Basketball
Defending WPIAL champion Shady Side Academy girls ready for ‘new journey’
November 23, 2024
After a historic season where the Shady Side Academy girls basketball team won the first WPIAL title in program history, there will be some change, but a solid core returns.
Springdale girls look to keep building program after showing signs of progress
The Springdale girls basketball program looks to continue to build a new culture in its second year under coach Mike Dudjak.
1st-time head coach eager to jump right in with Springdale boys
Scott Ruppert might have just taken his first head coaching job, but coaching has been in his blood since a young age, even if he didn’t realize it at the time.
Penn-Trafford girls have veteran lineup, high hopes for season
A quick survey of a couple of girls basketball coaches about Section 2-5A in the coming season indicates that Penn-Trafford should be considered the favorite.
Penn-Trafford boys have depth, potential
Injuries derailed the Penn-Trafford boys basketball season in 2023-24.
New coach looks to carry on Mt. Pleasant girls basketball tradition of toughness
November 21, 2024
Meet the new boss, same first name as the old boss.
Monessen girls basketball team sets sail under Schmidt
November 20, 2024
Jason Schmidt is following a legend. Jason F. Schmidt, that is.
With additions to roster, Leechburg boys hungry to turn program around
Andrew McDermott is heading into his second year coaching a hungry Leechburg boys basketball team. The players, coaches and community are determined to turn the ship around.
Kiski Area girls basketball team putting in work to improve
November 18, 2024
Kiski Area girls basketball coach Dave Williamson saw the potential of this year’s team in the work put in during the offseason.
Latrobe girls basketball team hoping to contend
As Mackenzie Livingston begins her second season as girls basketball coach at Latrobe, she said she feels like she’s already ahead of the game.
Kiski Area boys basketball team returns on a mission
The Kiski Area boys basketball team last season fell one win short of a berth in the PIAA Class 5A playoffs.
Highlands boys basketball team seeks respect under new coach
November 17, 2024
Ali Shareef doesn’t have to bear the burden of being saddled with the same high expectations as recent Highlands boys basketball teams.
1st-year Jeannette girls basketball coach welcomes bigger roster
Jenna Lusby didn’t have to look far to find an assistant coach as she embarks on her first season as girls basketball coach at Jeannette.
Communication key as Penn Hills girls basketball seeks return trip to playoffs
The Penn Hills girls basketball team will be challenged to continue a winning tradition when its season starts this December.
Gateway girls hungry to get back to winning ways
The numbers haven’t been pretty the past couple of seasons for the Gateway girls basketball team since making the WPIAL playoffs in 2020-21.
Gateway boys basketball players step into increased roles after heavy graduation loss
A senior-laden Gateway boys basketball team was stopped by rival Franklin Regional in last year’s WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals.
Chartiers Valley girls looking to make strides, take better care of ball
It’s been a learning process for Chartiers Valley girls basketball coach Mike Semplice and his team since he was hired in 2022.
New coach hopes to put Chartiers Valley boys basketball back on winning track
New Chartiers Valley basketball coach Corey Dotchin was looking for a coaching job closer to home last winter after he and his wife had their first baby.
With plenty of size in starting lineup, Shady Side Academy boys embrace modern game
November 16, 2024
This season, the Shady Side Academy boys basketball team will reflect the way the modern game is played.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls move up in class while hunting for another WPIAL title
November 14, 2024
Greensburg Central Catholic won’t get to defend its WPIAL 2A girls basketball championship.
