The 2012-13 Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Boys Basketball teams, including each player’s school, height, class and scoring average.
CLASS AAAA
FIRST TEAM
Shawn Anderson, New Castle, 6-3, sr., 20.2 ppg
Rondae Jefferson, Chester, 6-7, sr., 15.5 ppg
B.J. Johnson, Lower Merion, 6-7, sr., 16.5 ppg
Jahad Thomas, Williamsport, 6-2, sr., 18.0 ppg
Geno Thorpe, Shaler, 6-3, sr., 26.3 ppg
Stephen Vasturia, St. Joseph’s Prep, 6-5, sr., 20.5 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Yohanny Dalembert, Lower Merion, 6-7, sr., 10.8 ppg
Shep Garner, Roman Catholic, 6-2, jr., 15.7 ppg
Miles Overton, St. Joseph’s Prep, 6-4, sr., 15.7 ppg
Cole Renninger, Central Mountain, sr., 27.2 ppg
Darius Robinson, Chester, 6-1, sr., 11.8 ppg
Isaiah Washington, Williamsport, 6-4, jr., 15.9 ppg
Sheldon Zablotny, Cathedral Prep, 6-0, sr., 19.1 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Sal Biasi, Hazleton, 5-11, jr., 26.8 ppg
Richard Granberry, Chester, 6-7, sr., 12.3 ppg
Ryan Luther, Hampton, 6-7, jr., 21.1 ppg
Tavon Parker, York, 6-3, sr., 20.4 ppg
Devonne Pinkard, J.P. McCaskey, 6-6, sr., 18.1 ppg
Jahaad Proctor, Harrisburg, 6-2, so, 13.5 ppg
Amar Stukes, La Salle College, 6-1, sr., 19.6 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Rondae Jefferson, Chester
COACH OF THE YEAR: Gregg Downer, Lower Merion
CLASS AAA
FIRST TEAM
Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman, Allentown Central Catholic, 6-4, jr., 21.2 ppg
Brandon Austin, Imhotep Charter, 6-7, sr.,, 17.0 ppg
John Davis, Neumann-Goretti, 6-5, sr., 13.4 ppg
Ja’Quan Newton, Neumann-Goretti, 6-3, jr., 18.4 ppg
J.C. Show, Abington Heights, 6-2, jr., 19.0 ppg
Devin Wilson, Montour, 6-4, sr., 16.9 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Jason Dietrich, Donegal, 6-3, sr., 15.3 ppg
Martin Dietrich, Donegal, 6-3, sr., 15.4 ppg
Nana Foulland, Berks Catholic, 6-9, jr., 14.0 ppg
Derrick Jones, Archbishop Carroll, 6-6, so, 14.1 ppg
Jaymon Mason, General McLane, 6-3, sr., 26.8 ppg
Khalid Nwandu, Northeastern, 6-2, sr., 20.6 ppg
Yosef Yacob, Archbishop Carroll, 6-0, sr., 13.0 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Spencer Casson, Chartiers Valley, 6-6, sr., 11.4 ppg
Matt Husek, Bethlehem Catholic, 6-11, sr., 16.0 ppg
Matt Knowles, Scranton Prep, 6-1, sr., 14.6 ppg
Phillip Madison, Greater Johnstown, 5-9, sr., 20.3 ppg
Basil Thompson, Imhotep Charter, 6-6, jr., 9.7 ppg
Ernie Tyler, Shikellamy, 6-3, sr., 13.2 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Brandon Austin, Imhotep Charter
COACH OF THE YEAR: Ryan Butt, Donegal
CLASS AA
FIRST TEAM
Drew Cook, Beaver Falls, 6-2, sr., 15.9 ppg
Elijah Cottrill, Beaver Falls, 6-3, jr., 16.4 ppg
Matthew Dogan, West Middlesex, 6-6, sr., 25.7 ppg
Josh Kosin, Holy Cross, 6-7, sr., 19.6 ppg
A.J. Leahey, Penn Cambria, 6-7, sr., 20.8 ppg
Roger Wilson, Loyalsock, 6-5, sr., 15.0 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Dominick Antonelli, Trinity, 6-2, jr., 13.2 ppg
Noah Davis, Bellwood-Antis, 6-6, sr., 22.1 ppg
David Johnson, Communications Tech, 5-11, sr., 17.8 ppg
Julian Moore, Germantown Academy, 6-9, sr., 14.5 ppg
Rasheed Moore, Meyers, 6-6, sr., 16.5 ppg
Brett Smith, Delone Catholic, 5-10, sr., 13.9 ppg
Nemo Trexler, Bishop McCort, 6-4, jr., 18.8 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Travis Conrad, Lewisburg, 5-10, sr., 15.0 ppg
Kyle Datres, Loyalsock, 5-10, soph., 9.9 ppg
Jahyde Gardiner, Freire Charter, 6-5, jr., 18.2 ppg
Jordan Jackson, Wellsboro, 5-11, sr., 14.0 ppg
Nick Lorenz, East Juniata, 6-1, jr., 21.0 ppg
Ronnie Tomasetti, Mid Valley, 6-4, sr., 13.3 ppg
Josh Wise, Washington, 6-2, sr., 21.9 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Josh Kosin, Holy Cross
COACH OF THE YEAR: Doug Biega, Beaver Falls
CLASS A
FIRST TEAM
Sammy Foreman, Vaux, 6-0, so, 12.2 ppg
Ryan Fyock, Shade, 6-1, sr., 25.2 ppg
Rysheed Jordan, Vaux, 6-4, sr., 24.8 ppg
Elijah Minnie, Lincoln Park, 6-9, jr., 20.1 ppg
Cole Peterson, Johnsonburg, 5-10, jr., 15.6 ppg
Jeremiah Worthem, Math, Civics & Sciences, 6-7, sr., 15.7 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Aondofa Anyam, Church Farm, 5-10, jr., 12.2 ppg
Dalton Cesarz, Blacklick Valley, 6-1, sr., 25.7 ppg
Alize Johnson, St. John Neumann, 6-5, jr., 18.0 ppg
Britton Lee, Math, Civics & Sciences, 5-11, sr., 10.0 ppg
Maverick Rowan, Lincoln Park, 6-5, fr, 23.5 ppg
Danny Savulchak, North Catholic, 6-4, sr., 20.5 ppg
Wade Walker, Shade, 6-5, sr., 18.0 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Cameron Grumley, Johnsonburg, 5-9, jr., 15.5 ppg
Brandon Martinazzi, Bishop Carroll, 5-9, soph., 17.8 ppg
Timmy Orr, Lebanon Catholic, 6-2, sr., 17.4 ppg
Zach Smith, Smethport, 6-4, sr., 22.3 ppg
Dache Talbert, Sankofa Freedom, 5-8 sr., 15.5 ppg
Shafeek Taylor, Math, Civics & Sciences, 6-4, sr., 8.3 ppg
Ryan Wolf, Vincentian, 5-9, so, 21.3 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Rysheed Jordan, Vaux
COACH OF THE YEAR: Bill Shuey, Johnsonburg
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The North Boys' All-Stars
The AmeriServ Senior Hoops Showcase, which is hosted by The Tribune-Democrat, takes place March 30 with a girls' and boys' game beginning at 1 p.m. at the Pitt-Johnstown Sports Center.
What makes this event unique is that every player selected comes from a school inside The T-D coverage area.
And this year's showcase is shaping up to be a memorable one as the majority of the area's top players have confirmed their intentions to participate.
Over the next few days, rosters for the teams will be released - starting with the North Boys.
North
Coach: Dan Weber, Northern Cambria
Weber guided the Colts to four consecutive PIAA playoff appearances and the program's first two victories in the state playoffs since 1965. The Colts played in the District 6 Class AA championship game one year after winning the Class A crown.
Players (in alphabetical order)
Mack Behe, Penn Cambria
Two-time All-State linebacker averaged 8.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists.
Josh Bonatesta, Northern Cambria
Future baseball player at Mt. Aloysius averaged 12.4 points.
Dalton Cesarz, Blacklick Valley
Leading rebounder in Vikings history averaged 25.7 points, 12.1 rebounds, 3.0 steals, 2.6 blocks.
Roshon Fields, Greater Johnstown
Averaged 11.1 points, double-digit rebounds.
A.J. Leahey, Penn Cambria
UPJ signee averaged 20.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists for District 6 Class AA champs.
Phillip Madison, Greater Johnstown
Averaged 20.3 points, topped 1,000 career points during postseason.
Adam Polites, Northern Cambria
Averaged 20.1 points, topped 1,000 career points.
Scott Ranck, Bishop Carroll
Huskies' on-floor leader averaged 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.5 steals.
Nick Roberts, Conemaugh Valley
Averaged 16.2 points, 13.1 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, 2.0 steals.
Johnny Sheesley, Blacklick Valley
PA High School Heisman winner topped 1,000 career points, averaged 17.7 points, 3.0 steals.
Isaac Vescovi, Cambria Heights
One of four people in family to score 1,000 points at CH, Vescovi averaged 21.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.8 blocks.
Mike Vliet, Westmont Hilltop
Averaged 16.1 points, 5.4 rebounds.
What makes this event unique is that every player selected comes from a school inside The T-D coverage area.
And this year's showcase is shaping up to be a memorable one as the majority of the area's top players have confirmed their intentions to participate.
Over the next few days, rosters for the teams will be released - starting with the North Boys.
North
Coach: Dan Weber, Northern Cambria
Weber guided the Colts to four consecutive PIAA playoff appearances and the program's first two victories in the state playoffs since 1965. The Colts played in the District 6 Class AA championship game one year after winning the Class A crown.
Players (in alphabetical order)
Mack Behe, Penn Cambria
Two-time All-State linebacker averaged 8.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists.
Josh Bonatesta, Northern Cambria
Future baseball player at Mt. Aloysius averaged 12.4 points.
Dalton Cesarz, Blacklick Valley
Leading rebounder in Vikings history averaged 25.7 points, 12.1 rebounds, 3.0 steals, 2.6 blocks.
Roshon Fields, Greater Johnstown
Averaged 11.1 points, double-digit rebounds.
A.J. Leahey, Penn Cambria
UPJ signee averaged 20.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists for District 6 Class AA champs.
Phillip Madison, Greater Johnstown
Averaged 20.3 points, topped 1,000 career points during postseason.
Adam Polites, Northern Cambria
Averaged 20.1 points, topped 1,000 career points.
Scott Ranck, Bishop Carroll
Huskies' on-floor leader averaged 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.5 steals.
Nick Roberts, Conemaugh Valley
Averaged 16.2 points, 13.1 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, 2.0 steals.
