Ex-coach to take on top-seeded Chartiers Valley in WPIAL quarterfinals

Brandon Sensor, who previously led Chartiers Valley, now coaches Shaler in the Class 5A playoffs

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Brandon Sensor, who previously coached the Chartiers Valley boys basketball team, will now face his former squad as the head coach of Shaler in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals. Sensor led Chartiers Valley to the 2021 WPIAL championship game before resigning in 2024 following allegations from a parent. He is now in his second season as the head coach of Shaler, which finished second in Section 2-5A this year.

Why it matters

This matchup pits Sensor's current team, Shaler, against his former team, top-seeded Chartiers Valley. It's an intriguing storyline as Sensor looks to lead the No. 9 seed Titans to an upset over the dominant Colts, who are coached by Corey Dotchin and are the defending WPIAL 5A champions.

The details

Shaler improved to 14-9 on the season with a 15-point win over Franklin Regional in the first round. Senior Jordan Epps led the way with 24 points. Chartiers Valley, the No. 1 seed, cruised past Montour 61-48 in its opener behind 16 points from senior Julius Best. The Colts have won 18 of their last 19 games.

  • Sensor took over the Chartiers Valley boys program before the 2018-2019 season.
  • Sensor led Chartiers Valley to the 2021 WPIAL Class 5A championship game.
  • Sensor resigned from Chartiers Valley in 2024 following allegations from a parent.
  • Sensor was hired as the head coach of Shaler last season.
  • Shaler and Chartiers Valley will meet in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Brandon Sensor

The current head coach of the Shaler boys basketball team who previously led the Chartiers Valley program.

Corey Dotchin

The current head coach of the Chartiers Valley boys basketball team, who has guided the Colts to the WPIAL 5A championship and a 20-2 record this season.

Jordan Epps

A senior at Shaler who led the team with 24 points in its first-round playoff win.

Julius Best

A senior at Chartiers Valley who scored 16 points in the Colts' first-round playoff victory.

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