Basketball
Plum, Riverview basketball teams benefit from summer league games
July 19, 2025
When Dave Pucka wrapped up his first year as Plum’s boys basketball coach in February, he looked to the offseason for opportunities for his team to build for the upcoming season and the goal of returning to the WPIAL playoffs after a several-year hiatus.
New Southmoreland girls basketball coach has history with program
July 18, 2025
As the general manager of Aumer’s Sports Bar & Grille in Mt. Pleasant, Barry Collins wears a lot of hats.
North Catholic’s Lauren Reitz snags 1st Division I offer
At 6-foot-2, Lauren Reitz has the size to play basketball at the NCAA Division I level.
Impressive resume of Quaker Valley star Mimi Thiero includes playing above rim
July 13, 2025
Quaker Valley hoopster Oumou “Mimi” Thiero has added yet another element to her repertoire.
How will Quaker Valley grad Adou Thiero fit in with Lakers?
It’s official.
Norwin basketball enjoying success in summer tournaments
July 5, 2025
Just reaching a championship game isn’t as fulfilling as winning one, but Norwin will enjoy its recent tournament run just the same.
Fox Chapel girls basketball makes most of summer league
July 3, 2025
Marty Matvey didn’t need to work his contact list to help fill out the Fox Chapel girls basketball summer league. By the end of February, Matvey already had a full list of teams who wanted to get extra work in.
North Allegheny basketball coach Dave DeGregorio retires after 31 seasons at 4 schools
June 30, 2025
After three decades as a boys basketball coach, Dave DeGregorio knew saying goodbye would never be easy.
Imani Christian goes undefeated, tops Norwin for Tre Cunningham Tournament title
June 28, 2025
The proud owner of a Most Valuable Player trophy and a $1,000 scholarship, Deston Hubbard described what an MVP should be.
Jeannette boys basketball team wants to add another, more special title to its resume
June 27, 2025
Winning a WPIAL championship last winter meant a lot to the Jeannette boys basketball team.
Mark Katarski returns to alma mater as Mt. Pleasant boys basketball coach
June 25, 2025
When he was in middle school, Mark Katarski sharpened his No. 2 pencils and kept score for the Mt. Pleasant boys basketball team.
Former Seton Hill women’s basketball coach Katarski expected to be hired as Mt. Pleasant boys coach
June 24, 2025
Mt. Pleasant will vote Wednesday to hire recommended candidate Mark Katarski, a Vikings alum, as boys head basketball coach.
After all-state honor, Sewickley Academy’s Lucas Grimsley working toward big senior year
June 8, 2025
The Sewickley Academy boys basketball all-state players are named on a commemorative plaque near the entrance of the Events Center gym.
Former assistant Ricky Tyburski to replace Joe Salvino as Belle Vernon boys basketball coach
May 21, 2025
Belle Vernon athletic director Matt Humbert didn’t have to look too far to find the next leader of the boys basketball program.
Former Latrobe standout Austin Butler hired as Hempfield boys basketball coach
May 19, 2025
Though his playing career appears to be entering its twilight years, Austin Butler’s coaching career is just stepping into the jump circle.
WPIAL puts 19 on all-state boys basketball teams
May 4, 2025
The WPIAL had 19 boys basketball players earn all-state honors Sunday, and two were voted as the player of the year for their PIAA classifications.
Clairton scoring sensation Iyanna Wade to play college ball at Slippery Rock
April 25, 2025
After one of the best basketball careers in WPIAL history, Clairton’s Iyanna Wade on Friday announced her decision to continue her academic and athletic career at Slippery Rock.
Belle Vernon’s Zion Moore to play for top junior college program
Belle Vernon senior Zion Moore, one of the WPIAL’s top basketball players, has committed to Harcum College in suburban Philadelphia.
Pine-Richland hires former college assistant, top WPIAL scorer as boys basketball coach
April 22, 2025
Steve McNees, a former college assistant who ranks among the WPIAL’s all-time leading scorers, was hired Monday as Pine-Richland’s boys basketball coach.
Fisher’s Files: Quaker Valley coach says Adou Thiero ‘deserving’ of NBA opportunity
April 20, 2025
One man who has been carefully following Adou Thiero’s college basketball career is Mike Mastroianni, who coached the Arkansas junior in high school during his stellar career at Quaker Valley.