Johnny Sheesley, Blacklick Valley
PA High School Heisman winner topped 1,000 career points, averaged 17.7 points, 3.0 steals.
Isaac Vescovi, Cambria Heights
One of four people in family to score 1,000 points at CH, Vescovi averaged 21.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.8 blocks.
Mike Vliet, Westmont Hilltop
Averaged 16.1 points, 5.4 rebounds.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
PIAA basketball second round
Fourteen teams from The Tribune-Democrat coverage area entered the PIAA boys' and girls' basketball playoffs.
A whopping nine remain.
The following are the sites and times for the second-round contests involving local teams.
A whopping nine remain.
The following are the sites and times for the second-round contests involving local teams.
Tuesday, March 11 Basketball High School Boys PIAA Tournament Class A – Second Round At Hempfield Vincentian Academy vs. Bishop Carroll, 5 p.m. At Bald Eagle Area Shade vs. Johnsonburg, 7 p.m. Class AAA – Second Round At Hempfield Greater Johnstown vs. Chartiers Valley, 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 Basketball High School Boys PIAA Tournament Class AA – Second Round At Richland Conemaugh Township vs. Northern Cambria, 7 p.m. At Clarion University Bishop McCort vs. West Middlesex, 7:30 p.m. High School Girls PIAA Tournament Class A – Second Round At Hempfield Vincentian Academy vs. Berlin Brothersvalley, 6 p.m. At Indiana Conemaugh Township vs. Clarion Area, 6 p.m. Class AAA – Second Round At Hempfield Forest Hills vs. Blackhawk, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Area PIAA basketball games
Boys
Tuesday
Class AA
Play-in
Conemaugh Township (22-3) vs. Westinghouse (14-10), 7 p.m. at Somerset
Friday
First round
Class AAA
Greater Johnstown (15-7) vs. Lancaster Catholic (18-9), 6:30 p.m. at Central Cambria
Class A
Bishop Carroll (21-5) vs. Shanksville (21-4), 8 p.m. at Central CambriaShade (25-1) vs. North Catholic (16-6), 7:30 at Pitt-Johnstown
Saturday
Class AA
First round
Penn Cambria (20-4) vs. Greensburg Central Catholic (22-2), 4 p.m. at AltoonaNorthern Cambria (21-5) vs. Apollo-Ridge (18-8), 7 p.m. at Central Cambria
Bishop McCort (18-8) vs. Burrell (19-7), 4:30 p.m. at Gateway
* Conemaugh Township (22-3) vs. Brentwood (14-10), 7:30 p.m. at Pitt-Johnstown
* - Site and time for Conemaugh Township if victorious in Tuesday's play-in game.
Girls
Friday
Class AA
First round
Westmont Hilltop (21-5) vs. Bishop Canevin (22-4), 6 p.m. at North Hills
Saturday
Class AAA
First round
Forest Hills (19-4) vs. Hampton (18-6), 5:30 p.m. at Central CambriaLigonier Valley (16-7) vs. Franklin (24-1), 4:30 p.m. at Slippery Rock University
Class A
Portage (22-3) vs. Berlin (22-4), 4 p.m. at Central CambriaConemaugh Township (21-4) vs. Quigley Catholic (18-6), 5:30 p.m. at Pitt-Johnstown
Monday, February 18, 2013
Tribune-Democrat boys' basketball rankings
Tradition-rich programs like Bishop McCort do not believe in moral victories, but the Crimson Crushers sure garnered a lot of attention the past week ... and it all started with a loss at Greensburg Central Catholic on Monday.
For starters, the Centurions have been a state power the last several years. This year is no different as GCC sports a 21-1 record with its lone loss at Quad-A Gateway. GCC is ranked No. 2 in Class AA in the state according to the Patriot-News of Harrisburg and there are many on the western side of Pennsylvania that believe GCC is the best team in the classification.
Bishop McCort, the defending District 6 Class AA champs, lost 81-72 on Monday in a highly competitive game as Nemo Trexler scored 32 points for the Crimson Crushers. GCC is one tough place to play.
Bishop McCort followed with a tough win at Greater Johnstown and by rallying from a double-digit deficit to defeat Bishop Carroll for the LHAC championship. It's McCort's second win over Carroll this season.
1. Bishop McCort 15-7
Forget the record, the Crimson Crushers are ready for the postseason, even as the No. 6 seed in District 6.
2. Bishop Carroll 19-4
Huskies enter District 6 Class A bracket as top seed.
3. Shade 22-1
Panthers went 24 of 25 from free-throw line in WestPAC title game - a convincing win over Conemaugh Township.
4. Penn Cambria 17-4
UPJ recruit A.J. Leahey is averaging 19.9 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.5 blocks per game.
5. Northern Cambria 18-4
Colts bringing a five-game win streak into District 6 Class AA playoffs.
6. Conemaugh Township 20-3
Loss to Shade snapped 18-game win streak for Chuck Lesko's Indians.
7. Greater Johnstown 14-7
Trojans played just one game last week - a loss to Bishop McCort - and have this week off before the District 6 Class AAA championship game next week.
8. Somerset 14-8
Golden Eagles ended regular season on up note with wins at Richland and Bedford. They play the Bisons again in the D6 AAA semis.
9. Shanksville-Stonycreek 19-3
Vikings' loss to Shade was second home setback of season. First came against Conemaugh Township.
10. Ligonier Valley 14-7
Surging Rams have won five consecutive games entering postseason.
For starters, the Centurions have been a state power the last several years. This year is no different as GCC sports a 21-1 record with its lone loss at Quad-A Gateway. GCC is ranked No. 2 in Class AA in the state according to the Patriot-News of Harrisburg and there are many on the western side of Pennsylvania that believe GCC is the best team in the classification.
Bishop McCort, the defending District 6 Class AA champs, lost 81-72 on Monday in a highly competitive game as Nemo Trexler scored 32 points for the Crimson Crushers. GCC is one tough place to play.
Bishop McCort followed with a tough win at Greater Johnstown and by rallying from a double-digit deficit to defeat Bishop Carroll for the LHAC championship. It's McCort's second win over Carroll this season.
1. Bishop McCort 15-7
Forget the record, the Crimson Crushers are ready for the postseason, even as the No. 6 seed in District 6.
2. Bishop Carroll 19-4
Huskies enter District 6 Class A bracket as top seed.
3. Shade 22-1
Panthers went 24 of 25 from free-throw line in WestPAC title game - a convincing win over Conemaugh Township.
4. Penn Cambria 17-4
UPJ recruit A.J. Leahey is averaging 19.9 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.5 blocks per game.
5. Northern Cambria 18-4
Colts bringing a five-game win streak into District 6 Class AA playoffs.
6. Conemaugh Township 20-3
Loss to Shade snapped 18-game win streak for Chuck Lesko's Indians.
7. Greater Johnstown 14-7
Trojans played just one game last week - a loss to Bishop McCort - and have this week off before the District 6 Class AAA championship game next week.
8. Somerset 14-8
Golden Eagles ended regular season on up note with wins at Richland and Bedford. They play the Bisons again in the D6 AAA semis.
9. Shanksville-Stonycreek 19-3
Vikings' loss to Shade was second home setback of season. First came against Conemaugh Township.
10. Ligonier Valley 14-7
Surging Rams have won five consecutive games entering postseason.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
District 6 girls' Class A preview
Top seeds: 1. Bishop Guilfoyle (21-2), 2. Portage (20-2), 3. Claysburg-Kimmel (16-5), 4. Conemaugh Valley (16-6).
Defending champion: Bishop Guilfoyle
Players to watch: Olivia McCabe, Emily Chobany (Portage), Emily McCray, Lexi Hody (Conemaugh Valley), Eden Bloom (United), Allison Thomas, Heather Marsh (Blacklick Valley), Ellie Yahner (Bishop Carroll), Halee Adams, Kayla Bates (Bishop Guilfoyle), Abigayle Kulick (Claysburg-Kimmel), Krista Gillo (Penns Manor), Abbie Zinobile (Juniata Valley).
The skinny: It's difficult to imagine any other team besides Bishop Guilfoyle winning the tournament because, well, the Marauders win District 6 most years. ... Portage enters the field with higher expectations than its had in years and several standout underclassmen. ... Conemaugh Valley drew a tough first-round opponent in Penns Manor. ... According to MaxPreps, Williamsburg doesn't have a player averaging more than 7.1 points per game while Bishop Carroll averages 21.9 points per game.
Sleeper: Juniata Valley
Championship: Bishop Guilfoyle over Portage.
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| Portage's Olivia McCabe (left) and Emily Chobany. Photo courtesy of Portage Athletics Twitter. |
Players to watch: Olivia McCabe, Emily Chobany (Portage), Emily McCray, Lexi Hody (Conemaugh Valley), Eden Bloom (United), Allison Thomas, Heather Marsh (Blacklick Valley), Ellie Yahner (Bishop Carroll), Halee Adams, Kayla Bates (Bishop Guilfoyle), Abigayle Kulick (Claysburg-Kimmel), Krista Gillo (Penns Manor), Abbie Zinobile (Juniata Valley).
The skinny: It's difficult to imagine any other team besides Bishop Guilfoyle winning the tournament because, well, the Marauders win District 6 most years. ... Portage enters the field with higher expectations than its had in years and several standout underclassmen. ... Conemaugh Valley drew a tough first-round opponent in Penns Manor. ... According to MaxPreps, Williamsburg doesn't have a player averaging more than 7.1 points per game while Bishop Carroll averages 21.9 points per game.
Sleeper: Juniata Valley
Championship: Bishop Guilfoyle over Portage.
District 6 boys' Class A preview
Top seeds: 1. Bishop Carroll (19-4), 2. Bishop Guilfoyle (16-5), 3. Homer-Center (17-5), 4. Blacklick Valley (14-7).
Defending champion: Northern Cambria
Players to watch: Brandon Martinazzi, Marcus Lee (Bishop Carroll), Dalton Cesarz, Johnny Sheesley (Blacklick Valley), Chad Eisenhuth, Rakwon Hinton (Ferndale), Brandon Drenning (Bishop Guilfoyle), Caleb Taylor (Juniata Valley), Eli Fay (Williamsburg), Shea O'Donnell (Glendale), Steve Richards (Saltsburg).
The skinny: Despite Saturday's loss to Bishop McCort in the LHAC championship game, Bishop Carroll has to be considered the favorite though Bishop Guilfoyle and Homer-Center are more than capable. ... Guilfoyle beat Carroll in the most previous meeting between the two rivals. ... Blacklick Valley's Dalton Cesarz is the Vikings' all-time leading rebounder and he's averaging 25.6 points per game. ... There's a Heisman winner in the bracket. BV's Johnny Sheesley was recognized as the PA High School Heisman winner during the fall. ... Ferndale's Eisenhuth is averaging 21.1 points per game. ... Glendale's O'Donnell averages a double-double.
