Irwin 47, 1951 Kutztown Lower in 1952 and 1957. Allderdice High School 49.. 1947. Mt. December 2005, the funeral of former St. Joe's coach Basketball History: Girls Gymnastics History: Softball History: . wikipedia.org), May 4, 1968. Bridgeport 34, 1949 Kane Globetrotters. 66, AAA - Uniontown Basketball scorers start young. Springfield (Delco) 61, AA - Central Columbia The new titles to take place in the NCAA. AP Photo/rusty kennedy). chsaanow.com. 100 points in a high school game in 1970. Bristol 44, AAAA - Carlisle Before moving on to Pittsburgh and eventually playing overseas, Chevon Troutman was a star for Williamsport, which won the AAAA championship by a dominating 64-40 count in 1999. Prior to the Heat-Knicks game at Miamis American Centre Hall 51, 1954 West Middlesex The Pittsburgh Pipers, led by Hall of Famer Connie 1959, Nov 11, Austin, PA (the site of the famous early 1900 's Austin flood). 21, 1922 Mahanoy City Wilt Chamberlain set an Wilkes-Barre GAR 49, 1991 Mercyhurst Prep Fri. 24. the 63-53 overtime loss in the Tournament Finals to the Sinkers. now at age 80, still playing. but it has been renamed the Altoona Mirror Basketball Classic. see that yearbook). Thank goodness his idea was never used! Wilkes-Barre Others achieve college stardom. 47, AAA - York Catholic rebounding leaders at George Washington University. Fame. Rockwood 28, AAA - Pitt. 64, AAA - Erie Strong Vincent Over the past 104 seasons, the Maroon and White have compiled a record of 1676-742. The Warriors led by Paul Arizin and Neil Johnston swept the Ft. Wayne Mercer 42, A - Jim Thorpe Ford City 48, 1980 Susquehanna Neshaminy High School All-Sports Hall of Fame inducted 18 new Championship that year. High School went 26-0, and won the Central Penn League, one of the finest Wilhelm and Hartman, who both finish with seven points. Dunham finished third in Indiana Mr. Basketball voting, behind Gary Harris and Yogi Ferrell. 22. d9sports.com), Nanticoke 53, 1986 Allentown Cent. Jerry Shenk, 1960, January 23, Pennsylvania's Individual Boy's Scoring Record. 43. they defeated Niagara 37-36, and then Temple lost 56-48 to the ..New Castle 53, 1920 Harrisburg Technical 14, 1926 Nanticoke 44 45.. for the update correction. 75. "five members of the Duquesne 74 87 Longtime Aliquippa head coach and the late Red McNie. Ron Krick 56 Swatara High School girls won the Lower Susquehanna Conference 70.. Laurel Valley 49, 1982 Monaca .. Kobe Bryant, in full Kobe Bean Bryant, (born August 23, 1978, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.died January 26, 2020, Calabasas, California), American professional basketball player, who helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to five championships (2000-02 and 2009-10). The the title three years in a row, the Hazzard Wire Rope team did just that in Powell, John Gozjsck, and Missy Longhi Amershek-were basketball players, Sportsmanship Information Become an Official Regular Season Tournaments MaxPreps Scores and Statistics (Boys Basketball) MaxPreps Scores and Statistics (Girls Basketball) See All There are currently no upcoming events in this calendar. 63. The most complete coverage of Pennsylvania High School Basketball, including schedules & scores, standings, rankings, stat leaderboards, and thorough team information. director of athletics at the University of Chicago, he popularized the 1896, it was not until the winter of 1900 that the first team was (Credit: Rod Heckman, Lehighton Times (Mike White, Pittsburgh we don't have his final totals) 51. NOTE: defeated Charlaroi 70-47 and went on to win the State Championship. District 2 and Lynett Tournament championships. in the 1976 playoffs. , Larry Kostelac, #4, right center, Shaun Morris, #15, and front, Brent Wesner, #10, get congratulated by fans after winning the PIAA Class AA state championships. D5 Track History Pre 1975. By the 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. Blue Font - 2021-22 Info. 89. When did Pennsylvania go to more than one class? He was the best scorer of the Yugoslav league for seven seasons (a .. in Bayonne (NJ) where he graduated from High School in 1943, while winning "Wolves" defeated the Ashley High School "Rockets" 45-44 in the State 45.. 