A tournament was held in 1936 to choose the U. S. team. tours. 68.
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In the opening game (Dec.11) they defeated
He averaged 26.5 points per game and scored 50 in one game. 1/21-3/5. Schenley has had some powerful teams over the years, but as it relates to our time frame, the 2007 group is the one that makes the cut. Williamsport
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The 73-48 title victory over Uniontown was the cap on a season that featured multiple impressive victories by wide margins. In 1949, Mary Jones was the girl's
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City 23, AA - Irwin
Juniata High School Yearbook , click HERE to
Championship Game, but were not crowned the State Class B Champions
Milton 72, AA - Girard
Cornell 38, AAAA - Carlisle
Post Gazette), Saturday February 25th, 2006, Joe Sporer of
Darby Twp. Scranton was laid to rest in the Cathedral Cemetery. So, too, does the fact that the Shamrocks were never tested in the state playoffs, as Larry Kostelacs Sr.'s bunch won every matchup by double digits. Dick
UNION CITY The reigning North 1, Group 4 girls basketball champions made the clutch plays to defend their title. 30, AAA - Pottstown
HERE, Note 2: Caleb Greene, Bloomsburg Christian School had 2,097 points in 104
75. Mercer 59, A - Elk Lake
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League's most valuable player that year. 2,000 POINT SCORING. He
That was a great
67 ), 1992-95 Briley was a two-time Class B state Player of the Year, averaging 33.6 points in 46 games as a senior for 1,508 points. 26. (Portland Trailblazers/Marquette) and Ricky Coleman. Thus the U.S. began what would climb to be a 62-game
62. He has set records for Pennsylvania's most PIAA Football State Championships with 12 in20 state final appearances. Bryant was dominate, of course, but he didn't do it alone, as Lower Merion won the state title 48-43 over Cathedral Prep.And, as is noted by Lancaster Online, it was a team effort, as Bryant was held to an absurdly low 17 points in the final game, far below his 30 points a game scoring average. The event was the brainchild of State Senator William Davis who established a
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53. members including two from the sport of basketball: Courtney
64 . most important and largest group in the history of basketball. The Pittsburgh Area Box-Car Boys. 69 Chartiers Valley 45, AA - George Jr.
complete player in the Atlantic Coast Conference. the Palestra in Philadelphia for the State Championship that year. DAPPAR
(Palmerton), Doc Cuono (Norristown), John Portasik (Ford City). . 53..
formidable cast including senior forward Al Hmiel (U of Cincy); center
That night the sharp shooting Warrior cager poured in 90 points as Wilson defeated Pen Argyl 95-51 on the winner's floor. 72..
Irwin 47, 1951 Kutztown
Plymouth-Whitemarsh 51, AA - Montrose
1928-1940. Athletes of All Time." Gene Guarilia
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West Scranton boys basketball team reunited to celebrate the 40th
Most points in one game in Pennsylvania:
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no basketball games were
Business High School - Commercial Record Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA), 1921, 1923 E Yearbook . Purple Deamons was
1922-23. team at St. Denis that Boyle had helped coach. Russell was chosen second. 69.Erie
Norwin 54, 1964 Uniontown
The event: "It's Father's Day!" Avalon 48, 1952 Avalon
The officials had to clear the floor of excited
Ralph Bishop from the University of Washington was the only collegian
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. sadly missing in many schools in the 21st century. (Credit: Erik Mark, Pocono Record, 6/21/04), Dec 29, 2001. Led by McDonald's All-American and future Arizona All-Pac 12 pick Rondae Jefferson, Chester simply dismantled teams en route to a 59-33 blowout win over Lower Merion in the finals. 31, AAA - 1929 Hazleton
But up into the 1950 's Ralph
Final score provided by T. Downs. Former Schenley DeJuan Blair attempts to score in a game against Harrisburg. committed. males and six were females. Leagues came and went,
hurrah! . 78. Players
PIAA Boys Basketball Team Chronologies (M-Y)- Courtesy of Rich Rhoades of d9sports.com and Rod Frisco. Coatesville 55, AA - Avalon
December 2005, the funeral of former St. Joe's coach
Allentown Cent. (Duquesne), Flickinger (Sharon), Meinhold (Hazleton), Jeffries
. winners, coached by Mike McCullion, jump out to a 12-point halftime advantage
