Basketball
Franklin Regional keeps Kiski Area in check, leans on Rowell in 4th to pull out win
January 6, 2023
Franklin Regional boys basketball coach Jesse Reed said Friday’s Section 3-5A home contest with Kiski Area wasn’t the prettiest of performances from his team, but he was pleased the Panthers were able to produce a 43-36 victory over the Cavaliers.
WPIAL clears 6-9 basketball player Ama Sow after transfer to Montour
Montour sophomore Ama Sow kept asking boys basketball coach Bill Minear the same question.
Latrobe’s Elle Snyder makes team-record 10 3-pointers
Elle Snyder had a career night for Latrobe.
After solid start, Freeport boys look to tighten up defensively for section games ahead
January 5, 2023
As the Freeport boys basketball team gets ready to dive into the heart of section play, second-year coach Sean Devinney is looking for a more consistent commitment to defense.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 6, 2023: New Castle, Butler to meet for section lead
They are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the WPIAL’s highest boys basketball classification, just like they were 30 years ago.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Tourette syndrome can’t slow Greensburg Salem leading scorer
At first glance, Ryan Burkart does not look like he would be Greensburg Salem’s leading scorer.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 5, 2023: South Hills rivals to square off
They met three times last season. Now these two South Hills girls basketball powers are set to mix it up for the first time in 2023 with first place at stake.
Young Plum girls team might be finding way in new year
January 4, 2023
Rich Mull saw ups and downs from a youthful Plum girls basketball team in his first season as coach last year.
High school roundup for Jan. 2, 2023: Undefeated Lincoln Park girls win section opener
January 3, 2023
Maddie Syka scored 22 points to lead Lincoln Park to a 54-49 victory over West Allegheny in Section 4-5A girls basketball Monday night.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Ashley Smith, Greensburg Salem
January 2, 2023
Last year, Greensburg Salem’s girls basketball team rolled to a 9-1 start.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Caity Stec, Springdale
Now that all the presents are unwrapped, high school basketball is back and ready to dig into section play.
WPIAL girls basketball rankings for week of Jan. 1, 2023
Class 6A
High school roundup for Dec. 30, 2022: Penn Hills hands 1st loss to Highlands in thriller
December 30, 2022
Julian Dugger hit 1 of 2 free throws with one second left to lead Penn Hills to a 43-42 victory over Highlands at the Central Valley Roundball Classic on Friday, handing the Golden Rams their first loss of the season.
Freeport defense clamps down on Obama Academy in second half, keys victory
Down by 12 with 16 seconds left in the first half, the Freeport boys basketball team welcomed the halftime break to change strategy.
Hempfield girls basketball team gets tourney win vs. Seton LaSalle
December 29, 2022
Halftime adjustments do not have to be complicated. They don’t even have to be schematic.
Westmoreland basketball notebook: Norwin’s Edwards finds range from 3
In a game at Penn-Trafford earlier in the season, Norwin made eight 3-pointers in a quarter.
High school roundup for Dec. 28, 2022: Hill fills score sheet as South Fayette beats Bethel Park
December 28, 2022
Elijah Hill hit for 33 points to lead South Fayette to a 66-61 victory over Bethel Park at the Holiday Bash at North Allegheny on Wednesday.
Julie Spinelli sparks St. Joseph girls to statement win over Freeport
There’s something about playing Freeport that sparks St. Joseph junior Julie Spinelli.