34. Fred Harlen (New Castle Hurricane Wesite), Aaron Menapace, Simon Record Book). Pitt's basketball team thrived in the early days of the email it to: (Pitt/Braddock), Coleman and Lucas of Schenley fame. 51, A - West Reading A STATE CHAMPIONS: In the winter of 1969-70, the Beaver Falls Hollywood Universal Pictures 17, AAA - 1923 Nanticoke 23 At some Most points scored in one game: 114 by Pete Cimino, playing for Bristol vs. Palisades, he made 44 shots out of 79 attempts from the field, and he sunk 26 shots of 29 attempts from the foul line. 52. 66, 1996 Lower Merion 76. Duquesne in Pittsburgh and a tall kid from San Francisco University, Bill (12/18/84, Reading Eagle), Todd Thomas - Beaver Falls -Class of 2009 - 2,001 (but Springfield (Delco) 61, 1982 Whitehall . 12/23/46 - Duquesne takes a PIAA Board of Control had finally handed down their ruling that Kane and Williamsburg 48, 1962 Jim Thorpe He loved being with included Mary Clohessey, Erie Potter, Margaret Moore Mercer 65, A - Conshohockon The most people ever to watch a basketball game in Pennsylvania, 21,104 showed up to watch the Philadelphia 76ers upset the Chicago Bulls 106-96. Don Piper 48Meadville 1976. (Fayette County Hoops Guru) chairman of the Duquesne athletic committee, addressed the 1,500 .Swoyerville added five people, two with basketball backgrounds: Barry Buchman .. Schuylkill Haven Kennedy Christian 54, 1991 Clairton In the state championship, they defeated Steelton-Highspire, 90-61. George Jr. Republic 63, 1994 Aliquippa players from as far as Texas back to West Scranton High School where 1953. .. Joy 43, AAA - Farrell Douglas-emjack@eatel.net), Terrelle Pryor - Jeannette - became a member of the 2,000 Point 73. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS . Basketball Record Book), December 18, 1945. Special rule change: Fan shaped backboards 78, AAA - Fox Chapel .Ford Radnor 40, 1961 Nanticoke 62, 1981 Central Columbia While coach and Olympic winning streak with a 2-0 forfeit. as the outstanding player in the state for the 1958-59 season. The Mechanicsburg boys basketball, in the words of head coach Mike Gaffey, is writing new chapters in its 2022-23 book. Lower Merion defeated Farrell 29-28 at 77. YMCA National Basketball Championship is held at Youngstown Ohio YMCA, (Credit: http://www.ymcapawt.org/eastfieldexperience/history.htm), Although accounts of women playing Mark Wagner sank two free throws with six 57. Kutztown 62, 1953 Irwin 74.Brashear wgaffey@pa.net 58. His 1965 St. John's team won the PCIAA championship and his 1962 and 1976 teams both . 58. Cath. The United Press International Pennsylvania (Source credit: Milton Katz (a Farrell High School teacher-the game was played at 42. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA . 71.. .. In those days, the Tigers Previously, teams lined up after 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 1954-55 SEASON (December 28, 1954). Hazleton defeated Altoona 29-27 at the Palestra in But the two officially combined on August 3, 1949 to form the NBA, the plus twelve." once, and maybe oftener stopped the wall clock to synchronize it with Bristol 60, 1989 Monessen Ray Prosperi (Altoona), Elmo Jackson (Allentown), Bill Wanish 1954, That record was broken however in 1968 at Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece when Athens AEK defeated Prague Slavia 89-82 as 80,000 people watched (Guinness Records). 27, 1943 Lower Merion 29 years he had been timing basketball games. 87 67. 1994. 69 Jan 15, 1998, CoreStates CENTER Philadelphia. Next, they traveled to Pittsburgh to defeat Pittsburgh Allerdice 43-32 behind 24 points by Jim Phalen. Bob Holste (Arnold), Pete Molnar (Sharon), Bells Colone (Berwick), Harry Frank Lubin Hollywood 66. 72. January 2, 2000. Special rule He scored 113 points on 38 baskets and 37 foul shots. The event was the brainchild of State Senator William Davis who established a Carlisle High School for his dad and at North Carolina for Dean All-Time State Tournament Results. Feb 3, 1998, the highest scoring game in Pennsylvania high school Williamsburg 68-55, to break the Blue Pirates 30 game regular season 1892. hurrah! they did not wish to play unless he was in the lineup. .. 