Basketball
McKeesport in PIAA semifinals for 1st time since ’98 after defeating Moon
March 16, 2022
The McKeesport and Moon girls basketball teams had a lot of similarities ahead of their PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal matchup Wednesday night.
High school roundup for March 16, 2022: Fox Chapel boys advance to PIAA semifinals
J.P. Dockey blocked an Isaac Harris’ 3-point attempt with a second remaining as Fox Chapel narrowly defeated District 11 champion Northampton, 39-37, in a close quarterfinal game in the PIAA Class 6A playoffs in Chambersburg.
South Allegheny boys basketball team reaches PIAA semifinals
Heading into the program’s first state quarterfinal appearance, South Allegheny boys basketball coach Tony DiCenzo knew his team was in need of a strong offensive performance.
PIAA announces sites, times for Friday’s state basketball semifinals
The PIAA chose Norwin as host site for the rematch of New Castle and Gateway, one of two all-WPIAL pairings in the state basketball semifinals.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 16, 2022: Avonworth, Aliquippa square off
Welcome to Quarterfinals Wednesday in the PIAA basketball playoffs.
High school roundup for March 15, 2022: Dynamic duo carries North Catholic into state semifinals
March 15, 2022
Alayna Rocco and Dacia Lewandowski each recorded double-doubles, leading WPIAL champion North Catholic to a 60-52 victory over Forest Hills in the PIAA Class 3A girls basketball quarterfinals Tuesday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 15, 2022: Shenango gets 4th crack at Neshannock
March 14, 2022
High scoring, mid-scoring or low scoring — none of those have worked yet for the Shenango girls basketball team against rival Neshannock.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for March 14, 2022
In the past, WPIAL basketball championship game participants always had to deal with the title game hangover.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for March 14, 2022
Being the son or daughter of a high school basketball coach has its ups and downs.
High school roundup for March 13, 2022: North Hills routs Norristown, reaches PIAA quarters
March 13, 2022
Alex Smith scored 27 points and Royce Parham added 20 as WPIAL runner-up North Hills routed District 1 runner-up Norristown, 77-57, in a PIAA Class 6A second-round boys basketball game Sunday.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week: March 13, 2022
A nice run in the district playoffs landed the Freedom girls basketball team in the Class 3A title game against Section 1 foe North Catholic. The Trojans captured their 21st WPIAL crown with a 48-43 victory.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week: March 13, 2022
Through six games, the Gateway boys basketball team didn’t look like a district final four team or a state elite eight squad.
What to watch for in high school sports for March 14, 2022: PIHL semifinals begin
A busy week of high school hockey semifinals action begins Monday.
George Guido: Alle-Kiski Valley loses 2 Sports Hall of Fame legends last week
On June 17, 1983, Riverview baseball coach Bill Beebe had a decision to make.
Pine-Richland notebook: Girls youth basketball teams make state tournament
A trio of Pine-Richland girls youth basketball teams will have a chance to take on some of the top competition in the state.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Seniors lead way for Sewickley Academy
Although the Sewickley Academy boys basketball team finished with just three wins and sat out the WPIAL 2A playoffs, it nonetheless was a memorable time for the players on the squad.
Quaker Valley players feel relief, resolve after WPIAL championship game win
Adou Thiero was not going to be denied.
High school roundup for March 12, 2022: Moon edges out WPIAL champion South Fayette
March 12, 2022
There hasn’t been much separating the Moon and South Fayette girls basketball teams all season. They tied for second place in Section 1-5A with 7-3 records, splitting a pair of regular-season matchups.
1st-year coaches take lessons from Franklin Regional basketball season
While their teams fell short of the WPIAL postseason, first-year basketball coaches Jesse Reed and Bernie Pucka saw new systems begin to take root and programs take on new personalities this winter.
Hampton maintains level of success during strong girls basketball season
The Hampton girls basketball team rang up one of the best regular seasons in school history.
