Basketball
Freeport’s Sidney Shemanski named Valley News Dispatch Girls Athlete of the Year
June 30, 2019
Since she was a freshman, Freeport’s Sidney Shemanski has been a key contributor in three sports.
Springdale’s Michael Zolnierczyk named Valley News Dispatch Boys Athlete of the Year
June 29, 2019
Michael Zolnierczyk has been front and center in maintaining two of the Alle-Kiski Valley’s most enduring sports legacies: Springdale Dynamos soccer and basketball.
Visit to father’s former stomping grounds sold North Catholic’s Myers on Duquesne
June 20, 2019
Tess Myers’ connection with basketball runs deep within her family.
Moon’s Donovan Johnson remains ineligible after WPIAL denies waiver request
June 17, 2019
The WPIAL denied Donovan Johnson’s waiver request Monday, leaving the Moon basketball star ineligible for his senior season.
Scott Dibble resigns as Canevin basketball coach, heads to NBA Finals, U.S. Open
June 13, 2019
Scott Dibble resigned as Bishop Canevin’s girls basketball coach but that didn’t leave his calendar wide open.
WPIAL basketball star Isiah Warfield transferring from Sewickley Academy
June 12, 2019
WPIAL basketball standout Isiah Warfield, a 25-point scorer last season at Sewickley Academy, has transferred home to Central Valley for his senior year.
GCC names former assistant Christian Hyland as boys basketball coach
June 7, 2019
Greensburg Central Catholic will have one of the youngest boys head basketball coaches in the state next season.Hampton hosting summer basketball program
May 23, 2019
The Hampton basketball summer camps directed by varsity coach Joe Lafko, with help from staff, will begin June 25, and carry through July 11. All three programs will be held at Hampton High School in Allison Park.
Moon’s Donovan Johnson leads all-state basketball selections as Pa. Player of the Year in Class 5A
May 14, 2019
Moon’s Donovan Johnson was named as the state’s Class 5A boys basketball player of the year Tuesday and Adam Kaufman was named coach of the year after leading the Tigers to a PIAA title in March.
WPIAL wants to hear from 2 basketball coaches facing recruiting allegations
May 13, 2019
The WPIAL board voted Monday to schedule hearings for two basketball programs facing recruiting allegations.
Pitt recruit Justin Champagnie named MVP at PBC Roundball Classic
April 27, 2019
Pitt recruit Justin Champagnie had a memorable first game in the Pittsburgh area.
PBC Roundball welcomes several elite players for pair of games Saturday
April 26, 2019
The public address announcer gave Moses Malone a Roundball Classic introduction of Biblical proportions.
Pa. Sportswriters name Peters Township’s Makenna Marisa Girls Basketball Player of the Year
Makenna Marisa and Bert Kendall helped Peters Township make history during a perfect girls basketball season, and Friday they received the ultimate capper.
After ACL injury, Penn Hills’ Whittington prepares to play at college level
April 25, 2019
At a young age, Penn Hills senior Diamond-Jay Whittington was introduced to the game of basketball by her father. Now, after a bout of adversity, Whittington gets to continue to play the game at the collegiate level.
Butler’s Ethan Morton draws recognition from USA Today, MaxPreps
April 21, 2019
Butler basketball star Ethan Morton was named to USA Today’s All-Pennsylvania team — one of two honors the junior received this week.
Canon-McMillan basketball coach Rick Bell retires after 31 years
April 16, 2019
Canon-McMillan reached the WPIAL Class 6A basketball semifinals for the first time in 2019.
North Catholic basketball star Tess Myers receives offer from Colorado
April 15, 2019
Tess Myers spent the weekend playing basketball in Colorado. She might get a chance to do so for a much longer time than that in the coming years.
Butler’s Ethan Morton brings home 3-on-3 tournament title
April 14, 2019
Opponents would rather not go one-on-one against Butler rising star Ethan Morton.
Peters Township girls basketball ends perfect season ranked No. 24 nationally
Undefeated record, WPIAL championship, state championship and national ranking.
Peters Township’s Makenna Marisa earns All-American honors from MaxPreps
Peters Township’s Makenna Marisa earned All-American honors from MaxPreps which named the senior as one of the nation’s Top 50 girls basketball players.
