Basketball
Greensburg Salem girls to test opponents with height, experience
November 17, 2023
When the Greensburg Salem girls basketball team takes the floor this season, it will present veteran coach Rick Klimchock some options.
Deer Lakes wants to build on last season’s breakthrough
November 16, 2023
Albie Fletcher was no stranger to coaching Deer Lakes boys basketball when he took over as coach last year.
Deer Lakes girls working hard to build winning culture
Despite winning just five games last year, Deer Lakes was in contention for a WPIAL playoff spot in Section 3-3A down to the final day of the section schedule.
Cheswick Christian boys program making giant leaps forward
November 15, 2023
When the Cheswick Christian boys basketball team followed a 3-11 record in the 2020-21 covid-shortened season with a 7-11 mark and a playoff berth in 2021-22, it was a big step forward.
Cheswick Christian girls hungry for improvement
Last season saw the Cheswick Christian girls basketball team win just four games after making the postseason in 2022-23, but under a new but familiar head coach this season, the Chargers are primed for improvement across the board.
Burrell girls basketball looks to make playoff trips commonplace
November 14, 2023
When Shaun Reddick became head coach of the Burrell girls basketball program, he knew he was undertaking a rebuilding process.
Improved chemistry has Burrell boys basketball team thinking big
Something special is brewing within the Burrell boys basketball program.
Apollo-Ridge boys basketball relishes health this season
November 13, 2023
The Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team hoped to be in the Section 3-3A mix last year, but injuries before and during the season quickly scuttled those plans.
Penn Hills notebook: Kelly hits court for Quinnipiac
November 12, 2023
Daemar Kelly was on the court for the Quinnipiac men’s basketball season opener Nov. 6.
Judge grants Jonna Burke preliminary injunction letting basketball coach avoid PIAA suspension
November 8, 2023
A federal judge has granted Jonna Burke’s request for a preliminary injunction, a legal victory that lets the Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach avoid a PIAA suspension for now.
Hampton guard Peter Kramer commits to Lehigh
November 7, 2023
Hampton’s Peter Kramer was cold, standing in nearly a half-foot of snow with a shovel in his hands.
High school notebook: New award to be named after Valley graduate B.B. Flenory
October 22, 2023
Baron “B.B.” Flenory’s name is woven into the fabric of Western Pennsylvania basketball.
Pine-Richland notebook: Basketball standout Madison Zavasky picks IUP
Pine-Richland standout basketball player Madison Zavasky has made her college decision.
Former Imani Christian standout Alier Maluk commits to Florida State
October 20, 2023
Former WPIAL basketball player Alier Maluk, who won a state title last winter with Imani Christian, announced his commitment to Florida State on Friday.
Former Kiski Area athlete Kyrell Hutcherson suing school district, WPIAL, PIAA, claiming racial discrimination
October 19, 2023
A former high school athlete who defeated the WPIAL and PIAA in court almost three years ago has sued the organizations again, this time saying they violated his civil rights by racially discriminating against him.
Highlands’ Bradyn Foster verbally commits to Penn
October 16, 2023
Bradyn Foster is looking forward to the final few weeks of preparation for the upcoming Highlands boys basketball season.
Basketball team that laid foundation for program’s success joins Quaker Valley hall of fame
October 8, 2023
John Gaetano took over as Quaker Valley’s boys basketball coach in 1987-88.
Slippery Rock commitment ‘felt right’ to Penn Hills basketball standout Hannah Pugliese
October 1, 2023
Ryenn Micaletti left a lasting impression with Penn Hills senior Hannah Pugliese. While on a trip to Slippery Rock University, Pugliese had an opportunity to watch Micaletti, who is in her first year as coach of The Rock, run practice.
Strong AAU summer lifts Hampton’s Meghan Murray to Division I level
September 30, 2023
Hampton senior point guard Meghan Murray transformed herself this summer from a Division II target into a D-I commit.
Suspended Shady Side Academy coach Jonna Burke files lawsuit against PIAA
September 27, 2023
Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach Jonna Burke, who’s facing a one-year suspension for an alleged recruiting violation, has sued the PIAA seeking an injunction that would let her coach.
