"Dynamic Duos" from Pennsylvania Basketball History-two player wrecking crews that propelled their teams to extraordinary basketball success-  (listed in alphabetical order by school)

the guys

Altoona 1979- 7'1"  Ricky Tunstall and 6'8 Lou Schmidt dominated Lebanon and Sam Bowie in a pre-season scrimmage and had a great season before injuries ended their quest for PIAA gold! 
Ambridge 1967
-Dick DeVinzio and Dennis Wuycik.  They led Ambridge to a 93-61 win over Chester for the AAA State Championship.  But don't forget Frank Kaufman.

Bishop Hannan 2006-Chris Osborne and Brian Siemion.  They led Bishop Hannan to the 2006 Class A State Title Game. Osborne  averaged 16ppg and 20ppg in the playoffs. Siemion was a dominant defensive force in the middle  averaging 7 blocks per game and 10ppg and 10reb.   

Cameron County 1972-Bill Leonard and Jeff Lloyd, both 1,000 point scorers.  From 1969 to 1973, Cameron County won the District Nine title four straight years.

Camp Hill 1983-Mike Reilly and Steve Santor.  They led Camp Hill to a fantastic 1982-83 season before both being chosen to play in the Mid State Roundball Showcase All-Star Classic
.Carlisle 1985-Jeff Lebo and Billy Owens. They led Carlisle in it’s AAAA Championship victory over Pittsburgh Brashear 74-64.  Carlisle won the next three years as well.
Chester 1983- Steve Miller and Eric Jones .  These guards led Chester to its first-ever state title in 8 tries back in 1982-83 according to Dave Burman, the sports director at  WCTX in Lewistown.
Clarion-Limestone 1976- Steve Booth and Jim Towse led Coach Rich Stanczak's team during the regular season, into the PIAA State playoffs,  and both played for the east in the 5th Annual Northwest Pennsylvania All Star Game.
Farrell, 1960: Brian Generalovich and Willie Somerset, both first-team all-staters, led the Steelers to their fifth state championship under Coach Ed McCluskey and a 31-1 record.
(Credit: Jim Raykie, The Sharon Herald)

Fox Chapel, 1967: the Nelson twins, Gary and Barry each 6'10 led their team prior to both going to Duquesne on scholarship (Credit: Peter Hayashi)
Lebanon Catholic 2006-Zach Hoover and Randy Pierre were co-captains, both named to the Patriot News Big 15 Team both three year starters, and District Champions.
Hazleton 2007-Mike DeMarco and Mark Scarcella "started their friendship in Miss Gallagher's 3rd grade" and were teammates through the program till 2006-2007 when opposing defenses were trying to stop them as they led Hazleton to over 20 wins. (Dave Seamon (Hazleton Standard Speaker)

Kane 1956-Gary Smith and Tommy Thompson led the Wolves to a 19-6 record and the District 9 Class A title.  They lost in the state playoffs to Meadville 55-52, after defeating Oliver from the Pittsburgh City League in their first state playoff game.  Thompson had 25 and Smith 14 in that game.
Lower Merion 2006-  They  helped lead the Lower Merion Aces to back to back state playoff appearances in 04-05 and 05-06.  Garrett Williamson and Ryan Brooks who are Playing at St. Josephs University and Temple University  As Seniors they were the first aces to make the All State team as a pair since 1942. 
(Credit:Ben Kamens).

Midland 1965-Norm VanLier and Simmy Hill.-They led Midland over Steel High 90-61 to win the AAA state championship.
Millersburg 1988-Lance Gelnett (6'4) and Matt Roadcap (6'9) both "Patriot News Big 15" picks, both chosen to the Mid-State Roundball Showcase All-Star Game and the leaders for Coach Terry Manning's Indians.
Prep Charter 2007(Philadelphia, Pa.) The twins Markieff (6'10) and Marcus (6'9) Morris.  This duo teamed up to give Prep Charter the Class AA state title in 2006. Marcus averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds per game, while Markieff recorded 15 points, 13 boards and six blocks per contest. They signed with Memphis.
Schenley, 1967: Ed "Petie" Gibson and Kenny Durrett. The onlt thing that stood between them and a state championship was the great Ambridge team.
(Credit: Jim Raykie, The Sharon Herald)
Schenley, 1971: Maurice Lucas and Ricky Coleman.
(Credit: Jim Raykie, The Sharon Herald)
Steelton 2005-Tremayne Hawthorne and Tristan Crawford, both 2,000 point scorers. Team went 32-3, winning the 2004-2005 Class AAA State title beating Johnstown 70-48.
St. Mary's Area 1960-Ricky Renwick and Denny Anderson.  They helped lead St. Mary's Area to an undefeated season in 1959-60, (22-0) losing in the district championship playoff game.  Other  starters were   Lee Taylor, Jim Cole and Gordy Evert
 

