Basketball
Balanced scoring effort leading Leechburg boys down the stretch
January 23, 2020
The Leechburg boys basketball team has been experiencing a bit of success over the past few seasons, and it could be partly attributed to the contribution from a core group of players.
A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: 4 teams starting to find rhythm
Teams began the second half of section play this past week and hope to peak at the right time.
Hard-working Jeannette boys basketball team soaring after slow start
Apparently, there are no actual days off at Jeannette.
Slow starts hamper Shaler girls basketball team
Cornelious Nesbit wanted the Shaler Area girls basketball team’s Jan. 20 loss to Butler to serve as a spark.
Defensive pressure helps Shaler reach top of Section 3 standings
Each game requires Shaler Area senior Chris White to rely on his powers of observation. When an opponent is bringing the basketball up the floor, White looks for keys on how to separate them from it.
Chartiers Valley girls basketball player Aislin Malcolm shows poise beyond years
If Aislin Malcolm had any ideas about going through high school as a two-sport athlete, they were quashed at an early age.
Black and blue battle highlights a busy night of WPIAL girls hoops on Thursday
Last year, Peters Township was perfect in cruising to the Section 2-6A title.
Vincentian boys, Woodland Hills girls debut in Trib 10 power rankings
One team in, one team out. That’s what both the boys and girls Trib 10 this week is all about.
Freshmen making impact all over A-K Valley girls basketball scene
January 22, 2020
From the first game of this season, Nina Shaw was a focal point of the gameplan for the Knoch girls basketball team.
Undefeated Southmoreland girls making noise, clamping down on opponents
The locker room at Southmoreland used to be a quiet place, all the ambiance of a library.
A-K Valley basketball notebook: Plum’s Kennedie Montue eclipses 1,000 points
Kennedie Montue has shown a keen scoring touch the past three seasons for the Plum girls basketball team.
Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Mt. Pleasant’s Giacobbi gets 200th win
Scott Giacobbi has been through peaks and valleys while coaching the Mt. Pleasant girls basketball team.
High school roundup for Jan. 21, 2020: Chartiers Valley fends off South Fayette
Brayden Reynolds scored 19 points and first-place Chartiers Valley held off one of its chief challengers in Section 2-5A, picking up a 54-43 victory over South Fayette on Tuesday night.
DeQuay Canton’s buzzer beater lifts Carlynton past Keystone Oaks
The incredible turnaround season for Carlynton added another successful chapter on Tuesday.
WPIAL wrestling postseason begins Wednesday with team sectionals
January 21, 2020
The WPIAL wrestling postseason begins Wednesday with team sectionals.
Kiski Area boys snap 4-game losing streak with section win over Plum
Tuesday night’s matchup between Section 3-5A rivals Plum and Kiski Area was a tale of two halves. And while the Mustangs started it, the Cavaliers finished it on their home court.
Ty Bilinsky’s big 4th quarter helps Norwin boys get key win over Hempfield
Norwin gave Hempfield a two-minute warning.
Montour avenges loss to Trinity
Exactly five weeks ago, Montour squandered a 14-point fourth-quarter lead in a three-point overtime loss to Trinity on the road.
Sto-Rox boys start fast, finish strong to avenge earlier loss to Springdale
After losing to Springdale by one point in overtime a month ago, Sto-Rox was looking forward to Tuesday night’s return encounter.
Knoch boys basketball team stays calm, defeats Mt. Pleasant
When Knoch struggled to make a 3-pointer in the first quarter against Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, there was no panic from the Knights.
