Basketball
Gateway basketball coach Alvis Rogers steps down after 7 seasons
September 5, 2025
After seven seasons as head coach of the Gateway boys basketball team, Alvis Rogers felt it was time to step down from the post, citing family and personal issues for his decision.
Basketball standout, Lincoln Park transfer Josh Pratt eligible for playoffs after WPIAL hearing
September 2, 2025
Lincoln Park transfer Josh Pratt, one of the state’s top basketball players, is fully eligible for his senior season following a WPIAL hearing Tuesday.
Shady Side Academy’s Cassie Sauer shakes off injury, makes college choice
August 30, 2025
The simple explanation for why Shady Side Academy senior Cassie Sauer’s basketball season ended last year was that she fractured her hip. A more complicated explanation of a “freak accident” paints a more complex picture.
Shady Side Academy girls basketball star Karis Thomas makes Division I college choice
August 9, 2025
Karis Thomas wanted to play college basketball somewhere she could be comfortable. When looking at schools, the Shady Side Academy girls basketball senior guard was searching for a place where they took care of each other.
Leechburg girls coach inherits young squad, sees hope
August 8, 2025
Rich Marshall has experienced opportunities at every level during his basketball coaching career.
‘This is home’: Rob Niederberger set to lead North Allegheny boys basketball team
Rob Niederberger took last season off coaching varsity basketball. During that time, the newly-minted North Allegheny boys basketball coach did color commentary on games for the TribLive High School Sports Network and went to help a few teams work on things in practice.
Self-described ‘Yough guy’ takes over school’s boys basketball program
August 7, 2025
As Yough football’s defensive coordinator, Devin Owens knows his way around Cougar Mountain.
Thomas Jefferson’s Maggie Spell commits to Campbell
July 31, 2025
Thomas Jefferson’s Maggie Spell had been in talks with different college basketball programs when she went with her Western PA Bruins AAU team to the Under Armour Association Finals from July 18-21.
Lawsuit claims West Mifflin school board retaliated against former athletic director
July 23, 2025
West Mifflin Area School District’s former longtime athletic director and boys basketball coach is suing the district and five board members, alleging retaliation after his contract was not renewed.
WPIAL grants Josh Pratt eligibility at Lincoln Park, yet basketball star must sit out playoffs
July 22, 2025
Josh Pratt, one of the top WPIAL basketball players, can join Lincoln Park on the court for his senior season, but he’s not eligible for the playoffs.
Fisher’s Files: Adou Thiero develops basketball IQ into ‘it’ factor
July 20, 2025
One of the many things in Quaker Valley product Adou Thiero’s favor as he begins his NBA journey is his five-star intelligence for the game of basketball.
Recruiting process ramps up for Gateway’s Mykel Bruce-McCrommon
Mykel Bruce-McCrommon scored 22 points a game as a junior this past season as the Gateway boys basketball team finished 13-9 overall, tied Latrobe for second in Section 1-5A at 10-4 and again took part in the WPIAL playoffs.
Plum, Riverview basketball teams benefit from summer league games
July 19, 2025
When Dave Pucka wrapped up his first year as Plum’s boys basketball coach in February, he looked to the offseason for opportunities for his team to build for the upcoming season and the goal of returning to the WPIAL playoffs after a several-year hiatus.
New Southmoreland girls basketball coach has history with program
July 18, 2025
As the general manager of Aumer’s Sports Bar & Grille in Mt. Pleasant, Barry Collins wears a lot of hats.
North Catholic’s Lauren Reitz snags 1st Division I offer
At 6-foot-2, Lauren Reitz has the size to play basketball at the NCAA Division I level.
Greensburg’s Brandon Martin draws Division I basketball interest
July 15, 2025
College offers are rolling in for Brandon Martin.
Impressive resume of Quaker Valley star Mimi Thiero includes playing above rim
July 13, 2025
Quaker Valley hoopster Oumou “Mimi” Thiero has added yet another element to her repertoire.
How will Quaker Valley grad Adou Thiero fit in with Lakers?
It’s official.
Norwin basketball enjoying success in summer tournaments
July 5, 2025
Just reaching a championship game isn’t as fulfilling as winning one, but Norwin will enjoy its recent tournament run just the same.
Fox Chapel girls basketball makes most of summer league
July 3, 2025
Marty Matvey didn’t need to work his contact list to help fill out the Fox Chapel girls basketball summer league. By the end of February, Matvey already had a full list of teams who wanted to get extra work in.
