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High school roundup for Dec. 11, 2025: Oakland Catholic makes Class 4A statement with win over North Catholic
December 11, 2025
Madi Pullen scored 13 points and Josie Fontana added 10 as Oakland Catholic defeated North Catholic, 43-21, in a matchup of the top two teams in the Trib HSSN preseason Class 4A girls basketball rankings Thursday night.
Burrell girls build big early lead, rout undermanned Highlands
The Burrell girls basketball team was businesslike in its effort Thursday night in the Section 1-4A opener against undermanned Highlands at Burrell High School.
Plum girls fend off rival Franklin Regional
Rich Mull’s eyes gleamed. The Plum girls basketball coach will take a two-point victory on the road.
Hempfield girls stay unbeaten with gritty victory over North Hills
Lilly Houghtalen saw the basketball go up and quickly got into position to thrash for the offensive rebound.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 12, 2025: After strong starts, Class 6A boys teams set to square off
The curtain rises on section play for most teams in WPIAL boys basketball Friday.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Latrobe willing to take foot off gas
Latrobe hardly ever has had a Plan B under longtime coach Brad Wetzel’s watch.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 10, 2025
December 10, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 10, 2025: Lincoln Park tops Moon in early season showdown
Josh Pratt scored 25 points to lead Lincoln Park to a 61-53 win over Moon in an early season Section 4-5A boys basketball showdown Wednesday night.
No. 1-ranked Franklin Regional wrestling team rallies for win against upset-minded Moon
Franklin Regional wrestling coach Matt Lebe knew Wednesday’s nonsection match against Moon would be close.
Kiski Area dominates at upper weights in win over Indiana
Cooper Roscosky doesn’t believe the upper weight classes necessarily will need to carry the Kiski Area wrestling team in dual matches.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 11, 2025: Oakland Catholic, North Catholic to renew rivalry
They met three times last season. Now the top two ranked teams in WPIAL Class 4A girls basketball are set for their first clash Thursday.
Trib 10: Top teams never gave up No. 1 spot in big school, small school power rankings
From start to finish, Central Catholic and Avonworth never budged from the No. 1 spot in the Trib 10 power rankings.
A-K Valley girls basketball notebook: Plum banks quality early season wins
Plum girls basketball coach Rich Mull said he likes the way his team has started the season with three wins in four games.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Norwin picks up trophy in State College
Norwin had a memorable visit to the center of the state, going 2-0 to win the State College girls basketball tournament and remain unbeaten.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 9, 2025
December 9, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 10, 2025: It’s Pratt brothers vs. Bauman brothers when Lincoln Park, Moon meet
The second of 834 WPIAL boys basketball section games to be played this season takes place Wednesday between two of the top teams in Class 5A.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football year-end rankings for 2025
Five of the six teams ranked No. 1 in the Trib HSSN state rankings heading into the PIAA finals won it all.
High school roundup for Dec. 9, 2025: Woodland Hills too much for Penn Hills
Donshae Mosley scored 16 points to lead Woodland Hills to a 62-52 victory over Penn Hills in nonsection boys basketball Tuesday night.
New Castle sweeps through Montour for momentum-building win
A hurricane swept through the Montour Athletic Center as New Castle ripped through the Spartans, 61-40, in a bruising, high-tempo win Tuesday night.