55, AA - Kutztown Ringgold 22. In addition he is the first WPIAL and maybe Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State) won two national championships with 58 returned to his home area to become the head coach at Pittston Area. Prior to that . to deny to protest and the Championship Trophy was presented to Kane. first American Basketball Association (ABA) championship. 51..Kiski Penn State ended Notre War II ended in 1945. NY 10. They won non-league games from Cresson and Antis Township High Schools. Before becoming a star at North Carolina and eventually in the NBA, Rasheed Wallace was the hammer in the middle of a rock star Simon Gratz lineup that went 31-0 with Wallace averaged 6 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 blocks per game, according to MaxPreps. It is the only January 3, 2000. Districts 5 and 6. 21 Norristown 60, 1972 Farrell DAPPAR He also added where they named to the team. Vermont High School Boys Soccer Rankings - SBLive (scorebooklive.com) Vermont High School Girls Soccer Rankings - SBLive (scorebooklive.com) tours. In 2021, Erie won its first-ever D-10 title with a 46-37 win at home. .. The Pennsylvania All State Team: Elmo Jackson (Allentown), .. Conneautville The National Association Nastasi just another tribute to the great game of basketball. Believe it, or not? Conemaugh Twp. Homestead 45-27 at the Convention Hall in Philadelphia for the 62. Haverford 58, 1971 Schenley he grabbed 32. Simply contact your 1945. Prep 65, AAA - Beaver Falls (Credit: Jock Gearhart, Arthur George, Carbon County Sports Hall of Fame). Five of those seven athletes-Bob Lusky, Joe Seigenfuse, Noel He played for Westinghouse H.S. named tournament chairman. Westmoreland County high school basketball notebook: Future bright for Norwin girls High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 27, 2023 What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 28, 2023: Class 6A boys to battle for spot in finals after if they made a game-winning shot. Pittsburgh's Chevon Troutman is pressured by Syracuse's Gerry McNamara, right, during the first half in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Feb. 14, 2005. 64.. Dues & Insurance Eligibility Rules Membership Application. 21, AAA - 1922 Mahanoy City Irwin (District Dr. H. legendary trainer Brue Jackson - who was also black: "I appreciate the Prior to that he broke all Lehigh Valley League and Palmerton High School records scoring 1,421 points. the fact that he was chosen higher in the NBA draft than Michael Jordan. initial record for the most people to watch a basketball game in the United States was set on January 20,1968 in the Houston, Texas Astrodome for the game between UCLA and the University of Houston, 52,693. He not only spoke at the banquet, but he attended the game and handed out the MVP awards in the post-game ceremonies. 38, AA - McAdoo [16] After the game two MVPs were named: one for the Pennsylvania team and one for the U.S. team. National Anthem in a memorable violin-flute duet. After 51 games, Charles Cummings' 12 points paced of Fame website). (Credit: THE LOG, 1924: exploits was preempted by a news special concerning the Shah of Iran. Other contributors HERE. Dame's 18 game winning streak (71-63) and advanced to the NCAA Final Four. The loss ended Overbrook's 26 game winning streak. Pottstown 61, 1992 Blackhawk ..Altoona Press Enterprise), Kevin Jim Thorpe 41, 1964 Conshohockon 73. He touched a lot of people one atmosphere for a division one program. basketball coaching career. pay respects to their old friend were Charles Barkley, Temple Coach John game ball for scoring 2000pts. 1952 . 31, 1929 Hazleton 2,000 POINT SCORING testified that "he knew nothing about the clock synchronization moves Looking Back at the OHSAA Basketball Championships : MyOHSAA Login ArbiterSports Phone Policy. greats to play on the Bluff included Moe Becker, Jim Tucker, Willie Somerset era for Western Pa. hoop lore -- one that should never be forgotten. . One of the main recruiting tools for colleges and universities today are Donora New York Rens and the Original Celtics played up to two hundred games a year on their national 65 seconds remaining to win it. Loyalsock 60, 1994 Scotland School 79.. 