Steel City Hoops Spotlight

At Sewickley Academy, what happens behind the scenes is just as important as what happens on the court. In this second episode of our three-part Steel City Hoops Spotlight series, we follow Coach Mike Iuzzolino as he leads a young Panthers team through a season of growth and challenges. With high expectations for both performance…

At Sewickley Academy, success means much more than what you see on the scoreboard. In this first episode of a special three-part Steel City Hoops Spotlight series, we go inside the gym with Coach Mike Iuzzolino and a young Panthers team learning what it really means to win. Practices are intense. Expectations are high. But…

In New Castle, Pennsylvania, basketball isn’t just a game: it’s a generational standard. While the modern era of high school sports is often defined by social media clicks and individual highlights, the Red Hurricanes have remained anchored to a different philosophy: The “Real Work.” In this episode of Steel City Hoops Spotlight, we go inside…

In 1982, a nine-year-old Ralph Blundo watched the New Castle Red Hurricanes fall short of a state title. Most kids move on but Ralph Blundo never forgot.

Josh Pratt embodies Lincoln Park basketball with skill, discipline, and competitive fire.