Basketball
Laurel Highlands can’t overcome slow start in loss at McKeesport
January 17, 2020
Laurel Highlands came on strong in the fourth quarter but could not climb out of a big early deficit as McKeesport prevailed 81-77 at home to take sole possession of second place in Section 1-5A boys basketball.
Jeannette holds on to beat Brentwood, run winning streak to 8
Two streaks continued Friday night at Jeannette.
Plum starts second half of section play with win over Armstrong
A balanced offensive attack is something every coach hopes for, and on Friday night, it helped the Plum Mustangs kick off the second half of their Section 3-5A schedule on the right note.
Woodland Hills basketball showcase draws teams from 7 states for anti-violence event
High school basketball teams from seven states are headed to Woodland Hills this weekend for the Martin Luther King Weekend Stand Against Violence Showcase, a four-day event that features 41 boys and girls varsity games.
High school roundup for Jan. 16, 2020: Woodland Hills hits clutch shots to down Oakland Catholic
January 16, 2020
Peyton Pinkney and Joi Burleigh hit huge shots down the stretch to lead Woodland Hills to a 55-53 overtime victory over Oakland Catholic in a matchup of ranked teams Thursday night.
Apollo-Ridge rolls past Burrell for fourth straight victory
The Apollo-Ridge girls basketball team is about to embark on a crucial stretch of Section 1-4A games with matchups against North Catholic, Indiana, Knoch and Freeport.
Second half of WPIAL section boys basketball tips off Friday
Penn Hills has a two-game lead at the midway point in Section 1-5A boys basketball.
Bishop Canevin’s Alyssa Pollice goes from role player to reliable scorer
When Alyssa Pollice transferred from Seton LaSalle to Bishop Canevin last season, she gave the Crusaders girls basketball team something every team needs: that player who does the dirty work. Defense, rebounding and intangibles that don’t show up in the scorebook were her calling card.
Point guard Kyree Hairston-Mitchell leads Penn Hills into WPIAL title contention
After a rocky 5-2 start to the season, the Penn Hills boys basketball team put together a five-game winning streak. Senior point guard Kyree Hairston-Mitchell played a pivotal role in righting the ship through his consistent play.
Deer Lakes leaning on experience, defense heading into 2nd half of season
Entering the second half of section play, the Deer Lakes boys basketball team is in a position it didn’t expect to be.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Latrobe shakes off losses
Latrobe is experiencing a down season. Those are words you don’t hear very often coming from the Wildcats’ program.
Westmoreland County rosters loaded with basketball brother combos
Things got a little heated, Norwin junior basketball player Ty Bilinsky said while recalling a run-in with his younger brother.
A-K Valley Boys Basketball Notebook: Local scorers putting up big numbers
Several players from the A-K Valley have been among the WPIAL’s highest scorers this season.
Knoch, North Catholic boys join Trib Ten power rankings
We’ve hit the midway point of section play in WPIAL hoops heading into this edition of the Trib Ten boys and girls basketball power rankings.
Steel Valley’s Camden Polak likes making noise in the library
January 15, 2020
Many high school students go to the library to check out a book for their next homework assignment, but Steel Valley senior Camden Polak goes there for a different reason.
A-K Valley girls basketball notebook: Big game with Butler up next for Fox Chapel
The Fox Chapel girls basketball team opens the second half of Section 1-6A play Thursday at Butler in a game head coach Marty Matvey called crucial for its chances at a WPIAL playoff spot.
Monessen girls bringing storied program back to prominence
Monessen has a long, proud girls basketball history filled with WPIAL and state titles, but the past decade was a lean one for the Greyhounds.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: GCC’s Scala making impact
Gia Scala sat out with an injury and waited to get cleared to return to basketball at Greensburg Central Catholic.
Improving Riverview girls excited to tackle second half of section schedule
With a collection of experienced varsity players returning for this season, Riverview girls basketball coach Keith Stitt voiced an optimistic tone throughout preseason practices and scrimmages.