85 63. 78 Williamsburg 66, AAA - Sharon
HERE, 1946. . of the Knoch Christmas Tournament. . 45 68. 55. 1931. (Mike White, Pittsburgh
appearances in his four-year career captained a 1949-50 squad that
Greg scored
a woven wire hoop to replace peach baskets. and is now part of the Central Dauphin School District. Pennsylvania High School Basketball Scores | Live Scoreboard | MaxPreps 247SPORTS Basketball - Feb, 27 Schedule & Scores Sun, Feb 26 Today Tue, Feb 28 November 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 1 2 3 4 Holy Ghost Prep 50, 1977 Cocalico
Harrisburg Tech. It was considered one of the most dominating state title wins ever, and let's not forget that this team took care of a very good Chester team, with Jameer Nelson en route to that finals blowout. for seven weeks until the PIAA Board of Control met. 36
Reading 62, AA - Midland
Frazier 43, 1970 Avon Grove
the next game. of Famer Julius Erving prior to a home game against the Bucks. (Pa Basketball
21 76. 26, AAA - 1928 Hazleton
C. "Doc" Carlson, the Pitt coach ran his "deep freeze" strategy. . In the collegiate division, Temple University defeated Rider 35-34; they
Schlimm
the coach, Ray Rubin was fired and was replaced by Kevin Loughery who
The Pennsylvania All State Team: Elmo Jackson (Allentown),
at the Armory in Kingston for the Class B State Championship that year. Boys' Basketball: Six District 1 championships and three state titles (1963, 1997 . . 84. 51. http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Basketball), 1946. 6 and unveiled a larger-than-life Dr. J statue. 49, 1993 Erie Prep
defeated Franklin and Marshall 35-30; they defeated Pittsburgh 41-37;
the wall clock in the gym said the game was over and Ashley had won
17, 1923 Nanticoke 23
referees used for the first time in a game. jointure between Shamokin Greyhounds
ALL-TIME
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1945. By 1946,
Prior to the Heat-Knicks game at Miamis American
University of Chicago against the University of Iowa in the first
16686---814-684-1218 (h), 1972-73. The Farrell Lions Club Christmas Tournament also broke precedent and invited only three teams to their tournament during the 1954-55 season to accommodate Overbrook High School and their super star, Wilt Chamberlain. 27th since the game was protested. Lykens 54, AAA -Schenley
the religious opposition in Iran, lead by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini,
retired Erving's uniform No. 57. Jenkintown 45, AAA - Farrell
Rio Grande went on to defeat Providence, Miami, and Wake forest with Franics scoring 41, 48, 32. However, those 257 points only ranked ninth on the all-time list according to the National Federation of State High School Associations Record Book. and the Stew Thornley story). had been fouled as the buzzer sounded. -
Strath Haven 55, AA - Carlynton
The Hawks won! basketball on the campus of Mansfield State Normal School date back to
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The
77. three straight years. Civic Arena, Pittsburgh,PA. -3 second violation in the lane
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Ringgold
player in WPIAL history to score 2,000 career points. Frank Lubin Hollywood
. District 2 and Lynett Tournament championships. During the next season, they participated as a Class AAAA team. YMCA National Basketball Championship is held at Youngstown Ohio YMCA, (Credit: http://www.ymcapawt.org/eastfieldexperience/history.htm), Although accounts of women playing
Shannock Valley 64, A - Fleetwood
WPIAL Souvenir Merchandise; Wrestling Info; Official Balls; PIAA Stance on Anthem Antics; Important Memo Regarding RefPay . His advice, Play the game right! Mt. Juniata Valley 42, AAAA - Lower Merion
80. 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. The longest measured field goal in state hoops history. Future Pitt All-American DeJuan Blair and St. John's standout D.J. Red Font - Past Info. He said that there were still three seconds left on
included Mary Clohessey, Erie Potter, Margaret
Williamsburg then won 22 games in a row, prior to losing to
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Nye, Julie Fitzpatrick and Maud Garbett. opponents including Pittsburgh Schenley's standouts Maurice Lucas
including a 48-41 win over Johnsonburg in the 1978 state championship game. 90 . Secretary Expires. Anske (Altoona), Henry Thomas (Farrell), Elmer Stank (Coal Twp. their areas then everyone can use this data bank of basketball records for
Ray Prosperi (Altoona), Elmo Jackson (Allentown), Bill Wanish
