Basketball
New-look Pine-Richland boys basketball team learning ropes
December 11, 2022
The Pine-Richland boys basketball has a much different look this season.
High school roundup for Dec. 10, 2022: Central Catholic trips up Penn Hills
December 10, 2022
Payton Wehner scored 13 points to lead the host Vikings to a 66-60 boys basketball victory over Penn Hills at the Central Catholic Tournament on Saturday.
Norwin boys basketball grinds out victory against Yough
There weren’t any slam dunks, and fast breaks were at a minimum.
Latrobe boys edge Greensburg Central Catholic
You don’t have to lose to learn.
High school roundup for Dec. 9, 2022: Allderdice trips up Imani Christian in OT
December 9, 2022
Ethan Anish scored 23 points and Major Rainey added 20 to power Allderdice to a 92-89 overtime victory over Imani Christian in nonsection boys basketball Friday night.
Franklin Regional basketball starts tourney with win vs. Carlynton
After the postgame handshake line dispersed, Cam Rowell grabbed the microphone at the scorer’s table and shouted into it, “Go Panthers!”
Jimmy Giannetta, St. Joseph dominate 4th quarter to defeat Springdale
For nearly three quarters, St. Joseph standout Jimmy Giannetta was rather quiet.
Hempfield girls get off to quick start with hustle, composure
December 7, 2022
Two games is a small sample size. But to Hempfield, it can reveal a lot.
Landon Urcho scores 1,000th point in Bentworth win over Jefferson-Morgan
December 6, 2022
Bentworth’s Landon Urcho needed just four points Tuesday night to reach the 1,000-career point milestone. That was the easy part.
Foster, Highlands boys race past Shady Side Academy
While most of us were chomping down turkey dinners on Thanksgiving Day, Bradyn Foster was sneaking into the gym working on his shooting.
Norwin girls top Penn-Trafford to remain undefeated
Tori Sydeski is often the last girl out of the gym at Norwin basketball practices.
Aquinas Academy tops St. Joseph, makes early statement in Class A girls basketball
December 5, 2022
The St. Joseph girls basketball team hoped to build on Friday’s victory over Class 4A Belle Vernon at the Play 4 Mae Tournament at Woodland Hills as it hosted Aquinas Academy on Monday in an early season clash of top five Class A teams.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Riverview’s Brionna Long
December 4, 2022
With a roster full of talented, experienced players, the Riverview girls basketball team is ready to take on the challenge of making the WPIAL playoffs for the 13th time in the past 14 seasons.
After wholesale changes, new coach excited to see what Chartiers Valley girls can do
The Chartiers Valley girls basketball team in 2022-23 will definitely look different than it has the past four seasons both on the court and on the bench.
After showing flashes last season, Chartiers Valley boys look to return to contention
Two seasons ago, the Chartiers Valley boys basketball team was a WPIAL finalist. The Colts went 22-4 with that fourth loss a defeat at the hands of New Castle in the district title game.
South Hills Record girls basketball preview: Teams look to continue to build
Basketball season is underway. Here’s a look at the three girls teams in the South Hills Record coverage area:
South Hills Record boys basketball preview: Baldwin boys thinking big
Basketball season is underway. Here’s a look at the three boys teams in the South Hills Record coverage area:
Sewickley Academy boys look to compete in tough section
The Sewickley Academy boys basketball team is a member of Section 1-2A again this season, but the section itself has a different feel to it.
Quaker Valley boys flying under radar after massive graduation losses
The Quaker Valley boys basketball team faces a tall order in 2022-23.
Shaler girls bring exciting mix of young prospects, proven talent
The Shaler girls basketball program is excited to have an influx of sophomores ready to contribute at the varsity level. Coach Cornelious Nesbit is also excited he doesn’t have to rush their development, either.
