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GIRLS SUMMER LEAGUE AT WEST ALLEGHENY

Very excited to announce in partnership with West Allegheny we are going to hold a PBC Girls Basketball League beginning in May 2026. I have already received ALOT of interest in this and the PBC is excited to host what I wish to be a High Level League.
All games will be played at West Allegheny High School on Mondays and Wednesdays (except playoffs) on the following anticipated dates
May 27
June 1.3.8.10,15,17 (7 game regular season)
Playoff
June 22 1st round  4 games 1-8/-2-7/3-6-/4-5
June 23 ( Its a Tuesday but AAU quiet period)
Semi finals
June 24 or 25 Championship
The league can max out hosting 8 teams. There will be a 7 game regular season and the 8th game will be a 1st round playoff game. A full champion will be crowned!
As with all PBC Leagues -the league will be fully compliant with PIAA regulations with off season leagues , insurance etc and all games will have 2 certified refs. I am looking to have a big time league
Word of the league has leaked a bit  and several teams have already reached out to secure a spot in the league so we may have but 3 or 4 spots left to offer within this email. THERE ARE MORE SCHHOLS ON THE EMAIL THAN ANTICIPATED SLOTS!
Please find attached the league registration. Deadline to register is May 10 but verification you would like to participate in the next day or two is appreciated.

2026 SUMMER LEAGUES TIP OFF MAY 26, 2026

 

The 2026 PBC Summer League is scheduled to begin the week of May 26, 2026 in several sites through out the area.

The tourney will be followed by the 2025 PBC Summer League Championships. The tournament is fully insured per PIAA rules and regulations for off season programming. Varsity league features an 8 game schedule with Junior Varsity League playing a 6 game schedule. A special 4 game “Rising Freshman” Tourney will also be held featuring Pool Play and a championship as well.

Varsity Leagues will be held at the following sites

  • North Hills
  • North Allegheny
  • Cornell
  • Sto-Rox Middle School
  • Gateway
  • M-7 Sports Complex

The PBC Junior Varsity Summer League will be held at North Allegheny High School and Ambridge High School. A special rising Freshman tourney will be held as well.  More information will follow under separate cover.

These leagues will culminate with championship games at the PBC Summer League Championships which will begin the week of June 22, 2026.

The League applications are listed below. Registration virtually pre sells out so please verify your spot in your site as soon as possible Please have these submitted May 10, 2026.

2026 Varsity League Application

2026 JV League Application

INAUGURAL DAVIS-BRUCE HONOREES NAMED

The Pittsburgh Basketball Club is very proud to announce the formation of the Davis-Bruce Award as the PBC Girls Players of the Year.

The award is named after legendary women’s players Jennifer Bruce(Scott) of Carrick High School and Pitt. Jennifer was one of Pitt’s all time best players and was honored by the University in their athletic Hall of Fame.

Shannon Davis played High School basketball at Sacred Heart High School where she was Western Pa’s first 3 Time Parade All American. A severe knee injury kept Shannon from playing collegiately

Both were prolific players in Western PA and truly represent the excellence of Girls Basketball in Western PA and the PBC is honored to name this award for both of these deserving PBC Hall of Fame members.

We are proud to announce the following have been named the 2026 Davis-Bruce Award winners for 2026. All 3 will be honored at the 2026 PBC Hall of Fame Brunch March 8, 2026 at Montour Country Club.

4A-6A- Aubree Hupp Blackhawk

3A-1A  Karis Thomas Shadyside Academy

 

BRUCE-MCCROMMON NAMED CLANCY AWARD WINNER

Congratulations to Gateway High School’s Mykel Bruce McCrommon as he was selected the 2025-26 Clancy Award winner as Western PA’s top forward (over 6-4)

The award is named after the great Sam Clancy. Long considered one of Western Pa’s top forwards, Sam was the anchor of the great Fifth Avenue and Brashear High School teams of the mid 70’s. As a great scorers and rebounder, Sam was considered one of the top players in not only the state of Pennsylvania, but the entire nation.

He was honored with All City and All State honors as well as a starting position on the Pennsylvania team in Sonny Vaccaro’s legendary Dapper Dan Roundball Classic. Sam was considered one of the top recruits in the nation.

Sam continued his basketball career at the University of Pittsburgh where under Coach Tim Grgurich, he was one of the top performers in the history of the Eastern 8 Conference. As a Senior, Sam led Pitt to the NCAA tournament second round, losing to eventual Final Four participant North Carolina. He was drafted in the 1981 NBA draft in the fourth round by the Phoenix Suns.

Mykel will be honored at the PBC Hall of Fame Brunch II on March 8, 2026 at Montour Heights Country Club.

PRATT NAMED 2025-26 FLENORY AWARD WINNER AS TOP GUARD

Congratulations to Lincoln Park guard Josh Pratt for being named the 2025-26 Flenory Award winner as the WPIAL’s top guard.

The award is named for Western PA basketball legend Baron ‘BB” Flenory.

