Basketball

Lincoln Park returning to WPIAL title game after defeating Seton LaSalle in Class 3A semifinals

February 25, 2019

After Seton LaSalle had a good second quarter to cut its deficit to seven points going into halftime, Lincoln Park coach Mike Bariski said he gave his team a brief history lesson on what can happen if you let an opponent keep the game close.

Highlands’ Johnny Crise drives to the hoop past Uniontown’s Isiah Melvin during quarterfinal WPIAL action Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at Norwin High School.

Cochran, Crise connection bolsters Highlands in trip to WPIAL semifinals

The lobs don’t stop when Luke Cochran and Johnny Crise spend time together away from basketball.

Brentwood’s Natalie Murrio (21) looks for a rebound in front of Laurel’s Breagan Fedrizzi (23) during their WPIAL semifinal playoff game Feb. 25, 2019, at Moon.

Brentwood girls defeat Laurel, earn long-awaited trip to WPIAL finals

Laurel went into the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Monday night riding a school-record 14-game winning streak.

Vincentian Academy’s Nate Cullo looks to get past Monessen’s Darnel Howell during their WPIAL playoff game Feb. 25, 2019, at Peters Township.

No. 1 Vincentian finishes strong to take down No. 4 Monessen in Class A semifinals

Vincentian is going from Peters to the Pete.

North Catholic’s Dani Short scores past Elizabeth Forward’s Brianna Spirnak and Haylee Briggs during semifinal WPIAL action Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at North Allegheny High School.

WPIAL boys, girls basketball teams qualify for PIAA playoffs

While the Path to the Pete continues into the semifinals this week, and the Road to Hershey will tip off next week.

The OLSH girls basketball team defeated No. 1 seed Bishop Canevin in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Feb. 25, 2019, at Peters Township.

No. 4 OLSH upsets 3-time defending champion Bishop Canevin in Class 2A semifinals

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart weathered the Bishop Canevin storm out of the gates, then came back off the canvas and delivered a knockout, bracket-busting punch to oust the top seed from the WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball playoffs.

Central Valley rallies past Blackhawk, advances to 1st WPIAL title game

Christiane Frye hoped to reach 1,000 points in her high school basketball career.

North Catholic’s Tess Myers scores over Elizabeth Forward’s Julia Jenkins during semifinal WPIAL action Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at North Allegheny High School.

Top-seeded North Catholic girls defeat Elizabeth Forward in Class 4A semifinals

With her team leading by five after one quarter against the defending WPIAL Class 4A champions Monday night, Elizabeth Forward coach Krystal Gibbs was feeling good.

Butler’s Ethan Morton drives to the basket to score between Pine-Richland defenders during their game Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at Butler Area High School.

Five things to watch in the WPIAL boys basketball semifinals

As the old saying goes, it’s hard to beat a team three times in one season.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Chartiers Valley’s Joe Pipilo

Joe Pipilo

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week: Canon-McMillan

The Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week is headed where no team in program history has ventured before — the Canon-McMillan Big Macs.

Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for week of Feb. 25, 2019

A busy week of district semifinals and championship games began with a lengthy and strong wind storm across the state.

Bethel Park’s Maddie Dziezgowski is fouled by Peters Twp.’s Isabella Mills during their game Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Bethel Park High School.

Five things to watch in the WPIAL girls basketball semifinals

Some believe losing in a championship game is tough. However, playing in a title game offers memories of a lifetime, whether players receive a gold or silver medal.

Canon McMillan’s Thomas Samosky drives past Latrobe’s Reed Fenton during quarterfinal WPIAL action Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at Norwin High School.

WPIAL boys, girls basketball teams lock up PIAA tournament berths

February 24, 2019

While the Path to the Pete continues into the semifinals this week, the Road to Hershey will tip off next week.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Jenna Clark, Thomas Jefferson

Jenna Clark

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Avonworth Antelopes

Our girls basketball team of the week picked up two postseason wins last week and is preparing for a third meeting with top-seed Neshannock in the 3A semifinals: the Avonworth Antelopes.

Leechburg’s Connor McDermott drives past Bishop Canevin’s Nevan Crossey Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at Fox Chapel Area High School.

6 Alle-Kiski Valley basketball teams play waiting game for PIAA playoff spots

A rubber match of sorts between Section 3-A rivals Leechburg and St. Joseph takes place in Monday’s WPIAL Class A boys basketball semifinals. One team will advance, the other will see its season end.