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    Three impressive WPIAL basketball playoff streaks will continue when the postseason begins Feb. 13. The Monessen boys are close to clinching their 28th consecutive playoff berth, extending their WPIAL record. The last time the Greyhounds failed to reach the postseason was after the 1981 season. Overall, Monessen has been to the playoffs 55 times. Monessen, [...]

    Monessen girls basketball coach Major Corley, who will retire after the season with more than 450 victories in 23 seasons, said student-athletes have changed over the years. “Years ago, kids went out and played all summer, played on their own,” he said. “Now, you are getting a lot of kids that just play basketball during [...]