New Castle headlines
- Hickory ousts New Castle in PIAA opener
- New Castle's Class 4A dominance ends as shooting goes cold
- As Wells goes, so go the WPIAL semifinalist 'Canes
- Late run puts New Castle on brink of finals
- 'Canes can 14 treys in playoff-opening win over Mount Pleasant
- Point family: New Castle teams rely on brother, sister
- Wells scores 32, New Castle boys top Sharpsville to finish regular season
- New Castle captures third place in section with win over Ambridge; also edges Lincoln Park
- New Castle drops pivotal game to Central Valley
- 'Canes clinch playoff berth with victory
- New Castle High boys basketball team falls in overtime
- RISING STAR | Freshman sensation already making his mark for 'Canes
- 'Canes stun Ambridge, now tied for second
- New Castle boys rally for win over Blackhawk
- Roundup: 'Canes roll past Freeport
- New Castle High boys basketball team falls to Mars
- New Castle boys hold off Central Valley
- New Castle falls to Quakers on the road
- Locals share the impact that legendary New Castle High basketball coach had on them
- New Castle boys fall to Allderdice
Tipoff headlines
- Shimrack named Wilmington boys basketball coach
- News to show another classic 'Canes game
- Local teams on the move in WPIAL basketball section realignment
- The list of the best high school basketball players in Lawrence County starting in 1990 was led by a guy in a class by himself -- David Young
- Hickory's Whitehead, Mele Class 4A All-State selections
- Mohawk's McCutcheon makes all-state team
- Pandemic pulls plug on high school all-star basketball games
- ALL-STARS | New Castle's Wells a dominant force on Section 2-4A first team
- Lady 'Canes' Aayanni Hudson claims first-team accolade
- ALL-STARS | Lincoln Park trio pace Section 1-3A all-section boys team
- ALL-STARS | McCutcheon, O'Lare the leaders of the pack in Section 1
- WVU's Tshiebwe to go through NBA draft process
- PIAA makes it official, cancels remaining winter, spring championships
- ALL-STARS | Laurel High freshman Atkins earns first-team accolade
- ALL-STARS | McQuiston, Haswell, Barker claim first-team recognition
- ALL-STARS | Cornell, Vincentian pace WPIAL Section 1-1A
- ALL- STARS | Hauser, Robison pace Rochester to WPIAL Section 1-1A crown
- ALL-STARS | Wilmington's Huebner earns first-team selection
- ALL-STARS | Farrell's Hopson paces District 10, Region 2-2A team
- Mohawk continues to play waiting game in return of basketball playoffs
- Jeckavitch to be named Wilmington girls coach
- McDanel steps up to lead Mohawk girls basketball team
- Mohawk girls basketball team trying to adapt in uncertain time
- County schools waiting to hit classrooms, playing fields again
- PIAA suspends winter championships; Mohawk on hold
- PIAA suspends winter championships
- Julian getting it done all over the court for Mohawk
- Mohawk girls reach state quarterfinals with win
- Mohawk girls to meet Carlynton in rematch
- Shenango falls to Ridgway in state playoffs
- Hickory ousts New Castle in PIAA opener
- Laurel girls fight to the finish in PIAA playoff loss
- Mohawk picks up right where it left off
- Coaches, teammates, fans mourn the loss of former New Castle, Pitt star Lorri Johnson
- New Castle, Pitt star Lorri Johnson dies
Athlete of the Week
- Twin bill: Haswell twins have stepped up nicely during Laurel’s run to playoffs
- MUSIC TO THEIR EARS: Playoff-bound Lady 'Canes hitting the right notes behind Hudson
- RISING STAR | Freshman sensation already making his mark for 'Canes
- Chips off the old block | Stanley's sons are coming into their own for Union
- Despite adversity, McCutcheon is now at the top of her game for Lady Warriors
- Vote of confidence: Mohawk's Lape reaches new level of greatness
- Barker enjoys banner week for Laurel High boys basketball team
- TAKING IT UP A NOTCH: 'Canes' Cox has elevated his game to a whole new level
- 'Sky is the limit' for Neshannock freshman guard Nogay
- Neshannock, New Castle use similar styles on path to WPIAL gold
In this week's Tipoff Show, sponsored by Luxenberg Garbett Kelly George, P.C., a socially distanced Ron Poniewasz Jr. and Larry Kelly wrap-up the high school basketball season with discussions centering around Mohawk's run to the PIAA quarterfinals and senior Karly McCutcheon making the all-…
Tipoff Show 2019-20
- The (Quarantined) Tipoff Show | Ep. 13: Season wrap-up
- The Tipoff Show | Ep. 12: Uncertainty the word for PIAA
- The Tipoff Show | Ep. 11: Mohawk readies for the Sweet 16
- The Tipoff Show | Ep. 10: It's March Madness!
- The Tipoff Show | Ep. 9: We're on to the semifinals!
- The Tipoff Show | Ep. 8: Playoff previews
- The Tipoff Show | Ep. 7: Lady 'Canes' Hudson scores 36
- The Tipoff Show | Episode 6: Boice growing up for young 'Canes
- The Tipoff Show | Episode 5: Mohawk girls dial it up from deep on 3-pointers
- The Tipoff Show | Episode 4: It's time to start thinking about the playoffs
- The Tipoff Show | Episode 3: What's up with New Castle?
- The Tipoff Show | Episode 2: Geno Stone joins the show
- The Tipoff Show | Episode 1
Tipoff Photo Galleries
Boys basketball team previews
New Castle High boys basketball coach Ralph Blundo welcomes back a strong nucleus this season.
Ellwood City Lincoln High’s boys basketball team is embracing the underdog role this year.
Laurel’s boys basketball team is ready to shrug off last year’s frustrating campaign.
Mohawk High’s boys basketball team has a young and inexperienced roster.
Neshannock High’s boys basketball team reached the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals last year.
The Shenango High boys basketball team put it together in the latter half of the season last year.
Union High boys basketball coach Mark Stanley needs his players to step up.
A total of 13 football players joined the Wilmington High boys basketball team earlier this week.
Girls basketball team previews
The improvement and growth of the New Castle High girls basketball program is noticeable for third-year coach Kara DiNardo-Joseph.
Ellwood City Lincoln High’s girls basketball program is on the rise.
Mohawk High’s girls basketball team dipped to 7-16 last season.
Laurel High’s girls basketball team made program history last year.
Neshannock High’s girls basketball team begins defense of its WPIAL Class 3A championship.
Kevin Zona took over the Shenango High girls basketball program last year and posted a 6-16 mark.
The Union High girls basketball team is starting fresh.
Fourth-year coach Rick Holzworth feels things may be on an upswing for the Wilmington High girls basketball team.