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WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026
February 5, 2026
The WPIAL girls basketball regular season is down to a few games as the district playoff field is nearly finalized with 77 teams ready to participate in the February Frenzy.
Freeport defense shuts down Knoch, closes off path to playoffs
The Freeport girls basketball team was well aware of what was at stake for its opposition coming into Thursday night’s game against Knoch.
Franklin Regional girls score in closing seconds to grab playoff spot over Shaler
Bernie Pucka said he had a feeling his team was going to win.
Reserves help Norwin girls rally past scrappy Hempfield; both teams playoff-bound
Things did not look good for the Norwin girls basketball team midway through the third quarter of Thursday’s Section 2-6A game at Hempfield.
WPIAL wrestling powers Norwin, Connellsville set to battle in state quarterfinals
Norwin is making its second appearance in the PIAA Class 3A team wrestling tournament but its first journey into the quarterfinals.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Derry chasing 1st section title since 1957
Derry has been a before in a room of afters for too long. The Trojans think they are ready to take the next step as a postseason contender.
Western Pa.’s top football prospects for the Class of 2027
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Terry Smith, Tom Loughran to be inducted into state football coaches hall of fame
Two of the most impactful football coaches in the history of the WPIAL, Tom Loughran and Terry Smith, will be celebrated in May as part of the Class of 2026 into the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association Coaches Hall of Fame.
PIAA team wrestling preview capsules for Feb. 6, 2026
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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 4, 2026
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Trib HSSN Pennsylvania girls high school basketball rankings for Feb. 4, 2026
Girls high school basketball teams across the state are watching the finals sands of the regular season go through the hourglass with the 12 district postseasons only a week away in most cases.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania boys high school basketball rankings for Feb. 4, 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.