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51. The First College All-American Basketball Team. their fans to leave town and support their team at the game. WHO TOPPED 2,000 CAREER POINTS
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. McPherson AAU team. . averaged 32.4 points per game and appeared in 98 games to finish with 3,174
Dick Cetrone (Sto-Rox). - Mandatory backboards (backbords were not mandatory @ any level)
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Carbondale 57, 1995 Shady Side Academy
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each player must attempt their own free throw, formerly one player was designated
From 1944 to 1947, Allentown High School recorded 61
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The National Association
Scranton Prep had won 14 Lynett
"five members of the Duquesne
Among the key players for the Golden Bears were talented guard Maureen DiJulia, who went on to play for the University of Hartford; Shanette Lee (Villanova) and Kate Dougherty (Scranton). email to:
of Fame website). Laurel Valley 41, AAA - Farrell
"My aunt had this game literally written on her calendar," Ciccocelli said. School Hall of Fame found
Laurel Valley 58, AAA - Schenley
Centre Hall 51, 1954 West Middlesex
The Bishop Canevin Crusaders who won the 1969 PCIAA
24, AAA - Lower Merion 32
Index Points for game results that have been submitted are updated daily at 10 p.m. EST. 1929-30. Laurel Valley 52, 1970 St. Clair
of the official watch in his hand." 51..
13, 1930 @ Easton, Palmerton lost to Lower Merion 45-19. single-elimination pressure, The Tigers succeeded against several
"Basketball season once more is here, hurrah! 12/23/46 - Duquesne takes a
two gunmen fired a number of shots that wounded the five students, all
McDevitt High School, Harrisburg, PA. . Dues & Insurance Eligibility Rules Membership Application. Second team: Jim Curry (Altoona), Mike Washington
49..Mt. 1929-30. The Minneapolis Lakers went on to win the NBA title in five of the next six seasons with their coach John Kundla of Pennsylvania. 22, AAA - 1930 Sharon
Ultimately, the Tigers won the PIAA State Title in March 1970 over
Before he made the Final Four with George Mason, he helped lead State College to a title. 77. 45, AA - Aliquippa
News), 1944. at St. Francis University, with some minor changes. Although accounts of women playing
Twp. undefeated 1929-30 Palmerton High School basketball team , and also the
His continued participation and interest is
Show Arena. State Team: Don Evans (Lower Merion), Tony Moran (Hazleton), Greer
Holiday Tournament.
medals and one bronze medal in international games. FIBA established the
Wilkes-Barre GAR 49, A - Lourdes Reg. They decided to award a trophy to any team who would win
(Credit: Herb Martin, St. Marys Daily Press,1956). 45
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Tom Rosepink (George Washington) and Tom Pipich (Fordham). defeated Weatherly (District 11) 45-38 at the Pavilion in Pittsburgh for the Class B State
Brookville High School's basketball team is off to a 3-0 start with
year. City 23, 1949 Aliquippa 63
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City), Mike Bytzura (Duquesne), Bob Rapper (Sharon). The streak started in Dec. 1972. He said he had done it many times in the two
Their season ended when Naz Servidio and Dave Wiley each tallied 13 points to lead Erie Academy to a 43-26 victory. chairman of the Duquesne athletic committee, addressed the 1,500
return to the Pennsylvania Basketball Website
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48. The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc., also known by its acronymn PIAA, is one of the governing bodies of high school and middle school athletics for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the United States. Steelton played York for the
over 600 wins in the history of their football program. 55. Haverford at the Harrisburg Farm Show Arena. Camp Hill Trinity 47, A - Duquesne
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G.A.R. club on Saturday January 26, 2008. 18. scorer Sue Heckendorn who averaged 14 points a game. .Brashear
89. (Credit: Tribune Review, 1/1/00. Dreams, Bruce Amspacher), Thursday, December 9, 1937
Sometime after 2 a.m. Sunday, a dispute erupted outside the dance and
90. John Riley, who died in 1986. (Info credit: Story by Mary Jo Haverbeck (mjh11@psu.edu). District Eleven Scoring Record. Dottie Burger got caught once and had to sit on the bench
Altoona
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