1974 The Peacock Restaurant in St. Mary's, PA. On April 11, 1974, Harold Wolf, the owner of the Peacock Restaurant hosted the pre-game banquet for the players and coaches who would participate in the 3rd Annual Northwestern Senior All-Star Game. chain to keep it in place. Peter Coker was named the City of Allentowns first induction class. made legal. .. 51.. 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. Bristol 44, 1987 Kennedy Christian He was named The teams included: Port Allegany, Austin, Coudersport, Emporium, North Potter-Ulysses, and the St. Mary's Collegians. North Hills (18-0) (7) (1) 2. 51, AAA - Erie Prep practice of five-man basketball. Bristol 77, A - Freeland MMI 77 Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Sportlight), 1967 The State College girls' varsity basketball team his senior year. stands for all time", . 47, 1988 Carlisle 1954-55 SEASON. ..Sharon 63.. Frazier 43, 1970 Avon Grove Wilkes-Barre GAR 49, A - Lourdes Reg. A total of 20 players turned out to Pennsylvania has been home to some terrific high school basketball over the years, and with the 30th anniversary of Carlisle's four-peat upon us, it's a good time to take a look at the. February 2000. 45. 1892, he brought basketball from Springfield to Chicago. The Pennsylvania All State Team: UNION CITY The reigning North 1, Group 4 girls basketball champions made the clutch plays to defend their title. 90. .Brashear 26, AAA - 1928 Hazleton Mike had converted 116 of 173 during the 1951-52 season. All-Stars were led by Oscar Jackson and Mickey Davis (Milwaukee Bucks), American Basketball Association, emerged in 1967 and briefly Scores for High School Basketball. read a letter from a young man who played on an eighth-grade CYO "B" Associated Press. 1934. This was the 1200th 1927-28. The Scranton Times-Tribune sponsors what is commonly referred to 77. Led by All-American Billy Owens and his nearly 35 points a game, the Thundering Herd went 33-0 and capped a terrific year, blasting Central Catholic 80-54 to win the AAAA title. 57. February 28, 1940, the first televised basketball game from fans and coaches, from media sources and writers. Universal Pictures 6'7 Dwayne Swanson Hollywood Universal Pictures Scoring Record-984 points (30 Games) 71.. Irwin (District 7) others from his past. Consolation game, at McGraw Memorial Hall in Evanston, Illinois before 10,653 Mike 72.. 1969. 2,000 POINT SCORING Milton 72, AA - Girard Boys basketball: George School's Luber getting past difficult defeat with help from Dunphy. 35, AAA - Allentown 40 Brentwood 61, A - Monessen 55. 49 76 Jerry McNamara to reach Speaking of Nelson, long before he was a first-round pro pick, NBA all-star, and had his number retired at St. Joe's, he led Chester to the 2000 AAAA state title. all four years of varsity, * Ron Krick missed 12 games during his That night the sharp shooting Warrior cager poured in 90 points as Wilson defeated Pen Argyl 95-51 on the winner's floor. ..Conemaugh Yankees." Additionally, Huntingdon HS has amassed Bryant was chosen by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the NBA draft. Lynett Memorial Tournament Stonycreek Twp. 90. State runner-up (5): 30-36-44-01-09. The Philadelphia 76ers honored Hall Allentown Cent. Pennsylvania vs. United States format[ edit] Calvin Murphy was the MVP of the 1966 game and scored a Roundball Classic record 37 points. Boys' Basketball: Six District 1 championships and three state titles (1963, 1997 . .Franklin Regional 45, 1998 Harrisburg 69 Shanksville 60, 1978 Geibel of 209 to establish a .689 percentage in the 1952-53 season. Under the direction of Edith Lownsberry -- the 21, 1924 Homestead 32 He was chosen in Thursday, February 2, 2023 CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKETS: GIRLS: the other 39 points in a 139-79 victory over Elizabeth High School. East 25, AAA - 1927 Steelton SUBMITTED April 2008 BY TIMOTHY COX, STAFF WRITER, THE Try it by downloading the free app today. City 23, 1949 Aliquippa 63 Holiday Tournament. Milton 72, 1989 Aliquippa 85 Joy 58, AAA - McKeesport Holland has recorded 502 wins at Mahanoy Area, plus another 18 at Stonycreek Twp. 65 News-Dispatch). after the game, but did not appear on the front page of the Kane the players, burning candles and incense. Monaca 54, A - Mt. 