Basketball
Justin Walther brings competitive fire to Plum boys basketball program
July 1, 2022
The Plum Mustangs made the WPIAL boys basketball playoffs seven times in the nine-year span from 2008-16 — but only once since.
Championship girls basketball coach Dori Oldaker steps down at Mt. Lebanon to take spot in South Fayette stands
June 29, 2022
One of the top basketball coaches in the state is putting down her whiteboard and whistle and is preparing to be a fan.
Plum hires Justin Walther as boys basketball coach
June 28, 2022
Plum has hired Justin Walther as its new boys basketball coach, the school announced Tuesday.
Coach who built Deer Lakes boys basketball into perennial playoff team steps down
June 23, 2022
Terence Parham called it one of the hardest decisions he’s ever had to make.
Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Penn-Trafford, Greensburg Salem among biggest moves in basketball realignment
June 20, 2022
Summer is just starting, but the WPIAL has its new basketball sections in place for the next winter season.
Pine-Richland notebook: Sections overhauled for Rams basketball teams
June 19, 2022
A new opponent with a rich history will be joining Pine-Richland boys basketball for the next two seasons.
Fox Chapel boys basketball drops to Class 5A in PIAA realignment
June 18, 2022
The biennial WPIAL basketball realignment can bring about odd situations.
Freeport boys basketball building chemistry in St. Joseph Summer League
June 14, 2022
Freeport made the WPIAL Class 4A boys basketball playoffs this past season as the No. 11 seed and upset Uniontown to secure the program’s first playoff victory in 12 years.
Standout guard Peter Kramer returning to Hampton
June 11, 2022
The Hampton boys basketball team will get some excitement this upcoming season when coach Joe Lafko collects his 500th career coaching victory.
Basketball tournament honoring Tre Cunningham’s memory continues to thrive in Jeannette
June 10, 2022
Steve and Tracy Bone Cunningham again were showered with warm memories of their son as the three-day Tre Cunningham Memorial Basketball Tournament reached its midpoint Friday night at Jeannette High School.
Gabby Baldasare takes over Pine-Richland girls basketball program
June 5, 2022
It’s been a couple weeks since Gabby Baldasare learned she was hired to take over the Pine-Richland girls basketball team, and she has the same emotions as when she first heard the news.
Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Local players shine at Roundball Classic games
May 28, 2022
Westmoreland County was well-represented at last weekend’s Roundball Classic senior all-star games, an event that wraps a bow around another high school basketball season in Western Pa.
Late Highlands coach Rich Falter remembered for his humility, impact on players
May 26, 2022
Despite an outstanding coaching career that included 316 victories in high school basketball, Rich Falter never sought the limelight.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Area players to take part in upcoming Roundball games
May 14, 2022
Basketball season ended months ago, but the Roundball Classic will bring together some of the top talent from the WPIAL this week.
Tim McConnell accepts Bishop Canevin job after resigning as Chartiers Valley coach
May 11, 2022
Tim McConnell had walked into Chartiers Valley’s gym countless times, but the longtime basketball coach felt somewhat sentimental when he entered Tuesday morning.
WPIAL trio earns all-state honors in Class 6A boys basketball
May 8, 2022
The PIAA’s largest boys basketball classification is often dominated by Eastern Pennsylvania teams, but three WPIAL players made the all-state team for Class 6A.
Ford City grad Lizzie Suwala-Sheaffer ‘honored’ to take spot in A-K Valley HOF
May 7, 2022
Lizzie Suwala-Sheaffer could hit a shot from anywhere on the basketball court.
St. Gabriel’s comes together to win Diocese of Pittsburgh girls hoops crown
April 24, 2022
St. Gabriel’s girls CYO basketball team peaked at the perfect time.
High school notebook: Norwin wrestler Passarelli headed to Davidson
April 17, 2022
Luke Passarelli is taking his wrestling talent to the highest level of the NCAA.
Hampton 3-sport standout picks basketball, makes college choice
April 16, 2022
Sophia Kelly’s answer was exactly what Mercyhurst women’s basketball coach Brooklyn Kohlheim wanted to hear.
