Basketball
Austin Butler building foundation in 1st year at helm of Hempfield boys
November 25, 2025
Austin Butler had a keen eye for detail when he played basketball at a high level and now is applying similar attentiveness to coaching.
Undersized Greensburg Salem girls plan to attack opponents with speed, pressure
Greensburg Salem does not only have the smallest enrollment among WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball teams, it also may be the smallest in height.
Greensburg Salem boys look to take steps toward long-term goal
Greensburg Salem boys basketball coach Paul Sapotichne sees a bright future for the program, but it may not be this season.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls take nothing for granted on quest for 3rd straight WPIAL title
Erica Gribble and Jayla Peterson are a championship-winning backcourt combo, seasoned and skilled, partners in crime.
Offseason changes include new coach, revamped roster for Greensburg Central Catholic boys
A whiteboard in the boys basketball coach’s office at Greensburg Central Catholic was erased in the offseason. Old concepts, plays and names were wiped away and soon the squeak of markers could be heard writing new ones.
WPIAL boys basketball Class 3A season preview for 2025-26
It took a long time for South Allegheny to win boys hoops title No. 1. Might it only take 12 months for championship No. 2?
Behind veteran lineup, Leechburg boys focus on playing team basketball
November 24, 2025
Coach Andrew McDermott and the Leechburg boys basketball team are tasked with replacing their leading scorer and rebounder this season, a challenge that is difficult for any high school program.
Leechburg 1st-year coach Rich Marshall preaching effort, teamwork
Leechburg’s new girls basketball coach, Rich Marshall, has seen a lot of basketball throughout his coaching career.
Franklin Regional girls retooling with new-look lineup
Franklin Regional girls basketball coach Bernie Pucka has a job in front of him.
Franklin Regional boys looking to return to peak form
Two years after reaching the WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A finals, the Franklin Regional boys basketball team is looking to make another run to glory.
New coach working overtime to get Derry girls program back on track
It’s hard to imagine when Ron Moore found time to sleep. And that was before he agreed to become the next Derry girls basketball coach.
After spending offseason bonding, Derry boys ready to tackle great expectations
For nearly eight months since breaking from the grind of another high school basketball season, the Derry boys team has been bonding. As in getting better acquainted.
Belle Vernon girls plan to put pieces together in coach’s 2nd season
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.
