Basketball
Belle Vernon girls plan to put pieces together in coach’s 2nd season
November 24, 2025
Going into Year 2, Belle Vernon girls basketball coach Cornelious Nesbit feels he better comprehends his team — and they him.
After emotional run to WPIAL title, Belle Vernon boys out to write a new story
The Belle Vernon boys basketball team had a dream season in 2025.
WPIAL boys basketball Class 2A season preview for 2025-26
Three of the besty WPIAL teams from a year ago in Class 2A boys basketball have plenty of returning talent to remain near the top again this season.
WPIAL girls basketball Class 2A season preview for 2025-26
When Aliquippa won its first WPIAL girls basketball championship since 1990 last season, it was, not surprisingly, a joyous occasion.
With new coach, Kiski Area girls bring experience, drive to make playoffs
November 23, 2025
The Kiski Area girls basketball team brings back a majority of its roster but welcomes a new coach in Tom Brush, who led Hempfield from 2018-23.
Knoch boys unfazed by sudden offseason changes
This offseason, the Knoch boys basketball team unexpectedly lost its coach, its best player and the only 7-footer in program history.
Defense holds key for Knoch girls basketball
The Knoch girls basketball team is facing another season of trying to win without much offense.
WPIAL boys basketball Class A season preview for 2025-26
Graduation took its toll on the district’s smallest classification in enrollment and teams with only 12 schools.
Chartiers Valley girls roster looks young but promising
Last season ended in heartbreaking fashion for the Chartiers Valley girls basketball team.
Returning 4 starters, reigning WPIAL champ Chartiers Valley boys looking to run it back
If there was a moment that catapulted Chartiers Valley on its way to a WPIAL Class 5A championship last year, coach Corey Dotchin pointed towards the team’s 72-63 loss to Allderdice in late January.
Greensburg Central Catholic star Erica Gribble set for record-breaking season
Winning three consecutive WPIAL championships is the main thing that drives Erica Gribble going into her senior season at Greensburg Central Catholic. But there are quite a few other incentives for the star point guard.
New coach working to get young Highlands girls roster up to sped
Nia Thomas got a late start taking over the Highlands girls basketball program. The La Roche graduate has been eager to get going since taking the reins in October.
After tumultuous season, Highlands boys ready to run
Troy Bielak heard the edict from Highlands boys basketball coach Mike Foster. The Golden Rams are going to have to be the “Running Rams” to satisfy their new coach.
Main characters return, but Shady Side Academy girls plan to write new story
November 22, 2025
Jonna Burke doesn’t plan to let the Shady Side Academy girls basketball team live in the past. The Bulldogs coach knows every season is different.
Fox Chapel notebook: Shady Side Academy boys welcome new coach with extensive resume
The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team will be under new leadership this winter. The Bulldogs hired Jim Dudas to replace David Vadnais.
Fox Chapel boys to rely on grit, toughness against Class 6A opponents
November 21, 2025
Fox Chapel boys basketball coach Zach Skrinjar won’t have twin towers at his disposal this season. He won’t have any towers at all, really.
Petruska optimistic Deer Lakes girls can return to WPIAL playoffs
November 20, 2025
The Deer Lakes girls basketball team experienced a big turnaround last season.
Deer Lakes reloads in quest for another long playoff run
There again are high expectations for the Deer Lakes boys basketball team as another season is set to begin.
Cheswick Christian girls basketball team short on numbers but has ‘ton of heart’
November 19, 2025
Being an assistant on the Cheswick Christian girls basketball team last year, Nicole Dias had firm knowledge of the team she would inherit coming into 2025-26.
Burrell boys to lean on balanced attack against daunting Section 1-4A foes
November 18, 2025
Over the past few years, Burrell boys basketball coach Mike Fantuzzo has always had a player to lean on who could contribute 15 to 20 points a night.
