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Local roundup: Lady Cougars’ rally falls short in 54-52 playoff loss

The Charleroi girls outscored Keystone Oaks in the second half, 36-28, but their rally fell a field goal short Wednesday night in a 54-52 loss at Keystone Oaks in a WPIAL Class AAA first round playoff game.The Lady Panthers (11-7) led 16-11 after the first quarter an 26-19 at halftime.Leena ...

California holds off Fort Cherry for 50-43 playoff win

COAL CENTER -- Makayla Boda had been in this situation before.The California senior played well in two tight playoff games a year ago so another close battle against Fort Cherry on Tuesday night didn't faze her at all.Boda scored a game-high 23 points and made several key plays in the second ...

Lady Trojans hold off Fort Cherry for 50-43 playoff win

COAL CENTER -- Makayla Boda had been in this situation before.The California senior played well in two tight playoff games a year ago so another close battle against Fort Cherry on Tuesday night didn't faze her at all.Boda scored a game-high 23 points and made several key plays in the second ...

Western Beaver edges Gators, 54-53

CONNELLSVILLE TWP. — The Geibel Catholic boys made several runs in TuesdayÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 ...

Wagner sparks Charleroi in win over Steel Valley

CHARLEROI — Most athletes dream of having big performances in playoff games, but Charleroi High SchoolÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 ...

Hot-shooting Beaver downs Red Raiders, 62-56

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 ...