Basketball
George Guido: Section basketball play already upon us
December 10, 2019
Despite being just a few days into the new high school basketball season, section play is upon us already.
High school roundup for Dec. 9, 2019: Aubrey Burns beats buzzer for Armstrong
December 9, 2019
Aubrey Burns made 10-foot jumper with 4.5 seconds remaining to lead Armstrong to a 43-42 victory over South Park in WPIAL girls basketball Monday night. The Riverhawks trailed by as many as 11 points in the fourth quarter.
Deer Lakes girls break into win column with double-digit triumph
Something had to give Monday between the Deer Lakes and Burrell girls basketball teams after both had suffered a pair of losses in tip-off tournaments over the weekend.
GCC girls basketball moving on without top scorer Melina Maietta
Senior basketball player Melina Maietta, a 20-point scorer, has been dismissed from the Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball team, according to Centurions coach Sam Salih.
Norwin boys go to 3-0 with win over Baldwin
Norwin basketball coach Buddy Valinsky couldn’t ask for a better start to the 2019-20 season.
Quaker Valley’s Mike Mastroianni earns career win No. 500
It was a matter of when, not if, Quaker Valley boys basketball coach Mike Mastroianni would get career win No. 500.
Section basketball tips off this week on Trib HSSN
December 8, 2019
The winter high school sports season kicks into full gear this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
High school roundup for Dec. 7, 2019: Jake Hoffman carries Mt. Lebanon to tournament title
Jake Hoffman scored 30 points for the second straight game, hit five 3-pointers and won tournament MVP honors as Mt. Lebanon routed Altoona 73-36 in the championship game of the Mt. Lebanon tournament Saturday night.
Springdale boys top Greensburg CC for tournament title
December 7, 2019
Springdale boys basketball coach Aaron Epps was looking for contributions throughout the lineup Saturday night, and he got it.
Highlands boys basketball storms past Gateway
For the second time in as many nights, the Highlands boys basketball team defended its home court in dominating fashion.
Gutsy Greensburg Salem rallies to beat Franklin Regional
Knocked around but never rattled, Greensburg Salem rallied from a scratchy start and evened its record after the first weekend of the boys basketball season.
Gateway boys shooting for turnaround season
Despite a tough season last year, the Gateway boys basketball team’s aspirations for this season are unfettered.
Sewickley Academy girls want to continue momentum under new coach
Last season, Sewickley Academy’s girls basketball team reached the PIAA Class A quarterfinals.
Confidence running high for Quaker Valley girls after strong finish to last season
The maturation process sped up for Quaker Valley’s girls basketball team toward the end of last season.
High school roundup for Dec. 6, 2019: Butler opens with decisive win
Devin Carney scored 23 points and Mattix Clement added 20 as Butler scored 32 points in the first quarter and rolled to a 73-33 victory over Woodland Hills at the Butler tournament on the opening night of high school basketball Friday. Raeshon Robertson led Woodland Hills with 17.
Leechburg rallies past Apollo-Ridge in season-opener
It was a successful return to the coaching ranks for Leechburg’s Damian Davies, helped by Blue Devils point guard Dylan Cook’s foul shooting.
Behind Sullivan’s 32-point performance, St. Joseph takes down Propel Braddock Hills
December 6, 2019
St. Joseph guard Andrew Sullivan has been big for the Spartans over the course of his high school career.
Nazareth Prep boys roll over Ligonier Valley with strong second half
This wasn’t how Ligonier Valley boys basketball coach John Berger envisioned the season-opener.
Whitlock’s big second half leads Belle Vernon boys over Jeannette
With Thomas Hepple visible in the corner of his eye, Devin Whitlock caught ball on the break under the basket and saw the play of the game develop seconds before it happened.
Deer Lakes takes down Summit Academy to open up 2019-2020 season
It’s always nice to start the season off with a win and for the first time of Terence Parham’s tenure at Deer Lakes the Lancers gifted their coach with one in the first game of the season.
