Basketball

Sto-Rox’s Josh Jenkins (5) and Dre’von Miller-Ross pressure Carlynton’s Khalil Kerr during their game on Feb. 2.

Carlynton boys move forward having learned from late-season losses

April 11, 2021

It had been an outstanding season for the Carlynton boys basketball team as the Cougars prepared to play Sto-Rox in the de facto Section 2-2A title game.

Bishop Canevin’s Nevan Crossey celebrates hitting a 3-pointer against Rochester during the WPIAL Class A boys basketball finals March 10.

As memory of stinging end fades, Bishop Canevin boys savor championship season

A season filled with great joys and a golden high ended with a kick to the gut and a low that just felt so empty.

Norwin’s Ty Bilinsky will play one more high school game after missing most of his senior season with health problems.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Norwin’s Bilinsky gets 1 more game

April 10, 2021

Norwin senior Ty Bilinsky was selected for the Roundball Classic, the year-end all-star basketball event. But he doesn’t just plan to show up and sit on the bench as an honorary pick.

Plum’s Kennedie Montue takes a shot against Hampton on Jan. 21.

Valley News Dispatch Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Plum’s Kennedie Montue

April 3, 2021

Valley News Dispatch Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Strong season has South Fayette girls basketball excited about program’s future

Every team had to deal with the pandemic this past basketball season, but covid-19 related issues hit some programs more than others.

Serra Catholic girls basketball coach and athletic director Bill Cleary is retiring after the 2020-21 school year.

Bill Cleary reflects on successful career as Serra Catholic basketball coach, athletic director

April 2, 2021

As Bill Cleary reflects on his 30-plus-year career at Serra Catholic, he has more than a few fond memories to look back on.

OLSH senior Dante Spadafora walks from the court with the state championship trophy after defeating Constitution in the PIAA Class 2A final on March 26.

Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for March 31, 2021

March 31, 2021

The end of the season is here after six new boys basketball champions were crowned.

OLSH’s Dante Spadafora and Jake DiMichele celebrate during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game against Constitution on March 26.

Trib 10: OLSH boys, NA girls top final power rankings

Five basketball champions from the WPIAL headed east last week for a trip to Hershey to play for a state championship.

Franklin Regional coach Anthony Kobus watches during practice Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at Franklin Regional High School.

Franklin Regional girls basketball coach Anthony Kobus resigns

Anthony Kobus doesn’t want to blink and miss his two daughters’ youth and high school athletic careers.

North Allegheny’s Emma Fischer hits a 3-pointer during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game against Spring-Ford on Friday.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for March 30, 2021

March 30, 2021

The end is here after six new girls basketball champions were crowned.

North Allegheny’s Lizzy Groetsch drives to the basket during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game against Spring-Ford on March 26, 2021, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for March 29, 2021: North Allegheny’s Lizzy Groetsch

March 29, 2021

North Allegheny used a balanced attack on offense and a suffocating defense all season to win a second straight WPIAL Class 6A girls basketball championship.

Carlynton’s Amanda Masdea (right) was the only senior on the team’s roster this season.

Carlynton girls show glimpses of bright future during .500 season

March 28, 2021

The Carlynton girls basketball team had turned itself around, going from a struggling program a decade ago to one that was a legit championship contender over the last six years.

Baldwin senior forward Meghan Dryburgh (23) competes during the 2020-21 season.

3 Baldwin girls basketball seniors to take games to next level

Anna Lucarelli proved to be a rarity in the Baldwin girls basketball program.

Thomas Jefferson’s Aidan Kelly reaches for a loose ball next to Laurel Highlands’ Caleb Palumbo on Feb. 19.

Bar set high for Thomas Jefferson boys, girls basketball programs

There is a sunny disposition in both Thomas Jefferson basketball programs heading into 2021-22.

Highlands baseball player Jett Slepak works out during a recent practice.

George Guido: At long last, spring sports are back

March 27, 2021

Something happened Friday that hadn’t happened in 687 days.

Chartiers Valley’s Helene Cowan scores against Warren during a PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Chartiers Valley High School.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 27, 2021: PIAA champions to be crowned

The champions-only version of the PIAA basketball playoffs has one day left with four more state title games to be played at the Giant Center in Hershey on Saturday.

North Allegheny’s Paige Morningstar steals the ball from McDowell’s Sydney Keinath during the PIAA Class 6A girls quarterfinals Friday, March 19, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 26, 2021: Teams chasing PIAA glory

March 25, 2021

The champions-only version of the PIAA basketball playoffs has one day in the books with eight more state title games to be played at the Giant Center in Hershey over the next two days.