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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 23. 2026
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Chartiers Valley’s Luca Federico works against Moon’s AJ Buford on Dec. 19, 2025. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 24, 2026: Chartiers Valley, Moon to settle season-long dispute
Welcome to the final day of the final four in the WPIAL basketball playoffs with teams in boys Class 5A and 3A and girls Class 6A and 2A owning the bright semifinals spotlight.

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Geibel Catholic’s Emma Larkin celebrates with Mallory Clemmer (left) after defeating Aquinas Academy during the WPIAL Class A semifinals Monday at Norwin. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
High school roundup for Feb. 23, 2026: Geibel Catholic knocks off top seed in Class A semis
Janiah Darnell scored on a putback with 17.4 seconds left in overtime to lead No. 4 Geibel Catholic to a 52-50 victory over top-seeded Aquinas Academy in the WPIAL Class A girls basketball semifinals Monday night.

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Plum goalie Brody Gribbin makes a save against Greensburg Salem on Nov. 24, 2025, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
High school hockey roundup for Feb. 23, 2026: Plum opens Class A playoffs with shutout win
Colby Bartos scored twice, and Brody Gribbin stopped all 15 shots he faced as Plum recorded its first playoff victory in nine years with a 3-0 shutout of Blackhawk in the PIHL Penguins Cup Class A first round Monday night at the Ice Castle.

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Blackhawk’s Aubree Hupp goes up for a shot as Elizabeth Forward’s Mia Sosataric defends in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (Floyd Kish | Mon Valley Independent)
Aubree Hupp leads Blackhawk past Elizabeth Forward into 5th straight WPIAL title game
Aubree Hupp was undeniable in Blackhawk’s WPIAL Class 4A girls basketball semifinal victory over Elizabeth Forward on Monday night.

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Oakland Catholic's Zephaniah Troxler-Scott catches a pass in transition during a WPIAL Class 4A semifinal Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at North Hills Middle School. Troxler-Scott finished with 10 points. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)
With chip on shoulder, Oakland Catholic rolls past North Catholic into Class 4A finals
February 23, 2026
Josie Fontana knew when she saw the North Catholic girls basketball team’s defensive approach that Oakland Catholic would be in good shape. The Eagles senior forward immediately recognized the full-court defense the Trojanettes had chosen to employ.

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Sewickley Academy’s Lucas Grimsley shoots a 3-pointer against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (Don Rebel | TribLive)
Sewickley Academy stays focused, drops Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Class 2A semifinals
A year ago, highly touted Sewickley Academy was expected to make a run at a WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball crown.

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Seneca Valley’s Mason McMahan, left, attempts to snatch a rebound away from Upper St. Clair’s Ryan Robbins as Raiders teammate Jaxon Householder, right, comes to support him during a WPIAL Class 6A semifinal Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at North Hills Middle School. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)
Defense wins the day for Upper St. Clair in Class 6A semifinal victory over Seneca Valley
The Upper St. Clair boys basketball team punched its ticket back to the WPIAL Class 6A championship game in a way that properly fits the program’s culture.

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New Castle sophomore Kai Cox hits a layup against Central Catholic’s Enzo Khalil (3) during a WPIAL Class 6A semifinal Monday. (Paul Schofield | TribLive)
New Castle duo delivers winning basket in final second in Class 6A semifinal vs. Central Catholic
New Castle boys basketball coach Ralph Blundo has faith in his freshman point guard Marino Graham to make a play.

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Jeanette’s Kymon’e Brown drives past Clairton’s Donte Wright during the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Monday at Norwin. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Jeannette boys grind out semifinal win over rival Clairton, reach WPIAL Class 2A title game
Top-seeded Jeannette didn’t necessarily want to play halfcourt basketball with No. 5 Clairton, but the game leaned that way for the better part of 32 minutes.

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Norwin’s Liz Yarosik battles Penn-Trafford’s Torrie Destefano for a rebound during their game on Dec. 2, 2025, at Norwin. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 24, 2026
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Fox Chapel’s Lyla Jablon drives to the basket against Shaler on Jan. 9, 2026, at Fox Chapel. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 24, 2026
WPIAL basketball playoffs

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Plum’s A.J. Leah handles the puck against Greensburg Salem on Nov. 24, 2025, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs begin with Class A matchups
Because there are no first-round games in the PIHL Class 3A and 2A and Division 2 playoffs, the Class A Penguins Cup postseason begins a week early with six opening-round contests.

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Clairton’s Donte Wright stiff-arms Greenville’s Cael Thurber during their PIAA Class A semifinal on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Helling Stadium in Ellwood City. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
4 Clairton players among 16 from WPIAL named to PSFCA East-West Small School all-star game
WPIAL and PIAA Class A champion Clairton had four players named to the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association small school West roster.

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High school sports schedules for Feb. 23, 2026
February 22, 2026
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New Castle’s Marino Graham scores against Fox Chapel’s Carson Rihn during their game on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at Fox Chapel. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 23, 2026: Class 6A powers to clash in semifinals
Welcome to the second day of the Final Four in the 2026 WPIAL basketball playoffs with boys teams in Class 6A and 3A, along with girls 6A and 2A owning the bright semifinals spotlight.

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Deer Lakes’ Evan Moore scores past Hopewell’s Jack Biega during the WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals Feb. 17, 2026 at North Allegheny High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Feb. 22, 2026
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Evan Moore

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Thomas Jefferson’s Nicholas Trklja elevates over Penn Hills Tyrone Johnson and Dallas Smith during WPIAL Class 5A playoff action Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at Norwin High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Feb. 23, 2026
The familiar ring that wraps up the February Frenzy is that “There is gold in them there Cardiac Hills” as the district high school basketball playoffs conclude this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Quaker Valley’s Max Modrovich awaits a face-off against Moon on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at RMU Island Sports Center. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Feb. 22, 2026
Here are the latest 2026 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday, plus the latest list of teams that have clinched a playoff spot.

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Neshannock’s Payton Newman competes during the 2024-25 season. (Something for your Wall photography)
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 22, 2026
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Payton Newman

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