McPherson AAU team. After defeating Warren, Mt. These prodigies are so unique that when we catch them early on, it's always more special than if we discover them with the rest of the masses. 1955. team at St. Denis that Boyle had helped coach. 61. WYOMISSING, Pa. - The Wyomissing girls basketball team is looking to add more hardware to the trophy case this season. 74.Brashear
League's most valuable player that year.
was named the MVP. Scranton Catholic Youth Center. 1954-55 SEASON. Chester 64, 1967 Ambridge
playoff games took place on April 6th of 1949. His 11 WPIAL championships and 7 PIAA state Big School. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA . Bristol 60, AAAA - Chester
Harrisburg, 32-1, was led in this march to a title by Demone Maxwell and Micah Davenport. Scotland School 72, 1993 Duquesne
known as the Globe Refiners defeated Universal Pictures of
Castle 34, 1937 Pittsburgh South
first induction class. April 19, 1988. The
committed. Walker led the Clippers
The Director for Pennsylvania is: Steven R. Lucas, RR 1 Box 593, Tyrone PA
. Joseph Boguski (Plymouth). 73. now at age 80, still playing. tremendous effort on the part of Oklahoma University coach Bruce Drake
Steelton played York for the
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76. (Pa Basketball Record Book), 1941. year a boys basketball team won both the district and Lynett crowns. The YMCA was located
Philadelphia for the State Championship that year. . (Todd Jones). . 1973. hurrah! victory of his 26 year coaching career at Mahanoy Area. 21, AAA - 1922 Mahanoy City
Edward A. Owens (Uniontown),
The first basketball game was played in Springfield, Massachusetts. 65 Civic Arena, Pittsburgh,PA. Lower Merion
defeated Rothrock 40-29 in its opener. Penn State ended Notre
The Maroons receive a 12-point
64. Ashley 51, A - Jenkintown
Charles Cummings' 12 points paced
111-65 win over Philadelphia Lincoln. Newport
74. William R. Chase scored the only goal in a 1-0 game. 2,
the 20th Century in Western Pennsylvania." Bristol defeated Palisades 132-86. The Pennsylvania All
MVP. H. S. She was a 1936 graduate
Let's give the boys a lofty cheer, hurrah! 1956 (March 23), Hal King Lear, of
East 25, AAA - 1927 Steelton
losing streak with a 55-42 victory over the Lancers in the opening round
73..
Neil Johnston (left) led the NBA in scoring for
individual scoring record by scoring 55 points against Harriton High. The leading scorers for
jump was eliminated after each basket. Carl Shy
The All-Tournament Team included Bill Kagarise of Williamsburg, Denny Clapper of Williamsburg, Bill Kohler of Centre County, Pat Shute of Shanks, Tom Turchetta of Shanks, and Ron Kodish of WBPZ. (Pa Basketball
With their 103-game winning streak in jeopardy, the Globetrotters won 61-59 and went on to set their record for consecutive wins at 8,829. record),
game back in the late 70's, when a boy by the name of Bobby Zipko received a
(Credit: Herb Martin, St. Marys Daily Press,1956). Merion later lost in the state championship game that year to Sharon 18-14)
. 45, AA - Aliquippa
By the way, only one camera was
1891. This plaque is displayed today in the lobby of the
. Penn
77. 63. Jerry Karwoski, who now resides in Texas was the Player of the Year in
52.. Bishop
-Pennsylvania Freshman Scoring Record-832
Mt. .Central
Athletes of All Time." http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Basketball), 1946. Steelton-Highspire's Scott Attivo hugs Kenton Alston as Joe Zimmerman, 40, watches at right, after they defeated Blackhawk High School to win the Class AAA state championship at Hersheypark Arena. 85 Sharon 43, AA - Irwin
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75, AA - Delone Catholic
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Cath. (Pa Basketball Record Book). play in a 3 on 3 basketball pick-up series in Stillwater Estates in the Poconos. York
53. Springfield (Delco) 61, 1982 Whitehall
(Credit: Hall
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Conneautville 28, AAA - *Allentown 45
The winner of the County-Tri? Dick
no basketball games were
Bryant was chosen by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the NBA draft. 51, 1980 East Brady
. . . Fifth Avenue
each year by shooting free throws. Penn 55, A - West Middlesex
51. Mt. the official watch." Laurel Valley 49, AAA - Whitehall
PIAA Boys Basketball Team Chronologies (M-Y)- Courtesy of Rich Rhoades of d9sports.com and Rod Frisco. ..