Uniontown 1962 -Don Yates and Ron Sepic were the team leaders taking the Uniontown “Red Raiders” to a State Championship in 1962 according to Edward A. Owens, the webmaster for the Red Raider Nation Website.  That year, Uniontown defeated Norristown 90-57 for the AAA title.
University of Pittsburgh 1928-Lester (Benny) Cohen and Charles Hyatt both from Uniontown High School helped lead the University of Pittsburgh to its first National Basketball Championship.  The 1927-28 University of Pittsburgh team coached by Dr. H. C. Carlson went 21-0 and won the National Championship.  Incidentally, the 1929-30 team also won the National Championship.  Those were Pitt’s only Basketball National Championships.
Valley (New Kensington), 1976: B.B. Flenory and Benji Pryor.
(Credit: Jim Raykie, The Sharon Herald)

 


"Peanut Butter and Jelly"


Prep Charter


 


Greenwood


Clarion-Limestone


Manheim Township


Lebanon Catholic




 


York Suburban


Trinity 1993: Walker and Sholtis


Swartz (33) and Tritt (44)

 

 

 

the girls

Cumberland Valley 2006-Megan Sollenberger and Mahala Thomas were both Patriot News "Big 15" selections and both were chosen to play in the Mid State Roundball All-Star Showcase.

Cranberry 1995.   Susan Blauser and Sabrina Agnew, during their 4 year reign at Cranberry from 1991-1995, the  "Berries"   went 124-3 (32-0 AA State champs, 31-1 AA State champs, 31-1 AA State champs, 30-1 AA Western Finalists).

Big Spring 1993-Melissa Swartz and Cindy Tritt led big Spring High School to the Mid-Penn IV Championship in 1993.  Both were named to play in the Seventeenth Annual Mid-State Roundball Classic.

Bishop McDevitt - Breann  Hill and Monet Cunningham combined for 50 points in a victory over Littlestown in the York Suburban Tournament (12/27/05)

Delone Catholic 1989-Michelle Sneeringer (16 ppg) and Kristin Schneider (17ppg) both were two year BML All Stars, both were 1,000 point scorers and both were chosen to play in the Mid State Roundball Showcase All-Star Classic.

Downingtown 1992-  Tina Nicholson '92 and Tora Suber '93.   Both were  2,000 points in their high-school careers.  They led the Whippets to back-to-back Class AAAA District 1 and state titles in 1991and 1992. In those two years, the Whippets did not lose to a school located in Pennsylvania. Nicholson became an all-American at Penn State and Suber at Virginia, and both later played in the WNBA.  (Contributed by Tim Neeley)

Greenwood 1994-Yvette Rousch and Laurie Shea.  Both were recognized by the Tri Valley League, both had over 1,000 career points, and they led their team to an undefeated TV League Championship.

Halifax 1989-Mel Bowman (#32) and Denise Headdings (#22).  Both were recognized by the Tri-Valley League, both were recognized by the Patriot News, they acted as senior co-captains, and both were chosen to play for the West in the 13th Annual Mid State Roundball Showcase.


Line Mountain 1998-Megan Marquette (#21) and Jennifer Thew (#34), both were named to Shamokin K of C All-Star teams, both were recognized by the Tri-Valley League, they acted as co-captains, and both were named to the 22nd Annual Roundball Showcase All-Star Game.


Manheim Township 1989-Anne McGovern and Kristin Sponaugle led the "Streakettes" to a 57-10 combined record in their last two years in school, including the District 3 AAAA Championship and a spot in the Eastern AAAA game.


Nanticoke 2007-  From the Wyoming Valley Conference,  Aly Byorick (over 2,000 points)  and her teammate Sarah Acker (approaching 2,000 points), they led  the team to an undefeated record through early season in the state in AAA. (Steve Lloyd (Scranton WNEP TV)


Susquehanna Twp 2005-Courtney Brooks and Christine Olarte, "Miss Outside" and "Miss Inside" for the Indians, Courtney ran the floor and Christine swatted opponents shots into the seats, before both were chosen to play in the Mid State Roundball Showcase All-Star Classic.

Susquehannock 2003-Jennifer Hoover and Hilary Lucas-They led the Warriors during the regular season before both being chosen to play in the Mid State Roundball Showcase All-Star Classic.

Trinity 1986-Treanne Burch and Gail Beatty were three year starters on Trinity "Shamrock" teams that had a combined 79-12 record over three years and captured the AA State Championship in 1986.

Trinity 1993.  Amy Walker and Heather Sholtis were both named to the Patriot News Big  15, both named to the District All-Star  team.  They led Coach Harry DeFrank's Trinity girls to their seventh straight Mid Penn Division I Title.

York Catholic 2006-2007-Megan Stewart & Amanda Weaver from York Catholic   led their team to the state championship in 2006, coming back from 19 points down. In addition, helped led the team to the state championship in 2007 and in the process, having an undefeated season. This duo, helped led the York Catholic team to a 69-1 record from 2005-2007. Stewart ended her high school career with 1,778 points and Weaver ended her high school career with 1,780.

York Suburban 2003-Kendra Tribue (#14) and Allie Koblitz (#20)-They led the Trojans during the regular season before both being chosen to play in the Mid State Roundball Showcase All-Star Classic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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