Basketball
Latrobe girls basketball team maintains work ethic
November 21, 2022
Despite a two-year run of success that has produced a a pair of section titles, a run to the WPIAL semifinals and its first PIAA playoff berth since 1999, the Latrobe girls basketball team is not expecting any handouts.
Kiski Area boys coach Smith confident entering 2nd season
Every time he’s in the gym at Kiski Area High School, Corey Smith looks up at banners representing the Cavaliers’ WPIAL section championships in boys basketball and feels the pride of being a member of those title teams in 2000 and ’02.
New coach sets lofty goal for Highlands girls basketball
November 20, 2022
Finding a way to adjust to a new coach can be difficult.
Jeannette boys basketball looking to measure up to competition
Jeannette has featured strong guard play in recent years, but its strength this boys basketball season looks like the frontcourt.
New coach keeps positive outlook as Jeannette girls basketball eyes rebound
The climb back to respectability is steep for Anna Leonard, the new girls basketball coach at Jeannette. But she is ready to scale the challenge and doesn’t plan to look down.
Experienced Highlands boys counting on defense to lead them on another playoff run
Jimmy Kunst takes defense personally. The senior point guard for the Highlands basketball team knows his teammates feel the same way.
Shaler boys basketball intent on breaking through playoff barrier
Brandon London was forced to sit out last basketball season when a football injury relegated him to the sidelines.
North Allegheny basketball teams adjust to early start to season
November 19, 2022
Starting basketball season a week earlier than usual probably doesn’t excite WPIAL coaches, but the idea of a less-compact regular season maybe does.
Greensburg Central Catholic boys basketball returns plenty
November 17, 2022
Greensburg Central Catholic will open boys basketball practice Friday with no starters.
In coach’s 2nd season, Deer Lakes girls ready to make climb over .500 mark
Deer Lakes has only one thing in mind as another girls basketball season approaches — to come away with a winning record for the first time in three years.
New coach keeps bar high for Deer Lakes boys basketball
There have been great expectations in recent years for the Deer Lakes boys basketball team, which enters a new season with a new coach in a new classification.
Under new coach, Cheswick Christian girls focus on speed, defense
November 16, 2022
The Cheswick Christian girls basketball team enters the 2022-23 season off a playoff appearance and a winning record at 10-9 in what was a return to a full schedule after the team played just nine games the year before.
Burrell boys eye return to postseason after dropping to Class 3A
November 15, 2022
A new section with new opponents in a new classification doesn’t change the goals of the Burrell boys basketball team.
Derry girls basketball relying on team effort to replace star scorer
If the Derry girls basketball team is to have a successful season, the word “team” needs to be emphasized.
Derry boys basketball team eyes step forward after down season
Things are looking up for the Derry boys basketball team.
With roster intact from playoff team, Apollo-Ridge girls expect big season
November 14, 2022
Not a single member of last year’s Apollo-Ridge girls basketball team was lost to graduation.
Excitement building for boys basketball season at Apollo-Ridge
The Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team started last season with three wins over its first five games.
‘Second family’ of Belle Vernon girls basketball ready for run
Jenna Dawson was happy to find something that clicked in place. Falling in love with basketball was something the Belle Vernon senior guard picked up from her dad, Eric, who also played for the Leopards.
Belle Vernon boys basketball in holding pattern for now
Joe Salvino is fortunate to have a large amount of experience behind him to handle what in other states would be a unique issue. Due to the success of Belle Vernon’s football program, and how the PIAA does the football schedule, getting the boys basketball team on track will take longer than some of their competitors.
WPIAL issues split decisions on 3 Imani Christian basketball transfers
November 8, 2022
The WPIAL cleared Imani Christian transfer Damon Givner to play his sophomore basketball season with the Saints, but two others were ruled ineligible after separate hearings Tuesday in Green Tree.