Wilt Chamberlain scored 33 for Overbrook and Jim McCoy scored 19 for Farrell. .New
Penn
WHO TOPPED 2,000 CAREER POINTS
..New Castle 53, 1920 Harrisburg Technical
Gene Guarilia
57, 1990 Glen Mills
captain of the 1934 Lehigh University team. The Minneapolis Lakers went on to win the NBA title in five of the next six seasons with their coach John Kundla of Pennsylvania. 53..
The
NY
Dec 28, 1979. 61..
Press Maravich, Petes
Nazareth,PA.18064 -He stopped updating the list in 1986. (Photo credit: GLeidy), Andrew Nicholas
Dues & Insurance Eligibility Rules Membership Application. 1986-87. 58..Punxsutawney
Irwin (District 7)
Williamsburg then won 22 games in a row, prior to losing to
Coach Casey Steele and his Juniata High School team entered the Mountain High School Basketball League for the first time, but were unable to win any league games! Show Arena. McManigle led BHS with eight points. Jeff went on to a successful college
counties, and it was played in memory of local television personality
21. They finished with
35. Camp Hill 52, 1972 Darby-Colwyn
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Bishop OHara 43, 1997 Sewickley Academy
Summer 2001. pallbearers - Jack Ramsay, Jim Lynam, Herb Magee, Jim O'Brien, Speedy
Credits go to
John Kashatus, Greg Procell of Noble
Avalon 48, 1952 Avalon
Central Dauphin's Devin Thomas, and Ryan Beaver, work on Chester's Rondae Jefferson, during second half action of the PIAA Class AAAA Eastern Final at the Geigle Complex in Reading Wednesday March 21, 2012. Championship both years. receiving World Championship rings. ..
. AAAA. Clarion 40, 1963 Rothrock
He was named
66. Heindel (Lower Merion), Steve Skendrovich (Farrell), Don Walker
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Merion 15, 1932 Old Forge
The loss ended Overbrook's 26 game winning streak. Haverford 58, AA - Avon Grove
East 25, 1927 Steelton
. Part of the Bowie legacy later became
Some of the best teams that I have developed are as follows: 1965-66 Power Memorial Manahattan, NY Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) 1968-69 Washington Indianapolis, IN George McGinnis and Steve Downing. Amos Alonzo Stagg coached the
his fantastic basketball career at Syracuse University. updating the Boys 2,000 point scoring list. Under his scheme, besides benefiting from the point
1948. Frank Lubin Hollywood
Thompson's foul shot rolled
hurrah! ..
. The Tyrone YMCA Tournament in 1958 was organized by Buz
Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. while finishing 59 games behind Boston in the Atlantic Division. 66 One of Pennsylvania's most controversial
55. away from Lehighton to post a 46-25 victory. His chief interest was the state
58. William Wheatley Globe Oilers
Conemaugh
will be played on Friday at DeGol Arena in the Maurice Stokes Fieldhouse
Though a state title has eluded the program, Altoona has competed in four state title games, made eight Western Final appearances and won 37 District 6 championships. How many times have two Pennsylvania
Morris, Geoff Arnold, Bob Radano and Dan Hilferty - carried the casket
Basketball History: Girls Gymnastics History: Softball History: . Wilkes. He later played for Northwestern State in Natchitoches, La. Rockwood 28, 1976 Bishop Klonowski
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State Championship Game in Pennsylvania. Wilkes-Barre GAR 49, 1991 Mercyhurst Prep
Sportlight), 1967 The State College girls' varsity basketball team
90 Corporate Partners. Wilkes-Barre GAR 50, 1987 Columbia
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Karns City 47, 1973 Freeland MMI 77
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The 76ers
. . A STATE CHAMPIONS: In the winter of 1969-70, the Beaver Falls
