Pittsburgh Press, March 24, 1952
The state record for the longest winning streak stands at 68
Pittsburgh Press, March 18, 1952
Congratulations to the York Catholic girls and
Coach Kevin Bankos! Your streak is over, but the season continues-time to
concentrate on new goals!
Count down to tie the record.....................
Win #58,
Friday Jan 4, 2008-York
Catholic 42 Eastern York 39
Win #59, Saturday Jan 5, 2008-York Catholic 42 Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt 22
Win #60, Tuesday Jan 8, 2008-York Catholic 45, Fairfield 27
Win #61,
Friday Jan 11, 2008-York Catholic 42, Delone
Catholic 29 (ties the PIAA record)
York Record story by DeWeese HERE
the streak has ended, Trinity defeated the York girls 66-50 on Saturday Jan 12, 2008
If you look in the dictionary, the noun RECORD is
defined as the following:
-the state of being recorded, as in writing
-an account in writing or the like preserving the memory or knowledge of
facts or events
-a report, list, or aggregate of actions or achievements
The record for winning streaks is now for another day.
Trinity ended the York Catholic girls streak at 61. They had tied
the all-time PIAA record with their 42-29 win over Delone. Their quest
for the state record is over. The pahoops.org research at the
State Library had verified West End St. James at 66 straight wins and
the record to beat, but then Jeff
Dewees of the York Daily Record found that West
Philadelphia had 68 straight wins between 1976 and 1978 in seasons of 24-2
(1976), 30-0 (1977), and 33-1 (1978). This was the mark for York
Catholic was trying to reach, but that is now history. The noun
RECORD.
There was not a records repository or place that
fans could turn to for information until the pahoops website was started ten
years ago. Now records are being recorded, as
in writing and being preserved. Once
information is posted on our website we welcome fans, coaches and the media
to come forward with new information that either confirms or challenges our
data. That way we can create a list of records that chronicles the
achievements of Pennsylvania basketball teams and players. Otherwise,
their achievements are forgotten. This methodology created by the
pahoops website has helped to produce the updates. We will continue to
strive- to add, update, and publish the records!
These is the latest consecutive win streak list:
61-the PIAA record, Allentown High School
61-the PIAA record, tied by the York Catholic girls, Jan 11, 2008
66-the PCIAA record, West End St. James
68-the City of Philadelphia record, West Philadelphia
THEREFORE, 68 stands as the record for the state of
Pennsylvania
68-West Philadelphia had 68 straight wins between 1976 and 1978 in seasons of 24-2 (1976), 30-0 (1977), and 33-1 (1978). -
66-From 1950 to 1952, Pittsburgh West End St. James recorded 66 straight wins and three PCIAA State titles.
61-From 1944 to 1947, Allentown High School recorded 61 consecutive victories. The 1946 and 1947 championships were disputed by the PIAA.
61-The York Catholic girls tied this long standing record on Jan 11, 2008.
59-Carbondale 30-0 State title in 1993, then a 29-1 Runner Up team in 1994.
58-1977-1979. The "Golden Girls" of Pottsville Nativity High School set the Lower Anthracite Region's all time win streak with 58, including a 48-41 win over Johnsonburg in the 1978 state championship game.
57-York Catholic boys' from 1989-91, the all-time York-Adams area winning streak
57-The Cranberry girls won 57 straight after an early season loss in 93-94, they didn't lose again until the PIAA Western Finals in 94-95.
54-Carbondale Area Girls were undefeated in 1977 winning the AA state title at 31-0, then going 23-2 in 78.
54-Darby-Colwyn boys. Between Mar '61 and Dec '63 coach Hal Blitman's "Rams" won 54 consecutive games. (streak stopped by Sharon Hill 52-45).
53-Northwest Area boys. Their streak ended March 3, 1984 when Milton upset them on the Northwest court 43-42,
53-Montrose boys. From 1963 to 1965 they won 53 in a row before losing to Northern Cambria in the 1965 Class B Championship Game.
52-In 1964, Uniontown went undefeated the entire season, and in 1965 went undefeated until the WPIAL semi-final game, losing to Aliquippa.