Basketball
Shaler boys ready to take next logical step
November 29, 2019
Once all the pieces are in place, Shaler Area boys basketball coach Rob Niederberger has set clear goals for his team.
Inexperienced North Hills boys roster turns to speed, tenacity to compete
The North Hills boys basketball team will lean on its up-tempo style of play to overcome a lack of size and experience.
Playoff losses motivate deep, talented Norwin girls team
November 28, 2019
Jayla Wehner still can see the ball going through the rim — in slow motion, to haunt her dreams even more.
With new coach, Norwin boys plan to ramp up excitement level
When Buddy Valinsky coached at Allderdice, he became accustomed to a certain style of play, a product of many talented and athletic players who helped him win six straight City League titles.
With three top starters returning, Plum girls planning banner season
In his opening remarks at the first practice of the season, Plum girls basketball coach Steve Elsier challenged his team.
Unusual Plum boys roster packed with senior leadership but lacking experience
With plenty of seniors on the roster, it might look like the Plum boys basketball team has a lot of experience. In reality, almost everyone will be new to varsity this winter.
Taking next step on minds of Chartiers Valley, Bishop Canevin, Carlynton boys basketball
The Chartiers Valley boys basketball team, under first-year coach Brandon Sensor, came within a game of playing for the WPIAL Class 5A title last season.
Penn Hills boys should be hard to guard
Penn Hills coach Dan DeRose believes he has his best offensive team since taking over as head coach in 2015.
Hampton boys have weapons to contend in tough section
Hampton boys basketball had the look of a team on the upswing after a playoff appearance last year. An experienced group of seniors, however, still has a lot to prove.
North Allegheny boys ready to dig in on defense
Keith Noftz knows this version of the North Allegheny boys basketball program may take time to grow up.
Leechburg girls looking to prove people wrong
November 27, 2019
When Andre Carter took over the Leechburg girls basketball program last season, he was met with the challenge of replacing a full starting lineup that had produced the best stretch of success in Blue Devils history.
With coach returning, Leechburg boys hope to continue to rise
For the past few years, the Leechburg boys basketball team has been on the rise.
Mt. Pleasant boys put foot down, set sights on playoff berth
The players are mostly the same, which is what coach Allan Bilinsky is counting on for change.
Young roster ready to start rebuilding project for Mt. Pleasant girls
Scott Giacobbi has experienced a lot in 15 years at the helm of Mt. Pleasant’s girls basketball team, and he’s gearing up for another rebuild with a youthful roster.
Monessen girls on mission to climb section standings
November 26, 2019
The Monessen girls basketball team appears to be serious about ending its five-year WPIAL playoff drought.
Monessen boys set sights on 39th straight WPIAL playoff appearance
It’s 38 and counting.
Knoch girls building on solid foundation
Most teams would love to be in the position the Knoch girls basketball team is in for the upcoming season.
Knoch boys aiming high after breakthrough season
The Knoch boys basketball team had great expectations for themselves last season, and after only losing two seniors from a team that went 18-6 and captured a share of the Section 1-4A title, the Knights have set their sights even higher this season.
Latrobe girls look to turn lessons learned into playoff berth
November 25, 2019
Latrobe’s girls basketball team expects a year to make a big difference for its roster.
Latrobe boys looking to fill scoring void
Latrobe’s boys basketball team begins the season more than 800 points in the hole.