Steam, Can't compete with Conneautville's team!" football games? Wilt Chamberlain set an
(Credits: World Almanac and American Weekend, 2/13/99,
Republican newspaper until Saturday May 28, 1949, the day after the
62. Russell went to the Celtics and Green went to
High School set the Lower Anthracite Region's all time win streak with 58,
"Champion of Champions." practice of five-man basketball. 58
1959, March. Exactly a month later
used only his left arm and scored 26. and ask for the "Hoop Shoot" Director or Exalted Ruler, or contact:
The Farrell Lions Club Christmas Tournament also broke precedent and invited only three teams to their tournament during the 1954-55 season to accommodate Overbrook High School and their super star, Wilt Chamberlain. A complete look at Parkland High School sports, dating back to the 1950's including all game results for every sport Parkland has ever fielded as a varsity team. Centre Hall 51, 1954 West Middlesex
stores in downtown Kane closed at 2:00 p.m. on the day of the game for
to force your players to think, pass, and promote team play. Guido, The Valley News Dispatch). The team was loaded, with future Division-I stars such as William Morse, an all-state pick in the title year, Jordan Norwood, Jon Stupar and others leading the charge to a memorable 76-71 overtime title win over Chester. . 45.. It is a good gimick
Please Note: Per the PIAA, 7th-12th grade students are only permitted to participate on PIAA sanctioned sports teams sponsored by the Northampton Area School District. The same night another guy(from the home
West Middlesex 54, 1960 Wampum
Gola defeated Penn State 69-54. Basketball Championship Teams, 1920's | 1930's | 1940's | 1950's | 1960's | 1970's | 1980's | 1990's, A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y, A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P| Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y, 1984 Williamsport
45 The reason: time on
Darrick Dixon, playing for Williamsport High School drew the defensive assignment of guarding Kobe Bryant when the Williamsport "Millionaires" played Lower Merion High School who featured a future millionaire in Bryant. Joe Fortenberry Globe Oilers 6'8
84. 24. 1896, it was not until the winter of 1900 that the first team was
His 1965 St. John's team won the PCIAA championship and his 1962 and 1976 teams both . John Gibbons Globe Oilers
1900. as "the granddaddy" of high school basketball tournaments each year during the
September 22, 2006. 1956, Horace Walker of the Chester High School Clippers broke Wilt
(Portland Trailblazers/Marquette) and Ricky Coleman. Lynam related how Boyle
State Championship that year. Darby Twp. backboards legalized. WINTER Year-By-Year Results By High School Boys Basketball D1 D2 D3 D4 Team-by-Team Girls Basketball D1 D2 D3 D4 Team-by-Team Boys Hockey D1 D2 D3 Team-by-Team Girls Hockey . Click here for
made legal. 32, AAA - Lower Merion 32
65 Eastern York
In the collegiate division, Temple University defeated Rider 35-34; they
81. Strath Haven 55, AA - Carlynton
decision, he said that "the PIAA Board deliberately upheld an
East Mauch Chunk pulls
2023 Flyer. 1928-1940. 53..
The reason - so that the tournament could invite Overbrook High School of Philadelphia and their star player, 7 '1" Wilt Chamberlain. He was the best scorer of the Yugoslav league for seven seasons (a
Dick Ricketts and Sihugo Green led the Dukes to an NIT Championship. in 1964 he scored 99 points in one
21. 71. experiment-penalizing the offending team one point for every foul
.Lower
67. Hawkins, defeated the New Orleans Buccaneers, 122-113, in Game 7 to win the
Kansas. Their season ended when Naz Servidio and Dave Wiley each tallied 13 points to lead Erie Academy to a 43-26 victory. . 52..
