Letter from the Editor: Delco athletics more than wins/losses Jul 7, 2008
Under Pickett's 13-year stint at the helm, the Clippers set the standard of excellence when it comes to Pennsylvania basketball. His teams amassed a record of 331-80, won three state titles, eight District 1 AAAA crowns, including the last seven in a row. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
TJ Sorrentine Named Assistant Basketball Coach Jul 2, 2008
" The point guard led Vermont to two NCAA Tournament appearances, in 2004 and 2005, and hit the game winning three-point basket that crushed the Syracuse Orangemen in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the DCU Center in Worcester. Sorrentine played professionally from 2005-2008, playing with Kk Krka in Slovenia, FC Porto in Portugal, Branca Nouvo Trappani in Italy, and the Florida Flame of the NBA Developmental League. He also played in the NBA Summer League with the Miami Heat and... (Brownbears.com)
Jeff Walz Adds Becky Burke to Stellar Recruiting Class May 29, 2008
- Louisville head coach has announced that Pennsylvania basketball standout Becky Burke will play for the Cardinals next season. Burke was recently granted a release from her original letter of intent at the University of South Carolina after the coaching change. (Uoflsports.com)
No questioning Schneider's main role Feb 21, 2008
Shea Stadium/Citi Field. The Mets, including Johan Santana (left), expect catcher Brian Schneider to call good games behind the plate for the rotation this season. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Wabby, former stars at Brashear will coach new indoor football team Nov 1, 2007
The clinic, in conjunction with the Western Pennsylvania Basketball Coaches Association, is open to boys' and girls' coaches from elementary to high school. For information, call 412-337-3691 or 724-229-9320. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Former NBA player to visit Plymouth Sep 20, 2007
Advanced News Search. Thursday, September 20. (Springfield Sun, PA)
PG West: Ellwood City's Malkowiak Halling in the honors Aug 9, 2007
With her induction into the Pennsylvania Basketball Hall of Fame, Anne Malkowiak adds another honor to her already prestigious basketball playing career. It was a career that earned this Ellwood City High School alumna inductions into the Lawrence County and California University of Pennsylvania Basketball Halls of Fame, as well as numerous records and milestones at each school ... "When I found out about the first two, I was extremely honored. I really had no concept of the Pennsylvania... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Notebook: Peters Twp. junior missed 5-homer record by a foot Apr 29, 2007
Notebook: Peters Twp. junior missed 5-homer record by a foot. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Notebook: Seneca Valley junior pitcher making a name for himself Apr 22, 2007
The Western Pennsylvania Basketball Coaches Association, in conjunction with Duquesne University and the WPIAL, will hold a symposium titled the "Nature Of Basketball" May 4 at Duquesne's Palumbo Center. Jim Haney, executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, will be the main speaker. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Obituary: Milan V. Tatala / Longtime basketball coach at Stowe, Sto-Rox Apr 21, 2007
Mr. Tatala is a member of the Western Pennsylvania Basketball Coaches, Slippery Rock University and Sto-Rox halls of fame. He is survived by two sons, Milan of Moon and Stevan of Windgap; a daughter, Toni Lee of West Palm Beach, Fla. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Becky Novacek Apr 8, 2007
Twin sister Joyce was a Post-Gazette Fabulous Five selection in basketball last year and the two made for one of the most potent one-two inside punches in Pennsylvania basketball. They both averaged close to 15 points a game this season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
2007 Schenley team rates among the greats Mar 30, 2007
Some coaches, former players and followers of Western Pennsylvania basketball are calling Schenley the best team from the City League or WPIAL in the past 25 years ... "I think what they did is so refreshing. Western Pennsylvania basketball had a lull for so long. Now we have a team, a City League team, that will be remembered for a long time.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
