Sports
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Jan. 26, 2026
January 25, 2026
As everyone digs out from the weekend snowstorm, the “stretch run” of WPIAL basketball will heat things up during the final two weeks of the high school basketball regular season this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Jan. 25, 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.
Devin Murray returns to alma mater to take over boys soccer program at Deer Lakes
Devin Murray was a major contributor to a run of success for the Deer Lakes boys soccer team that produced a WPIAL championship, a WPIAL runner-up finish, three PIAA tournament appearances and two trips to the state championship game in a three-year period.
Brentwood swimmer keeps lowering school record, striving to reach more goals
It didn’t take long for Brentwood’s Fawn Brendel to break her own school record.
Nailed it: Baldwin wins school’s 1st PIAA competitive spirit championship
They are known as the Dream Team around the Baldwin-Whitehall area.
‘Really special’: 3 Bernotas sisters team up for Baldwin girls basketball
Not one, not two, but three.
Captains hit right notes for Baldwin’s championship competitive spirit team
The 2025-26 season has been historic for the Baldwin competitive spirit program.
Chartiers Valley wrestler Michael Lawrence taking care of business in final year
When entering their senior season of any sport, some high school athletes are aware there is little time left to meet expectations and accomplish the goals they set for themselves.
Plenty of changes for Chartiers Valley hockey but goal remains the same
Over the last two years, it would be difficult to find a more dominating hockey team in Class A of the PIHL than Chartiers Valley.
17 individuals, 2 teams to join West Jefferson Hills Hall of Fame in Class of 2026
West Jefferson Hills School District has announced the members of its 2026 Hall of Fame Class. This year’s class includes 17 Thomas Jefferson High School graduates and district contributors, along with two TJ athletic teams.
Pair of champion lead Thomas Jefferson wrestlers at Allegheny County tournament
The Thomas Jefferson wrestling program introduced its “Zach Attack” at this year’s county championships.
Thomas Jefferson sophomore takes game worldwide at softball tournament in Netherlands
Thomas Jefferson sophomore Madden Stanek has taken her softball skills to the international level.
Big season brewing for Thomas Jefferson boys, girls basketball
Thomas Jefferson junior Noah Sear has no fear on the basketball court.
South Hills Record notebook: Thomas Jefferson workhorse back recognized
Catching up on the South Hills sports scene:
2-sport star at Baldwin, Duquesne to join 2 halls of fame in a week
Robert Healy III, like every young athlete, aspired to be recognized as one of the best in his sport. At the end of January, that dream will become a reality — twice.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 24, 2026
January 24, 2026
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 24, 2026: Obama Academy ends Knoch’s winning streak
Eric James scored 12 points, including the game-winning putback at the buzzer, to lead Obama Academy (10-6) to a 53-51 victory over Trib HSSN Class 4A No. 1 Knoch (15-3) on Saturday at the PBC Hall of Fame Classic at North Hills.
Trib HSSN WPIAL girls basketball rankings for week ending Jan. 24, 2026
Here are this week’s WPIAL girls basketball rankings. Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.
Trib HSSN WPIAL boys basketball rankings for week ending Jan. 24, 2026
Here are this week’s WPIAL boys basketball rankings. Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.
Franklin Regional boys, girls earn team titles at WCCA swim meet
It was a good day to be a Panther at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association swimming championships.
