Basketball

Derry’s Stanley Rajkovich drives to the basket against Burrell on Jan. 26.
Derry boys basketball team looking for big season with key players coming back
November 12, 2024
Derry Area boys at a glance

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Belle Vernon’s Zion Moore looks to drive past South Allegheny defenders during a WPIAL Class 4A first-round game Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
Experienced Belle Vernon boys basketball team eyes deeper playoff run
November 11, 2024
The Belle Vernon boys basketball team finished second in Section 3-4A last season, posting a 12-9 overall record, along with a 7-3 section mark.

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Quaker Valley grad Willie Jordan will be inducted into the Quaker Valley Athletics Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024.
’80s game-breaker Willie Jordan to join Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame
October 20, 2024
Anyone who saw Willie Jordan play football or basketball during his time at Quaker Valley would say he was a natural.

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Imani Christian says ‘unique quirk’ in enrollment process may have violated PIAA transfer rules
October 16, 2024
A “unique quirk” in the enrollment process for Imani Christian students may have led to a violation of PIAA transfer rules, said the school, which is the subject of a WPIAL investigation.

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WPIAL launches investigations into Baldwin, Imani Christian over ‘possible recruiting violations’
October 14, 2024
The WPIAL has launched separate investigations into the Baldwin and Imani Christian athletic departments over potential recruiting violations.

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Adia Brisker shoots a free throw while playing for Niagara in 2019.
Penn Hills notebook: Basketball grad to play professionally in Ireland
October 13, 2024
Penn Hills graduate Adia Brisker recently signed to play professional basketball in Ireland.

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Gabby Baldasare is the new girls basketball coach at Pine-Richland.
New coach Gabby Baldasare excited to fill big shoes with North Allegheny girls basketball
October 12, 2024
Gabby Baldasare found herself in coaching limbo this spring when she resigned after two seasons with Pine-Richland girls basketball.

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Steve Scorpion coaches Franklin Regional during a 2019 game.
Woodland Hills provides ‘right situation’ for Steve Scorpion’s 2nd chance as head coach
September 18, 2024
His checkered past behind him, Steve Scorpion said faith led him back to the WPIAL head coaching ranks.

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Derry coach Gene Brisbane reacts to an official’s call during a 2020 WPIAL playoff game against Freedom.
Gene Brisbane resigns as Derry girls basketball coach
September 17, 2024
Gene Brisbane is someone who does not mince words.

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Norwin’s Kendall Berger fights for a loose ball with Chartiers Valley’ Ava Shazer during a PIAA Class 5A playoff game last season.
Norwin notebook: Pair of basketball standouts headed to Clarion
September 14, 2024
Call it a package deal.

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Upper St. Clair’s Rylee Kalocay scores against North Allegheny during a WPIAL Class 6A semifinal on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at UMPC Events Center in Moon.
With recovery from injury nearly complete, Upper St. Clair’s Rylee Kalocay commits to Kent State
September 12, 2024
In a flash, Rylee Kalocay saw her junior basketball season come to an end Jan. 2 when she tore the ACL and meniscus in her left knee in a game against Peters Township.

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Norwin’s Averi Brozeski shoots a 3-pointer against North Allegheny last season.
Norwin notebook: Girls basketball standouts catch eye of college coaches
August 17, 2024
A pair of incoming senior Norwin basketball players are on the radar of NCAA Division II college coaches.

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Imani Christian head coach Khayree Wilson Sr. celebrates with his team after defeating Neighborhood Academy in the WPIAL Class A championship game Feb. 29, 2024, at Pitt.
Notable changes to the 2024-25, 2025-26 WPIAL boys basketball alignment
August 12, 2024
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble scores against Serra Catholic during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game on Thurday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Pitt.
Notable changes to the 2024-25, 2025-26 WPIAL girls basketball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

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Greensburg Salem boys basketball coach Cam Auld talks to his squad during a game last season at Southmoreland.
Norwin grad Cam Auld set to be named boys basketball coach at alma mater
August 10, 2024
It looks like Cam Auld is coming home.

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Upper St. Clair’s Tyler Robbins blocks a shot by Baldwin’s Gabriel Barakat during the WPIAL Class 6A championship game March 2 at Petersen Events Center.
Upper St. Clair’s Tyler Robbins commits to Miami (Ohio)
August 6, 2024
Upper St. Clair’s Tyler Robbins, a 6-foot-10 forward who won a WPIAL basketball title last winter, committed Tuesday to Miami (Ohio).

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Greensburg Salem’s A.J. Tarpley drives past Southmoreland’s George Campbell (1) and Ronnie Collins (2) during a game Dec. 5, 2023 at Southmoreland.
WPIAL grants eligibility to 4 transfers, denies Central Catholic football freshman
July 29, 2024
Greensburg Central Catholic transfer Anthony “A.J.” Tarpley is fully eligible to play basketball for the Centurions this winter.

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Erica Gribble (right) is a key returner for Greensburg Central Catholic’s girls basketball team.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball ready for new class
July 26, 2024
Greensburg Central Catholic was a class above the competition in WPIAL Class 2A last girls basketball season when it captured its sixth district championship.

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Plum’s Will Beckner handles the ball while coach Dave Pucka and Anthony Klipa look on during an open gymn workout.
Plum using summer basketball to build foundation
July 20, 2024
The Plum boys basketball team had five or six open-gym workouts in May with new coach Dave Pucka before jumping right into the Pittsburgh Basketball Club summer league at Central Catholic and Gateway high schools.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble dribbles past Serra Catholic’s Bri Battles on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Carbon.
WPIAL releases 2024-25 basketball schedules, updates section alignment for girls teams
July 18, 2024
The WPIAL released basketball schedules for the upcoming season Thursday and revealed an updated section alignment for girls that moved Greensburg Central Catholic to Class 3A.

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