Sleeper: Williamsburg.
Championship: Bishop Carroll over Bishop Guilfoyle.
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| Bishop Carroll's Marcus Lee averages 12.0 points and 8.5 rebounds. |
Players to watch: Brandon Martinazzi, Marcus Lee (Bishop Carroll), Dalton Cesarz, Johnny Sheesley (Blacklick Valley), Chad Eisenhuth, Rakwon Hinton (Ferndale), Brandon Drenning (Bishop Guilfoyle), Caleb Taylor (Juniata Valley), Eli Fay (Williamsburg), Shea O'Donnell (Glendale), Steve Richards (Saltsburg).
The skinny: Despite Saturday's loss to Bishop McCort in the LHAC championship game, Bishop Carroll has to be considered the favorite though Bishop Guilfoyle and Homer-Center are more than capable. ... Guilfoyle beat Carroll in the most previous meeting between the two rivals. ... Blacklick Valley's Dalton Cesarz is the Vikings' all-time leading rebounder and he's averaging 25.6 points per game. ... There's a Heisman winner in the bracket. BV's Johnny Sheesley was recognized as the PA High School Heisman winner during the fall. ... Ferndale's Eisenhuth is averaging 21.1 points per game. ... Glendale's O'Donnell averages a double-double.
Sleeper: Williamsburg.
Championship: Bishop Carroll over Bishop Guilfoyle.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Patriot-News boys' basketball rankings
Class AAAA
1. Chester (19-3)
2. Lower Merion (20-2)
3. Harrisburg (20-2)
4. McCaskey (20-2)
5. New Castle (21-0)
6. Cathedral Prep (19-2)
7. Williamsport (17-2)
8. St. Joseph's Prep (18-4)
9. Martin Luther King (21-2)
10. York (21-2)
Honorable mention
Abington (18-4), Council Rock North (17-5), Norristown (19-3), Penn Wood (15-7), Pennsbury (15-7), Hatboro-Horsham (17-5), Ridley (17-5) , Great Valley (23-0), Coatesville (17-6), Roman Catholic (17-5), La Salle College (15-7), Archbishop Ryan (15-7), State College (13-7), Parkland (16-6), Freedom (15-7), Liberty (15-7), Pocono Mountain West (18-4), St. Clair (18-3), Gateway (15-5), Hampton (18-4), Seneca Valley (15-7), North Allegheny (18-3), Pittsburgh Central Catholic (16-5).
Class AAA
1. Imhotep Charter (19-4)
2. Neumann-Goretti (17-5)
3. Allentown Central Catholic (20-2)
4. Archbishop Carroll (18-4)
5. Susquehanna Twp (21-1)
6. Abington Heights (18-2)
7. Mars (18-3)
8. Berks Catholic (20-3)
9. Chartiers Valley (19-2)
10. Montour (17-4)
Honorable mention
Thomas Jefferson (16-6), Uniontown (16-3), West Mifflin (15-5), Beaver Area (17-3), Central Valley (16-6), Donegal (22-0), Bishop McDevitt (16-6), Steel-High (19-4), Palmyra (15-7), Gettysburg (16-6), Greencastle-Antrim (16-5), Wilson Area (21-1), Pottsville (18-4), Holy Ghost Prep (15-6).
Class AA
1. Beaver Falls (19-3)
2. Greensburg Central Catholic (20-1)
3. Meyers (18-2)
4. Jeannette (17-4)
5. Holy Cross (16-4)
6. West Middlesex (17-3)
7. Communications Tech (16-6)
8. Trinity (15-6)
9. Loyalsock (18-3)
10. Lewisburg (19-2)
Honorable mention
Seton-La Salle (20-2), Sto-Rox (14-7), Quaker Valley (18-4), California (18-3), Serra Catholic (13-7), Elk Lake (17-3), Mid Valley (17-3), Riverside (15-6), Dunmore (12-7), Catasauqua (16-6), Notre Dame-Green Pond (13-9), Wellsboro (18-1), Constitution (15-8), Tyrone (15-4), Bald Eagle Area (17-2), Bellwood-Antis (18-2), Penn Cambria (16-3), Lakeview (17-3), Mercyhurst Prep (13-6).
Class A
1. Math, Civics & Sciences (22-1)
2. Vaux (16-7)
3. Lincoln Park (17-5)
4. Church Farm (17-5)
5. Vincentian (20-1)
6. Bishop Carroll (16-3)
7. Johnsonburg (18-2)
8. Ridgway (19-3)
9. Smethport (19-1)
10. St. John Neumann (19-1)
OUR HONORABLE MENTIONS
Shade (19-1), Shanksville-Stonycreek (18-2), Bishop Guilfoyle (15-3), North Catholic (14-5), Union Area (16-4), Our Lady of Sacred Heart (17-4), Clairton (13-6), A-C Valley (17-3), North Clarion (21-1), Elk County Catholic (16-5), Clarion (14-7), Greenwood (17-3), Lebanon Catholic (15-7), New Hope Academy (16-4), Sullivan County (19-2), Muncy (15-5), Lourdes Regional (16-5), Mahanoy Area (17-4), Marian Catholic (17-5), Pius X (16-2), Sankofa (13-10), Delco Christian (16-6), Kennedy Catholic (15-5).
1. Chester (19-3)
2. Lower Merion (20-2)
3. Harrisburg (20-2)
4. McCaskey (20-2)
5. New Castle (21-0)
6. Cathedral Prep (19-2)
7. Williamsport (17-2)
8. St. Joseph's Prep (18-4)
9. Martin Luther King (21-2)
10. York (21-2)
Honorable mention
Abington (18-4), Council Rock North (17-5), Norristown (19-3), Penn Wood (15-7), Pennsbury (15-7), Hatboro-Horsham (17-5), Ridley (17-5) , Great Valley (23-0), Coatesville (17-6), Roman Catholic (17-5), La Salle College (15-7), Archbishop Ryan (15-7), State College (13-7), Parkland (16-6), Freedom (15-7), Liberty (15-7), Pocono Mountain West (18-4), St. Clair (18-3), Gateway (15-5), Hampton (18-4), Seneca Valley (15-7), North Allegheny (18-3), Pittsburgh Central Catholic (16-5).
Class AAA
1. Imhotep Charter (19-4)
2. Neumann-Goretti (17-5)
3. Allentown Central Catholic (20-2)
4. Archbishop Carroll (18-4)
5. Susquehanna Twp (21-1)
6. Abington Heights (18-2)
7. Mars (18-3)
8. Berks Catholic (20-3)
9. Chartiers Valley (19-2)
10. Montour (17-4)
Honorable mention
Thomas Jefferson (16-6), Uniontown (16-3), West Mifflin (15-5), Beaver Area (17-3), Central Valley (16-6), Donegal (22-0), Bishop McDevitt (16-6), Steel-High (19-4), Palmyra (15-7), Gettysburg (16-6), Greencastle-Antrim (16-5), Wilson Area (21-1), Pottsville (18-4), Holy Ghost Prep (15-6).
Class AA
1. Beaver Falls (19-3)
2. Greensburg Central Catholic (20-1)
3. Meyers (18-2)
4. Jeannette (17-4)
5. Holy Cross (16-4)
6. West Middlesex (17-3)
7. Communications Tech (16-6)
8. Trinity (15-6)
9. Loyalsock (18-3)
10. Lewisburg (19-2)
Honorable mention
Seton-La Salle (20-2), Sto-Rox (14-7), Quaker Valley (18-4), California (18-3), Serra Catholic (13-7), Elk Lake (17-3), Mid Valley (17-3), Riverside (15-6), Dunmore (12-7), Catasauqua (16-6), Notre Dame-Green Pond (13-9), Wellsboro (18-1), Constitution (15-8), Tyrone (15-4), Bald Eagle Area (17-2), Bellwood-Antis (18-2), Penn Cambria (16-3), Lakeview (17-3), Mercyhurst Prep (13-6).
Class A
1. Math, Civics & Sciences (22-1)
2. Vaux (16-7)
3. Lincoln Park (17-5)
4. Church Farm (17-5)
5. Vincentian (20-1)
6. Bishop Carroll (16-3)
7. Johnsonburg (18-2)
8. Ridgway (19-3)
9. Smethport (19-1)
10. St. John Neumann (19-1)
OUR HONORABLE MENTIONS
Shade (19-1), Shanksville-Stonycreek (18-2), Bishop Guilfoyle (15-3), North Catholic (14-5), Union Area (16-4), Our Lady of Sacred Heart (17-4), Clairton (13-6), A-C Valley (17-3), North Clarion (21-1), Elk County Catholic (16-5), Clarion (14-7), Greenwood (17-3), Lebanon Catholic (15-7), New Hope Academy (16-4), Sullivan County (19-2), Muncy (15-5), Lourdes Regional (16-5), Mahanoy Area (17-4), Marian Catholic (17-5), Pius X (16-2), Sankofa (13-10), Delco Christian (16-6), Kennedy Catholic (15-5).
Monday, February 11, 2013
T-D boys' basketball rankings
1. Bishop Carroll 16-3
Despite home loss to Bishop Guilfoyle, Huskies still worthy of top spot for now.
2. Penn Cambria 16-3
Panthers peaking at right time, especially with road game at Bishop Carroll on Wednesday.
3. Conemaugh Township 17-2
Indians face intriguing nonconference game tonight against a Richland team capable of beating anyone.
4. Bishop McCort 13-6
Crushers post impressive back-to-back wins against Somerset and Richland. Tonight's game at Greensburg Central Catholic could show how ready McCort is for postseason.
5. Northern Cambria 15-4
Colts haven't lost a home game in Heritage Conference play. They host Homer-Center in key game Tuesday.
6. Greater Johnstown 14-6
Trojans can play for LHAC championship with win vs. Bishop McCort on Wednesday.
7. Shade 19-1
Panthers can clinch spot in WestPAC title game with win at Shanksville Stonycreek. Could Ryan Fyock play in key game?
8. Shanksville Stonycreek 18-2
Vikings just keep winning and they host Shade on Tuesday. Their the only team to beat the Panthers.
9. Somerset 12-7
Up-and-down Golden Eagles have lost two of three. Of course, those losses are against Greater Johnstown and Bishop McCort.
10. Ligonier Valley 11-7
New to rankings, Rams probably need to win tonight at homes against Penn Cambria to stay.
Despite home loss to Bishop Guilfoyle, Huskies still worthy of top spot for now.
2. Penn Cambria 16-3
Panthers peaking at right time, especially with road game at Bishop Carroll on Wednesday.
