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Aliquippa’s Antonio Reddic celebrates a long run to set up the Quips’ first touchdown during their PIAA Class 4A state quarterfinal against Oil City on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Slippery Rock University.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 25, 2025

November 25, 2025

There is good news and bad news for those teams ranked in the current Trib HSSN state rankings heading into the PIAA final four.

Shaler’s Julian Vizzoca and Plum’s Owen Proskin battle for a loose ball Jan. 3, 2024, at Shaler.

Playoff near-miss motivates Plum boys

The Plum boys basketball team fell one win short of a WPIAL Class 5A playoff spot last year, and for coach Dave Pucka and his players, it felt even closer than that.

Plum’s Tamia West (right) was a first-team all-section selection in 2024-25.

Plum girls bolstered by offseason work, pair of returning starters

The Plum girls basketball team emerged last season from a challenging Section 1-5A schedule as a WPIAL qualifier for the third consecutive season.

Elizabeth Forward’s Lucas Boyer (right) grabs the leg of Knoch’s Owen Layhew in the 145-pound finals at the WPIAL Class 2A championships Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

A-K Valley Class 2A wrestling preview: Knoch’s Owen Layhew set to make program history

Owen Layhew will likely knock off two Knoch wrestling historical milestones before Christmas. The Knights’ 145-pound senior will be pursuing plenty of history as he attempts to navigate his way back to the WPIAL final.

Derry’s Mason Horwat (left) escapes the grasp of Frazier’s Jonah Erdely in the 152-pound finals at the WPIAL Class 2A championships Feb. 22.

WPIAL Class 2A wrestling preview: Derry ready to stare down Burrell

A look at the 2025-26 WPIAL Class 2A wrestling season:

Hempfield girls basketball coach Bob Madison talks to his team last season.

Hempfield girls facing roster challenges as season begins

Hempfield had to do some shuffling before official practice even began.

Hempfield’s Danny Husenits defends on Greensburg Central Catholic’s David Wachinski during the Greensburg Salem Holiday Classic last season.

Austin Butler building foundation in 1st year at helm of Hempfield boys

Austin Butler had a keen eye for detail when he played basketball at a high level and now is applying similar attentiveness to coaching.

Greensburg Salem girls basketball coach Rick Klimchock explains a drill to his team Nov. 15, 2024.

Undersized Greensburg Salem girls plan to attack opponents with speed, pressure

Greensburg Salem does not only have the smallest enrollment among WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball teams, it also may be the smallest in height.

Coach Paul Sapotichne is in his second season of his second stint as Greensburg Salem coach.

Greensburg Salem boys look to take steps toward long-term goal

Greensburg Salem boys basketball coach Paul Sapotichne sees a bright future for the program, but it may not be this season.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Jayla Peterson brings the ball upcourt against Shady Side Academy last season.

Greensburg Central Catholic girls take nothing for granted on quest for 3rd straight WPIAL title

Erica Gribble and Jayla Peterson are a championship-winning backcourt combo, seasoned and skilled, partners in crime.

Tim O’Rourke is the new boys basketball coach at Greensburg Central Catholic.

Offseason changes include new coach, revamped roster for Greensburg Central Catholic boys

A whiteboard in the boys basketball coach’s office at Greensburg Central Catholic was erased in the offseason. Old concepts, plays and names were wiped away and soon the squeak of markers could be heard writing new ones.

Derry’s Mason Horwat works to defeat Burgettstown’s Jason Murray at 152 pounds during the WPIAL Class 2A team quarterfinals Jan. 29.

In WPIAL Class 2A wrestling, Derry’s bright future starts now

How good can the Derry wrestling team be this season?

South Allegheny’s Drew Cook shoots a 3-pointer against West Catholic defenders during the PIAA Class 3A championship game March 29 at Giant Center in Hershey.

WPIAL boys basketball Class 3A season preview for 2025-26

It took a long time for South Allegheny to win boys hoops title No. 1. Might it only take 12 months for championship No. 2?

Quaker Valley’s Oumou “Mimi” Thiero drives upcourt against Eden Christian Academy on Dec. 4, 2024.

WPIAL girls basketball Class 3A season preview for 2025-26

The Greensburg Central Catholic and Shady Side Academy girls basketball teams had their share of battles last season.

Canon-McMillan’s Marlee Solomon wrestles Conneaut’s Daylee Watson in the 112-pound championship match during the PIAA wrestling tournament March 8.

WPIAL girls wrestling preview: 5 2-time champs back for more

When the WPIAL held its second girls wrestling championship in February, five girls defended their titles and three did not.

Obama Academy’s Charles Bottoms works to escape from Norwin’s Dom Butera (right) during a 133-pound match Feb. 4.

City League wrestling preview: Obama Academy out to defend team titles

The 2025 City League team champion was Obama Academy, which defeated Carrick, 65-10, in the semifinals and Allderdice, 40-35, in the finals. The Eagles were defeated, 74-0, against Norwin in the opening round of the PIAA Class 3A team tournament.