Basketball
Despite graduation losses, Cheswick Christian boys set goals high
November 13, 2024
It was mission accomplished last season for the Cheswick Christian Academy boys basketball team.
Derry boys basketball team looking for big season with key players coming back
November 12, 2024
Derry Area boys at a glance
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.
’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gene Brisbane resigns as Derry girls basketball coach
September 17, 2024
Gene Brisbane is someone who does not mince words.
Norwin notebook: Pair of basketball standouts headed to Clarion
September 14, 2024
Call it a package deal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