3. Conemaugh Township 17-2
Indians face intriguing nonconference game tonight against a Richland team capable of beating anyone.
4. Bishop McCort 13-6
Crushers post impressive back-to-back wins against Somerset and Richland. Tonight's game at Greensburg Central Catholic could show how ready McCort is for postseason.
5. Northern Cambria 15-4
Colts haven't lost a home game in Heritage Conference play. They host Homer-Center in key game Tuesday.
6. Greater Johnstown 14-6
Trojans can play for LHAC championship with win vs. Bishop McCort on Wednesday.
7. Shade 19-1
Panthers can clinch spot in WestPAC title game with win at Shanksville Stonycreek. Could Ryan Fyock play in key game?
8. Shanksville Stonycreek 18-2
Vikings just keep winning and they host Shade on Tuesday. Their the only team to beat the Panthers.
9. Somerset 12-7
Up-and-down Golden Eagles have lost two of three. Of course, those losses are against Greater Johnstown and Bishop McCort.
10. Ligonier Valley 11-7
New to rankings, Rams probably need to win tonight at homes against Penn Cambria to stay.
Monday, February 4, 2013
T-D boys' basketball rankings
It's one of those games Bishop Carroll has circled on its calendar.
Leaders of Section 1 in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference, Bishop Carroll had a key home game scheduled against contender and fellow Class A power Bishop Guilfoyle on Friday night. It was more than a big LHAC contest as the Huskies were ranked No. 6 in the Patriot-News Class A rankings and the Marauders were ranked 10th.
Bishop Carroll didn't have school on last Friday. Thus, the game was moved to Saturday.
"It was definitely a long-awaited game, to have it postponed bummed us out," said senior Scott Ranck, who averages 13.0 points and 5.8 rebounds. "We were looking forward to that game."
The Huskies had to put those feelings aside quickly with a game scheduled at Richland on Saturday afternoon.
"That's a game that made me extremely nervous," said Bishop Carroll coach Cosie Aliquo. "Richland is loaded with talent everywhere you look."
Behind 23 points from Ranck, Bishop Carroll gutted out a 58-55 victory to move its win streak to 12 games.
1. Bishop Carroll 15-2
Big game vs. Bishop Guilfoyle postponed, but Huskies bounce right back with tough win at Richland.
2. Penn Cambria 13-3
Panthers posted impressive win at Bishop Guilfoyle.
3. Greater Johnstown 12-5
Pair of impressive road wins (Somerset, Richland) for Trojans.
4. Conemaugh Township 13-2
Indians on an 11-game win streak, and only one of those games (at Shanksville) was close.
5. Northern Cambria 13-4
Loss at Blairsville clogged top of Heritage Conference standings.
6. Shade 18-1
Panthers back on track after lone loss to Shanksville-Stonycreek.
7. Bishop McCort 10-6
Nemo Trexler is back for the Crimson Crushers.
8. Shanksville-Stonycreek 16-2
Vikings have pieced together four consecutive road wins.
9. Chestnut Ridge 13-2
Beau Bosch and Ben Pick close to averaging double-doubles for Lions.
10. Somerset 12-6
Golden Eagles have scored nearly 300 points more than any team in the LHAC.
Leaders of Section 1 in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference, Bishop Carroll had a key home game scheduled against contender and fellow Class A power Bishop Guilfoyle on Friday night. It was more than a big LHAC contest as the Huskies were ranked No. 6 in the Patriot-News Class A rankings and the Marauders were ranked 10th.
Bishop Carroll didn't have school on last Friday. Thus, the game was moved to Saturday.
"It was definitely a long-awaited game, to have it postponed bummed us out," said senior Scott Ranck, who averages 13.0 points and 5.8 rebounds. "We were looking forward to that game."
The Huskies had to put those feelings aside quickly with a game scheduled at Richland on Saturday afternoon.
"That's a game that made me extremely nervous," said Bishop Carroll coach Cosie Aliquo. "Richland is loaded with talent everywhere you look."
Behind 23 points from Ranck, Bishop Carroll gutted out a 58-55 victory to move its win streak to 12 games.
1. Bishop Carroll 15-2
Big game vs. Bishop Guilfoyle postponed, but Huskies bounce right back with tough win at Richland.
2. Penn Cambria 13-3
Panthers posted impressive win at Bishop Guilfoyle.
3. Greater Johnstown 12-5
Pair of impressive road wins (Somerset, Richland) for Trojans.
4. Conemaugh Township 13-2
Indians on an 11-game win streak, and only one of those games (at Shanksville) was close.
5. Northern Cambria 13-4
Loss at Blairsville clogged top of Heritage Conference standings.
6. Shade 18-1
Panthers back on track after lone loss to Shanksville-Stonycreek.
7. Bishop McCort 10-6
Nemo Trexler is back for the Crimson Crushers.
8. Shanksville-Stonycreek 16-2
Vikings have pieced together four consecutive road wins.
9. Chestnut Ridge 13-2
Beau Bosch and Ben Pick close to averaging double-doubles for Lions.
10. Somerset 12-6
Golden Eagles have scored nearly 300 points more than any team in the LHAC.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Patriot-News basketball rankings
Class AAAA
1. Chester (14-3)
2. Lower Merion (16-2)
3. Harrisburg (18-1)
4. McCaskey (17-2)
5. New Castle (17-0)
6. St. Joseph’s Prep (15-3)
7. Cathedral Prep (15-2)
8. Williamsport (14-2)
9. North Allegheny (15-1)
10. Martin Luther King (18-1)
Honorable mention
\York (16-2), State College (12-4), Abington (13-4), Council Rock North (13-5), Norristown (15-3), Penn Wood (11-6), Pennsbury (12-4), Ridley (15-2), Great Valley (16-0) Hatboro-Horsham (13-3), Upper St. Clair (13-3), Gateway (11-3), Hampton (14-3), Seneca Valley (14-4), Bethel Park (14-2), Roman Catholic (13-5), La Salle College (13-4), Liberty (11-5), Parkland (14-4), Pocono Mountain West (14-2).
Class AAA
1. Neumann-Goretti (13-4)
2. Imhotep Charter (16-4)
3. Allentown Central Catholic (15-2)
4. Archbishop Carroll (13-4)
5. Beaver Area (15-1)
6. Chartiers Valley (16-1)
7. Susquehanna Twp (18-1)
8. Abington Heights (14-2)
9. Mars (13-3)
10. Berks Catholic (15-3)
Honorable mention
Donegal (19-0), Steelton-Highspire (15-2), Bishop McDevitt (11-6), Palmyra (14-5), Greencastle-Antrim (14-3), Gettysburg (15-5), Montour (13-4), Thomas Jefferson (12-5), Uniontown (13-2), West Mifflin (12-3), General McLane (11-4), Hickory (12-3), Girard (11-4), Wilson Area (17-1), Pottsville (13-4), Danville (12-2), Archbishop Wood (10-6), Philly Electrical (10-10), Glen Mills (11-6), Holy Ghost Prep (12-4).
Class AA
1. Beaver Falls (15-3)
2. Greensburg Central Catholic (16-1)
3. Jeannette (14-2)
4. Meyers (14-2)
5. Holy Cross (12-3)
6. Trinity (13-3)
7. Communications Tech (12-4)
8. West Middlesex (13-3)
9. Loyalsock (12-2)
10. Lewisburg (13-1)
Honroable mention
Seton-La Salle (15-2), Serra Catholic (12-3), Quaker Valley (12-4), Sto-Rox (9-7), Dunmore (9-5), Mid Valley (13-2), Riverside (10-5), Mercyhurst Prep (10-5), Lakeview (14-2), Bald Eagle Area (14-1), Bellwood- Antis (14-1), Penn Cambria (12-3), Constitution (11-8) , Freire Charter (13-7), Wellsboro (16-1).
Class A
1. Math, Civics & Sciences (19-0)
2. Vaux (13-6)
3. Lincoln Park (11-5)
4. Church Farm (11-5)
5. Johnsonburg (15-1)
6. Bishop Carroll (13-2)
7. Vincentian (15-1)
8. Ridgway (13-3)
9. St. John Neumann (15-0)
10. Bishop Guilfoyle (12-2)
Honorable mention
Greenwood (16-2), Lebanon Catholic (13-6), New Hope (15-2), North Catholic (11-4), Union Area (13-2), OLSH (14-3), Clairton (8-5), Wilkinsburg (8-7), Smethport (14-1), North Clarion (16-1), A-C Valley (14-2), Clarion (13-4), Mahanoy Area (14-3), Shenandoah Valley (13-5), Pius X (12-2), Marian Catholic (14-5), Lourdes (13-4), Sullivan County (16-1), Shade (14-1), Shanksville-Stonycreek (13-2), Kennedy Catholic (11-4), Delco Christian (12-5).
1. Chester (14-3)
2. Lower Merion (16-2)
3. Harrisburg (18-1)
4. McCaskey (17-2)
5. New Castle (17-0)
6. St. Joseph’s Prep (15-3)
7. Cathedral Prep (15-2)
8. Williamsport (14-2)
9. North Allegheny (15-1)
10. Martin Luther King (18-1)
Honorable mention
\York (16-2), State College (12-4), Abington (13-4), Council Rock North (13-5), Norristown (15-3), Penn Wood (11-6), Pennsbury (12-4), Ridley (15-2), Great Valley (16-0) Hatboro-Horsham (13-3), Upper St. Clair (13-3), Gateway (11-3), Hampton (14-3), Seneca Valley (14-4), Bethel Park (14-2), Roman Catholic (13-5), La Salle College (13-4), Liberty (11-5), Parkland (14-4), Pocono Mountain West (14-2).
Class AAA
1. Neumann-Goretti (13-4)
2. Imhotep Charter (16-4)
3. Allentown Central Catholic (15-2)
4. Archbishop Carroll (13-4)
5. Beaver Area (15-1)
6. Chartiers Valley (16-1)
7. Susquehanna Twp (18-1)
8. Abington Heights (14-2)
9. Mars (13-3)
10. Berks Catholic (15-3)
Honorable mention
Donegal (19-0), Steelton-Highspire (15-2), Bishop McDevitt (11-6), Palmyra (14-5), Greencastle-Antrim (14-3), Gettysburg (15-5), Montour (13-4), Thomas Jefferson (12-5), Uniontown (13-2), West Mifflin (12-3), General McLane (11-4), Hickory (12-3), Girard (11-4), Wilson Area (17-1), Pottsville (13-4), Danville (12-2), Archbishop Wood (10-6), Philly Electrical (10-10), Glen Mills (11-6), Holy Ghost Prep (12-4).
