CONNELLSVILLE TWP. — The Geibel Catholic boys made several runs in Tuesday’s WPIAL Class A first round playoff game, but visiting Western Beaver had a response each time to hold on for a 54-53 victory.The Golden Beavers (11-4) advance to the quarterfinals Friday against Rochester. The Rams ...
CHARLEROI — Most athletes dream of having big performances in playoff games, but Charleroi High School’s Will Wagner took it to a new level Monday.Wagner celebrated his 17th birthday by leading the Cougars to their first playoff win in 24 years as they downed Steel Valley, 61-44, in the ...
One would’ve expected Uniontown coach Rob Kezmarsky to be angry and upset after watching his team fall in its postseason opener to Beaver Monday night.The Bobcats scored the first 11 points of the third quarter to take a 10-point lead and went on to earn a 62-56 win over the Red Raiders in ...
HOUSTON — Nate O’Savage scored 11 of his game-high 27 points in the decisive fourth quarter to lead California to a 55-48 win over host Chartiers-Houston in a WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball preliminary round playoff game Saturday afternoon.“He had a big game,” said California coach ...
Waynesburg Central’s quest for a section title fell just short in a 45-44 loss at South Park in girls basketball action Friday night.The Lady Raiders (9-2, 12-5) could’ve clinched at least a share of first place in Section 2-AAA with a victory.The Lady Eagles (8-0, 10-2) led 8-5 after the ...
HOUSTON — Defense was the name of the game in Chartiers-Houston’s WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball preliminary-round playoff game against visiting Frazier on Saturday afternoon.The Lady Bucs held Frazier to five baskets in their 27-18 win.Chartiers-Houston coach Laura Montecalvo was ...