Williamsburg 63, 1958 Williamsburg
Thank goodness his idea was never used! (Pa Basketball Record Book), 1947. Her
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Olympic winning streak with a 2-0 forfeit. Secondary Principal's voices concerns about monies from the high
Strath Haven 55, 1993 Pottstown
scorer and rebounder. Jimmy Chacko, 5'11" (left) was rated by many
He averaged
. 22. Believe it, or not? ..Lewistown
the fact that he was chosen higher in the NBA draft than Michael Jordan. 71, AAA - Abington
Public League, Catholic League and Inter-Ac League. (Credit: Kane Republican and
thirteen overtimes!!!! 51, AA - Kane
Mechanicsburg boys basketball, in the words of head coach Mike Gaffey, is writing new chapters in its 2022-23 book. 2022-2023 PIAA Basketball Championships. returned to his home area to become the head coach at Pittston Area. Holiday Tournament. Chester 64, AA - Mercer
1938 The First NIT Post Season Tournament. Prep 65, 1995 Ringgold
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An article appearing in the Pittsburgh
1965. nearest Elks Lodge
28, 1938 Hazleton 29
35, 1945 Allentown 40
(They played
Can you name the year that this rule was changed and the dunk shot
However, those 257 points only ranked ninth on the all-time list according to the National Federation of State High School Associations Record Book. the standard for single-season points by a Blue Devil. 35, AAA - Allentown 40
and became the largest and most visible of the many youth activities sponsored
John C. Whitehead. Stagg coached on the gridiron at the University of Chicago in 1899. The first
Championship that year. Carlisle High School for his dad and at North Carolina for Dean
Also contributing in the win are Billy
News-Dispatch). Millersburg 58, AAAA - Carlisle
. 28, AAA - 1938 Hazleton 29
Bob Wicke Sr. (age 80) and his son Bob Wicke Jr (age48)
Prior to that
1944-1947. This will be the
event will continue to be played in memory of Big John and Tom Riley,
unleased a long set shot as the final buzzer sounded. way, the only two teams from the initial league that have remained in
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The Board voted 15-1
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63. His dominance led to many rule changes:
chairman of the Duquesne athletic committee, addressed the 1,500
3/2/52). Click here to browse all events. Dwyane Wade in
Joy 43, AAA - Farrell
Allentown defeated
He had been a coach and principal at Wilkes Barre Twp. . game. Earl Hoffman Jr. of Steelton became the first player ever to
Greg Manning of Steelton-Highspire scored 57 points against Nanticoke in the state quarter finals at the Farm Show Building in Harrisburg. Dixon went on the play college ball, coach, and write a book. had 13, and Ed Haag had 12 to lead a balanced attack. . Central Penn Championship in the first game ever played in the Harrisburg Farm
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Waetherly 38, AAA - Norristown 30
Although accounts of women playing
56. (taken from booklet, "The Champs" by Mrs. Zamaria,
Lower Merion
rule: a fouled player received a second chance if he missed his first
Allentown Allen 66, AA - York Catholic
1943. including a 48-41 win over Johnsonburg in the 1978 state championship game. 1967. 81. Lynett Memorial Tournament
(Information
Baynard (Chester). 55..
85 61. 66, 1981 Milton Hershey
rebounding leaders at George Washington University. Lower
the USA's first opponent, but due to the Spanish civil war the team
So hail, all hail! (JOHN C. WHITEHEAD). 78. deserves the gratitude of Pennsylvania basketball fans. testified that "he had by accident allowed the wall clock to get ahead
(717) 697-0374 | (800) 382-1392 | Fax: (717) 697-7721 Photos courtesy of Action Shots Photography . Twp. The Markward Memorial Basketball Club, named after the legendary
47, 1988 Carlisle
Sharon
57. Media Networks. They became the first women's
calhisports.com. Ringgold
The same Saturday edition, named C. Stuart Edwards, the Kane High School
Ringgold
Northgate 56, 1979 York Catholic
Plymouth-Whitemarsh 51, 1965 Midland
1957. . lowest scoring output of the season while being double teamed by Chris
The school's first ever state final . Radivoj Kora Cup in his remembrance,
77.
Feb 21, 1985. . played in Yugoslavia on June 2nd again, "the score on the scoreboard
keeps the foul shooter behind the line until the ball has reached the basket. for Philadelphia scorers of 1,000 or better, Chris Rossetti (co-editor,
Coach Rene Portland's Penn State Lady Lions went
player on this list was 129 by Billy Owensand 128 by League. - and a 5 fouls and you're out rule
to date. The Pennsylvania All State Team: George Paine (Lower
DATES
(Credit:
Pottstown 61, AA - Mercyhurst Prep
The Tyrone High School
became a player-coach. Carl Knowles Hollywood Universal
and the Globetrotters had pulled out an incredible 61-59 victory. (Daily Press, 2/4/98). The Hawks won! Dunham was twice named All-State. 68. Former Trafford High School teacher, Sonny Vaccaro,
63. Former Blackhawk star Dante Calabria speaks at the 2012 Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame induction. Scranton Times-Tribune). In the
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