Basketball
St. Joseph boys basketball eyes return to postseason after down year
December 6, 2020
Andrew Sullivan remembers the feeling two years ago when the St. Joseph boys basketball team won 18 games and advanced to the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 1A playoffs.
Baldwin basketball teams take fresh approach
Location, location, location.
Loaded Sewickley Academy girls roster includes 5 returning starters and then some
The excitement in coach Mark Gaither’s voice was through the roof.
Quaker Valley girls basketball, a program on the rise, sets championship goals
The Quaker Valley girls basketball team got a nice taste of success last season, and now it’s ready for more.
Gateway boys look to build off WPIAL playoff berth
The Gateway boys basketball team made strides last season, going from just three wins in section and five victories overall the year before to 10 wins and a return berth in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.
Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball preseason breakdown
December 5, 2020
This will surely be a boys basketball season like no other.
New coaches bring excitement, confidence to Springdale girls basketball
There’s a new-found energy surrounding the Springdale girls basketball program.
With newfound focus and depth, Springdale boys ready to make deep playoff run
The Springdale boys basketball team came out of nowhere last season.
Shady Side Academy girls basketball returns full roster from last season
Not many WPIAL teams can boast about returning their entire roster.
Familiar face leads Penn-Trafford boys basketball into season
When Penn-Trafford district officials went searching for a new boys basketball coach after Jim Rocco resigned following five seasons, they were looking for someone familiar with the program.
Girls basketball preview: Gateway has firepower to contend in loaded section
December 4, 2020
The Gateway girls basketball team opened its season with a practice Nov. 20, the first day winter sports teams were permitted to do so in the WPIAL and throughout Pennsylvania.
Riverview boys basketball expects to contend when team gets to full strength
The Riverview boys basketball team missed the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs last season, but it was within a few points of forging a different outcome.
Riverview girls basketball team hopes to build off memorable season
Last season was one to remember for the Riverview girls basketball team.
Emily Daugherty hired as Ligonier Valley girls basketball coach in unanimous vote
December 2, 2020
It’s official. Emily Daugherty is the new Ligonier Valley girls basketball coach.
Leechburg girls coach shares special bond with team as they build for future
Leechburg girls basketball coach Andre Carter has a special bond with his team.
Run-and-gun Leechburg boys looking to keep pedal to the floor
Last season, the Leechburg boys basketball team loved to run, play fast and create as many scoring opportunities as possible.
Monessen girls basketball looks to maintain momentum after playoff season
After struggling for several seasons, the Monessen girls basketball program blossomed last year, going 8-4 in section play and 15-8 overall.
Monessen boys basketball sets sights on 40th straight playoff berth
Many people express concerns when approaching 40.
Girls basketball preview: Coaching hire coming soon for improving Ligonier Valley
December 1, 2020
When Tim Gustin became the Ligonier Valley boys basketball coach a month ago, he hoped the district’s school board picked the right person to replace him as girls coach.
