6+ hour, 31+ min ago (345+ words) By: HSSN Staff Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 12:10 AM La Salle College (10-4) vs. North Penn (12-2) at Central Bucks South, 1 p.m.; Harrisburg (13-0) vs. Central Catholic (12-1) at Mansion Park, Altoona, 7 p.m. Roman Catholic (10-3) vs. Springfield-Delco (14-0) at Marple-Newtown, 1 p.m.; Peters Township (13-0) vs. Bishop McDevitt (11-1) at Mansion Park, Altoona, 1 p.m. Southern Lehigh (13-1) vs. Cardinal O'Hara (10-4) at Whitehall, 7 p.m.; Twin Valley (13-0) vs. Aliquippa (10-3) at Mifflin County, 7 p.m. Camp Hill Trinity (11-3) vs. Northwestern Lehigh (14-0) at Exeter Township, 7 p.m.; Avonworth (13-0) vs. Penn Cambria (12-2) at Indiana, 7 p.m. Southern Columbia (13-1) vs. Lansdale Catholic (12-2) at Lehighton, 7 p.m. Farrell (11-2) vs. Seton LaSalle (12-1) at Ellwood City, 1 p.m. Bishop Guilfoyle (11-2) vs. Belmont Charter (10-1) at Memorial Park, Mechanicsburg, 7 p.m.; Clairton (12-1) vs. Greenville (12-1) at Ellwood City, 7 p.m. Upper St. Clair 1, North Allegheny 0 (SO) Franklin Regional 5, South Fayette 0 Seneca Valley 5, Central Catholic 2 Shaler 6, Baldwin 3 Bethel Park 6, Norwin 1 Hampton 5, Richland 1 Plum 8, Greensburg Salem 3 Blackhawk 1, Meadville 1 Montour vs North Catholic, (n) West Allegheny 5, North Hills 2 Chartiers Valley 3, South Park 1 Quaker Valley 8, Moon 4 Carrick 4, Sewickley…...

13+ hour, 4+ min ago (178+ words) By: Don Rebel Monday, November 24, 2025 | 5:37 PM Peters Township's Cole Neupaver dives for the pylon on the winning drive against Pine-Richland late in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium. Peters Township quarterback Nolan DiLucia celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Pine-Richland, 20-19, in the Class 5A final on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium. Trib HSSN football team of the week " Peters Township Indians Coach " T.J. Plack (10th season) Result " Peters Township 20, Pine-Richland 19 Record " 13-0 overall, 5-0 in Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference WPIAL Week 13 Honorable Mention 2025 HSSN Teams of the Week Week 12 " Laurel Spartans Week 11 " McKeesport Tigers Week 10 " Frazier Commodores Week 9 " Steel Valley Ironmen Week 8 " Moon Tigers Week 7 " North Allegheny Tigers Week 6 " Apollo-Ridge Vikings Week 5 " Albert Gallatin Colonials Week 4 " Aliquippa Quips Week 3 " Avella Eagles Week 2 " Southmoreland Scotties Week 1 " Mars Fightin' Planets Week Zero " Upper St. Clair Panthers...

40+ min ago (182+ words) By: Paul Schofield Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 6:01 AM Obama Academy's Charles Bottoms works to escape from Norwin's Dom Butera (right) during a 133-pound match Feb. 4. The 2025 City League team champion was Obama Academy, which defeated Carrick, 65-10, in the semifinals and Allderdice, 40-35, in the finals. The Eagles were defeated, 74-0, against Norwin in the opening round of the PIAA Class 3A team tournament. In the individual championships, Obama edged Allderdice, 159-158, for the team title. Its champions were Mikel Jordan (114), Charles Bottoms (133), Daniel Cabiness (152) and Shawn Scott (189). Allderdice had five champions. They were Xander Henteleff (107), Heney Caruso (127), Aviv Biamant (160), Tom Patermoster (172) and Jhamir Rainey (285). Wrestlers to watch (with last year's weight and record) Brashear: Elijah Elser (145, 23-6). Carrick: Kyin Jeter (127, 14-13); Kevin Macias (139, 18-11). Obama Academy: Mikel Jordan (114, 22-13); Charles Bottoms (133, 25-10); Daniel Cabiness (152, 17-12); Shawn Scott (189, 15-14); Dre'Quan McClain Street (215, 12-12)....

40+ min ago (511+ words) By: Bill Hartlep Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 6:01 AM Quaker Valley's Oumou "Mimi" Thiero drives upcourt against Eden Christian Academy on Dec. 4, 2024. The Greensburg Central Catholic and Shady Side Academy girls basketball teams had their share of battles last season. After the Bulldogs swept GCC in two Section 2 games, the Crusaders got revenge in the WPIAL Class 3A final, winning 56-51. Both teams return talented rosters and again should contend for section, WPIAL and possibly PIAA titles in Class 3A. Several others in the classification are hoping to find their way into the conversation as well. Here is a rundown of players to watch, Top 5 teams and other notables in WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball this season. Preseason Player of the Year Mimi Thiero, Quaker Valley 20.7 ppg last season 22.4 ppg last season 14.3 ppg last season Cassie Sauer, Shady Side Academy 15.2 ppg last season Karis Thomas, Shady Side…...