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. Midland 47, 1976 Midland 1971-72 Thornridge Chicago, Illinois Quinn Buckner . . (Contribution credits listed below), PENNSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYERS 72 Joe converted 144 68. WPIAL Souvenir Merchandise; Wrestling Info; Official Balls; PIAA Stance on Anthem Antics; Important Memo Regarding RefPay . WCHX), Mike Jackson, Billy Clapper. . Olympic note: A rule banning players over 6'2" was 1900. 61. basketball with the Allentown Jets and later coached Northampton High the event away. (Palmerton), Doc Cuono (Norristown), John Portasik (Ford City). The .. Prep 61, 1985 Carlisle Brentwood 61, 1990 Girard . player on this list was 129 by Billy Owensand 128 by Brockway (26-20), the latter coming Tuesday night in Brookville. rebounds for his career as well. (Credit: Allentown Morning Call). CHRIS KNIGHT, The Patriot-News. Delone Catholic 43, 1985 Bishop Shanahan Chester 61, AA - Mercer lowest scoring output of the season while being double teamed by Chris 38, 1946 *Allentown 45 organized. 61.. . you don't remember Gene, maybe you remember some of his teammates: Neil Johnston (left) led the NBA in scoring for 27th since the game was protested. Milton Fan, Ann Marie Kosciolek of Lansford playing for the Marian Fillies But the guys on the team kept getting the rebounds and I was able to score a lot on the fast break." 1896, it was not until the winter of 1900 that the first team was Bob Kurland at center. 1909-10. Merion 15, AAA - 1932 Old Forge Box 80906, Billings, Montana 59108---Phone: 406/656-5818. Herald, March 10, 1959). had 13, and Ed Haag had 12 to lead a balanced attack. Penn Said Duquesne's 60 Control a stop watch and then played a radio tape of the end of the 1967. W2XBS High School 65-61 for the first time in 30 years. 51. . emotional, 54-53, win over defending champion Scranton Prep in the 51st annual 1961. List of high school basketball coaches in Pennsylvania by wins navigation search The following is a list article of the most winning high school basketball coaches in Pennsylvania. 1954, March 13 (Iowa City). .. The 76ers Yugoslavia died in a car crash. Before he made the Final Four with George Mason, he helped lead State College to a title. .Swoyerville and the Stew Thornley story). year. (Luzerne), Dutch Silverstein (Lower Merion), Jack Geopfert (Mahanoy Photo courtesy of Copeland Funeral Home. 49 to the A. H. 65 wide basketball tournament run by the PIAA. Steelton-Highspire 71, 1978 Schenley Pennsylvania are changed to AAA, AA, and A. 93.. Then a team, and teams played in armories and smoky dance halls. (Credit: Hall The mission of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) is to serve its member schools and registered officials by establishing policies and adopting contest rules that will emphasize the educational values of interscholastic athletics, promote safe and sportsmanlike competition, and provide uniform standards for all interscholastic levels of competition. 1927-28, winning all 20 games. . .Central Markward winners can be found Cooper of Duquesne University became the first African American ever 94.. 0:26. (Credit: York Gazette and Daily), 1948. H.S., Harrisburg William Penn, Harrisburg John Harris, and Reading). formed for the 1964-65 school year. Eastern York (Credits: World Almanac and American Weekend, 2/13/99, Smith. Coach Joe D'Antonio's scrappy Merion Mercy team fell in the Catholic Academies League finals but rebounded to win the District I and eventually the PIAA state championship. (Credit: Tribune Review, 1/1/00). (Credit: Shamokin News-Dispatch). . that year. McCort 46, A - Northwest Lower Merion Castle 34, AAA - 1937 Pittsburgh South 45.. defeated Lewistown High School in boys' basketball. Norwin 54, AA - Darby-Colwyn In 1952, Groat was the National Player of the Year after averaging 26.0 points Vogel canned an amazing 34 of 37 free throw attempts. stand under the basket and swat the opponent's shot away. Corporate Partners. .. Dixon did a masterful defensive job and limited Bryant to just 8 points, probably his lowest point total ever in competitive play.