Tag: Belle Vernon
Defending WPIAL champ Belle Vernon smothers Burrell in Class 4A 1st round
February 13, 2026
Belle Vernon boys basketball coach Ricky Tyburski picked up his first career playoff win Friday as his Leopards dominated No. 9 Burrell to open defense of last year’s WPIAL Class 4A championship.
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 13, 2026
February 12, 2026
Girls
Breaking down the 2026 WPIAL girls basketball playoffs
February 9, 2026
Here’s a closer look at the 2026 WPIAL girls basketball playoffs.
WPIAL basketball teams prepare to learn playoff seeding fates
February 8, 2026
Jeannette did not lose to a WPIAL team this season and is the defending Class 2A boys basketball champion.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Penn-Trafford hockey holds edge over Hempfield
Penn-Trafford and Hempfield are the frontrunners in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League Class 2A standings with the Warriors (14-2-0-0) holding a one-point lead over Hempfield (13-2-1-0) at the beginning of last week.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Derry chasing 1st section title since 1957
February 5, 2026
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.
Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Jeannette players, coach learning to manage frantic style
February 4, 2026
Jeannette coach Jenna Lusby has come to terms with her team’s style of play.
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week for Feb. 1, 2026
February 1, 2026
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week – Belle Vernon Leopards girls
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: 9 games set for Shootout at Saint Vincent
January 29, 2026
A regular event with a new venue will greet local basketball fans this weekend.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: 5 teams punch playoff tickets
January 28, 2026
The WPIAL basketball steering committee will meet Feb. 9 to determine playoff seedings and pairings for the playoffs.
