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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Mya Morgan blocks a shot by Serra Catholic’s Caitlyn Cooley on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Carbon.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania girls basketball rankings for Feb. 6, 2024

February 6, 2024

There was some actual movement this week in the Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings, at least in half of the classifications.

Hampton’s Liam Mignogna battles Highlands’ Bradyn Foster for a rebound during their game on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Hampton.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania boys basketball rankings for Feb. 6, 2024

There continues to be tweaks to the weekly Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings in nearly every classification as the end of the regular season approaches.

Connellsville’s Tommy Gretz pins Trinity’s Mickey Horne in the 107-pound bout during the WPIAL 3A wrestling team championship.

TribLive HSSN WPIAL wrestling rankings: Week of Feb. 5, 2024

WEEK 8 2023-24

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 5, 2024

High schools

Butler’s Donovan Carney pumps his fist next to New Castle’s Noreaga Jackson on Jan. 5.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 6, 2024: Boys teams fight for 1st place, playoff berth in 6A section

The final week of the WPIAL boys basketball regular season begins with a big night of key games in each class.

Monessen’s Lorenzo Gardner celebrates after scoring his 1,000th point against Western Beaver in a WPIAL Class A first-round playoff game Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.

Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Feb. 5, 2024

Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week: Lorenzo Gardner

Mt. Lebanon’s Nate Girod celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the fourth quarter against Upper St. Clair on Feb. 2.

Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Feb. 5, 2024

Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week: Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils

North Allegheny’s Grace Heliger (22) celebrates with Kellie McConnell after scoring against Norwin on Jan. 25.

WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 5, 2024

February 5, 2024

The 2024 WPIAL girls basketball playoff field is nearly complete with just a few days remaining in the regular season.

High school roundup for Feb. 5, 2024: Thomas Jefferson girls beat Latrobe in OT to keep playoff hopes alive

Laekyn Flinn scored 17 points to lead Thomas Jefferson to a 42-39 overtime win over Latrobe in Section 3-5A girls basketball Monday night, keeping its playoff hopes alive.

Plum’s Megan Marston celebrates after scoring against Franklin Regional on Dec. 18, 2023.

Plum girls pull away from Kiski Area to keep pace in section

The Plum girls basketball team took care of business Monday in a 61-49 Section 1-5A victory over Kiski Area on senior night at Plum High School.

Highlands’ Jocelyn Bielak drives to the basket against Greensburg Salem on Monday.

Highlands girls hold off Greensburg Salem comeback bids, build resume

The Highlands and Greensburg Salem girls basketball teams had the same agenda Monday in their Section 1-4A showdown.

McKeesport’s Madison Hertzler (4) celebrates with Rachael Manfredo after scoring during their game against Penn-Trafford on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Harrison City.

McKeesport girls rout Penn-Trafford to stay unbeaten since coaching change

A coaching change has not deterred the McKeesport girls basketball team from its ultimate goal.

The Belle Vernon football team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Avonworth in the Class 3A final on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Acrisure Stadium.

WPIAL to release new football conferences, updated sections for other fall sports

The wait is almost over for WPIAL football teams eager to take a look at the new conferences for the 2024 and ’25 seasons.

Bethel Park McDonald’s franchisee sued over sex assault by manager settles with teen victim for $4.35M

A $4.35 million settlement announced Monday for a former McDonald’s employee who was sexually assaulted at age 14 at her Bethel Park workplace by her manager, a registered sex offender, is one of multiple legal actions embroiling the Pittsburgh-area franchisee.