High School Basketball Playoffs Heat Up on Trib HSSN

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The TribLive High School Sports Network is providing extensive coverage of the 2026 WPIAL boys and girls basketball playoffs this week, including the conclusion of the opening round and the start of the quarterfinals. Fans can tune in for live audio and video streams of games, as well as Rebel Yell podcasts featuring player and team of the week updates.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a beloved tradition in Western Pennsylvania, and the WPIAL playoffs represent the pinnacle of the season. The TribLive High School Sports Network's coverage allows fans across the region to follow their local teams and players as they compete for district championships.

The details

The WPIAL boys and girls basketball playoff coverage on Trib HSSN this week includes live audio and video streams of first-round and quarterfinal games, as well as Rebel Yell podcasts featuring player and team of the week updates. Fans can access the coverage at TribHSSN.TribLive.com.

• The first-round games will be played on Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17.
• The quarterfinal games will be played on Wednesday, February 18 through Friday, February 20.
• Rebel Yell podcasts with player and team of the week updates will be released on Monday, February 16.
• An update podcast on the playoffs through the first round will be released on Wednesday, February 18.
• An update podcast on the playoffs through the quarterfinals will be released on Saturday, February 21.

What’s next

The WPIAL boys and girls basketball playoffs will continue with the semifinals and championship games in the coming weeks, which will also be covered by the TribLive High School Sports Network.