls basketball state championship.

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The Neighborhood Academy’s Trey McMurray scores past Serra Catholic’s Mark Johnson during the WPIAL Class A championship game Feb. 26 at Petersen Events Center. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
2026 PIAA Class A boys basketball championship breakdown: Neighborhood Academy vs. Sankofa Freedom
PIAA Class A boys basketball final

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Obama Academy coach Naron Jackson reacts from the bench during the Eagles’ PIAA Class 4A playoff game against Cathedral Prep on March 10 at Sharon High School. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
2026 PIAA Class 4A boys basketball championship breakdown: Obama Academy vs. Devon Prep
PIAA Class 4A boys basketball final

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Neshannock’s Payton Newman scores past Winchester Thurston’s DaShae Cochran during the WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball championship game Feb. 28 at Petersen Events Center. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
2026 PIAA Class 2A girls basketball championship breakdown: Neshannock vs. Berlin Brothersvalley
PIAA Class 2A girls basketball final

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Baron "Tre" Flenory III of Dallas-based AAU team Texas Impact at the MADE Hoops Tournament. (MADE Hoops)
Next generation of Flenory family, 14, opening eyes as college basketball prospect
Another flashy Flenory is developing deep in the heart of Texas.

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The 1997 Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball team. Front, from left: Anna Weber, Robin Mull, Hillary Prokay, Becky Berret, Theresa Dannhardt, Jennifer Berret; Second row: Meghan McManus, Kari Sochaki, Mara Brecht, Alicia Caranese, Sarah Kovach, Shannon Baker; Third row: Assistant coach Ed Pultz, Dena Vallano, Jocelyn Lesko, Christina Reitano, Missy Rakers, Christine Caruso, Becky Pirney, manager Sarah Scott, Aimee Nicola, manager Stephanie Pilipovie, head coach Scott Breegle. (Submitted photo)
Greensburg CC girls out to follow in footsteps of ’97 ‘Comeback Kids’
Greensburg Central Catholic has rolled through the PIAA playoffs with little resistance, a program with a look in its eye and a goal on its mind.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 17, 2026
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Quaker Valley celebrates with the Penguins Cup after beating Avonworth in the PIHL Class A championship game Tuesday at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Quaker Valley beats Avonworth at own high-scoring game, claims program’s 6th Penguins Cup
It had been a tough road for the seniors on the Quaker Valley hockey team.

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Obama Academy’s Eric James (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
High school roundup for March 17, 2026: Obama Academy becomes 1st City League team to reach state finals since 2016
Eric James scored 23 points, including the go-ahead baseline jumper in the final seconds, to lead Obama Academy to a 52-51 victory over Carver Engineering & Science in the PIAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinals Tuesday night.

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Oakland Catholic celebrates after beating Blackhawk, 45-44, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026b in a PIAA Class 4A semifinal at Hampton High School. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)
Oakland Catholic gets past Blackhawk in dramatic WPIAL final rematch to earn trip to Hershey
March 17, 2026
Josie Fontana felt anxiety when her short jump shot sat on the rim with 54 seconds remaining in the game Tuesday night. The Oakland Catholic senior forward had seen too many of those shots fall short when the Eagles simulated the situation in practice.

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The South Fayette girls basketball team celebrates with fans after defeating Peters Township in their PIAA Class 5A semifinal Tuesday. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
South Fayette starts strong, never slows down in win over Peters Township to return to state title game
South Fayette got off to a slow start in its PIAA quarterfinal game against Baldwin. However, after a close first half, the Lions eventually turned up the intensity and ran away with a win to advance to the state semifinals.

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Seneca Valley’s Tyler Maxwell celebrates his first-period goal against Peters during the PIHL Class 3A championship game Tuesday at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Seneca Valley weathers fierce Peters Township comeback bid to repeat as 3A Penguins Cup champs
Oftentimes, one of the hardest things to do in hockey is to hold on to a multiple-goal lead. Even more so when that lead is by a large margin early on.

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Upper St. Clair coach Danny Holzer watches from the bench during a game against Norwin on Dec. 9, 2025. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Central Dauphin outslugs Upper St. Clair to reach PIAA Class 6A championship game
ALTOONA – Upper St. Clair and Central Dauphin made their PIAA Class 6A boys basketball semifinal feel like a heavyweight fight Tuesday night.

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Connellsville begins play in the 2026 Chipotle USA Hockey High School National Championships on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Plymouth, Minn. The team includes players from Southmoreland and Mt. Pleasant. (Courtesy of Ian J. Zimmerman/Limitless Marketing)
‘Quite an honor’: Connellsville hockey to vie for national title in Minnesota
The Connellsville hockey team set some lofty goals this winter.

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