Basketball
Hempfield boys ready to reap rewards from growing pains
November 18, 2023
Last season was a series of gradual improvements interrupted by teaching moments for the Hempfield boys basketball team.
With top 8 players back, Shaler boys feeling confident
Shaler boys basketball coach Rob Niedeberger has always prided himself on having depth in his program. This season, the Titans had more than a solid foundation to build on.
Experienced, talented Chartiers Valley girls roster looks to put it all together
The first season for the Chartiers Valley girls basketball program under coach Mike Semplice came to an end in heartbreaking fashion after losing to Mt. Lebanon, 47-46, in the WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinals.
Led by star guard Jayden Davis, Chartiers Valley boys look to finish stronger
Last season, the Chartiers Valley boys basketball team won its first 12 games and was ranked No. 1 in Class 5A at one point. However, the Colts sputtered once they reached section play and missed out on the playoffs by one game.
Motivated by 1-point playoff loss, Shaler girls aim higher
Hanna DeJidas still thinks about the Shaler girls basketball team’s loss in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.
Greensburg Salem girls to test opponents with height, experience
November 17, 2023
When the Greensburg Salem girls basketball team takes the floor this season, it will present veteran coach Rick Klimchock some options.
Deer Lakes wants to build on last season’s breakthrough
November 16, 2023
Albie Fletcher was no stranger to coaching Deer Lakes boys basketball when he took over as coach last year.
Deer Lakes girls working hard to build winning culture
Despite winning just five games last year, Deer Lakes was in contention for a WPIAL playoff spot in Section 3-3A down to the final day of the section schedule.
Cheswick Christian boys program making giant leaps forward
November 15, 2023
When the Cheswick Christian boys basketball team followed a 3-11 record in the 2020-21 covid-shortened season with a 7-11 mark and a playoff berth in 2021-22, it was a big step forward.
Cheswick Christian girls hungry for improvement
Last season saw the Cheswick Christian girls basketball team win just four games after making the postseason in 2022-23, but under a new but familiar head coach this season, the Chargers are primed for improvement across the board.
Burrell girls basketball looks to make playoff trips commonplace
November 14, 2023
When Shaun Reddick became head coach of the Burrell girls basketball program, he knew he was undertaking a rebuilding process.
Improved chemistry has Burrell boys basketball team thinking big
Something special is brewing within the Burrell boys basketball program.
Apollo-Ridge boys basketball relishes health this season
November 13, 2023
The Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team hoped to be in the Section 3-3A mix last year, but injuries before and during the season quickly scuttled those plans.
Penn Hills notebook: Kelly hits court for Quinnipiac
November 12, 2023
Daemar Kelly was on the court for the Quinnipiac men’s basketball season opener Nov. 6.
Judge grants Jonna Burke preliminary injunction letting basketball coach avoid PIAA suspension
November 8, 2023
A federal judge has granted Jonna Burke’s request for a preliminary injunction, a legal victory that lets the Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach avoid a PIAA suspension for now.
Hampton guard Peter Kramer commits to Lehigh
November 7, 2023
Hampton’s Peter Kramer was cold, standing in nearly a half-foot of snow with a shovel in his hands.
High school notebook: New award to be named after Valley graduate B.B. Flenory
October 22, 2023
Baron “B.B.” Flenory’s name is woven into the fabric of Western Pennsylvania basketball.
Pine-Richland notebook: Basketball standout Madison Zavasky picks IUP
Pine-Richland standout basketball player Madison Zavasky has made her college decision.
Former Imani Christian standout Alier Maluk commits to Florida State
October 20, 2023
Former WPIAL basketball player Alier Maluk, who won a state title last winter with Imani Christian, announced his commitment to Florida State on Friday.
Former Kiski Area athlete Kyrell Hutcherson suing school district, WPIAL, PIAA, claiming racial discrimination
October 19, 2023
A former high school athlete who defeated the WPIAL and PIAA in court almost three years ago has sued the organizations again, this time saying they violated his civil rights by racially discriminating against him.
