Basketball
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 15, 2026
March 15, 2026
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Taylor McCullough
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 15, 2026
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Kedron Gilmore
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 16, 2026: Trips to PIAA basketball finals on the line
WPIAL champions Chartiers Valley in Class 5A and Neighborhood Academy in Class A both played in the PIAA final four a year ago.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 16, 2026
The madness on the scholastic hardwood and ice is winding down while at the same time, the spring sports season is here this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Westmoreland County PIAA basketball playoff preview capsule for March 16, 2026
Girls
WPIAL matchups headline Tuesday’s PIAA girls basketball semifinals
For the fourth time in six years, it will be an all-WPIAL clash in the girls Class 5A western semifinals on the final exit of the Road to Hershey.
Upper St. Clair, Sewickley Academy set for Tuesday’s PIAA boys basketball semifinals
Panthers of the same color but from different District 7 zip codes return to the state semifinals looking for their fourth victory of the 2026 PIAA postseason that would send them to Chocolate Town.
For Quaker Valley, sense of pride comes with season-ending PIAA loss
Quaker Valley’s first-round PIAA playoff game March 6 against Hickory became a tedious uphill climb for the Quakers almost from the opening tip.
North Hills softball looks to keep strong tradition rolling
The North Hills softball team has maintained its position as a consistent playoff threat over the years.
Sewickley Academy shows dominant defense, rebounding in PIAA tournament wins
Sewickley Academy defeated Jeannette in the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship game Feb. 27 at Petersen Events Center.
High school roundup for March 14, 2026: Blackhawk, Oakland Catholic earn spots in WPIAL finals rematch
March 14, 2026
Blackhawk and North Catholic squared off in the PIAA Class 4A girls basketball quarterfinals Saturday, fighting for the chance to avenge a loss in the WPIAL playoffs.
Jeannette coach furious after foul call leads to decisive points in state quarterfinals vs. Mercyhurst Prep
SHARON — Adrian Batts had no problem congratulating Mercyhurst Prep after an intense game Saturday at Sharon High School.
South Fayette pulls away from pesky Baldwin to reach PIAA Class 5A semifinals
It seems unthinkable that a team with the pedigree of South Fayette girls basketball would come into a game such as Saturday’s PIAA semifinal against Baldwin and not execute on its game plan.
In ‘physical, intense’ battle, Upper St. Clair gets past Central Catholic into state semifinals
Back in December, Central Catholic handed Upper St. Clair its only blemish of the season.
Sites set for Chartiers Valley, Neighborhood Academy, Obama Academy in PIAA boys basketball semifinals
Three local teams remain heading into the final four in the 2026 PIAA boys basketball Class 5A, 4A and A playoffs.
Neshannock, Shady Side Academy, GCC set for Monday’s PIAA girls basketball semifinals
The PIAA girls basketball semifinals are set for Monday for teams in Class 6A, 3A and 2A.
Shady Side Academy girls fighting their way through PIAA bracket
The Shady Side Academy girls basketball team hasn’t seen anyone bow in front of them during the PIAA Class 3A playoffs. The Bulldogs, who reached the championship game for the first time in school history last year, have had to scrap their way back to the quarterfinals.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 14, 2026: WPIAL 6A teams battle for spot in state finals
As soon as the PIAA quarterfinals began, 24 hours later, they will be in the books.
Obama Academy makes statement for City League, tops Deer Lakes in Class 4A quarters
March 13, 2026
The Obama Academy boys basketball team will be the first team to carry the City League flag to the PIAA semifinals in 10 years. The Eagles beat Deer Lakes, 53-41, in the PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals Friday night at Norwin to become the first City League team since Allderdice reached the state final in 2016 to make it so close to Hershey.
Chartiers Valley puts Best foot forward in PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal win over Johnstown
On a night when the lights temporarily went out at Norwin High School, Julius Best provided much-needed energy for Chartiers Valley.
