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Highlands’ Katelyn Myers scores against Knoch on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, at Highlands.

Despite being short-handed down stretch, Highlands girls hold off Knoch

January 22, 2024

In a close, intense game that went down to the wire, Highlands made key plays to hold off section rival Knoch in an important Section 1-4A clash Monday at Highlands High School.

McKeesport and Latrobe play the final seconds of their Section 3-5A girls basketball game Monday night.

McKeesport fights off upset-minded Latrobe girls

Latrobe sold merchandise in the gym lobby Monday night. Hats, shirts, you name it. There were deals on orange-and-black Wildcats gear everywhere.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 23, 2024: Trinity hosts Lincoln Park for 1st in Section 4-5A

Two of the top girls basketball teams in WPIAL Class 5A were scheduled to meet in a battle for first place last week.

Central Catholic head coach Brian Urso watches from the bench during the Vikings’ PIAA Class 6A second round state playoff against State College on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Central Cambria High School.

Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Jan. 22, 2024

Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week: Central Catholic Vikings

Derry’s Mikah Horwat competes during a meet during the 2023-24 season.

Harnessing their mental power, Derry girls swim team off to blazing start

Swimming, by its nature, is a physically demanding sport, filled with long distances, marathon meets and tough practices.

Greensburg Central Catholic senior Cara Dupilka

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Cara Dupilka

It has been a strong season for Greensburg Central Catholic’s girls basketball team.

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Freeport’s Brooke Kmetz

Freeport girls basketball senior center Brooke Kmetz’s role hasn’t changed, but whether she starts or comes off the bench varies based on the opponent.

Burrell’s goalie Kooper Price celebrates with teammates after defeating Deer Lakes on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Alpha Ice Complex.

Burrell hockey team buzzing in 2nd half of PIHL season

Aidan Petroff said the Burrell hockey team came out buzzing when the Bucs faced Deer Lakes on Jan. 11.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 22, 2024: Key matchups set in Section 2-5A girls hoops

January 21, 2024

One of the tightest races in WPIAL girls basketball takes center stage as the top four teams go head-to-head Monday.

Blackhawk goalie Evan Kennelly makes a save next to Plum’s AJ Leah during their game on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena.

2023-24 PIHL standings through Jan. 21, 2024

Here are the latest 2023-24 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday.

Bethel Park’s Mason Kernan beats Baldwin’s Ramil Islamov, 5-0, in the 133-pound bout Sunday, Jan. 21, 2014, during the Allegheny County Wrestling Championship at Fox Chapel High School.

Thomas Jefferson’s Marlow claims 3rd Allegheny County wrestling title

Thomas Jefferson junior Bode Marlow became the 13th wrestler to win three times at the 22nd Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament.

Elizabeth Forward’s Alyssa Terza competes against South Allegheny on Dec. 27, 2023, at Elizabeth Forward.

Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for Jan. 21, 2024

Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week: Elizabeth Forward Warriors

Oakland Catholic’s London Creach shoots the winning free throw in overtime against McKeesport during their PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal March 18, 2023, at Peters Twp.

Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Jan. 21, 2024

Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week: London Creach

Deer Lakes’ Aiden Fletcher (left) will face Derry’s John Wasnick (right) again when the teams play Tuesday.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of Jan. 22, 2024

Things are warming up on and off the hardwood as we swing back into section play in boys and girls high school basketball action this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Burrell’s Mikaya Buchak is mobbed by teammates after scoring the winning goal in overtime of their WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal against Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Mt. Pleasant.

PIAA discussing eliminating overtime in regular-season soccer games

The PIAA might decide this week to eliminate overtime from regular-season high school soccer, taking a nod from NCAA rules and international norms. If approved, regular-season games tied after regulation would finish as a draw.