For the first time since 2016, the North Hills girls’ basketball team is playoff-bound.

With a win over Shaler Area on Friday night, North Hills improved to 10-8 overall and 7-2 in the section, which is tied for first place. That win locked the Indians into the playoffs for only the fourth time this century.

In what will be the program’s 17^th appearance in the WPIAL postseason, this team will attempt to do what no North Hills girls’ basketball team has done since 1979: win a playoff game. That team over 40 years ago reached the WPIAL final, but no team since has escaped the first round.

This 2023-2024 team has already accomplished more than most thought was possible. As the program is only two years removed from a one-win campaign, the turnaround in the last two seasons has been remarkable. 

Now, with their spot in the playoffs already secured, the girls have their sights set on a section title and a long-overdue playoff victory.

Congratulations, girls, and keep up the great work!