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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
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14, 1926 Nanticoke 44
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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,
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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
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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
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added five people, two with basketball backgrounds: Barry Buchman
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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
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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
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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,
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years he had been timing basketball games. 87
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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
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Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State) won two national championships with
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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
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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..
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Irwin (District
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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
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Press Enterprise), Kevin
Jim Thorpe 41, 1964 Conshohockon
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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
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65 seconds remaining to win it. Loyalsock 60, 1994 Scotland School
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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
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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
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his senior year. stands for all time", . 47, 1988 Carlisle
1954-55 SEASON. ..Sharon
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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
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others from his past. Consolation game, at McGraw Memorial Hall in Evanston, Illinois before 10,653
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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..
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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
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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
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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.