Basketball
High school roundup for Dec. 8, 2023: Baldwin outlasts Fox Chapel in 4 overtimes
December 8, 2023
Nate Wesling scored nine of his 29 points in the fourth and final overtime as Baldwin outlasted Fox Chapel, 67-56, in a nonsection boys basketball marathon Friday night.
Deer Lakes clamps down on Yough in battle of top teams in Class 3A
Yough expects to see zone defenses this season. Deer Lakes sure knows how to run them.
High school roundup for Dec. 7, 2023: Neshannock girls rally past Freedom
December 7, 2023
Payton Newman and Sophia Bonner scored 14 points apiece to lead Neshannock to a 54-47 victory over Freedom in nonsection girls basketball Thursday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 8, 2023: Pair of boys basketball tournaments set to tip off
While the 2023-2024 high school basketball season began last Friday with various tipoff tournaments, things have settled into nonsection contests throughout the week.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 7, 2023: Recent WPIAL finalists collide in girls hoops
December 6, 2023
Two of the top girls basketball programs in recent years collide in a nonsection battle when Freedom visits Neshannock on Thursday.
High school roundup for Dec. 6, 2023: Max Hurray lifts North Catholic to win
Max Hurray scored 25 points to lead North Catholic to a 70-58 nonsection boys basketball victory over Seneca Valley on Wednesday night.
Kiski Area basketball standout finding ways to help team after 2nd torn ACL
When Kiski Area senior Isaiah Gonzalez slashed to the basket or pulled up for a mid-range jumper in Tuesday’s 58-45 victory over New Castle, Jason Flemm got excited.
Kiski Area girls hold off late push by St. Joseph to bounce back from loss
December 5, 2023
The Kiski Area girls basketball team bounced back from a tough loss to Armstrong Saturday and handed St. Joseph its first loss of the young season with a 44-35 victory Tuesday in a nonsection clash at Kiski Area High School.
Bigger, stronger Norwin girls outmuscle Penn-Trafford for nonsection win
Norwin’s girls looked taller and stronger when they took the court against rival Penn-Trafford.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 5, 2023: Lincoln Park gets early start on section play
December 4, 2023
Some believe Lincoln Park might be the best boys basketball team in the WPIAL.
Imani Christian basketball moving to 6A in 2024, football also playing up
Imani Christian is one of the smallest schools in WPIAL basketball, but the Saints want to compete with the big boys.
Westmoreland County senior spotlight: Jeannette’s Isaiah Mallich
Last year, Jeannette’s boys basketball team lost in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs to Northgate.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Cheswick Christian’s Grant Rochkind
Grant Rochkind and his teammates have enjoyed success together playing basketball for Cheswick Christian Academy.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Dec. 4, 2023: Uniontown hosts Washington in nonsection showdown
December 3, 2023
The first full week of high school basketball kicks into full gear with plenty of nonsection roundball in the early part of the week.
High school sports roundup for Dec. 3, 2023: Lincoln Park tops Moon in battle of No. 1 teams
Four players scored in double figures as Lincoln Park beat Moon, 63-53, in a battle of No. 1 teams Sunday night at the Midland Classic.
Senior 3-sport standout leads young Sewickley Academy girls basketball roster
Libby Eannarino is a preeminent three-sport standout at Sewickley Academy.
Thiero, Chapman hope to guide Quaker Valley girls basketball back to WPIAL playoffs
There will be several new players in the Quaker Valley girls basketball lineup this season.
Senior Laekyn Flinn sets standard for Thomas Jefferson girls basketball
One of the team leaders for the TJ girls basketball team is 5-foot-9 senior guard/forward Laekyn Flinn, who will continue her career after high school at Frostburg State.
Baldwin boys making strides toward breakout season
Baldwin boys basketball wrapped up the 2022-23 season above .500 with a 12-11 record.
Terek Crosby helps Yough overtake Derry in Cougar Tip-off Invitational final
December 2, 2023
Terek Crosby let his hair down for Saturday night’s final of the Yough Cougar Tip-off Invitational.
