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 63.. 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 72 75, AA - Delone Catholic .. 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 82.. 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 61.. 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 67.. 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 51.. 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 .. Karns City 47, 1973 Freeland MMI 77 WATCH LIVE - Laurel Eye Clinic High School Basketball: PIAA District 9, Class 2A, Semifinals- Redbank Valley vs. Keystone (Girls) Brookville Grad Dworek Breaks His Own SRU Long Jump Record at Conference Championships; D9 Products Grossman, Blauser Also Shine 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 .. 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 .Brashear 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 Philadelphia for the State Championship that year. Basketball: Boys Varsity District 6 Championships vs. Bellefonte Area @ Mount Aloysius- 3:00 PM tip-off 7373 Admiral Peary Hwy, Cresson, PA 16630 GET TICKETS HERE https://piaad6.hometownticketing.com . 1970. Foster Gearhart, was the captain of both the Ashley coach Si The Board voted 15-1 51. . The nations top high school Christmas Tournament is held at the Johnstown (PA) War Memorial Arena. .. 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 Willard Schmidt Globe Oilers DAPPAR 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 Watch The 2023 PCL Finals 2023 District XII Championship Info 2023 PIAA Brackets 2022-23 PIAA Classifications 6A: Archbishop Wood, Father Judge, La Salle College, Roman, St. Joseph's Prep 5A: Archbishop Ryan, Bonner & Prendie 4A: Archbishop Carroll, Cardinal O'Hara, Conwell-Egan, Lansdale Catholic, Neumann-Goretti 3A: Devon Prep, West Catholic