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High school roundup for Jan. 12, 2026: Thomas Jefferson prevails on night of 1st-place showdowns
Allie Wilson led three double-digit scorers with 16 points as Thomas Jefferson defeated Baldwin, 56-50, to take over sole possession of first place in Section 4-5A girls basketball Monday night. Riley McCabe and Maggie Spell each had 12 points for the Jaguars (12-2, 5-0). Lynsey Bernotas scored 18 points and...
‘She’s a natural’: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble hits 2,000-point mark
She caught the ball at the top of the key, pump-faked and dribbled once to her right. Then, with a sidestep backward, Erica Gribble launched a high-arcing 3-pointer that splashed down. It was a crafty move by a crafty scorer, one that few prep girls basketball players can make. It...
Plum girls grab section lead with win against Fox Chapel
The Plum girls basketball team is alone in first place in Section 1-5A as the first half of section play concluded Monday evening. Senior Riley Stephans scored a team-best 26 points, and junior Tamia West added 19 points and 14 rebounds as the Mustangs topped Fox Chapel, 65-49, at Plum...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 13, 2026: Jeannette-Clairton headlines slate of boys basketball rivalry games
WPIAL boys basketball concludes the first half of section play with plenty of great rivalry matchups set for Tuesday. One rivalry that will carry over from the football field to the basketball court will determine sole possession of first place in Section 1-2A. After meeting twice on the gridiron this...
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 12, 2026Video
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Nathan Schanbacher School – North Hills Class – Junior Height – 6-foot-3 Position – Guard #Earned – It was a big week for one of the hottest boys basketball teams in Class 6A and their leading scorer. Junior guard Nathan Schanbacher...
Defense helps Burrell boys basketball team hit its stride in section play
The Burrell boys basketball team has notched four straight wins and is carrying momentum into conference play. The Bucs earned a key conference win over Freeport, 47-30, and followed it with a 57-32 victory over Valley. On their four game winning-streak, defense has become Burrell’s identity. “We’ve been holding teams...
High school sports schedule for Jan. 12, 2026
High schools Basketball Boys Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny at New Castle, 7:30 p.m. Woodland Hills at North Hills, 7:30 p.m. Class 5A Section 4 Chartiers Valley at Mars, 7:30 p.m. Nonsection Ligonier Valley at Penns Manor, 7:30 p.m. Trinity Christian at California, 7 p.m. Western Beaver...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 12, 2026: Pine-Richland, Seneca Valley to square off
Yes, there is kind of an important professional football game taking place in the region, but a busy schedule of WPIAL girls high school basketball games are still on tap Monday. The start of the week marks the end of the first half of section play around the WPIAL girls...
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Jan. 12, 2026
With black and gold fever striking the region, a nice distraction win or lose is a steady stream of different winter high school sports action this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Trib HSSN continues coverage of WPIAL boys and girls basketball with a wrap up of the...
PIHL standings through Jan. 11, 2026
Here are the latest 2025-26 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday. The point system in the PIHL this year gives three points for a regulation win, two points for an overtime win and one point for an overtime loss. Class 3A Team: Wins – Losses – Overtime Wins-Overtime Losses...
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Jan. 11, 2026Video
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week – Knoch Knights Coach – Joe Lafko (First season) Record – 11-2 overall, 5-0 in Section 1-4A #Earned – Following 28 seasons as head coach of the boys basketball team at Hampton, Joe Lafko stepped down at the end of the 2024 season...
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Jan. 11, 2026
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Karis Thomas School – Shady Side Academy Class – Senior Height – 5-foot-7 Position – Guard #Earned – Karis Thomas is winding down a successful high school career that has included a WPIAL championship along with a WPIAL and PIAA runner-up...
Burrell hockey wants to finish strong after forfeits, suspension
Nearly 10 months ago, Burrell Hockey lost 5-1 in the Division 2 Penguins Cup Championship, fueling coach Drew Burkett to get an early start for the next season. “Yeah, after that championship game, I wanted to get started a lot earlier,” Burkett said. “So we had our tryouts a little...
