Basketball
WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Dec. 15, 2024
Class 6A
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Plum’s Riley Stephans, Deer Lakes’ Nathaniel Moore
Riley Stephans
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Kamryn Pieper, Latrobe’s Hunter Snyder
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Fox Chapel girls motivated to reach WPIAL playoffs
Coach Marty Matvey and the Fox Chapel girls basketball coaching staff were one win away from 100 as a staff.
Fox Chapel boys rely on defense to spark strong start
The process of getting ready for the basketball season wasn’t any different for Fox Chapel boys basketball coach Zach Skrinjar this season. The Foxes were bumped up to Class 6A during this enrollment cycle, but the basic foundation for Fox Chapel’s success remains the same.
Shady Side Academy boys look to overcome early-season injuries as section play begins
Shady Side Academy boys basketball started 2-4 last season, but rose up and finished 18-9 with an 11-2 conference record, earning the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. This season, the Bulldogs started 2-2 and want to push their way toward similar success.
Norwin notebook: Girls basketball team shakes off loss, picks up impressive wins
Defending WPIAL champion Norwin rebounded from a tough 51-50 season-opening loss to Penn-Trafford with two wins at the State College tournament and another over District 9 power Kennedy Catholic.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 14, 2024: Premier big men to clash at La Roche
December 13, 2024
A “big” boys basketball battle is set for La Roche College on Saturday as part of the annual Harry Jenkins Classic.
Deer Lakes routs Freeport at home in section opener
The last time Deer Lakes took the court, the Lancers barely defeated Mohawk in a double-overtime win Tuesday. You might expect the Lancers to come out in their matchup against Freeport a little sluggish as they regained their legs.
Smothering defense lifts Knoch boys past Valley in section opener
Teegan Finucan couldn’t help but feel confident after the Knoch boys basketball team opened Section 1-4A play Friday night at home with a dominant defensive performance.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 13, 2024: Beaver County rivals to square off
One of the craziest, most thrilling WPIAL boys basketball games ever took place 20 years ago this season, and it known simply as the Lance Jeter game.
Behind ‘best player in Pittsburgh,’ Peters Township speeds past Thomas Jefferson
December 12, 2024
In an early season WPIAL girls basketball showdown between undefeated teams in Section 4-5A, both Peters Township and Thomas Jefferson started out slow, scoring only two points midway through the first quarter.
Depth, relentless defense carry Penn-Trafford girls past Greensburg Salem for 7-0 start
With a rotation that serves up more reinforcements than the Christmas help at the mall, Penn-Trafford and its long bench are becoming more of a challenge for teams every time they take the court.
High school roundup for Dec. 11, 2024: North Catholic tops Oakland Catholic in Class 4A girls showdown
December 11, 2024
Sam Weir hit three 3-pointers and scored 19 points as North Catholic defeated Oakland Catholic, 42-34, in Section 1-4A girls basketball Wednesday night to run its winning streak in section competition to 109 games.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 12, 2024: Undefeated teams collide in Class 5A girls basketball
Opening night of the WPIAL girls basketball section schedule arrives with a bang Thursday featuring a battle of unbeatens in Class 5A.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 11, 2024: Girls basketball powers to clash
We hit midweek with a highly anticipated WPIAL girls basketball section opener between two schools that have combined for nearly 30 district championships.
Upper St. Clair gives coach Danny Holzer career win No. 500
December 10, 2024
Upper St. Clair boys basketball coach Danny Holzer is starting to get used to this milestone thing.
Highlands investigating alleged boys basketball hazing
The PA announcer introduced the Highlands High School boys basketball starters and coach Bill Flow, but he wasn’t there for Tuesday’s game at Hampton.
Baldwin’s Jeff Ackermann celebrates 400th victory
It was a day of celebration for the Baldwin boys basketball team.
