Basketball
Mimi Thiero sits atop Quaker Valley all-time scoring list, boys or girls
March 1, 2026
Oumou “Mimi” Thiero achieved perhaps her greatest career milestone Feb. 20 during Quaker Valley’s 54-35 consolation win over Avonworth in the WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball playoffs.
With team-first focus, Sewickley Academy boys sprint into WPIAL championship game
Jeannette, like Sewickley Academy, has been awe-inspiring in the 2025-26 boys basketball season.
Sewickley Academy girls make state playoffs, build foundation for bright future
The Sewickley Academy girls basketball team ran out of time in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class A playoffs.
After WPIAL championship victory, Knoch turns attention to state playoffs
The Knoch boys basketball team has an idea of what will be ahead in the PIAA Class 4A boys basketball playoffs. With the Knights’ roster being so physically imposing, they expect everyone to try and rough them up a little bit.
3 dozen WPIAL girls basketball teams set for state playoff action
February 28, 2026
So long girls district basketball postseason and hello state playoffs.
36 WPIAL boys basketball teams join field for PIAA championships
The February Frenzy is in the books and the PIAA version of March Madness is nearly set to begin.
High school roundup for Feb. 28, 2026: Allderdice girls move into PIAA 1st round
Rhyan Sledge and Bailey White scored 14 points each to lead Allderdice (18-8) to a 39-32 victory over McDowell (13-9) in a PIAA Class 6A District 6-8-10 subregional girls basketball game Saturday. Alba Potter had 12 points for McDowell.
Oakland Catholic girls beat No. 1 Blackhawk to win back-to-back WPIAL crowns
After a thriller last season that saw Oakland Catholic defeat Blackhawk with a basket in the final 10 seconds, the Eagles and Cougars met again Saturday for Class 4A’s WPIAL championship.
Neshannock holds off Winchester Thurston to win 4th WPIAL championship
One year after suffering a heartbreaking loss in the WPIAL Class 2A championship, Neshannock girls basketball had a singular goal entering the 2025-26 season: win the gold.
After late-season surge, Fox Chapel boys ready to tackle future challenges
The Fox Chapel boys basketball team typically sits on the line between Class 5A and 6A. The Foxes know that next season, they will have to navigate the WPIAL’s largest classification.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy boys headed to state tournament
The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team didn’t quite finish its Cinderella run through the WPIAL Class 3A boys playoffs. But the Bulldogs springing two upsets and reaching the semifinals means Shady Side Academy will be returning to the PIAA playoffs.
2026 WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball championship breakdown: Chartiers Valley vs. Thomas Jefferson
February 27, 2026
No. 1 Chartiers Valley vs. No. 3 Thomas Jefferson
2026 WPIAL Class 3A boys basketball championship breakdown: South Allegheny vs. Aliquippa
No. 8 South Allegheny vs. No. 2 Aliquippa
2026 WPIAL Class 4A girls basketball championship breakdown: Blackhawk vs. Oakland Catholic
WPIAL Class 4A girls basketball championship
2026 WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball championship breakdown: Neshannock vs. Winchester Thurston
WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball championship
High school roundup for Feb. 26, 2026: Hampton boys, Upper St. Clair, Chartiers-Houston girls take 3rd place
February 26, 2026
Gavin Guinn hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 25 points to lead 10th-seeded Hampton to a 61-59 overtime victory over No. 4 Moon in the WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball third-place game Thursday night.
In championship rematch, Shady Side Academy drops Greensburg Central Catholic for Class 3A title
Shady Side Academy coach Jonna Burke called Karis Thomas, her senior point guard, “the epitome of calm” after the Bulldogs became WPIAL girls basketball champions for a second time.
2026 WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball championship breakdown: Upper St. Clair vs. New Castle
WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball championship
2026 WPIAL Class A girls basketball championship breakdown: Geibel Catholic vs. Serra Catholic
WPIAL Class A girls basketball championship
2026 WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball championship breakdown: South Fayette vs. Thomas Jefferson
WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball championship
