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Brentwood girls ready to defend host tournament title
December 1, 2017
Preseason drills are winding down. It soon will be time for the annual Brentwood High Athletic Boosters' tip-off basketball tournament. This year's tourney will takeThomas Jefferson boys basketball turns to offense
Thomas Jefferson's boys basketball team advanced to the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs last season. But the Jaguars lost to Gateway in the first round and
Senior trio set to lead Baldwin girls basketball
The Baldwin girls basketball team is looking to bounce back this season. The Highlanders barely missed qualifying for the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs last year,
Jeannette shuts down Farrell to advance to PIAA Class A title game
It took Jeannette almost a half to get its offense started Friday, but once it did, Farrell didn't have a prayer. Jeannette's defense forced four
Riverview girls to rely on several sophomores, freshmen to contribute
It wasn't quite like the earthquake that hit Delaware on Thursday. But the Riverview girls basketball program received a seismic shock when standout forward Ariel
Norwin girls basketball team must develop young players quickly to stay competitive
The Norwin girls basketball team will open the season with an unfamiliar feeling. Recently, the Knights had become accustomed to being the team to beat
Productive offseason sparks optimism for Riverview boys basketball
After losing its first 11 section games last season, the Riverview boys basketball team put it all together on the final night of section play
Norwin boys basketball enters season with limited varsity experience
After losing eight of their last nine games last season, the Norwin boys basketball players are welcoming a fresh start in 2017-18. Overall, the Knights
PIAA Class 6A semifinals primer: Pine-Richland vs. Manheim Township
Class 6A Pine-Richland (14-0) vs. Manheim Township (12-1) 1 p.m. Saturday, Mansion Park, Altoona On the air: Tribhssn.triblive.com Coaches: Eric Kasperowicz, Pine-Richland; Mark Evans, Manheim
PIAA Class A semifinals primer: Jeannette vs. Farrell
November 30, 2017
Class A Jeannette (13-1) vs. Farrell (11-2) 7 p.m. Friday, Seneca Valley On the air: Tribhssn.triblive.com; 107.1-FM Coaches: Roy Hall, Jeannette; Jarrett Samuels, Farrell How
Plum girls learning new system under 1st-year coach Elsier
Alexa Seigh understood the process. The Plum junior and a number of her teammates went through the transition of a coaching change 18 months ago,
Plum boys quickly adjust to 1st-year coach Coleman
When first-year Plum boys basketball coach Hart Coleman got settled into the position after his hiring in late June, he quickly realized his team for
PIAA semifinals preview: Quaker Valley puts bye week to good use
The question: Have you had a chance to study Quaker Valley Sharon coach Jim Wildman's answer: andquot;Well, we haven't had 13 days, but Sunday morning
PIAA football notebook: Johnson’s stock rises for Jeannette
Jeannette knew Anthony Johnson could be a force on defense — as soon as he learned how to play with some control and technique. Raw
Jeannette prepares to stymie Farrell’s passing attack
Two proud and proven football programs will meet Friday night for the right to play in the state championship. Jeannette (13-1), fresh off its ninth
Mt. Pleasant girls basketball sets sights on playoff success
For the Mt. Pleasant girls basketball team, it's not enough anymore just getting to the WPIAL playoffs. The Vikings, like every other playoff qualifier, would
Mt. Pleasant boys hoping to rebuild after tough season
Up and down the Mt. Pleasant boys basketball lineup, coach Donnie Porter sees potential. Now if he can just get results. Almost anything would be
PIAA Class 2A semifinals primer: Washington vs. Wilmington
Class 2A Washington (13-0) vs. Wilmington (13-0) 7 p.m. Friday, Slippery Rock University On the air: Tribhssn.triblive.com; 1450-AM Coaches: Mike Bosnic, Washington; Terry Verrelli, Wilmington
PIAA Class 3A semifinals primer: Quaker Valley vs. Sharon
Class 3A Quaker Valley (12-1) vs. Sharon (10-3) 7 p.m. Friday, Martorelli Stadium, North Hills On the air: Tribhssn.triblive.com; 1230-AM, 1460-AM Coaches: Quaker Valley, Jerry
