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Trib 10: WPIAL basketball champions vault up latest rankings
The post-WPIAL playoff edition of the weekly Trib 10 is out with the top six spots filled by the freshly minted district champions. All six boys basketball winners and five of the six girls basketball champions were in the power rankings leading up to the WPIAL finals at the Pete....
St. Joseph girls hope for extended stay in 4th straight trip to PIAA playoffs
The St. Joseph girls basketball team began the season with just one returning starter — senior guard Gia Richter — and a host of others stepping up into starting roles or increased roles in the rotation. With changes throughout the lineup, some might not have thought the Spartans would be...
High school wrestling notebook: Norwin pair eyes success at PIAA girls tournament
A year ago, the PIAA held its first girls wrestling tournament. Norwin sophomores Karsyn Champion and Octavia Walker enjoyed the experience, but neither was able to earn a medal. Now the Norwin duo hopes getting the experience of competing on the big stage carries them to bigger things this weekend....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 4, 2025
High schools Basketball PIAA playoffs Boys Class 6A First round Saturday’s schedule Mechanicsburg (20-3) at Conestoga (21-5), 3 p.m.; Hazleton (12-12) at Northampton (19-9), 1 p.m.; Spring-Ford (20-7) at Central Dauphin (20-5), 7 p.m.; Garnet Valley (19-7) at Father Judge (19-7), 2:30 p.m.; Imhotep (23-5) vs. CB East (15-11) at...
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania girls high school basketball rankings for March 4, 2025
The transition from the district postseason to the state playoffs was a rough one for the top girls basketball teams across Pennsylvania. Ten teams in all, with every class affected, fell out of the Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings this past week, done in by district semifinals or championship...
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school boys basketball rankings for March 4, 2025
The elite boys basketball teams across the state finished their district playoffs strong, for the most part, and now move on to the Road to Hershey. Heading into the district semifinals and/or finals this past week, teams in last week’s Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings finished the deal with a...
High school roundup for March 4, 2025: North Allegheny blanks Central Catholic in Penguins Cup playoffs
Gianni Lochiatto scored a second-period goal and Cam Junker made 20 saves to lead No. 3 North Allegheny to a 1-0 victory over No. 6 Central Catholic in the PIHL Penguins Cup Class 3A playoffs Tuesday night. Ben Balla made 21 saves for Central Catholic. North Allegheny will meet No....
Willochell in loaded PIAA weight class; Kapusta looking to stay hot
Things have not gone the way Latrobe senior Luke Willochell had planned for the past two weeks. Indiana senior Nico Fanella has kept Willochell from becoming a Class 3A four-time champion in the WPIAL and PIAA Regional tournaments. But Willochell can erase that bad memory this weekend at the PIAA...
Friends, players remember coach Rick Tatrn, who guided Deer Lakes volleyball to 4 WPIAL, 2 state titles
Whether he was playing or coaching, Rick Tatrn made a lasting impact in athletics in the A-K Valley. Tatrn, who coached Deer Lakes boys volleyball for 44 years through the 2014 playoff season, died Feb. 18 at the Concordia retirement home in Cabot. He was 77. Tatrn was a standout...
What to watch for in Western Pa. sports for March 4, 2025: North Allegheny, Central Catholic to meet in PIHL quarterfinals
Following a heavy dose of high school hockey Monday, there are only two games left in the quarterfinal round of the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs, and both games are set for Tuesday. In the chase for the Class 3A Penguins Cup, No. 3 North Allegheny (9-8-3-0) will host No. 6...
Norwin girls hope to find momentum in state tournament
Though Norwin did not repeat as WPIAL champions, one could argue the Knights still have momentum going into the PIAA postseason. They did, after all, rally from 13 down to take a three-point lead late in the fourth quarter against Upper St. Clair on Saturday in the Class 6A girls...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 3, 2025
High schools Basketball PIAA playoffs Boys Class 6A First round Saturday’s schedule Mechanicsburg (20-3) at Conestoga (21-5), 3 p.m.; Hazleton (12-12) at Northampton (19-9), 1 p.m.; Spring-Ford (20-7) at Central Dauphin (20-5), 7 p.m.; Garnet Valley (19-7) at Father Judge (19-7), 2:30 p.m.; Imhotep (23-5) vs. CB East (15-11) at...
