The Sto-Rox Vikings used a big fourth quarter to post a 43-39 victory over Springdale Saturday in the second game of the Deer Lakes Tournament. At the Montour Tipoff Tournament, the host Spartans won their second straight game, beating Quaker Valley.
Sto-Rox boys basketball coach Ryan Hughes is back at his alma mater for the second time, and he believes his young squad could create problems for people by midseason.
Bishop Canevin girls basketball coach Rob Travis is counting on standout Natalie Kirsch to lead the way for the young Crusaders, who open their season Monday.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's girls basketball team is coming off a 17-10 record a year ago, and coach Don Eckerle -- who knows plenty about winning -- has high hopes for his squad.
Bishop Canevin boys basketball coach Aaron McGee looks forward to his first full season at the Crusaders' helm after taking over late last season. He's counting on Drew Allen and Jackson Maddix to lead the way.
Defending WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball champion Moon ran into a buzzsaw in its season opener Friday night, losing to Imani Christian. In girls action, Montour started its season with a win in its own Tipoff Tournament.
The WPIAL basketball season is set to tip off, and the West Hills Gazette will help educate you on what to expect from the local teams with a series of preview stories. (Updated: 12/5)