7+ hour, 37+ min ago (856+ words) By: Bill Beckner Jr. Monday, November 24, 2025 | 11:04 PM Norwin sophomore Landon Sidun gets hand raised after winning his second Powerade Tournament title on Dec. 28, 2024. Norwin junior Landon Sidun is considered the top 120-pound high school wrestler in the nation. The Penn State commit was named to the first Nike Wrestling Preseason All-American Team, announced Monday night by FloWrestling.com. He was the only WPIAL wrestler to make the list. Sidun, who is back to 100 percent after a broken right hand cost him the WPIAL and PIAA postseason last winter, is 72-2 for his career. He won a PIAA title as a freshman. During a two-week span last year, he won Beast of the East, Powerade and Don Buchanan titles. In his first action since returning from his injury " an eight-month layoff " he upset Rocklin Zinkin en rout to a title at the…...

12+ hour, 15+ min ago (605+ words) By: Paul Schofield Monday, November 24, 2025 | 1:25 PM Franklin Regional's Colin Holt battles Seneca Valley's Andrew Omasits for a loose ball Dec. 2, 2024, in Murrysville. Franklin Regional's Anthony Mitchell reacts after a basket against Indiana on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at Franklin Regional. Two years after reaching the WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A finals, the Franklin Regional boys basketball team is looking to make another run to glory. Fifth-year coach Jesse Reed said he expects his team to be very competitive again this season. The Panthers finished the 2024-25 season 12-12 overall and 6-8 in the highly competitive Section 1. They lost to Montour in the opening round of the playoffs. One of Reed's biggest concerns is trying to replace the team's top two scorers: Connor Crossey (20 points per game) and Jonah Johnston (11 ppg). Crossey is now playing at Saint Vincent along with 2024 grad Colin Masten. Reed will be counting…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (816+ words) By: Triblive Monday, November 24, 2025 | 11:58 PM Plum's A.J. Leah celebrates against the glass next to Colby Bartos after scoring against Greensburg Salem on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena. Quaker Valley's Jace Vasbinder celebrates with the student section against the glass after scoring against Moon on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at RMU Island Sports Center. Quaker Valley's Jace Vasbinder watches his goal against Moon on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at RMU Island Sports Center. Plum's Scott Pushic celebrates after scoring against Greensburg Salem on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena. AJ Leah scored four goals to send Plum to an 8-3 victory over Greensburg Salem in PIHL Class A hockey Monday night. Josh Lewis finished with a goal and three assists, Colby Bartos had a goal and two assists, Tyler Bartos added a goal and one assist and Scott Pushic also scored for Plum (3-5). Jake Fink scored…...

12+ hour, 15+ min ago (702+ words) By: Dave Mackall Monday, November 24, 2025 | 1:25 PM Derry's Stanley Rajkovich celebrates a basket against Elizabeth Forward last season. Derry coach Tom Esposito: "We do have expectations. We feel we are better than last year. But we have to keep that in perspective. We're a veteran team with three solid starters and the majority of our team returning." For nearly eight months since breaking from the grind of another high school basketball season, the Derry boys team has been bonding. As in getting better acquainted. On and off the court. It's not a unique idea " many teams subscribe " but it's a concept the Trojans have been emphasizing with concentrated might. "We've had most of our team since April, and we've been going at it pretty hard," Trojans coach Tom Esposito said. "We played 29 games during the summer and fall. You can't replicate…...

9+ hour, 26+ min ago (644+ words) By: Greg Macafee Monday, November 24, 2025 | 4:14 PM Leechburg's Addie Zanotto (right) is among three returning starters for the Blue Devils. Leechburg's new girls basketball coach, Rich Marshall, has seen a lot of basketball throughout his coaching career. From college to high school to youth leagues, Marshall has 25 years of head coaching experience. He's been an assistant at the Division I level with Arizona State and Clemson, helped resurrect the girls program at Penn State New Kensington and also spent time at Florida Southern and Thiel, among other stops. At the high school level, he coached at Ellwood City during the 2016-17 season and most recently at Lordstown High School in Ohio. So, as he prepares to take over the Blue Devils program this season " he'll be the third head coach in three years " Marshall guaranteed his team will do two things. "Regardless…...

17+ hour, 15+ min ago (515+ words) By: Paul Schofield Monday, November 24, 2025 | 1:25 PM Franklin Regional's Chloe Pucka brings the ball upcourt against Penn-Trafford on Dec. 9, 2024, in Murrysville. Franklin Regional's Alyssa Bridges scores past Fox Chapel's Taylor Stocker during their game on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2024, in Murrysville. Franklin Regional girls basketball coach Bernie Pucka has a job in front of him. The Panthers, who shared the Section 1-5A section title with Shaler last season, return only one starter, his daughter Chloe, a junior forward who averaged six points. She along with reserve sophomore forward Alyssa Bridges, sophomore forward Katherine Yaniga and senior forward Gemma Sadoski will be counted on to lead the way. "We are going to be a different team from last year," Coach Pucka said. "The expectations have not changed. We will be trying to find our own identity." While the team is light on experience, the fifth-year…...