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High School Basketball

Rough start: Imani explodes early to advance, but Gators earn respect in defeat

MT. LEBANON — If Geibel Catholic’s boys basketball game Saturday was a boxing match the Gators would’ve been given a couple standing eight counts in the first quarter of their match-up with top-seeded Imani Christian.And then Geibel would’ve continued on, not only going the distance but ...

Highlands slows Lady Warrior offense for 43-27 win

The Highlands girls advanced to the semifinals for the first time after defeating third-seeded Elizabeth Forward, 43-27, Friday night in the WPIAL Class AAAA quarterfinals at Gateway.Highlands (16-7) plays second-seeded North Catholic Tuesday in the semifinals. The Lady Warriors (17-6) remain ...

Lady Greyhounds stay alive with 56-53 victory

MONESSEN — When two teams are so familiar with each other, often times the games are nailbiters.That was the case Saturday afternoon as Monessen held on to defeat West Greene, 56-53, in the opening game of the WPIAL Class A girls consolation bracket.Monessen (16-6) remains alive in the ...

Neshannock fends off Cougars, 53-49

Neshannock held on for a 53-49 victory against Yough Thursday night in the WPIAL Class AAA boys basketball quarterfinals played at North Hills.The Lancers (18-5) advance to Monday’s semifinals against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, who defeated Shady Side Academy, 53-42.The Cougars (16-8) play ...

North Catholic upends Red Raiders, 73-58

NORTH HUNTINGDON — Uniontown was unable to handle North Catholic’s stifling defense and disciplined offense Thursday night as the Trojans upended the third-seeded Red Raiders, 73-58, in the WPIAL Class AAAA quarterfinals at Norwin.The Red Raiders (19-4) host Belle Vernon Saturday at noon in ...

Cougars shut down Greyhounds

CARNEGIE — Monessen’s boys basketball team is known for its defense but it got a taste of its own medicine at Carlynton on Wednesday night.The third-seeded Cougars’ pressure stalled the Greyhounds’ offense and forced a slew of turnovers which they converted into easy baskets on their ...