Long considered one of Western Pa’s top guards, BB was a prolific scorer at Valley High School scoring over 1800 career points. He was honored with All WPIAL and All State honors. He was selected as a starting guard on the Pennsylvania team in Sonny Vaccaro’s legendary Dapper Dan Roundball Classic. BB topped his great prep career by being one of only 13 Western PA natives to be named to the elite Parade All America team.
BB continued his basketball career at Duquesne University where under Coach Mike Rice, he was one of the top performers in the history of both Duquesne University and the Eastern 8 Conference. BB remains one of the top scorers in Duquesne’s illustrious history, where his pre-3-point line career 1,382 points still ranks him amongst the schools top all time scorers.

Josh will be honored at the PBC Hall of Fame Brunch II March 8, 2026 at Montour Heights Country Club.

 

HALL OF FAME BRUNCH MARCH 1 and 8, 2026 AT MONTOUR HEIGHTS CC

 

Due to the large number of PBC Hall of Fame nominees that met ALL criteria for the Hall of Fame – We will honor all that have richly earned this distinction. To accomplish this- rather than ask anyone to wait a year-we will hold 2 Hall of Fame brunches this year- March 1 and March 8, 2026 at Montour Heights Country Club.

This allows us to properly honor and recognize all the great careers who have earned this distinction proper without having the event approach length that is somewhat unmanageable.

The PBC Hall of Fame committee is proud to welcome home the following on their respective honoree dates;

PBC Hall of Fame Class of 2025- March 1 2026
Legends
Ralph McClelland Allegheny Pitt/CCAC
Tyus Nedd Clairton UMass
Benji Pryor Valley Pitt
Paul Hensler Baldwin Robert Morris
Bob Shrewsbury Avalon Pitt
Dana Perno Uniontown West Virginia
Don Gambridge Baldwin Duquesne
Barry Taylor Laurel Highlands Richmond
Forrest Grant Beaver Falls Robert Morris
David Beckom Penn Hall Academy Roanoke
In memory of:
Fran Manion Bishop Boyle High School
Cornelius  Holmes Farrell Robert Morris
Coaches
Barry Rohrseen Pitt
Contributors
Jonathan Cain Journey
Mike Mahouski West Penn Chapter of Officials
Team Award
1981-83 Robert Morris

 

2025 Legends Division March 8, 2026
Bill Graham Westinghouse Kentucky State
Dana Zajicek Carlynton CCAC/California (PA)
Bill Cress Mars Westminster
Daniel Rupert Franklin Regional Slippery Rock
Ron McNabb Valley IUP
Al Mallah South CCAC/St Vincent
Tim Appleton Sewickley Academy Kenyon
Courtney Wallace Perry Duquesne
Mike Williams Allegheny CCAC/Santa Fe
Coaches
Buddy Valinsky Allderdice
Joe Salvino Monessen-Belle Vernon
Community Distinction
Charles Flenory, Jr.
Contributors
Rick Locaitis West Penn Chapter of Officials
Greg Smith Urban Chapter of Officials
Flenory Award
Josh Pratt Lincoln Park
Clancy Award
Mykel Bruce McCrommin Gateway
Bruce-Scott Girls Player of the Year
Aubrey Happ 4A-6A Blackhawk
Karis Thomas 1A-3A Shadyside Academy

25-26 PBC-BC BANTAM LEAGUES UNDERWAY

The 2025-26 PBC-BC Bantam Leagues are underway throughout the Airport and Beaver County areas.

Please see the links below for master and individual schedules and the addresses where games are played. Please note that ALL SCHEDULES are subject to change quickly or with little notice due to weather or facility availability.

The bantam league will culminate with the crowning of champions in Upper, and Lower divisions in grades 3 thru 6 in late February. Playoff information will be posted once venues have been verified.

Please check here for updated standings once the current scores have been turned in and playoff schedules and results1
Best of luck to all!

25-26 Upper Master Schedule

25-26 Upper Division by team 4-5-6

25-26 Lower Division Master

25-26 Lower Division by Team Grades 4-6 

25-26 3rd Grade Master

25-26 3rd Grade by team

 

 

1st ANNUAL OFFICIALS, HIGH SCHOOL TEAM AND REMEBERANCE BRUNCH

We are very pleased to announce our special PBC Hall of Fame Officials, Team, and Remembrance Brunch on February 7, 2026 at Chartiers Country Club.

(the regular PBC Legends Hall of Fame Brunch will take place March 1, 2026)

We are please honor the following Game Officials, High School Team, Community Distinction and Remembrances.

High School Team

1966-67 Ambridge Bridgers

1972-73 Rinngold Rams

1979-82 Cornell Raiders

Game Officials

Dan Robinson-Urban Chapter of Officials

Don Johnson-Urban Chapter of Officials

Charles “Boots” Gabos Greater Pittsburgh Officials

Jim Hobai- Greater Pittsburgh Officials Association

Bill “Bushy” Rose Greater Pittsburgh Officials Association

Chris DiNardo Greater Pittsburgh Officials Association

Ric Locaitis-West Penn Chapter of Officials

In Memory of:

Chuck DeVenzio- Ambridge High school

Howie Rupert Shaler/ Northgate High School