Class AA
1. Beaver Falls (15-3)
2. Greensburg Central Catholic (16-1)
3. Jeannette (14-2)
4. Meyers (14-2)
5. Holy Cross (12-3)
6. Trinity (13-3)
7. Communications Tech (12-4)
8. West Middlesex (13-3)
9. Loyalsock (12-2)
10. Lewisburg (13-1)
Honroable mention
Seton-La Salle (15-2), Serra Catholic (12-3), Quaker Valley (12-4), Sto-Rox (9-7), Dunmore (9-5), Mid Valley (13-2), Riverside (10-5), Mercyhurst Prep (10-5), Lakeview (14-2), Bald Eagle Area (14-1), Bellwood- Antis (14-1), Penn Cambria (12-3), Constitution (11-8) , Freire Charter (13-7), Wellsboro (16-1).
Class A
1. Math, Civics & Sciences (19-0)
2. Vaux (13-6)
3. Lincoln Park (11-5)
4. Church Farm (11-5)
5. Johnsonburg (15-1)
6. Bishop Carroll (13-2)
7. Vincentian (15-1)
8. Ridgway (13-3)
9. St. John Neumann (15-0)
10. Bishop Guilfoyle (12-2)
Honorable mention
Greenwood (16-2), Lebanon Catholic (13-6), New Hope (15-2), North Catholic (11-4), Union Area (13-2), OLSH (14-3), Clairton (8-5), Wilkinsburg (8-7), Smethport (14-1), North Clarion (16-1), A-C Valley (14-2), Clarion (13-4), Mahanoy Area (14-3), Shenandoah Valley (13-5), Pius X (12-2), Marian Catholic (14-5), Lourdes (13-4), Sullivan County (16-1), Shade (14-1), Shanksville-Stonycreek (13-2), Kennedy Catholic (11-4), Delco Christian (12-5).
Sunday, January 27, 2013
T-D boys' basketball rankings
Through its first five games, Northern Cambria was 3-2 and not looking like a team that returned a majority of key components from a team that won the 2011-12 District 6 Class A championship and qualified for the state playoffs.
There was a two-point loss to Blacklick Valley in the finals of the Rockwood Tournament. The Colts lost by three at Ligonier Valley and a two-point loss to rival Cambria Heights put Northern Cambria's record at 5-3.
The shaky start raised some eyebrows as expectation were high in Northern Cambria, even if the Colts moved up to Class AA this season.
Well, that 5-3 record has morphed into a 13-3 record. In District 6 Class AA, only Bald Eagle Area and Bellwood-Antis have better won-loss records.
Northern Cambria is coming off its most impressive performance – a 62-24 victory over Ligonier Valley in a game where senior guard Adam Polites reached 1,000 career points.
Polites is averaging 22.3 points per game for the Colts. Jeff Hogan (13.7 ppg) and Josh Bonatesta (12.7) add depth to the Colts' offense. With a 9-1 league record, Northern Cambria sits in first place in the Heritage Conference, a game ahead of Homer-Center and a game-and-a-half over Marion Center.
They're also holding steady as the No. 2 team in The Tribune-Democrat boys' basketball rankings.
1. Bishop Carroll 13-2
Huskies host Bishop Gulfoyle on Friday in matchup of top two teams in LHAC Section 1.
2. Northern Cambria 13-3
Colts on an eight-game win streak.
3. Penn Cambria 12-3
Panthers earned big win last week versus Bishop McCort
4. Conemaugh Township 11-2
Indians earned gritty win last week at Shanksville.
5. Greater Johnstown 10-5
Trojans face two tough games on road – Somerset, Richland – this week.
6. Somerset 11-5
Golden Eagles can force tie in LHAC Section 2 if they beat Greater Johnstown.
7. Bishop McCort 8-5
Crushers have lost three of five and dealt tough blow with Nemo Trexler injury.
8. Shade 14-1
Without Ryan Fyock, Panthers beat Blacklick Valley. Fyock may return before end of regular season.
9. Shanksville-Stonycreek 12-2
Three consecutive road games loom for Vikings.
10. Chestnut Ridge 12-2
Lions are unbeaten in the Sideling Hill Conference with a 7-0 record.
There was a two-point loss to Blacklick Valley in the finals of the Rockwood Tournament. The Colts lost by three at Ligonier Valley and a two-point loss to rival Cambria Heights put Northern Cambria's record at 5-3.
The shaky start raised some eyebrows as expectation were high in Northern Cambria, even if the Colts moved up to Class AA this season.
Well, that 5-3 record has morphed into a 13-3 record. In District 6 Class AA, only Bald Eagle Area and Bellwood-Antis have better won-loss records.
Northern Cambria is coming off its most impressive performance – a 62-24 victory over Ligonier Valley in a game where senior guard Adam Polites reached 1,000 career points.
Polites is averaging 22.3 points per game for the Colts. Jeff Hogan (13.7 ppg) and Josh Bonatesta (12.7) add depth to the Colts' offense. With a 9-1 league record, Northern Cambria sits in first place in the Heritage Conference, a game ahead of Homer-Center and a game-and-a-half over Marion Center.
They're also holding steady as the No. 2 team in The Tribune-Democrat boys' basketball rankings.
1. Bishop Carroll 13-2
Huskies host Bishop Gulfoyle on Friday in matchup of top two teams in LHAC Section 1.
2. Northern Cambria 13-3
Colts on an eight-game win streak.
3. Penn Cambria 12-3
Panthers earned big win last week versus Bishop McCort
4. Conemaugh Township 11-2
Indians earned gritty win last week at Shanksville.
5. Greater Johnstown 10-5
Trojans face two tough games on road – Somerset, Richland – this week.
6. Somerset 11-5
Golden Eagles can force tie in LHAC Section 2 if they beat Greater Johnstown.
7. Bishop McCort 8-5
Crushers have lost three of five and dealt tough blow with Nemo Trexler injury.
8. Shade 14-1
Without Ryan Fyock, Panthers beat Blacklick Valley. Fyock may return before end of regular season.
9. Shanksville-Stonycreek 12-2
Three consecutive road games loom for Vikings.
10. Chestnut Ridge 12-2
Lions are unbeaten in the Sideling Hill Conference with a 7-0 record.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Three up, three down
Three up
Bishop Carroll boys basketball
The only thing that can stop the Huskies? Snow.
Bishop Carroll is 5-0 in LHAC Section 1 and owns wins over Johnstown and Penn Cambria the past week.
Northern Cambria boys basketball
The Colts got off to a slow start. Forget about that.
Northern Cambria looks a lot like the team that won the District 6 Class A title last year. Its coming off a thorough victory over Ligonier Valley, the last team to beat NC.
1,000-point scorers
There's been a rush of 1,000-point career scorers the last few weeks. Last night, Northern Cambria's Adam Polites hit the milestone. Up next, Portage junior Olivia McCabe is five points shy.
Three down
Mother Nature
The Tribune-Democrat sports staff had three games scheduled for Friday night – Bishop Carroll at Richland, Bishop Guilfoyle at Somerset and Penn Cambria at Greater Johnstown.
What could have been one of the best nights of the basketball season was wiped out.
Bedford basketball
The Bisons wrestling team is strong, but the basketball programs at Bedford are struggling. The boys and girls teams have combined for three victories.
Northern Cambria girls sports
Not too long ago, the Colts were a PIAA power in volleyball and basketball. Both programs have experienced uncharacteristically down seasons.
Bishop Carroll boys basketball
The only thing that can stop the Huskies? Snow.
Bishop Carroll is 5-0 in LHAC Section 1 and owns wins over Johnstown and Penn Cambria the past week.
Northern Cambria boys basketball
The Colts got off to a slow start. Forget about that.
Northern Cambria looks a lot like the team that won the District 6 Class A title last year. Its coming off a thorough victory over Ligonier Valley, the last team to beat NC.
1,000-point scorers
There's been a rush of 1,000-point career scorers the last few weeks. Last night, Northern Cambria's Adam Polites hit the milestone. Up next, Portage junior Olivia McCabe is five points shy.
Three down
Mother Nature
The Tribune-Democrat sports staff had three games scheduled for Friday night – Bishop Carroll at Richland, Bishop Guilfoyle at Somerset and Penn Cambria at Greater Johnstown.
What could have been one of the best nights of the basketball season was wiped out.
Bedford basketball
The Bisons wrestling team is strong, but the basketball programs at Bedford are struggling. The boys and girls teams have combined for three victories.
Northern Cambria girls sports
Not too long ago, the Colts were a PIAA power in volleyball and basketball. Both programs have experienced uncharacteristically down seasons.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Patriot-News boys' basketball rankings
Class AAAA
1. Chester (12-3)
2. Lower Merion (14-2)
3. Harrisburg (14-1)
4. McCaskey (14-2)
5. New Castle (15-0)
6. St. Joseph’s Prep (12-3)
7. Cathedral Prep (13-2)
8. Williamsport (13-2)
9. North Allegheny (13-1)
10. York (14-2)
Honorable mention
Abington (11-4), Council Rock North (13-2), Norristown (12-3), Penn Wood (9-4), Pennsbury (11-3), Ridley (13-2), Great Valley (15-0), Hatboro-Horsham (13-2), Gateway (10-2), Hampton (12-3), Seneca Valley (12-3), Bethel Park (14-1), Roman Catholic (11-4), La Salle College (12-4), Martin Luther King (15-0), State College (12-3), Parkland (13-3) , Pocono Mountain West (12-2).
Class AAA
1. Imhotep Charter (14-3)
2. Neumann-Goretti (11-4)
3. Allentown Central Catholic (13-2)
4. Mars (13-2)
5. Archbishop Carroll (12-3)
6. Beaver Area (13-1)
7. Chartiers Valley (13-1)
8. Susquehanna Twp (16-1)
9. Abington Heights (11-2)
10. Berks Catholic (14-3)
Honorable mention
Bishop McDevitt (10-5), Donegal (17-0), Greencastle-Antrim (12-3), Palmyra (11-5) Steel-High (13-2), Gettysburg (14-4), Montour (10-4), Thomas Jefferson (10-4), Uniontown (12-2),West Mifflin (11-3), Central Valley (12-4), General McLane (10-3), Hickory (10-2), Girard (10-3), Wilson Area (15-1), Pottsville (11-4), Holy Ghost Prep (11-3), Glen Mills (10-4) , Philadelphia Electrical (9-8), Archbishop Wood (8-5), Danville (10-2).
