Sports
Fisher’s Files: Sewickley Academy earns elite status in WPIAL boys basketball
January 18, 2026
Sewickley Academy’s boys basketball team is, simply stated, one of the best.
New North Hills swimming coach building trust within program
Allison Ahl was looking for an opportunity to get into coaching swimming, and the perfect situation essentially fell into her lap this summer.
North Hills’ Paige Hollengberger a unique multi-sport athlete
Paige Hollenberger has a lot on her plate throughout the school year, but it’s a packed schedule she has learned to embrace and enjoy.
Key win builds confidence for young Shaler girls lineup after significant injury
Shaler girls basketball coach Tony Grenek isn’t expecting to receive any sympathy cards in the mail for having to adjust his lineup due to injuries. The Titans aren’t planning on waving any white towels either.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 17, 2026
January 17, 2026
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 17, 2026: No. 1 New Castle too much for Lincoln Park
Kai Cox scored 29 points to lead Trib HSSN Class 6A No. 1 New Castle to a 63-49 victory over Class 5A No. 3 Lincoln Park on Saturday at the Ron Galbreath Classic at Westminster College.
Central Catholic’s Green, Moon’s Yanek become 3-time Allegheny County wrestling champs
Central Catholic senior Nezumiiro Green and Moon senior Cael Yanek etched their names into Allegheny County wrestling history Saturday at Fox Chapel High School.
Hempfield girls bowlers take top prizes at WCCA bowling tournament
It was another packed event at Hillview Lanes for the fifth edition of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association bowling championships Saturday in Greensburg. Hundreds of bowlers, parents, family and friends jammed into the facility to crown the best of the best in the eastern suburbs.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble, Franklin Regional’s Michael Ruane
Erica Gribble
Trib HSSN WPIAL girls basketball rankings for week ending Jan. 17, 2026
Here is a look at this week’s Trib HSSN girls basketball rankings:
Trib HSSN WPIAL boys basketball rankings for week ending Jan. 17, 2026
Here is a look at this week’s Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings:
Alle-Kiski Valley athletes of the week: St. Joseph’s Kasey Cienik, Cheswick Christian Academy’s Joe Rosio
Kasey Cienik
Westmoreland high school notebook: PIAA championships have Pittsburgh history
The PIAA boys and girls soccer championships are coming to Highmark Stadium for the next four years.
‘Sky is the limit’ for North Allegheny swimmer Claire Bacu
North Allegheny senior Claire Bacu is making quick work in the longest event in high school swimming.
Show him the money: Franklin Regional grad enjoys fast-paced career as sports agent
The deal went down at a car dealership, only it didn’t involve a title transfer, financing or a bumper-to-bumper warranty.
Franklin Regional builds off runner-up finish at WCCA tournament
This was a big week for the Franklin Regional wrestling team.
Fox Chapel runners set 3 records in fast start to indoor track season
Fox Chapel indoor track coach Tom Moul didn’t expect anything spectacular during the first meet of the season at Edinboro University. The Foxes ended up turning in three school-record performances.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy girls heat back up
An overtime loss to Pine-Richland during the Peter Sauer Memorial Tournament had the Shady Side Academy girls basketball team on the war path. The Bulldogs bounced back from their second defeat of the season with three consecutive victories where they produced 60 or more points.
Fox Chapel boys show signs of finding footing at important time of season
Fox Chapel boys basketball coach Zach Skrinjar recognized time is getting shorter. After the Foxes lost to New Castle at home, Skrinjar was happy because he felt maybe they had figured things out.
North Allegheny wrestler Bradyn McConneha builds on big wins
At 6-foot, 260 pounds, North Allegheny senior wrestler Bradyn McConneha may look like a heavyweight.
