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Vertacnik focused on return trip to playoffs

The Monessen girls basketball team advanced to the playoffs last year and getting back a second consecutive season is the primary focus for head coach Janine Vertacnik, despite the team's inexperience.“Even though we are very young, I feel that we can battle for second place in the ...

Lady Warriors motivated for return to playoffs

The Elizabeth Forward girls missed the WPIAL basketball playoffs a year ago, and sixth-year head coach Krystal Gibbs did not hesitate to point out the fact that this yearÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ team is motivated to get back to the postseason.“Although we are in a new section, I expect us to compete and to make ...

Lady Gators get enough players out to keep program alive

The Geibel Catholic girls will return to the basketball court this winter.There were doubts if the Lady Gators were going to field a team at all because of low numbers, but head coach Steve Mittereder said about seven girls showed up wanting to play to keep the program going."There were a lot ...

Sallee excited for challenge with move to Class AAA

It could be said that third-year Bentworth girls basketball coach Donna Sallee would have every right to have a gloomy outlook for this yearÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ team.After all, the team has moved up to Class AAA and is extremely young.However, she is excited for the challenge.“Despite being a very young ...

Trojans in holding pattern with school activities halted

The California boys basketball team moved sections this season, and head coach Aaron Balla is excited to get things going, although it will take a little longer than expected.The school district halted after-school activities, so the Trojans are waiting to get things going.“It has been a ...

Ringgold’s Wilson looks to overcome late start

When Gene Wilson was hired to replace legendary coach Phil Pergola and take over the Ringgold boys basketball program, he wanted to hit the ground running.It was necessary considering he had only been hired in October, but the running came to a screeching halt when the district announced all ...