Class AA
1. Meyers (12-1)
2. Beaver Falls (12-3)
3. Greensburg Central Catholic (15-1)
4. Jeannette (13-2)
5. Holy Cross (10-3)
6. Trinity (11-3)
7. Communications Tech (9-4)
8. West Middlesex (11-3)
9. Loyalsock (10-2)
10. Lewisburg (11-1)
Honorable mention
Dunmore (8-5), Mid Valley (12-2), Riverside (10-4), Seton-La Salle (13-2), Sto-Rox (8-5), Quaker Valley (12-3), Serra Catholic (12-2), Lakeview (12-2), Mercyhurst Prep (9-5), Bald Eagle Area (12-1, Bishop McCort (8-4), Wellsboro (14-1), Constitution (9-7), Del-Val Charter (7-8) and Freire Charter (11-5).
Class A
1. Math, Civics & Sciences (15-0)
2. Vaux (10-5)
3. Lincoln Park (10-4)
4. Church Farm (10-4)
5. Johnsonburg (13-1)
6. Bishop Carroll (11-2)
7. Vincentian (14-1)
8. Ridgway (11-3)
9. St. John Neumann (12-0)
10. Bishop Guilfoyle (11-2)
Honorable mention
Shade (12-1), Shanksville-Stonycreek (11-1), North Catholic (10-4), Union Area (13-2), OLSH (11-3), Clairton (8-3), Smethport (12-1), North Clarion (13-1), A-C Valley (12-2), Elk County Catholic (10-3), Clarion (11-3), Mahanoy Area (12-3), Marian Catholic (13-3), Pius X (12-2), Shenandoah Valley (11-4), Lourdes Regional (11-4), Sullivan County (14-1), Muncy (8-3), Greenwood (15-2), Lebanon Catholic (12-4), New Hope Academy (12-2), Kennedy Catholic (8-3), Old Forge (9-5), Delco Christian (10-4).
1. Chester (12-3)
2. Lower Merion (14-2)
3. Harrisburg (14-1)
4. McCaskey (14-2)
5. New Castle (15-0)
6. St. Joseph’s Prep (12-3)
7. Cathedral Prep (13-2)
8. Williamsport (13-2)
9. North Allegheny (13-1)
10. York (14-2)
Honorable mention
Abington (11-4), Council Rock North (13-2), Norristown (12-3), Penn Wood (9-4), Pennsbury (11-3), Ridley (13-2), Great Valley (15-0), Hatboro-Horsham (13-2), Gateway (10-2), Hampton (12-3), Seneca Valley (12-3), Bethel Park (14-1), Roman Catholic (11-4), La Salle College (12-4), Martin Luther King (15-0), State College (12-3), Parkland (13-3) , Pocono Mountain West (12-2).
Class AAA
1. Imhotep Charter (14-3)
2. Neumann-Goretti (11-4)
3. Allentown Central Catholic (13-2)
4. Mars (13-2)
5. Archbishop Carroll (12-3)
6. Beaver Area (13-1)
7. Chartiers Valley (13-1)
8. Susquehanna Twp (16-1)
9. Abington Heights (11-2)
10. Berks Catholic (14-3)
Honorable mention
Bishop McDevitt (10-5), Donegal (17-0), Greencastle-Antrim (12-3), Palmyra (11-5) Steel-High (13-2), Gettysburg (14-4), Montour (10-4), Thomas Jefferson (10-4), Uniontown (12-2),West Mifflin (11-3), Central Valley (12-4), General McLane (10-3), Hickory (10-2), Girard (10-3), Wilson Area (15-1), Pottsville (11-4), Holy Ghost Prep (11-3), Glen Mills (10-4) , Philadelphia Electrical (9-8), Archbishop Wood (8-5), Danville (10-2).
Class AA
1. Meyers (12-1)
2. Beaver Falls (12-3)
3. Greensburg Central Catholic (15-1)
4. Jeannette (13-2)
5. Holy Cross (10-3)
6. Trinity (11-3)
7. Communications Tech (9-4)
8. West Middlesex (11-3)
9. Loyalsock (10-2)
10. Lewisburg (11-1)
Honorable mention
Dunmore (8-5), Mid Valley (12-2), Riverside (10-4), Seton-La Salle (13-2), Sto-Rox (8-5), Quaker Valley (12-3), Serra Catholic (12-2), Lakeview (12-2), Mercyhurst Prep (9-5), Bald Eagle Area (12-1, Bishop McCort (8-4), Wellsboro (14-1), Constitution (9-7), Del-Val Charter (7-8) and Freire Charter (11-5).
Class A
1. Math, Civics & Sciences (15-0)
2. Vaux (10-5)
3. Lincoln Park (10-4)
4. Church Farm (10-4)
5. Johnsonburg (13-1)
6. Bishop Carroll (11-2)
7. Vincentian (14-1)
8. Ridgway (11-3)
9. St. John Neumann (12-0)
10. Bishop Guilfoyle (11-2)
Honorable mention
Shade (12-1), Shanksville-Stonycreek (11-1), North Catholic (10-4), Union Area (13-2), OLSH (11-3), Clairton (8-3), Smethport (12-1), North Clarion (13-1), A-C Valley (12-2), Elk County Catholic (10-3), Clarion (11-3), Mahanoy Area (12-3), Marian Catholic (13-3), Pius X (12-2), Shenandoah Valley (11-4), Lourdes Regional (11-4), Sullivan County (14-1), Muncy (8-3), Greenwood (15-2), Lebanon Catholic (12-4), New Hope Academy (12-2), Kennedy Catholic (8-3), Old Forge (9-5), Delco Christian (10-4).
Monday, January 21, 2013
T-D boys' basketball rankings
The hottest team in The Tribune-Democrat coverage area? It's the Bishop Carroll boys.
Consider:
* The Huskies have won eight consecutive games and ascended to the top of the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Section 1 standings.
* During that span, Bishop Carroll won at Bishop Guilfoyle by 24, at Penn Cambria by 11, at Vincentian Academy by two on a Saturday and at Cambria Heights by 23.
* Even the Huskies' most recent loss was impressive. Bishop Carroll took Bishop McCort to overtime at McCort before losing by three points.
* Sophomore Brandon Martinazzi is emerging as a big-game player and Marcus Lee is a force inside.
After a game tonight against North Star, Bishop Carroll faces two tough tests - home against Greater Johhnstown on Wednesday and at Richland on Friday.
For now, the Huskies have accomplished more than enough to replace Shade atop The Tribune-Democrat boys basketball rankings.
1. Bishop Carroll 11-2
Huskies haven't lost since Dec. 22 or to any Class A team.
2. Northern Cambria 11-3
Colts living up to preseason billing. Big home game versus Ligonier Valley on Thursday.
3. Bishop McCort 8-4
The Crimson Crushers show moxie late against Trojans, but stumbled early in week against Richland.
4. Greater Johnstown 9-4
Roshon Fields and Phil Madison playing well in the big games.
5. Penn Cambria 10-3
A.J. Leahey is as talented as any player around. UPJ has to be happy about that.
6. Shanksville-Stonycreek 11-1
Vikings' Carter Slade hits buzzer-beater at Shade. Three tough games this week.
7. Conemaugh Township 10-2
Indians haven't played a close game in more than a month.
8. Shade 12-1
Panthers lost at buzzer to Shanksville minus leading scorer Ryan Fyock.
9. Somerset 10-5
Jake Close found his scoring touch and Eagles scored big win versus Richland.
10. Richland 7-4
Bishop McCort win proves Rams capable of beating any area team.
Consider:
* The Huskies have won eight consecutive games and ascended to the top of the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Section 1 standings.
* During that span, Bishop Carroll won at Bishop Guilfoyle by 24, at Penn Cambria by 11, at Vincentian Academy by two on a Saturday and at Cambria Heights by 23.
* Even the Huskies' most recent loss was impressive. Bishop Carroll took Bishop McCort to overtime at McCort before losing by three points.
* Sophomore Brandon Martinazzi is emerging as a big-game player and Marcus Lee is a force inside.
After a game tonight against North Star, Bishop Carroll faces two tough tests - home against Greater Johhnstown on Wednesday and at Richland on Friday.
For now, the Huskies have accomplished more than enough to replace Shade atop The Tribune-Democrat boys basketball rankings.
1. Bishop Carroll 11-2
Huskies haven't lost since Dec. 22 or to any Class A team.
2. Northern Cambria 11-3
Colts living up to preseason billing. Big home game versus Ligonier Valley on Thursday.
3. Bishop McCort 8-4
The Crimson Crushers show moxie late against Trojans, but stumbled early in week against Richland.
4. Greater Johnstown 9-4
Roshon Fields and Phil Madison playing well in the big games.
5. Penn Cambria 10-3
A.J. Leahey is as talented as any player around. UPJ has to be happy about that.
6. Shanksville-Stonycreek 11-1
Vikings' Carter Slade hits buzzer-beater at Shade. Three tough games this week.
7. Conemaugh Township 10-2
Indians haven't played a close game in more than a month.
8. Shade 12-1
Panthers lost at buzzer to Shanksville minus leading scorer Ryan Fyock.
9. Somerset 10-5
Jake Close found his scoring touch and Eagles scored big win versus Richland.
10. Richland 7-4
Bishop McCort win proves Rams capable of beating any area team.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Cleaning out the notebook: Greater Johnstown's tough schedule pays off
Two of the year's better matchups in boys' basketball take place tonight when Greater Johnstown plays at Bishop McCort and Bishop Carroll travels to Penn Cambria.
It's no stretch to say that these four teams are the best the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference has to offer.
Despite an undersized roster, Greater Johnstown takes a 9-3 record and a 3-0 mark in section play to McCort. Since a 47-point loss to Class AAA power Susquehanna Township on Dec. 27 in Harrisburg, the Trojans have won five consecutive games. Among those wins includes a victory over Annville-Cleona, a former PIAA champion, Somerset and Altoona.
Maybe part of the reason for the improved play is because of games like the loss to Susquehanna Township.
Greater Johnstown has taken on all comers with an ambitious nonconference schedule. The Trojans also played a pair of WPIAL Class AAAA teams in perennial power Mt. Lebanon and Kiski Area.
"We had three new guys (against Mt. Lebanon) and I think they were shocked by the intensity," Johnstown coach Neil Cobaugh said. "Since then, we've come out and played hard, played aggressive. Playing those two huge quad-A schools was good for us.We learned if we can play hard, we can beat these teams."
Teams like Altoona, which lost at home to the Trojans by 15 points.
"We can surprise some people if we play tough defense," Cobaugh said. "These tournaments were a great tool. They gave us something to build around."
* Things haven't been easy for the Ligonier Valley girls basketball team since Maddie Grimm left the lineup with an ankle injury, but the guess here is the Rams will make noise this postseason.
With Grimm, a versatile 5-8 player who has signed to play softball at Kent State, the Rams have an athletic shot-blocking, rebounding presence capable of running the point as well.
Postseason play is matchup predicated. Grimm is a matchup nightmare, and she'll open things up offensively for Kyra Ludwig and Taylor Rudnik.
