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Norwin’s Giuliana Giannikas scores past Hempfield’s Lena Hisman during their game on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Norwin. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Diminutive Giuliana Giannikas plays big for Norwin girls in win over Hempfield
January 13, 2026
At 5-foot-2, Giuliana Giannikas is often out-sized on the basketball court. But the budding point guard uses her skill and cool temperament to overcome mismatches.

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Franklin Regional junior Sal Nassif takes down Norwin’s Cash Mitchell at 127 pounds at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Saturday. (Paul Schofield | TribLive).
Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings for Jan. 13, 2026
Here are the Trib HSSN WPIAL team wrestling rankings for Jan. 13, 2026. Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.

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Connellsville’s Kai Vielma works to pin Franklin Regional’s Nico Sarnic at 139 pounds during the 2025 WPIAL Class 3A team championships. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Trib HSSN individual wrestling rankings for Jan. 13, 2026
Here is the first edition of Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling rankings for the 2025-26 season:

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Belle Vernon's Elijah Brown (front) completes a takedown on Kiski Area's Cooper Roscosky (back) on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Greensburg Salem. (Andrew Palla | For TribLive)
Wrestling notebook: Belle Vernon’s Brown sends message with dominant win
As Belle Vernon wrestling coach Bob Bove walked over to his staff moments after senior Elijah Brown won the 215-pound title at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament, he announced, “He is back.”

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 12, 2026
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Former Pitt basketball standout Julius Page (back) is joined by his family, from left, Julius Page Jr., Julian, Perri, wife Kenisha and Julianna. (Submitted by Julius Page)
Striving for excellence bonds generations of Julius Page’s family
Twenty-five years ago this month, Pitt’s Julius Page soared over Georgetown’s 7-foot center, Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje, and threw down a dunk that would become legendary, cementing a moment that still resonates in Pitt basketball history.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Riley McCabe handles the ball against Penn-Trafford in the 2025 WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals. (Mike Darnay | Mon Valley Independent)
High school roundup for Jan. 12, 2026: Thomas Jefferson prevails on night of 1st-place showdowns
January 12, 2026
Allie Wilson led three double-digit scorers with 16 points as Thomas Jefferson defeated Baldwin, 56-50, to take over sole possession of first place in Section 4-5A girls basketball Monday night.

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Erica Gribble of Greensburg Central Catholic scored her 2,000th career point on Monday night at Deer Lakes. (Submitted by Dan Gribble)
‘She’s a natural’: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble hits 2,000-point mark
She caught the ball at the top of the key, pump-faked and dribbled once to her right.

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Plum’s Riley Stephans scores against Kiski Area on Dec. 8, 2025. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Plum girls grab section lead with win against Fox Chapel
The Plum girls basketball team is alone in first place in Section 1-5A as the first half of section play concluded Monday evening.

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Jeannette’s Jayce Powell watches his 3-pointer during the fourth quarter against Norwin on Dec. 20, 2025. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 13, 2026: Jeannette-Clairton headlines slate of boys basketball rivalry games
WPIAL boys basketball concludes the first half of section play with plenty of great rivalry matchups set for Tuesday.

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North Hill’s Nathan Schanbacher drives to the basket against Seneca Valley’s Andrew Omasits on Jan. 24, 2025. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 12, 2026
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Nathan Schanbacher

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Burrell’s Ryan Wass defends on Springdales’ Trevor Clark Friday Dec. 5, 2025 at Burrell High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Defense helps Burrell boys basketball team hit its stride in section play
The Burrell boys basketball team has notched four straight wins and is carrying momentum into conference play.

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High school sports schedule for Jan. 12, 2026
January 11, 2026
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Seneca Valley head coach Dorthea Epps watches from the bench on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at North Allegheny. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 12, 2026: Pine-Richland, Seneca Valley to square off
Yes, there is kind of an important professional football game taking place in the region, but a busy schedule of WPIAL girls high school basketball games are still on tap Monday.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Lucca Denis and James Botti defend on Jeannette’s Markus McGowan on Jan. 9, 2026 at Greensburg Central Catholic High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Jan. 12, 2026
With black and gold fever striking the region, a nice distraction win or lose is a steady stream of different winter high school sports action this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Knoch’s Tyson Voloch celebrates after scoring against Burrell on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at Frozen Pond. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
PIHL standings through Jan. 11, 2026
Here are the latest 2025-26 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday.

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Knoch's Roman DeFelice (13) attempts a shot over Latrobe's Michael Monios on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Plum. (Andrew Palla | For TribLive)
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Jan. 11, 2026
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week – Knoch Knights

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Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas scores past Greensburg Central’s Abby Dlugos and Erica Gribble on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 at GCC. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Jan. 11, 2026
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Karis Thomas

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Burrell’s Jared Wall, who has 10 goals this season, scores against Knoch last month. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Burrell hockey wants to finish strong after forfeits, suspension
Nearly 10 months ago, Burrell Hockey lost 5-1 in the Division 2 Penguins Cup Championship, fueling coach Drew Burkett to get an early start for the next season.

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Quaker Valley coach Mike Mastroianni watches from the bench during a 2024 game against Avonworth. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
At 600-win milestone, Quaker Valley coach Mike Mastroianni proud of program’s impact
Quaker Valley’s Mike Mastroianni racked up the 600th win of his high school basketball coaching career Dec. 19 in a 63-21 section victory at Ambridge.

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