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Burrell girls again have postseason aspirations amidst challenging section slate
Coach Shaun Reddick and the Burrell girls basketball program are looking to accomplish more. After a season in which the Bucs went 13-10 and punched their ticket to the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs with just one senior, Reddick and the Bucs are far from satisfied. “We still have some kids...
Burrell boys to lean on balanced attack against daunting Section 1-4A foes
Over the past few years, Burrell boys basketball coach Mike Fantuzzo has always had a player to lean on who could contribute 15 to 20 points a night. Brandon Coury, Macky Bennis and Tucker Bitar are all names that come to mind. But, as the Bucs prepare for the 2025-26...
PIHL tabs players of month for October
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League announced its players of the month for October. The are: • Class A: Linus Jesionowski, Avonworth • Class 2A: Kevin Teamann, Bethel Park • Class 3A: Chris Costa, North Allegheny • Division 2: Landon Vaccaro, Ringgold Jesionowski, a senior forward, had 10 points across three...
Valley baseball coach Jim Basilone steps down, ending successful 8-year run
Jim Basilone took over at a time when Valley baseball was stuck in a deep, dark hole. The veteran coach leaned on his considerable experience to lead the Vikings to five playoff appearances in a tenure that started in 2016 and ended with his recent resignation. “They wanted to go...
With 4 starters returning, Apollo-Ridge girls aim to challenge for section title
There is a great deal of optimism surrounding the Apollo-Ridge girls basketball team, which returns four starters and several other key contributors after a trip to the WPIAL playoffs last season. “I think the group of girls that we have gets along really well from top to bottom,” Vikings second-year...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 17, 2025
High schools Football Class 6A PIAA playoffs Friday’s schedule Easton (13-0) vs. La Salle College (9-4) at Liberty, 7 p.m.; North Penn (11-2) at Pennridge (12-1), 7 p.m.; Central York (11-0) vs. Harrisburg (12-0) at Cedar Cliff, 7 p.m.; State College (10-2) vs. Central Catholic (11-1) at Mansion Park, Altoona,...
High school roundup for Nov. 17, 2025: Seneca Valley stays unbeaten with 9-goal outburst
Braden Morin collected three goals and two assists to lead Seneca Valley to a 9-1 victory over Fox Chapel in PIHL Class 3A hockey Monday night. Cooper Hoehn had two goals and an assist, Jacob Gilbert added a goal and two assists and Leyton Moreau had a goal and an...
With experienced roster back, optimism grows for Apollo-Ridge boys
The Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team has endured some lean years recently in terms of wins and losses, but coach Greg Fox sees a program on the rise with experience throughout the lineup this season. “The summer and offseason were very productive for the players who put in the time,” said...
Trib HSSN high school football player of the week for Nov. 17, 2025Video
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Marques Council Jr. School: Aliquippa Class: Senior Height/Weight: 6-foot, 185 pounds Position: Quarterback #Earned: Following a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Penn Hills in Week 4 in which Marquis Council Jr. hit Ray Miller with a 28-yard touchdown pass on the final play...
Burrell girls deal with mixed emotions, but mostly pride, after PIAA runner-up finish
The Burrell girls soccer team members had a bittersweet feeling in their hearts and in the pits of their stomachs hours after the end of Friday’s PIAA Class 2A championship game against Archbishop Wood at Northeastern York High School. The bitter came from a battle that ended in heartbreak in...
WPIAL again denies request from Farrell to rejoin district
For the second time in two years, the WPIAL board has denied a request from Farrell to rejoin the district. The board on Monday voted unanimously to reject Farrell’s request to leave PIAA District 10 for the WPIAL, citing many of the same concerns that were raised previously, WPIAL executive...
Finalists announced for Bill Fralic football lineman award
Six finalists, one for each classification, were announced Monday for the seventh Bill Fralic Memorial Award for the WPIAL’s top two-way interior football lineman. The winner of the award, named after the late legendary Penn Hills, Pitt and NFL lineman, will be announced at a pancake breakfast at 10 a.m....