* The area's most heavily recruited student-athlete? You might be surprised to find out it's not a football or basketball player or even a wrestler. There's a good chance it's Deanna Binnie, the top shooter on the Conemaugh Township rifle team.
Binnie has narrowed her scope to three finalists - Ohio State, Texas Christian (TCU) and Mississippi.
Imagine an area football player with those three as finalists.
Binnie has already qualified for the Junior Olympics, which take place in April in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Eventually, she'd like to qualify for the Olympics.
"That is the goal, to try and get there," said Binnie, who holds or shares 12 national records and competed at a prestigious competition last summer in Fort Benning, Ga. "(At Fort Benning), I was shooting with girls who were shooting in the last Olympics."
* Bishop Carroll boys' basketball made a significant over its recent stretch of schedule.
Since a 67-64 overtime loss to Bishop McCort on Dec. 22, the Huskies have reeled off seven consecutive victories and are 10-2 overall, 4-1 in LHAC Section 1.
In a six-day span (Jan. 7-12), Bishop Carroll put together a run as impressive as any team has put together this season.
It started 24-point mashing of Bishop Guilfoyle on the Marauders' home court, followed by a 23-point win over a solid Cambria Heights team and an 83-81 last Saturday at previously unbeaten Vincentian Academy.
The win streak has catapulted Bishop Carroll to the sixth spot in the Patriot-News Class A state rankings.
It's no stretch to say that these four teams are the best the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference has to offer.
Despite an undersized roster, Greater Johnstown takes a 9-3 record and a 3-0 mark in section play to McCort. Since a 47-point loss to Class AAA power Susquehanna Township on Dec. 27 in Harrisburg, the Trojans have won five consecutive games. Among those wins includes a victory over Annville-Cleona, a former PIAA champion, Somerset and Altoona.
Maybe part of the reason for the improved play is because of games like the loss to Susquehanna Township.
Greater Johnstown has taken on all comers with an ambitious nonconference schedule. The Trojans also played a pair of WPIAL Class AAAA teams in perennial power Mt. Lebanon and Kiski Area.
"We had three new guys (against Mt. Lebanon) and I think they were shocked by the intensity," Johnstown coach Neil Cobaugh said. "Since then, we've come out and played hard, played aggressive. Playing those two huge quad-A schools was good for us.We learned if we can play hard, we can beat these teams."
Teams like Altoona, which lost at home to the Trojans by 15 points.
"We can surprise some people if we play tough defense," Cobaugh said. "These tournaments were a great tool. They gave us something to build around."
* Things haven't been easy for the Ligonier Valley girls basketball team since Maddie Grimm left the lineup with an ankle injury, but the guess here is the Rams will make noise this postseason.
With Grimm, a versatile 5-8 player who has signed to play softball at Kent State, the Rams have an athletic shot-blocking, rebounding presence capable of running the point as well.
Postseason play is matchup predicated. Grimm is a matchup nightmare, and she'll open things up offensively for Kyra Ludwig and Taylor Rudnik.
* The area's most heavily recruited student-athlete? You might be surprised to find out it's not a football or basketball player or even a wrestler. There's a good chance it's Deanna Binnie, the top shooter on the Conemaugh Township rifle team.
Binnie has narrowed her scope to three finalists - Ohio State, Texas Christian (TCU) and Mississippi.
Imagine an area football player with those three as finalists.
Binnie has already qualified for the Junior Olympics, which take place in April in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Eventually, she'd like to qualify for the Olympics.
"That is the goal, to try and get there," said Binnie, who holds or shares 12 national records and competed at a prestigious competition last summer in Fort Benning, Ga. "(At Fort Benning), I was shooting with girls who were shooting in the last Olympics."
* Bishop Carroll boys' basketball made a significant over its recent stretch of schedule.
Since a 67-64 overtime loss to Bishop McCort on Dec. 22, the Huskies have reeled off seven consecutive victories and are 10-2 overall, 4-1 in LHAC Section 1.
In a six-day span (Jan. 7-12), Bishop Carroll put together a run as impressive as any team has put together this season.
It started 24-point mashing of Bishop Guilfoyle on the Marauders' home court, followed by a 23-point win over a solid Cambria Heights team and an 83-81 last Saturday at previously unbeaten Vincentian Academy.
The win streak has catapulted Bishop Carroll to the sixth spot in the Patriot-News Class A state rankings.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Patriot-News boys basketball rankings
Class AAAA
1. Chester (9-3)
2. Lower Merion (12-1)
3. St. Joseph’s Prep (10-2)
4. Harrisburg (12-1)
5. McCaskey (12-2)
6. New Castle (13-0)
7. Cathedral Prep (11-1)
8. Abington (10-2)
9. Williamsport (11-2)
10. Parkland (11-1)
Honorable mention
York (11-2), Council Rock North (11-1), Norristown (9-3), Penn Wood (8-2), Pennsbury (8-3), Ridley (12-1), Pocono Mountain West (9-2), Gateway (9-1), North Allegheny (11-1), Hampton (11-2), Seneca Valley (9-3), State College (10-3), La Salle College (8-4), Roman Catholic outfit (9-4), Martin Luther King (13-0).
Class AAA
1. Imhotep Charter (11-3)
2. Neumann-Goretti (8-4)
3. Allentown Central Catholic (11-2)
4. Mars (11-2)
5. Beaver Area (12-0)
6. Chartiers Valley (11-1)
7. Archbishop Carroll (9-3)
8. Susquehanna Twp (14-1)
9. Abington Heights (9-2)
10. Berks Catholic (11-3)
Honorable mention
Bishop McDevitt (9-4), Donegal (14-0), Palmyra (10-5), Greencastle-Antrim (11-2), Steel-High (11-2), South Fayette (11-2) Thomas Jefferson (9-3), Glen Mills (7-4), Holy Ghost Prep (8-3), General McLane (8-3), Hickory (8-2), Meadville (9-2), Wilson Area (13-1), Philly Electrical (8-7), Archbishop Wood (8-4).
Class AA
1. Meyers (10-1)
2. Beaver Falls (10-3)
3. Jeannette (12-1).
4. Greensburg Central Catholic (13-1)
5. Holy Cross (8-3)
6. Trinity (9-3)
7. Communications Tech (8-3)
8. West Middlesex (8-3)
9. Loyalsock (8-2)
10. Lewisburg (10-0)
Honorable mention
Constitution (8-5), Del-Val Charter (6-7), Freire Charter (9-5), Dunmore (7-4), Mid Valley (10-2), Riverside (9-3), Delone Catholic (8-4), Wellsboro (13-1), Bald Eagle Area (11-0), Bishop McCort (7-3), Mercyhurst Prep (7-5), Lakeview (10-2), Quaker Valley (10-3), Washington (11-2), Seton-La Salle (11-2), Serra Catholic (10-2).
Class A
1. Math, Civics & Sciences (12-0)
2. Vaux (7-5)
3. Lincoln Park (8-4)
4. Church Farm (9-4)
5. Johnsonburg (10-1)
6. Bishop Carroll (9-2)
7. Vincentian (11-1)
8. Ridgway (11-2)
9. Shade (10-0)
10. St. John Neumann (10-0)
Honorable mention
North Catholic (8-4), Sullivan (11-1), Muncy (7-2), Lourdes (9-3), Mahanoy Area (10-3), Marian Catholic (10-3), Pius X (10-2), Shenandoah Valley (9-3), Bishop Guilfoyle (7-2), Shanksville-Stonycreek (9-1), Kennedy Catholic (6-3), Greenwood (12-2), Lebanon Catholic (11-3), New Hope Academy (8-2), Smethport (10-1), North Clarion (11-1), A-C Valley (11-1), Elk County Catholic (8-3), Old Forge (8-4), Delco Christian (8-3)
1. Chester (9-3)
2. Lower Merion (12-1)
3. St. Joseph’s Prep (10-2)
4. Harrisburg (12-1)
5. McCaskey (12-2)
6. New Castle (13-0)
7. Cathedral Prep (11-1)
8. Abington (10-2)
9. Williamsport (11-2)
10. Parkland (11-1)
Honorable mention
York (11-2), Council Rock North (11-1), Norristown (9-3), Penn Wood (8-2), Pennsbury (8-3), Ridley (12-1), Pocono Mountain West (9-2), Gateway (9-1), North Allegheny (11-1), Hampton (11-2), Seneca Valley (9-3), State College (10-3), La Salle College (8-4), Roman Catholic outfit (9-4), Martin Luther King (13-0).
Class AAA
1. Imhotep Charter (11-3)
2. Neumann-Goretti (8-4)
3. Allentown Central Catholic (11-2)
4. Mars (11-2)
5. Beaver Area (12-0)
6. Chartiers Valley (11-1)
7. Archbishop Carroll (9-3)
8. Susquehanna Twp (14-1)
9. Abington Heights (9-2)
10. Berks Catholic (11-3)
Honorable mention
Bishop McDevitt (9-4), Donegal (14-0), Palmyra (10-5), Greencastle-Antrim (11-2), Steel-High (11-2), South Fayette (11-2) Thomas Jefferson (9-3), Glen Mills (7-4), Holy Ghost Prep (8-3), General McLane (8-3), Hickory (8-2), Meadville (9-2), Wilson Area (13-1), Philly Electrical (8-7), Archbishop Wood (8-4).
Class AA
1. Meyers (10-1)
2. Beaver Falls (10-3)
3. Jeannette (12-1).
4. Greensburg Central Catholic (13-1)
5. Holy Cross (8-3)
6. Trinity (9-3)
7. Communications Tech (8-3)
8. West Middlesex (8-3)
9. Loyalsock (8-2)
10. Lewisburg (10-0)
Honorable mention
Constitution (8-5), Del-Val Charter (6-7), Freire Charter (9-5), Dunmore (7-4), Mid Valley (10-2), Riverside (9-3), Delone Catholic (8-4), Wellsboro (13-1), Bald Eagle Area (11-0), Bishop McCort (7-3), Mercyhurst Prep (7-5), Lakeview (10-2), Quaker Valley (10-3), Washington (11-2), Seton-La Salle (11-2), Serra Catholic (10-2).
Class A
1. Math, Civics & Sciences (12-0)
2. Vaux (7-5)
3. Lincoln Park (8-4)
4. Church Farm (9-4)
5. Johnsonburg (10-1)
6. Bishop Carroll (9-2)
7. Vincentian (11-1)
8. Ridgway (11-2)
9. Shade (10-0)
10. St. John Neumann (10-0)
Honorable mention
North Catholic (8-4), Sullivan (11-1), Muncy (7-2), Lourdes (9-3), Mahanoy Area (10-3), Marian Catholic (10-3), Pius X (10-2), Shenandoah Valley (9-3), Bishop Guilfoyle (7-2), Shanksville-Stonycreek (9-1), Kennedy Catholic (6-3), Greenwood (12-2), Lebanon Catholic (11-3), New Hope Academy (8-2), Smethport (10-1), North Clarion (11-1), A-C Valley (11-1), Elk County Catholic (8-3), Old Forge (8-4), Delco Christian (8-3)
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
T-D boys' basketball rankings
There were a pair of impressive, eye-opening victories the past week.
