Basketball
Norwin girls get past rival Penn-Trafford in defensive struggle
February 11, 2021
Sometimes, rival teams become so enamored with getting defensive stops, they forget to score.
A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: No cupcakes on Springdale schedule
In order to be one of the best teams in the WPIAL, you have to play against the best teams in the WPIAL. Over the past week, the Class 2A No. 2 Springdale Dynamos have faced off with two of the best.
Westmoreland boys basketball notebook: Williams emerges as scorer for Greensburg CC
Brevan Williams never has been transfixed on becoming a go-to scorer. It just sort of happened organically as he found his place on the court at Greensburg Central Catholic.
New coaches putting their stamps on Westmoreland County basketball programs
Doug Kelly is as reflective about life as he is basketball. He takes a deep breath and pauses to mull over moments, both small and large in scope, before he moves on to the next challenge.
Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst becoming accustomed to bigger role with Golden Rams
When the Highlands Golden Rams played Knoch last Wednesday, sophomore guard Jimmy Kunst took over in the second quarter and scored 13 of his team-high 23 points.
High school roundup for Feb. 10, 2021: WPIAL girls hoops stars hit scoring milestones
February 10, 2021
Junior Ashleigh Connor scored 20 points, crossing the 1,000-point mark for her career and leading No. 4 Mt. Lebanon (6-5, 5-0) to a 47-28 girls basketball victory over Canon-McMillan in Section 2-6A Wednesday night. Stellanie Loutison led Canon-McMillan (0-10, 0-7) with 16 points.
Franklin Regional tops Greensburg Salem for 1st section win
A few games ago, when Franklin Regional played Latrobe, the Panthers could not make a shot. Inside, outside, layups or putbacks — nothing.
Alle-Kiski Valley girls basketball notebook: Fox Chapel-Plum rematch looms
The Fox Chapel girls basketball team hopes to get back on the winning track, while Plum hopes to keep a winning streak alive.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 11, 2021: Girls basketball rivals face off
A pair of eastern rivals, one in Allegheny County and the other in Westmoreland County, square off in key 6A and 5A section contests highlighting a busy Thursday of girls basketball around the WPIAL.
Trib 10: New team takes top spot in boys power rankings
There were a lot of wins posted by the 20 boys and girls teams ranked in last week’s HSSN basketball power rankings, but one stood out from the rest.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 10, 2021
One team has fallen out of the top spot while three teams lost their spot in the latest Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings.
Apollo-Ridge girls display grit in rebound section win
With a mix of experienced seniors and younger players still testing their abilities at the high school level, the Apollo-Ridge girls basketball team remains a work in progress, veteran coach Ray Bartha said.
Frontcourt duo gives Latrobe girls a towering presence in paint
It’s picture day at Latrobe. Someone says they should snap a photo of the “twin towers.”
Allderdice tops Obama Academy in rematch of City League championship
After going weeks without shooting a basketball, City League scorers will need time to find their touch, predicted Allderdice boys coach Devin Crummie.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 9, 2021
February 9, 2021
While the temperature outside is below freezing, the action on the court is heating up as the regular season tips off for some and is winding down for others.
High school roundup for Feb. 9, 2021: Lincoln Park wins section showdown
Brandon Cummings hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead No. 3 Lincoln Park to a 62-49 boys basketball victory over Montour in a matchup of top teams in Section 2-4A Tuesday night.
‘Hempfield way’ produces impressive win against Penn-Trafford
Every time Penn-Trafford picked at Hempfield’s double-digit lead and began to close the gap, the Spartans had an answer.
Apollo-Ridge girls edge Greensburg Central Catholic for key section victory
February 8, 2021
In crunch time, the Apollo-Ridge girls basketball team stood tall.
What to watch for in WPIAL/City League sports for Feb. 8, 2021: Highlands, Mars set for rematch
Last year, they played for a WPIAL boys basketball title in two different classifications. One found a pot of gold at The Pete. The other settled for silver after a two-year championship run.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of Week for Feb. 8, 2021
In a season like no other, the Frazier boys basketball team is playing like no other Commodores team has in a long time.
