Basketball
OLSH girls edge Brentwood for 1st WPIAL basketball championship
February 28, 2019
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart girls basketball coach Don Eberle picked a great time for his 300th career coaching victory.
Westmoreland high school basketball notebook: Teams take to scoreboard watching
The waiting game commenced for a number of Westmoreland basketball teams after they lost in the WPIAL quarterfinals.
Southmoreland girls await outcome that could produce first PIAA berth
Southmoreland coaches and players will be tuned in to the broadcast of the WPIAL Class 4A girls basketball championship Friday night.
WPIAL basketball Top 10: Longest playoff streaks
The Top 10
Butler boys advance to WPIAL finals after emotional win over rival Pine-Richland
February 27, 2019
The final minute was so emotional, so unbelievable, that it seemed like an eternity to Ethan Morton and his Butler teammates.
New Castle boys hoping to tie Farrell’s longstanding WPIAL record
It was a record many considered unassailable for years.
WPIAL boys, girls basketball teams clinch PIAA playoff berths
While the Path to the Pete is complete and the finals are set for this weekend, the Road to Hershey will tip off next week.
2-time defending champion New Castle holds off Highlands in WPIAL Class 4A semifinals
Even as his team created what looked like an insurmountable lead, New Castle’s Ralph Blundo expected a Highlands run.
Quaker Valley takes down section rival Ambridge in WPIAL Class 4A semifinals
Ryan Stowers regained his cool as quickly as he lost it.
Mars boys, Peters Township girls remain atop Trib 10 power rankings
Every Wednesday during the 2018-19 WPIAL basketball season, the TribLive High School Sports Network releases Power Rankings during the WPIAL Roundball Report at 6:30 p.m.
Mt. Lebanon surges past Canon-McMillan in WPIAL Class 6A semifinals
With his shooters struggling in the first half, Joe David remained confident heading into the second half.
Chartiers Valley girls oust Penn Hills, advance to WPIAL Class 5A championship game
It’s a wonderful thing when imagination catches up to reality. That’s what happened for Chartiers Valley girls basketball coach Tim McConnell and his Colts.
WPIAL Class 3A boys basketball finals preview: Lincoln Park vs. North Catholic
Class 3A boys
WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball finals preview: OLSH vs. Brentwood
Class 2A girls
WPIAL Class A boys basketball finals preview: Vincentian Academy vs. Nazareth Prep
Class A boys
Thomas Jefferson girls take down No. 2 Oakland Catholic, reach 1st title game since ’80
Jenna Clark and her Thomas Jefferson teammates we’re well aware that a Jaguars girls basketball team hadn’t made a WPIAL final since 1980, and they made it their mission to change that this season.
Burrelli, Neshannock girls top Avonworth in Class 3A semifinals
Neshannock came into the WPIAL tournament as the perennial favorite to win the Class 3A crown.
WPIAL basketball Top 10: Most playoff appearances
The Top 10
Ligonier Valley squares off with Richland again in district title game
John Berger is hoping for an early birthday present.
Penn Hills basketball players earn all-section honors after trips to semifinals
Even though both the boys and girls basketball programs at Penn Hills had their WPIAL title dreams halted in the semifinal round, the Indians had numerous players receive personal accolades for their efforts during the regular season.