The first happened on Saturday as Bishop Carroll traveled to unbeaten Vincentian Academy, which is located a couple miles north of Ross Park Mall, and defeated the Royals, 81-81. Vincentian was a top-10 team in PIAA Class A according to the Patriot-News of Harrisburg. Credit Bishop Carroll for playing with focus following a long Saturday road trip.
On Monday night, Greater Johnstown traveled to Altoona for a clash of old-school rivals. The Mountain Lions were coming off a win over State College, but the undaunted Trojans put together a strong third quarter and got another standout performance from Philip Madison en route to a confidence-building 60-45 win.
With the postseason coming into view, both victories are good signs for the Huskies and Trojans.
1. Shade 11-0
Panthers face difficult home game tonight vs. one-loss Shanksville-Stonycreek.
2. Greater Johnstown 8-3
Difficult nonconference schedule starting to pay off in win column.
3. Bishop Carroll 9-2
Face another difficult test Friday at Penn Cambria.
4. Penn Camrbia 9-2
After back-to-back one-point losses, Panthers have blown out three consecutive opponents.
5. Bishop McCort 8-3
Crimson Crushers are as talented as any team around.
6. Northern Cambria 10-3
Five-game win streak has put shaky start in the past.
7. Shanksville-Stonycreek 9-1
Tiny Shanksville's lone loss is to Class AAA Somerset.
8. Cambria Heights 8-4
Two trips to Ebensburg resulted in a split, including a 23-point loss to Bishop Carroll.
9. Conemaugh Township 7-2
The Indians must take offense to giving up points judging by their scores.
10. Somerset 7-5
The Golden Eagles can hang with any team as long as the 3-pointers are falling.
The first happened on Saturday as Bishop Carroll traveled to unbeaten Vincentian Academy, which is located a couple miles north of Ross Park Mall, and defeated the Royals, 81-81. Vincentian was a top-10 team in PIAA Class A according to the Patriot-News of Harrisburg. Credit Bishop Carroll for playing with focus following a long Saturday road trip.
On Monday night, Greater Johnstown traveled to Altoona for a clash of old-school rivals. The Mountain Lions were coming off a win over State College, but the undaunted Trojans put together a strong third quarter and got another standout performance from Philip Madison en route to a confidence-building 60-45 win.
With the postseason coming into view, both victories are good signs for the Huskies and Trojans.
1. Shade 11-0
Panthers face difficult home game tonight vs. one-loss Shanksville-Stonycreek.
2. Greater Johnstown 8-3
Difficult nonconference schedule starting to pay off in win column.
3. Bishop Carroll 9-2
Face another difficult test Friday at Penn Cambria.
4. Penn Camrbia 9-2
After back-to-back one-point losses, Panthers have blown out three consecutive opponents.
5. Bishop McCort 8-3
Crimson Crushers are as talented as any team around.
6. Northern Cambria 10-3
Five-game win streak has put shaky start in the past.
7. Shanksville-Stonycreek 9-1
Tiny Shanksville's lone loss is to Class AAA Somerset.
8. Cambria Heights 8-4
Two trips to Ebensburg resulted in a split, including a 23-point loss to Bishop Carroll.
9. Conemaugh Township 7-2
The Indians must take offense to giving up points judging by their scores.
10. Somerset 7-5
The Golden Eagles can hang with any team as long as the 3-pointers are falling.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Patriot-News boys' basketball rankings
Class AAAA
1. Chester (7-2)
2. Lower Merion (9-1)
3. St. Joseph’s Prep (8-2)
4. Harrisburg (10-1)
5. McCaskey (9-2) .
6. New Castle (10-0)
7. Cathedral Prep (9-1)
8. North Allegheny (10-0)
9. Hampton (10-0)
10. Williamsport (9-2)
HONORABLE MENTION
York (8-2), Abington (8-2), Bensalem (7-2), Council Rock North (8-1), Norristown (8-2), Penn Wood (7-1), Bethlehem Liberty (6-2), Easton (6-3), Parkland (8-1), Pocono Mountain West (7-1), Gateway (7-1), State College (8-2), La Salle College (7-3), Roman Catholic (7-4), Martin Luther King (10-0).
Class AAA
1. Neumann-Goretti (7-3)
2. Imhotep Charter (7-3)
3. Chartiers Valley (8-0)
4. Archbishop Carroll (8-2)
5. Abington Heights (7-1)
6. Mars (9-2)
7. Allentown Central Catholic (8-2)
8. Beaver Area (10-0)
9. Archbishop Wood (7-3)
10. Susquehanna Twp (10-1)
HONORABLE MENTION
Berks Catholic (6-3), Bishop McDevitt (8-3), Donegal (11-0), Palmyra (9-3), General McLane (6-2), Hickory (6-2), Warren (6-1), Meadville (8-2), Montour (7-2), South Fayette (7-2), West Mifflin (8-2), Wilson Area (10-1), Holy Ghost Prep (7-2, Philly Electrical (6-5).
Class AA
1. Meyers (8-1)]
2. Trinity (8-2)
3. Beaver Falls (8-2)
4. Communications Tech (6-2)
5. Holy Cross (6-3)
6. Constitution (8-3)
7. Jeannette (10-1)
8. Greensburg Central Catholic (10-1)
9. West Middlesex (5-3)
10. Loyalsock (7-1)
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Bishop McCort (5-2), Mercyhurst Prep (5-5) , Sto-Rox (5-4), Delone Catholic Squires (6-4), Lakeview (9-1), Seton-La Salle (9-2), Lewisburg (8-0), Serra Catholic (9-1), Del-Val Charter (5-3), Dunmore (6-3).
Class A
1. Math, Civics & Sciences (10-0)
2. Vaux (4-5)
3. Church Farm (7-3)
4. Lincoln Park (5-4)
5. Johnsonburg (8-1)
6. North Catholic (7-2)
7. Vincentian (9-0)
8. Ridgway (9-2)
9. Shade (10-0)
10. Sullivan County (9-0)
HONORABLE MENTION
Old Forge (8-2), Kennedy Catholic (4-3), Shanksville-Stonycreek (7-1), Greenwood (9-2), Lebanon Catholic (9-2), New Hope Academy (7-2), St. John Neumann (8-0), Lourdes Regional (8-2), Bishop Carroll (6-2), Bishop Guilfoyle (5-1), Clairton (3-1), Our Lady of Sacred Heart (9-1), Union (9-1), Elk County Catholic (6-3), North Clarion (8-1), Smethport (8-1), Mahanoy Area (8-3), Marian Catholic (8-2), Pius X (8-2), Shenandoah Valley (6-3).
1. Chester (7-2)
2. Lower Merion (9-1)
3. St. Joseph’s Prep (8-2)
4. Harrisburg (10-1)
5. McCaskey (9-2) .
6. New Castle (10-0)
7. Cathedral Prep (9-1)
8. North Allegheny (10-0)
9. Hampton (10-0)
10. Williamsport (9-2)
HONORABLE MENTION
York (8-2), Abington (8-2), Bensalem (7-2), Council Rock North (8-1), Norristown (8-2), Penn Wood (7-1), Bethlehem Liberty (6-2), Easton (6-3), Parkland (8-1), Pocono Mountain West (7-1), Gateway (7-1), State College (8-2), La Salle College (7-3), Roman Catholic (7-4), Martin Luther King (10-0).
Class AAA
1. Neumann-Goretti (7-3)
2. Imhotep Charter (7-3)
3. Chartiers Valley (8-0)
4. Archbishop Carroll (8-2)
5. Abington Heights (7-1)
6. Mars (9-2)
7. Allentown Central Catholic (8-2)
8. Beaver Area (10-0)
9. Archbishop Wood (7-3)
10. Susquehanna Twp (10-1)
HONORABLE MENTION
Berks Catholic (6-3), Bishop McDevitt (8-3), Donegal (11-0), Palmyra (9-3), General McLane (6-2), Hickory (6-2), Warren (6-1), Meadville (8-2), Montour (7-2), South Fayette (7-2), West Mifflin (8-2), Wilson Area (10-1), Holy Ghost Prep (7-2, Philly Electrical (6-5).
Class AA
1. Meyers (8-1)]
2. Trinity (8-2)
3. Beaver Falls (8-2)
4. Communications Tech (6-2)
5. Holy Cross (6-3)
6. Constitution (8-3)
7. Jeannette (10-1)
8. Greensburg Central Catholic (10-1)
9. West Middlesex (5-3)
10. Loyalsock (7-1)
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Bishop McCort (5-2), Mercyhurst Prep (5-5) , Sto-Rox (5-4), Delone Catholic Squires (6-4), Lakeview (9-1), Seton-La Salle (9-2), Lewisburg (8-0), Serra Catholic (9-1), Del-Val Charter (5-3), Dunmore (6-3).
Class A
1. Math, Civics & Sciences (10-0)
2. Vaux (4-5)
3. Church Farm (7-3)
4. Lincoln Park (5-4)
5. Johnsonburg (8-1)
6. North Catholic (7-2)
7. Vincentian (9-0)
8. Ridgway (9-2)
9. Shade (10-0)
10. Sullivan County (9-0)
HONORABLE MENTION
Old Forge (8-2), Kennedy Catholic (4-3), Shanksville-Stonycreek (7-1), Greenwood (9-2), Lebanon Catholic (9-2), New Hope Academy (7-2), St. John Neumann (8-0), Lourdes Regional (8-2), Bishop Carroll (6-2), Bishop Guilfoyle (5-1), Clairton (3-1), Our Lady of Sacred Heart (9-1), Union (9-1), Elk County Catholic (6-3), North Clarion (8-1), Smethport (8-1), Mahanoy Area (8-3), Marian Catholic (8-2), Pius X (8-2), Shenandoah Valley (6-3).
Friday, January 4, 2013
Huskies win County Seat Tournament
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| County Commissioner Thomas C. Chernisky and Central Cambria Athletic Director Ron Stempka distributed awards with former CC standout and current Penn State student Shane McGregor. Brandon Martinazzi was named tournament MVP and Scott Ranck was named to the all-tournament team. From left to right are: Chernisky, Stempka, Ranck, Martinazzi, and McGregor. |
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| Bishop Carroll celebrates the County Seat championship win. |
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