High school sports schedule for Nov. 17, 2025
High schools Football Class 6A PIAA playoffs Friday’s schedule Easton (13-0) vs. La Salle College (9-4) at Liberty, 7 p.m.; North Penn (11-2) at Pennridge (12-1), 7 p.m.; Central York (11-0) vs. Harrisburg (12-0) at Cedar Cliff, 7 p.m.; State College (10-2) vs. Central Catholic (11-1) at Mansion Park, Altoona,...
Trib HSSN football team of the week for Nov. 16, 2025Video
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Laurel Spartans Coach – Brian Cooper (12th season) Result – Laurel 24, Fort Cherry 14 Record – 12-1 overall, 6-0 and Class A Big 7 Conference champions #Earned – Like everyone else over the last four years, the Laurel defensive game plan...
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Nov. 17, 2025
The district high school football postseason concludes Championship Saturday action this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Trib HSSN has audio coverage of all four WPIAL championship games Saturday from Acrisure Stadium. All of the video of select postseason district games can be viewed on NFHS. Plus,...
PIAA announces sites, times for state football quarterfinals
WPIAL champions Central Catholic and Aliquippa learned the location of their state playoff openers when the PIAA on Sunday released quarterfinal sites. In Class 6A, Central Catholic faces District 6 champion State College at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona. In 4A, Aliquippa plays District 10 champion Oil City at Slippery...
Norwin notebook: Knights earn all-conference honors in multiple sports
Several Norwin players were selected for the Big 5/6 Conference all-conference football teams. The Knights had eight players selected in Class 6A, including quarterback Tristyn Tavares and running back Giovanni Rothrauff on the first-team offense, linebacker Josh Lenart and defensive back Jake Knight on first-team defense and punter Evan Pfeifer....
Shaler notebook: 1st playoff victory in almost 40 years inspires girls soccer team
Gabby Alcalde stepped to the line first for the Shaler girls soccer team during its penalty kick shootout with Franklin Regional in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs. Alcalde’s attempt was saved and she agonized over the next few minutes. But the Titans pulled through during what...
Norwin adds to trophy case in successful fall season
The 2025 fall sports season at Norwin will be known as the last season before the “Castle” — Norwin Knights Stadium — was demolished to the ground to make room for a new venue. It will be remembered for that … and so much more. It also was a time...
Playoff win gives Shaler football something to build on
The Shaler football program laid the foundation for more success in 2026. With a potential seismic change to how the WPIAL schedules football on the horizon, it will be an interesting time for all programs. The Titans closed this season with a 42-10 loss to Pine-Richland in the Class 5A...
Captains ace leadership test for Quaker Valley tennis
Livia Jobbins, Jane Lenhard and Parker Barnes shared a common bond on the Quaker Valley girls tennis team this season. The three seniors served as the QV team’s tri-captains and did so in exemplary fashion as the Quakers won the WPIAL Class 2A team championship. The QV girls also advanced...
Young Quaker Valley volleyball team showed flashes of brilliance in inconsistent season
Quaker Valley’s girls volleyball team had inconsistent results this season partly because of the Quakers’ all-around inexperience. The 2024 WPIAL Class 2A champion Quakers advanced to the playoffs for a fourth consecutive year in 2025 and finished with a 9-11 overall record. They netters received the No. 15 seed in...
Quaker Valley hockey rides hot start to division lead
Quaker Valley’s hockey team jumped out to a flying start in the PIHL season. QV was 5-1 with four shutouts in the season’s first month, then kicked off November with a 12-2 win over Richland’s varsity team. “Given our injuries and fall sports commitments, we are very pleased that we...
Quaker Valley runner fights through injuries to compete with WPIAL’s, state’s best
This is a story of perseverance and determination. Quaker Valley sophomore Lucy Montagnese, much like her other family members, loves to run. But Montagnese, unfortunately, wasn’t able to do much running during the 2025 cross country season because of a stress fracture in the second metatarsal of her left foot...
Makenna Kamnikar wraps up memorable golf career at Quaker Valley
Makenna Kamnikar was a member of the Quaker Valley boys golf team all four years of high school. “This season is really important to me as it’s my senior season so I’m going into it with a positive mindset,” Kamnikar said prior to the start of QV’s fall golf schedule....
