Basketball

North Catholic’s Tess Myers leads the fast break against Central Valley during the 4A girls WPIAL Championship at Petersen Events Center.

Visit to father’s former stomping grounds sold North Catholic’s Myers on Duquesne

June 20, 2019

Tess Myers’ connection with basketball runs deep within her family.

Moon’s Donovan Johnson scores over Mars’ Brandon Caruso during their PIAA Class 5A semifinal Monday, Mar. 18, 2019, at New Castle High School.

Moon’s Donovan Johnson remains ineligible after WPIAL denies waiver request

June 17, 2019

The WPIAL denied Donovan Johnson’s waiver request Monday, leaving the Moon basketball star ineligible for his senior season.

Bishop Canevin head coach Scott Dibble talks with his team during the PIAA Class 3A girls state championship game against Neumann-Goretti Monday, March 26, 2018, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Scott Dibble resigns as Canevin basketball coach, heads to NBA Finals, U.S. Open

June 13, 2019

Scott Dibble resigned as Bishop Canevin’s girls basketball coach but that didn’t leave his calendar wide open.

Sewickley Academy’s Isiah Warfield drives between Serra Catholic’s Jayden Bristol (left) and Chris Salemi in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Feb. 26, 2019, at Peters Township.

WPIAL basketball star Isiah Warfield transferring from Sewickley Academy

June 12, 2019

WPIAL basketball standout Isiah Warfield, a 25-point scorer last season at Sewickley Academy, has transferred home to Central Valley for his senior year.

GCC names former assistant Christian Hyland as boys basketball coach

June 7, 2019

Greensburg Central Catholic will have one of the youngest boys head basketball coaches in the state next season.

Hampton hosting summer basketball program

May 23, 2019

The Hampton basketball summer camps directed by varsity coach Joe Lafko, with help from staff, will begin June 25, and carry through July 11. All three programs will be held at Hampton High School in Allison Park.

Moon coach Adam Kaufman fist bumps Donovan Johnson as time winds down in their PIAA Class 5A semifinal victory over Mars Monday, Mar. 18, 2019, at New Castle High School.

Moon’s Donovan Johnson leads all-state basketball selections as Pa. Player of the Year in Class 5A

May 14, 2019

Moon’s Donovan Johnson was named as the state’s Class 5A boys basketball player of the year Tuesday and Adam Kaufman was named coach of the year after leading the Tigers to a PIAA title in March.

WPIAL wants to hear from 2 basketball coaches facing recruiting allegations

May 13, 2019

The WPIAL board voted Monday to schedule hearings for two basketball programs facing recruiting allegations.

Pitt recruit Justin Champagnie named MVP at PBC Roundball Classic

April 27, 2019

Pitt recruit Justin Champagnie had a memorable first game in the Pittsburgh area.

Quaker Valley’s Ryan Stowers drives between New Castle’s Donte Burnett (left) and Demetris McKnight during their game Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at New Castle High School.

PBC Roundball welcomes several elite players for pair of games Saturday

April 26, 2019

The public address announcer gave Moses Malone a Roundball Classic introduction of Biblical proportions.

Peters Twp.’s Makenna Marisa scores past Garnet Valley’s Madison McKee during the PIAA Class 6A girls state championship game Friday, Mar. 22, 2019, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Pa. Sportswriters name Peters Township’s Makenna Marisa Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Makenna Marisa and Bert Kendall helped Peters Township make history during a perfect girls basketball season, and Friday they received the ultimate capper.

Penn Hills senior Diamond-Jay Whittington competes during practice in November 2018.

After ACL injury, Penn Hills’ Whittington prepares to play at college level

April 25, 2019

At a young age, Penn Hills senior Diamond-Jay Whittington was introduced to the game of basketball by her father. Now, after a bout of adversity, Whittington gets to continue to play the game at the collegiate level.

Butler’s Ethan Morton scores against Pine Richland during boys 6A semifinal WPIAL action Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at Fox Chapel Area School.

Butler’s Ethan Morton draws recognition from USA Today, MaxPreps

April 21, 2019

Butler basketball star Ethan Morton was named to USA Today’s All-Pennsylvania team — one of two honors the junior received this week.

Canon-Mac head coach Rick Bell yells to his team during a game against Mt. Lebanon Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2017 at Canon-McMillan High School.

Canon-McMillan basketball coach Rick Bell retires after 31 years

April 16, 2019

Canon-McMillan reached the WPIAL Class 6A basketball semifinals for the first time in 2019.

North Catholic basketball star Tess Myers receives offer from Colorado

April 15, 2019

Tess Myers spent the weekend playing basketball in Colorado. She might get a chance to do so for a much longer time than that in the coming years.

Butler’s Ethan Morton brings home 3-on-3 tournament title

April 14, 2019

Opponents would rather not go one-on-one against Butler rising star Ethan Morton.

Peters Twp. starters celebrates on the bench as time expires in the PIAA Class 6A girls state championship game against Garnet Valley Friday, Mar. 22, 2019, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Peters Township girls basketball ends perfect season ranked No. 24 nationally

Undefeated record, WPIAL championship, state championship and national ranking.

Peters Twp.’s Makenna Marisa drives between Bethel Park defenders during their game Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Bethel Park High School.

Peters Township’s Makenna Marisa earns All-American honors from MaxPreps

Peters Township’s Makenna Marisa earned All-American honors from MaxPreps which named the senior as one of the nation’s Top 50 girls basketball players.