High school roundup for March 3, 2025: Mars, Moon win thrillers in Penguins Cup playoffs
Grant Weaver scored the game-winning goal with five seconds left in regulation, sending No. 2B Mars to a 5-4 victory over No. 3A Shaler in the PIHL Penguins Cup Class A quarterfinals Monday night. Gavin Stevenson and Jack Tirch each had a goal and an assist and Garrett Myers and...
Latrobe makes early offensive outburst stand up in PIHL quarterfinal win over Hempfield
The objective was clear for the Latrobe IceCats heading into their PIHL Class 2A quarterfinal matchup with Hempfield. “We wanted to come out and beat them to every loose puck, smother them on the boards, win the battles in the corners and be physical,” Latrobe sophomore Joey Crimboli said. “Very...
WPIAL girls basketball postseason rewind: Second seeds come up big in playoffs
The answer is Geibel Catholic. The question: Which was the only No. 2 seed not to win a 2025 WPIAL girls basketball championship? The power of No. 2 prevailed in a golden way in the district girls hoops postseason as five second seeds captured WPIAL titles. The top of the...
WPIAL boys basketball postseason rewind: Only Upper St. Clair completes repeat bid
Five WPIAL boys basketball champions from a year ago qualified for the district postseason this season, although three of them had moved up to higher classifications. Class 2A 2024 winner Aliquippa was now in 3A, 3A winner Deer Lakes bumped up to 4A and Class A two-time champ Imani Christian...
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 3, 2025Video
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Courtney Wallace Jr. School: Neighborhood Academy Class: Senior Height: 6-foot-3 Position: Guard #Earned: Courtney Wallace Jr. was the driving force behind a 21-1 regular season in which Neighborhood Academy cruised to the Section 2-A title. He averaged over 25 points per...
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 3, 2025Video
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Erica Gribble School: Greensburg Central Catholic Class: Junior Height: 5-foot-10 Position: Guard #Earned: Erica Gribble has a knack for coming up large when the spotlight is shining brightest. Last year as a sophomore, she averaged just over 20 points per game...
Jeannette looks to ride defense, rebounding in PIAA tournament
Jeannette had just won its second WPIAL championship and first since 2008, but the players weren’t tired. Far from it, in fact. “I want to start states tomorrow,” sophomore guard Markus McGowan said. The Jayhawks wanted the crew at Petersen Events Center to leave the lights on. “Let’s play tonight....
Highlands fixture Eddie Teorsky to receive Courage Award from A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame
Harrison native Eddie Teorsky was a fixture at Highlands High School athletic events for nearly 40 years before his death at age 57 on Jan. 15. Born with Down syndrome, Teorsky’s popularity within the community led Golden Rams followers to dub him “Mr. Mayor” among other complimentary monikers. With that...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s Maddie Barrick
The high school swimming season is coming to a close, and it has been another successful one for Mt. Pleasant. On the girls side, Lily King and Kiersten O’Connor continue to lead the way alongside longtime coach Sandy Felice. But they’re not alone. Maddie Barrick has been a key contributor,...
Southmoreland’s Murphy continues to rise in WPIAL girls wrestling
A year ago, Southmoreland’s Zoey Murphy came away with silver at the WPIAL girls individual wrestling championships after being pinned by Plum’s Alaina Claassen in the 235-pound final. After an offseason during which she developed her skills, Murphy came into the WPIAL championships Feb. 15 at North Allegheny ready to...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Freeport’s Mary Anne Altman
Mary Anne Altman’s senior year at Freeport was all about a change in mindset. Last year, the swimmer didn’t know if she wanted to compete in college and was swimming her best to help the Yellowjackets be successful. Once she made the decision over the summer to swim in college,...
High school sports schedule for March 3, 2025
High schools Basketball PIAA playoffs Boys Class 6A First round Saturday’s schedule Mechanicsburg (20-3) at Conestoga (21-5), 3 p.m.; Hazleton (12-12) at Northampton (19-9), 1 p.m.; Spring-Ford (20-7) at Central Dauphin (20-5), 7 p.m.; Garnet Valley (19-7) at Father Judge (19-7), 2:30 p.m.; Imhotep (23-5) vs. CB East (15-11) at...
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for March 2, 2025Video
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week: Peters Township Coach: Steve Limberiou (third season) Record: 12-0 and first place in Section 4-5A, 23-3 overall #Earned: The maturation and progression of a talented program was set to be on display as Peters Township coach Steve Limberiou entered his third season....