At 600-win milestone, Quaker Valley coach Mike Mastroianni proud of program’s impact
Quaker Valley’s Mike Mastroianni racked up the 600th win of his high school basketball coaching career Dec. 19 in a 63-21 section victory at Ambridge. Mastroianni began the season with a 595-244 career mark and needed five wins to achieve his latest milestone. The Quakers wasted little time, defeating Windber,...
Sewickley Academy boys basketball coach Mike Iuzzolino to be honored at Saint Francis
Go back 35 years. Mike Iuzzolino and Joe Anderson led the Saint Francis University men’s basketball team to the first NEC championship in school history. Now, return to 2026. In conjunction with that 35th anniversary, Iuzzolino and Anderson will join three “Golden Era” of Red Flash men’s basketball players —...
Gateway swimmers working hard to build foundation for rest of season
A busy few weeks in December with five dual meets produced WPIAL cuts for members of the Gateway boys and girls swim teams as they settled into work they hope pays dividends in the new year. Extended workouts over the holidays, Gators head swimming and diving coach Glenn Raymer said,...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley boys notch quality wins
Catching up with area highlights from the past month: The game was billed as the “Showdown at North Allegheny” and Quaker Valley’s Nick Cohen definitely showed up. Cohen, a 5-11, 155-pound sophomore guard, scored 26 points in leading the Quakers to a 64-27 nonsection win Dec. 13 against Brentwood. Cohen...
As Penn-Trafford wrestlers get healthy, optimism grows
Penn-Trafford wrestling coach Travis McKillop said he feels good about his squad despite a 2-4 record to start the season. Injuries have slowed the team’s progress. The Warriors opened the season by finishing third at the Hickory Invitational and followed that by defeating Plum in a Section 9-3A match, 38-26....
Penn-Trafford notebook: Sean Goodman’s hat trick sparks hockey team
Penn-Trafford rebounded from its loss to Hempfield by defeating Wheeling Park in Class 2A PIHL action. The Warriors (12-2) had 36 points and held a one-point lead on the Spartans (11-2) for the top spot in the standings. Penn-Trafford had its 10-game winning streak halted Dec. 22 by the Spartans,...
From penalty box to policy briefs, Sewickley Academy junior has passion for hockey, law
Max Kopf, a 6-foot, 170-pound junior forward on the fledgling Sewickley Academy hockey team, is known for his hard work and dedication both on and off the ice. “When Max plays to his identity, he is a strong positional player who uses his body and stick effectively and is willing...
Sewickley Academy girls ready to bring high-energy style to heart of section schedule
Sewickley Academy won its Section 1-A opener in girls basketball with a 47-39 victory against Eden Christian Academy. Mikaela Mbandi, a 6-foot freshman forward, sparked the Panthers with 17 points in the mid-December game. “I loved our energy,” Sewickley coach Rob Shazer said. “We didn’t shoot the ball great, but...
Sewickley Academy boys roll into new year undefeated
The month of December was a festive one for the Sewickley Academy boys basketball team. Sewickley was one of the most dominant teams in the WPIAL, storming to an 8-0 record, winning by an average score of 70-32 and retaining the No. 1 ranking in Class 2A by Trib HSSN....
Quaker Valley athletes make college choices in wide variety of sports
Quaker Valley’s college signings for 2025-26 hit double figures in December. A total of 10 senior athletes at QV finalized their college commitments last month including Todd Kagle (Frostburg State baseball), Meredith Fallgren (Christopher Newport lacrosse), Bruce Anderchak (Mercyhurst wrestling), River Capek (Haverford cross country and track and field) and...
5 Quaker Valley standouts among players chosen for PIHL all-star games
They are considered among the cream of the crop of high school hockey players in Western Pennsylvania. And the PIHL all-star selection committee confirmed it. Among the league’s all-stars this season are Quaker Valley’s Luke Koehler, Max Modrovich, Jace Vasbinder, Matthias Lezama and Ian Lorang in Class A; Sewickley Academy’s...
Maryland recruit Mimi Thiero resetting Quaker Valley’s record books
Quaker Valley senior Mimi Thiero celebrated twice. Thiero netted 28 points Dec. 15 against Sto-Rox to become the all-time leading scorer in Quaker Valley girls basketball history. QV defeated the Vikings, 65-18, in a Section 1-3A game. “Mimi is undoubtedly a special player,” QV coach Ken Johns said. “Her impact...
