Basketball
A-K Valley High School Athletes of the Week: Week ending Dec. 18, 2021
December 18, 2021
Ryan Lang
Burrell finds shooting touch, beats rival Valley at WCCA showcase
After enduring two double-digit losses earlier in the week, Burrell used some hot early shooting to roll past Valley, 62-37, on Saturday afternoon.
Westmoreland High School Athletes of the Week: Week ending Dec. 18, 2021
Matthew Marinchak
Williams leads GCC to impressive win against Norwin
Brevan Willliams can dunk. Anybody who has followed Greensburg Central Catholic boys basketball knows that.
High school roundup for Dec. 17, 2021: On heels of football title, Aliquippa boys basketball wins opener
December 17, 2021
Donovan Walker scored a game-high 27 points to lead Aliquippa to a 59-37 victory over Rochester in nonsection boys basketball Friday night.
Kiski Area boys basketball shows killer instinct in win over Franklin Regional
Kiski Area guard Isaiah Gonzalez had to leave the game briefly because he cut his lip and some blood dripped onto the court.
Freeport boys basketball cleans glass, beats rival Springdale
The Freeport Yellowjackets used a strong advantage on the boards and the absence of a key Springdale player to roll past the Dynamos, 72-42, in a battle between ancient rivals that dates back nearly a century.
Latrobe boys basketball coach Wetzel sees positives despite loss to Woodland Hills
Latrobe coach Brad Wetzel didn’t believe the scoreboard reflected his team’s effort on defense Friday night at Woodland Hills High School.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 17, 2021: Boys hoops showcase in Westmoreland County
With holiday tournaments right around the corner, Saturday features several one-day events showcasing some of the top basketball teams from around the district.
Highlands continues hot start, defeats rival Burrell
December 16, 2021
The Highlands girls basketball team got off to a winning start in Section 1-4A play Thursday as three players scored in double figures and a fourth came close during a 59-37 victory over Burrell.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 16, 2021: Top teams meet in 6A boys basketball
Section 1 in Class 6A of WPIAL boys basketball has enjoyed a lot of success in recent years.
Gritty Penn-Trafford boys basketball team shows flair for tight games
Four games is a long way from a full body of work, and Penn-Trafford already has more losses than its football team had all season, but boys basketball coach Doug Kelly sees an intangible in his team that makes him ball up his fist and grit his teeth when he thinks about it.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 16, 2021: Girls basketball champs start section play
December 15, 2021
Thirty games involving 60 WPIAL girls basketball teams are set to begin section play Thursday.
Seton LaSalle pulls away from Keystone Oaks in border battle
December 14, 2021
It wasn’t the Hatfields against the McCoys, but there weren’t a lot of warm, fuzzy holiday wishes being spread around either when neighbors Keystone Oaks and Seton LaSalle squared off on Tuesday.
High school roundup for Dec. 14, 2021: Fox Chapel rolls past Shaler
Jake DeMotte scored 20 points and Fox Chapel flexed its muscles with a 69-55 win over Shaler in nonsection boys basketball Tuesday night.
Depth shows for GCC boys basketball team in win over Ligonier Valley
Developing depth can be just as important as winning, and Greensburg Central Catholic is doing both as it builds toward section play.
Highlands girls stay busy during undefeated start to season
The Highlands girls basketball team took advantage of the opportunity to get on the court in game action starting last Friday against Fox Chapel at the Freeport Tip-Off Tournament through Tuesday evening’s game against neighboring St. Joseph.
Franklin Regional girls basketball shows promise in strong opening weekend
Franklin Regional girls basketball players are trying to learn a new system under coach Bernie Pucka, and if that means a few extra hours in the gym, so be it.
High school roundup for Dec. 13, 2021: Blackhawk coach earns 300th win
December 13, 2021
Blackhawk sank 13 3-pointers to earn coach Steve Lodovico his 300th career win in a 66-38 girls basketball nonsection victory over Class A contender Rochester on Monday night.
Franklin Regional stops Penn-Trafford in OT nail-biter, giving coach his 1st win
Jesse Reed’s first win at Franklin Regional may have aged the young coach some, but he will take it.
