Basketball

Southmoreland boys basketball coach Frank Muccino will try to nurture a young roster this season.

Boys basketball preview: Southmoreland steps up in class with young roster

December 6, 2020

With a quiet demeanor, the Southmoreland boys basketball team practices with masks on while the coach looks on wearing a face shield.

Olivia Cernuto will try to help the Southmoreland girls duplicate their long playoff run of a season ago.

Girls basketball preview: Southmoreland hopes for strong encore to historic season

Reaching the WPIAL finals for the first time and going two rounds deep in the state playoffs made Southmoreland one of the darlings of WPIAL girls basketball last season.

St. Joseph’s Andrew Sullivan shoots during practice Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.

St. Joseph boys basketball eyes return to postseason after down year

Andrew Sullivan remembers the feeling two years ago when the St. Joseph boys basketball team won 18 games and advanced to the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 1A playoffs.

Jeff Ackermann talks with an official during a game against Butler on Jan. 28, 2020, at Pine-Richland. Ackermann was hired by Baldwin during the offseason.

Baldwin basketball teams take fresh approach

Location, location, location.

Sewickley Academy’s Kamryn Lightcap competes against Shady Side Academy during a scrimmage last season.

Loaded Sewickley Academy girls roster includes 5 returning starters and then some

The excitement in coach Mark Gaither’s voice was through the roof.

Quaker Valley’s Corinne Washington and Riverview’s Sydney McDonough fight for a loose ball Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 at Walter Dlubak Athletic Center.

Quaker Valley girls basketball, a program on the rise, sets championship goals

The Quaker Valley girls basketball team got a nice taste of success last season, and now it’s ready for more.

Gateway’s William Kromka (23) pulls down a rebound against Shaler during a WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal game Feb. 17 at North Hills.

Gateway boys look to build off WPIAL playoff berth

The Gateway boys basketball team made strides last season, going from just three wins in section and five victories overall the year before to 10 wins and a return berth in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.

Upper St. Clair’s Luke Gensler drives to the basket against Bethel Park’s Anthony Chiccitt during their game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Upper St. Clair High School.

Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball preseason breakdown

December 5, 2020

This will surely be a boys basketball season like no other.

Springdale freshman Katerina Puskar dribbles the ball up the court during a practice on Dec. 3, 2020.

New coaches bring excitement, confidence to Springdale girls basketball

There’s a new-found energy surrounding the Springdale girls basketball program.

Springdale junior Logan Dexter drives to the basket during practice on Dec. 3, 2020.

With newfound focus and depth, Springdale boys ready to make deep playoff run

The Springdale boys basketball team came out of nowhere last season.

Shady Side Academy’s Nyla Rozier competes against Sewickley Academy during a scrimmage Dec. 3, 2019 at Shady Side Academy.

Shady Side Academy girls basketball returns full roster from last season

Not many WPIAL teams can boast about returning their entire roster.

Penn-Trafford’s Josh Kapcin (30) drives toward the net against Central Catholic in boys’ WPIAL basketball playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at Norwin High School.

Familiar face leads Penn-Trafford boys basketball into season

When Penn-Trafford district officials went searching for a new boys basketball coach after Jim Rocco resigned following five seasons, they were looking for someone familiar with the program.

Gateway’s Dynasty Shegog averaged nearly 10 points last season and recently committed to Cal (Pa.).

Girls basketball preview: Gateway has firepower to contend in loaded section

December 4, 2020

The Gateway girls basketball team opened its season with a practice Nov. 20, the first day winter sports teams were permitted to do so in the WPIAL and throughout Pennsylvania.

Riverview’s Jack Betler practices Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at Riverview High School.

Riverview boys basketball expects to contend when team gets to full strength

The Riverview boys basketball team missed the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs last season, but it was within a few points of forging a different outcome.

Riverview’s Elena Wyrick brings the ball up the floor during practice Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at Riverview High School.

Riverview girls basketball team hopes to build off memorable season

Last season was one to remember for the Riverview girls basketball team.

New Ligonier Valley girls basketball coach Emily Daugherty played her college ball at Lock Haven.

Emily Daugherty hired as Ligonier Valley girls basketball coach in unanimous vote

December 2, 2020

It’s official. Emily Daugherty is the new Ligonier Valley girls basketball coach.

Leechburg’s Christine Guo battles Greensburg Central Catholic’s Gia Scala for a loose ball last season.

Leechburg girls coach shares special bond with team as they build for future

Leechburg girls basketball coach Andre Carter has a special bond with his team.

Leechburg guard Dylan Cook looks to avoid pressure from two Propel Andrew Street defenders during their section matchup last season.

Run-and-gun Leechburg boys looking to keep pedal to the floor

Last season, the Leechburg boys basketball team loved to run, play fast and create as many scoring opportunities as possible.

Mercedes Majors is a captain for the Monessen girls basketball team.

Monessen girls basketball looks to maintain momentum after playoff season

After struggling for several seasons, the Monessen girls basketball program blossomed last year, going 8-4 in section play and 15-8 overall.

Monessen’s Dan Bosnic coaches against Vincentian Academy during a 2019 playoff game.

Monessen boys basketball sets sights on 40th straight playoff berth

Many people express concerns when approaching 40.

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