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High school basketball roundup for Jan. 29, 2025: Oakland Catholic ends North Catholic section winning streak

January 29, 2025

Madi Pullen sank the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, leading No. 3 Oakland Catholic to a 39-37 victory over No. 1 North Catholic in Section 1-4A girls basketball Wednesday night, ending the Trojanettes’ 112-game section winning streak that dated to 2016.

Shady Side Academy’s Leah Buford scores past Greensburg Central Catholic’s Avery Jones on Jan. 9.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school girls basketball rankings for Jan. 29, 2025

In the final Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings of January, the cream is starting to rise to the top in preparation for the upcoming district playoffs coming in a couple of weeks.

Upper St. Clair’s Tyler Robbins is greeted at the bench by Niko Gidas during a game against Imani Christian on Jan. 7.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school boys basketball rankings for Jan. 29, 2025

The battle for top spots took a turn to the west this past week in the latest Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings.

South Fayette’s Ella Vierra drives past Montour’s Abigail Cleary on Dec. 19, 2024.

Trib 10: Top teams stand their ground but other changes abound in power rankings

The girls powered along with February basketball in sight while the boys scuffled a bit, leading to a shuffling of the power ranking decks near the bottom of the Trib 10 this past week.

Belle Vernon’s Tommy Davis shoots over Elizabeth Forward’s James Gile on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

Belle Vernon runs winning streak to 10 with decisive victory over Elizabeth Forward

January 28, 2025

Tuesday’s Section 3-4A boys basketball matchup between Belle Vernon and Elizabeth Forward was pegged as a heavyweight bout.

Quaker Valley’s Dana Kromah works against Avonworth’s Noah Goetz during their game on Jan. 3 in Leetsdale.

High school roundup for Jan. 28, 2025: Quaker Valley knocks off Class 4A No. 1 Avonworth

Dana Kromah scored 22 points as Quaker Valley knocked off Class 4A No. 1 Avonworth, 59-56, in Section 2-4A boys basketball Tuesday night.

Uniontown’s Isaac Ellsworth (11) celebrates with Cam Dugan after hitting a 3-pointer at the end of the first quarter against Latrobe on Dec. 17, 2024.

WPIAL clinched: Boys basketball playoff qualifiers through Jan. 28, 2025

The stretch run of the WPIAL boys basketball season is underway as the district postseason field slowly takes shape.

Montour’s Colton Straight shoots a 3-pointer as Mars’ Drew Navetta defends Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

Facing a rare halftime deficit, Class 5A No. 1 Montour rallies past Mars

Trailing by eight points at halftime, Class 5A No. 1 Montour went on a second-half scoring spree to defeat Mars, 68-55, on Tuesday night.

Springdale’s Robby Simmen shoots against Riverview’s Miles Sigal on Tuesday.

Springdale boys manage section victory over Riverview

Nothing came easy for the Riverview and Springdale boys basketball teams Wednesday night at Don McGhee Fieldhouse. The Dynamos had to fight for every point during a 41-32 Section 1-2A win.

Penn-Trafford’s Brayden Stone celebrates with Tyler Anthony after Anthony’s 3-pointer against Latrobe on Tuesday.

With backs to the wall, Penn-Trafford boys snag a win at Latrobe

Brayden Stone was struggling, having an “off night” as he put it.

Lincoln Park’s Meleek Thomas dunks against Ambridge on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Midland.

Former WPIAL standout Meleek Thomas chosen for McDonald’s All American Game

Former WPIAL basketball player Meleek Thomas, who transferred out of state for his senior year, was chosen Monday for the McDonald’s All American Game.

New Castle’s Damian Harrison celebrates after scoring against Fox Chapel on Jan. 10.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 28, 2025: Every game matters in 6A boys basketball

January 27, 2025

Welcome to the stretch run of the 2025 WPIAL boys basketball season, where section titles are won, seeding positioning is fought for and playoff hopes are either realized or dashed.

South Fayette’s Haylie Lamonde battles Montour’s Abigail Cleary (14) and Addyson Kranak for a loose ball Dec. 19, 2024, in Robinson.

WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Jan. 27, 2025

The stretch run of the 2025 WPIAL girls basketball season is underway as the district postseason field begins to take shape.

Baldwin head coach Jeff Ackermann watches from the sideline during the Highlanders’ PIAA Class 6A state playoff game against McDowell last season.

High school boys basketball team of the week for Jan. 27, 2025

Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week – Baldwin Highlanders

Montour’s Colton Straight shoots a 3-pointer against Chartiers Valley on Jan. 21, 2024, at Montour.

Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 27, 2025

Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Colton Straight

Norwin’s Ava Christopher celebrates after scoring against Upper St. Clair during the second half on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at USC.

Norwin uses late surge to roll past Upper St. Clair in girls Section 2-6A basketball showdown

Last week, Canon-McMillan defeated Upper St. Clair to unlock the door to first place in Section 2-6A girls basketball.

Latrobe senior Kyle McNeil

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Kyle McNeil

When the Latrobe boys basketball team finished 8-13 overall and 3-7 in section play last season, the Wildcats knew they had more potential.

Belle Vernon’s Trevor Kovatch passes against Knoch on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

High school roundup for Jan. 26, 2024: Belle Vernon takes down Class 2A No. 1 Greensburg C.C.

January 26, 2025

Zion Moore poured in 25 points as Class 4A No. 2 Belle Vernon defeated Class 2A No. 1 Greensburg Central Catholic, 71-51, in a nonsection boys basketball game Sunday night at the Shootout at Seton Hill.

Norwin’s Averi Brozeski (left) battles Mt. Lebanon’s Emily Smith for possession earlier this month.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 27, 2025: Norwin, Upper St. Clair meet in 1st-place clash

Welcome to the stretch run of the WPIAL girls basketball season, the start of the final two weeks of section play.

OLSH’s Claudia Ierullo shoots a 3-pointer against Quaker Valley on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Leetsdale.

Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Jan. 26, 2025

Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week – Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chargers

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