Basketball

Penn Hills grad Drew Schifino

Penn Hills notebook: Drew Schifino plans basketball camp

May 21, 2023

Drew Schifino enjoys that his family’s name has deep ties within the Penn Hills community. Schifino, who is the Indians’ all-time leading scorer with 2,320 points, went on to play at West Virginia collegiately and overseas professionally.

Rich Macura spends time with his nephew, Wyatt Roder, at the 2017 Freeport Elementary basketball camp.

Freeport grad takes over boys basketball program

May 14, 2023

For more than two decades, Rich Macura served as an assistant coach in a number of scholastic boys basketball programs.

OLSH’s Jake DiMichele scores past Constitution’s Jamal Carr during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game Friday, March 25, 2022, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Former OLSH basketball star Jake DiMichele commits to Duquesne

May 12, 2023

Former Our Lady of the Sacred Heart basketball star Jake DiMichele, who graduated a year ago as one of WPIAL’s all-time leading scorers, committed Friday to Duquesne.

Penn Hills’ Daemar Kelly celebrates after scoring against Peters Township during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game March 2 at Petersen Events Center.

Penn Hills notebook: Daemar Kelly earns all-state honors

May 7, 2023

Penn Hills guard Daemar Kelly was determined to finish his senior season with a WPIAL Class 5A championship in boys basketball.

Geoff Dutelle, St. Joseph girls basketball

New St. Joseph coaches excited to take over basketball programs

April 30, 2023

Geoff Dutelle and Logan Acri are ushering in new chapters for the St. Joseph basketball programs, and both got a chance last week to meet and talk with each other about what the future holds on and off the court.

Quaker Valley’s Nora Johns works against Blackhawk’s Ava Davis during their game Jan. 12 in Leetsdale.

WPIAL scholar-athlete award shines spotlight on Nora Johns’ remarkable Quarter Valley career

Nora Johns’ high school resume is exemplary.

North Hills’ Royce Parham dunks against Mechanicsburg during their PIAA Class 5A first round state playoff game on Friday, March 10, 2023, in Ross.

North Hills’ Royce Parham commits to Marquette

April 26, 2023

North Hills junior Royce Parham, one of the WPIAL’s top college basketball recruits, committed Wednesday to Marquette.

North Allegheny head coach Dan DeRose talks with an official during a game against Butler on Feb. 22, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.

Former North Allegheny basketball coach Dan DeRose files lawsuit against Fox Chapel School District after ’21 altercation

Dan DeRose wants to coach high school basketball again, but the former WPIAL champion said school districts have shied away because of criminal charges he faced two years ago involving Fox Chapel school police.

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Quaker Valley girls basketball lost a 40-37 decision to Harbor Creek in the first round of the PIAA Class 4A tournament as Georgia Weber hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the Huskies, who improved to 20-6 with the win. <strong>See full story, Page 18.</strong>

Before buzzer-beating finish, Quaker Valley girls basketball season filled with highlights

April 2, 2023

A last-second buzzer beater.

Upper St. Clair’s Rylee Kalocay drives past Mt. Lebanon’s Quinn Murdoch during their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at Bethel Park.

Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Best of WPIAL girls basketball 2022-23

April 1, 2023

There were a lot of players and coaches who put in plenty of time on the basketball court this season to be the best they could be.

Deer Lakes’ Bryce Robson is introduced before the start of the PIAA Class 3A state championship game March 25 at Giant Center in Hershey.

Valley News Dispatch boys basketball all-stars: Deer Lakes’ Bryce Robson strikes gold

Here are the 2022-23 Valley News Dispatch boys basketball all-stars:

Norwin starters Lauren Palangio (left), Kendall Berger, Bailey Snowberger (3) and Ava Kobus (right) celebrate beating North Allegheny in a PIAA Class 6A girls quarterfinal Friday, March 17, 2023, at Fox Chapel Area High School.

Norwin girls take pride in long playoff run, 24-win season

Norwin did not make its way through the PIAA girls basketball playoffs like it was touring a museum, pausing to look at others’ accomplishments with an enjoy-the-ride mentality.

Lincoln Park’s Meleek Thomas drives past Neumann-Goretti’s Khaafiq Myers during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game March 23 at Giant Center in Hershey.

Trib 10: State champs take top spots in season’s final power rankings

March 29, 2023

The WPIAL sent seven teams to Hershey to play for a PIAA basketball championship, and three came home with gold.

Lincoln Park senior DeAndre Moye carries the state championship trophy to fans after defeating Neumann-Goretti in the PIAA Class 4A final Thursday at Giant Center in Hershey.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

There are 12 districts in the PIAA, and three of them shared the pot of gold when it came to boys basketball championships in 2023.

Union’s Kylie Fruehstorfer watches as teammates receive gold medals after the PIAA Class A championship game Friday at Giant Center in Hershey.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

For the third straight year, District 12 has proven to be the epicenter of PIAA girls basketball.

St. Joseph guard Jimmy Giannetta (1) celebrates a late 3-pointer during St. Joseph’s 56-44 victory over Springdale on Dec. 9, 2022.

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: St. Joseph’s Jimmy Giannetta

The end of a sports season for underclassmen marks a time of reflection and preparation, but for seniors, it marks the end of an era.

Yough senior Laney Gerdich

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Yough’s Laney Gerdich

Yough’s girls basketball team made the playoffs for the first time in 13 years this season.

Kittanning grad Terry Thompson will be inducted into the Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame on May 20, 2023.

Kittanning grad Terry Thompson headed to A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame

March 26, 2023

When asked to reflect on his more than six decades in basketball, Terry Thompson was quick with a clarification.

Chartiers Valley’s Jayden Davis drives to the basket against Mars’ Remi Black during their game on Jan. 13.

Chartiers Valley basketball teams focus on highlights after seasons end early

The Chartiers Valley boys and girls basketball teams each enjoyed some highs during the 2022-23 season.

Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst is introduced to the crowd during the boys Cager Classic on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Highlands.

Freeport girls coach goes out with a win as West sweeps East at Cager Classic

March 25, 2023

Melaina DeZort’s favorite spot on the basketball court to shoot is the corners.

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