Sports
Franklin Regional soccer player studying link between knee injuries, turf
January 24, 2026
When Grace Copeland was a freshman, she fractured her right tibia and fibula and needed more than 11 months of recovery time to get back to playing soccer.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 23, 2026
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 23, 2026: Bauman brothers shoot No. 4 Moon past No. 1 Chartiers Valley
Jackson Bauman hit his fifth 3-pointer of the game with 4.9 seconds to go to lead Trib HSSN Class 4A No. 4 Moon to a 52-49 victory over No. 1 Chartiers Valley on Friday night, handing the Colts their first Section 4-5A loss of the season.
Clutch 3-pointer sends Seton LaSalle past South Park and into tie for 1st in section
January 23, 2026
Down by a point with less than a minute left and near a five-second call with the ball in the hands of freshman star Gabe Gizzi, Seton LaSalle used a timeout to save the possession.
Central Catholic boys sweep Hempfield in convincing fashion
It’s late, and the Central Catholic boys basketball team is growing impatient. The WPIAL’s third-ranked team in Class 6A wants more respect.
Gateway boys smother Franklin Regional, pull 2 games ahead in standings
From robes and fleece pants to slippers and onesies, Gateway’s student section wore pajamas to Friday night’s boys basketball game.
New winners emerge at WCCA diving championships
With seniors taking the top two spots on the podium in both the boys and girls competitions at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association diving championships last year, the door was open for new winners to emerge this season.
Deer Lakes boys start fast, earn revenge against cold-shooting Burrell
When Burrell and Deer Lakes squared off in December, the Bucs hit six 3s in the first half, didn’t turn the ball over and held the Lancers’ top scorers in check en route to victory.
Stanley Rajkovich’s buzzer beater lifts Derry boys over Belle Vernon in OT
Derry junior Stanley Rajkovich was honored before Friday’s game for recently reaching the 1,000-point milestone.
Springdale boys beat Bentworth in key matchup in section playoff race
The Springdale boys basketball team pulled away for a 43-31 win over Bentworth, holding the Bearcats to just four points in the fourth quarter of their Section 1-2A battle Friday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 24, 2026: Basketball showcases before the snow falls
The final Pittsburgh Basketball Club event this season is set for Saturday.
Injuries, illness force shorthanded Highlands girls basketball team to forfeit remaining games
The Highlands girls basketball team faced low roster numbers throughout the first month of this season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 23, 2026: Stakes getting higher in boys basketball
As the third-to-last week of the WPIAL boys basketball regular season concludes, there are three matchups with at least a share of first place at stake.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 22, 2026
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 22, 2026: With Mimi Thiero on bench at finish, Quaker Valley beats OLSH in thriller
Mimi Thiero scored 29 points to lead Quaker Valley to a 37-36 victory over Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in a spirited battle for second place in Section 1-3A girls basketball Thursday night.
In win over South Park, Belle Vernon girls show their future is now
January 22, 2026
The Belle Vernon girls basketball team is built for the future with five underclassmen starting, including a couple of outstanding freshmen.
Riverview girls persevere to defeat section foe Jeannette
With its star player on crutches, Riverview had to dig deep to earn its latest Section 4-2A girls basketball victory.
WCCA swimming championships should have different look this year
There will be numerous new champions at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association swimming championships this weekend.
Westmoreland County coaches see pros, cons with elimination of overtime for WPIAL soccer games
WPIAL soccer is fit to be tied.
Highlands grad, star college linebacker promoted to head coach at Kiski Area at age 27
Brayden Thimons is preparing for his third season with Kiski Area football.
