Basketball

Deer Lakes’ Brad Perotte hugs Zac Herbinko after being removed from the game late in the fourth quarter of their PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal against Sharon Saturday, Mar. 16, 2019, at Slippery Rock University.
PIAA notebook: Deer Lakes done, but accomplishments will ring out
March 16, 2019
Although the Deer Lakes ride came to an end Saturday afternoon at Slippery Rock University, the memories generated by the Lancers in the past few months will be savored for many years.

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Leechburg baseball wants more from WPIAL playoffs
For the first time in seven years, Leechburg got a taste of WPIAL postseason baseball last season when the Blue Devils qualified for Class A playoffs, losing to Jeannette, 2-0, in first-round play.

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North Catholic routs Villa Marie, rolls into PIAA Class 4A semifinals
Even with all of its success, WPIAL Class 4A champion North Catholic girls basketball team has been in search of its most complete game of the season, and it seemed like a scare from Blackhawk on Wednesday in the PIAA second round did the trick.

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Lincoln Park’s Casey Oliver jumps past Richland defense on an attempted shot on net during the Class AAA PIAA state basketball playoffs on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Hempfield Area High School.
Wilder guides Lincoln Park boys past Richland into PIAA Class 3A semifinals
Two-time WPIAL champion Lincoln Park is headed to another state semifinal round in boys basketball.

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Sewickley Academy’s Kendall Lightcap dribbles down court while playing against Berlin during the Class AAA PIAA state basketball playoffs on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Hempfield Area High School.
Berlin Brothersvalley too much for Sewickley Academy girls in PIAA quarterfinals
Berlin Brothersvalley girls basketball is starting to smell the chocolate.

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Deer Lakes’ Zac Herbinko (2) reacts to officials next to Colin Kadlick and Jack Hollibaugh late in the fourth quarter of their PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal against Sharon Saturday, Mar. 16, 2019, at Slippery Rock University.
Deer Lakes’ historic PIAA run ends vs. Sharon
During its school-record run through the PIAA postseason, Deer Lakes found the right answer at the right time: a big shot, a key stop, a significant scoring run.

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Vincentian Academy and Cornell tip-off in the PIAA Class A quarterfinals March 15, 2019, at Northgate.
Vincentian Academy overcomes slow start to defeat Cornell in PIAA quarterfinals
March 15, 2019
Vincentian Academy had the third-highest scoring offense in WPIAL Class A boys basketball this season, averaging nearly 66 points.

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Deer Lakes coach Terence Parham calls out a play against North Catholic during a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 at North Allegheny.
Deer Lakes coach Parham continues to instill principles
Terence Parham never played in the PIAA basketball playoffs during his standout career at Shady Side Academy, his lone chance getting sunk during his 1993-94 senior season when the Indians bowed out of the postseason after Farrell beat them on a buzzer-beater.

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Hickory holds off New Castle in PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals
Hickory and many in the capacity crowd at Slippery Rock University’s Morrow Field House were waiting for a typical New Castle late comeback.

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Johnson, Smith help Moon edge Lower Dauphin in overtime of PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals
ALTOONA — Donovan Johnson got Moon into position. But Jioni Smith brought the Tigers home.

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WPIAL champion Neshannock girls ousted by Delone Catholic in PIAA quarterfinals
ALTOONA — The 2018-19 Neshannock girls basketball team won 25 games and a WPIAL championship.

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PIAA boys basketball playoff capsule: Deer Lakes vs. Sharon
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Shaler’s Mekhi Reynolds battles against McKeesport’s Justin Todd during a WPIAL Class 5A playoff game Feb. 18, 2019, at Fox Chapel.
Shaler boys basketball hopes standard set continues in future
Rob Niederberger does everything possible to get the Shaler boys basketball team exposure to different styles during the summer.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Shaylor Williams battles Oakland Catholic’s Claire Pilewski for a loose ball during their WPIAL Class 5A girls semifinal Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at North Allegheny High School.
5 things to watch in the PIAA girls basketball quarterfinals
Last week, 35 girls basketball teams from the WPIAL began their quest for state gold.

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Franklin Regional head coach Steve Scorpion works with his team during practice Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, at the high school in Murrysville.
Scorpion admires Groat as grandfather and broadcaster
Dozens of Dick Groat stories have been shared in around Pitt basketball circles in the past few days since word surfaced that the longtime courtside broadcaster and sidekick to Bill Hillgrove was parting ways with the Panthers after 40 years.

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Norwin’s Emily Brozeski (1) competes against Mt. Lebanon during a WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinal game Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Fox Chapel.
Senior leaders use past experiences to help Norwin girls prepare for PIAA quarterfinal matchup
March 14, 2019
When Emily Brozeski and Jessica Kolesar were freshmen, they were part of Norwin’s varsity scout team. They helped get the WPIAL-champion Knights ready for intense, later-round playoff games.

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Monessen’s Devin Whitlock celebrates as time expires in a PIAA Class A second round state playoff game against Bishop Carroll Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019, at Greensburg Salem High School.
Monessen boys ready for test against WPIAL champion Nazareth Prep in PIAA quarterfinals
Dan Bosnic won’t hide the fact his Greyhounds have been more successful than many predicted this postseason.

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Chartiers Valley’s Perri Carlisle-Page scores over Slippery Rock’s Hallie Raabe during their PIAA Class 5A second round state playoff game Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019, at Moon Area High School.
PIAA girls basketball quarterfinals sites, times: 4 WPIAL teams staying close to home
Four WPIAL teams won’t have to go far for their state quarterfinals game Saturday afternoon, while two district squads will have to hit the road for their third round girls basketball game.

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Monessen’s Devin Whitlock celebrates as time expires in a PIAA Class A second round state playoff game against Bishop Carroll Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019, at Greensburg Salem High School.
Westmoreland PIAA basketball playoff capsules for games of March 15
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Mt Lebanon’s Mike Palmer splits Butler’ Luke Patten and Ethan Morton during the 6A boys WPIAL Championship Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Petersen Events Center.
PIAA boys basketball quarterfinals sites, times: Mt. Lebanon to play Kennedy Catholic at Aliquippa
Two WPIAL champions will play inside district boundaries while a third will be striking oil.

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