Basketball
Ligonier Valley, Carlynton hit reset buttons for PIAA playoffs matchup
March 6, 2020
Mike Kozy inferred District 6 Class 3A runner-up Ligonier Valley, which next season becomes a member of the WPIAL, is perceived to be out in the hinterlands though the Carlynton boys basketball coach is a bit familiar with the area.
Gateway girls basketball sees potential for growth
The Gateway girls basketball players ended the season waiting and hoping.
Gateway boys basketball eager to build off WPIAL playoff appearance
Progress is defined by movement toward a destination, and despite an early exit from the WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball playoffs, Gateway’s season can be defined by growth.
Fox Chapel boys basketball fell short of states but has bright future
For a week in late February, the Central Catholic boys basketball team picked up a new legion of fans. It consisted of the players, coaches and fans of the Fox Chapel boys basketball team.
Belle Vernon’s Salvino hopes boys basketball team refocuses for PIAAs
March 5, 2020
Belle Vernon coach Joe Salvino has been through this before.
Road to Hershey opens up as state basketball playoffs tip off Friday
Last year, the western side of the PIAA Class A boys basketball bracket became a WPIAL block party.
Fresh start for Southmoreland in maiden voyage into PIAA girls basketball playoffs
Forgive Southmoreland girls basketball coaches and players for not knowing what to expect in the PIAA playoffs.
Westmoreland County basketball playoff preview capsule: Game of March 6, 2020
Today’s game
Riverview, Freeport girls basketball ready to knock off rust
The Riverview and Freeport girls basketball teams saw their stay in the WPIAL playoffs end with quarterfinal losses Feb. 20.
Westmoreland basketball notebook: Belle Vernon aims to improve its defense
Ask Belle Vernon players about their runner-up finish in the WPIAL, and they immediately get defensive.
Highlands gets set for PIAA matchup with Harbor Creek
Last weekend, the Golden Rams lifted gold at Pitt’s Petersen Events Center, celebrating Highlands’ first WPIAL boys basketball championship since 1995.
WPIAL accepts apology, reduces suspension for Mars’ Michael Carmody
The WPIAL accepted senior Michael Carmody’s apology and reduced his suspension to one game, Mars athletic director Scott Heinauer said Thursday.
Geibel boys seeking 1st PIAA playoff victory in 36 years
March 4, 2020
By the time the Geibel boys basketball team opens the PIAA Class A tournament Friday against Berlin Brothersvalley at Pitt-Johnstown, more than two weeks will have passed since the Gators last saw the floor in a competitive setting.
Butler boys, Chartiers Valley girls sit atop HSSN power rankings heading into states
Twelve WPIAL basketball champions were crowned last weekend. Four were successful in a golden repeat, or in the case of North Catholic girls, a four-peat.
Freshman Jimmy Kunst playing big role for WPIAL champion Highlands
The Highlands boys basketball team relied on its trio of seniors this season.
Mars’ Michael Carmody ‘remorseful, apologetic’ for WPIAL championship actions
Michael Carmody came to Green Tree on Wednesday asking for his two-game suspension to be reduced, but first he was there to apologize, said his father, Mars basketball coach Rob Carmody.
Coach Joe Salvino, Belle Vernon boys hit reset button for PIAA tournament
March 3, 2020
Joe Salvino won two PIAA basketball championships, in 1988 and ’89, when he coached at Monessen.
Kevin Gorman: WPIAL should teach Mars star Michael Carmody lesson in sportsmanship
The WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball championship was a David vs. Goliath matchup that featured 6-foot-6, 290-pound senior Michael Carmody of Mars against 5-10, 150-pound freshman Rodney Gallagher of Laurel Highlands.
George Guido: WPIAL champs prove sports adage true
An old sports cliche states “champions are made while no one is watching.”
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week: Week ending Feb. 29, 2020
There were a couple of WPIAL boys basketball championship droughts that were drenched with a new golden reign this past weekend.
