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O’Savage keys Trojans’ playoff win at Chartiers-Houston

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 ...

Section title barely eludes Lady Raiders

Waynesburg CentralĢƵ 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 ...

Lady Bucs top Frazier in defensive battle, 27-18

HOUSTON — Defense was the name of the game in Chartiers-HoustonĢƵ 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 ...

West Greene’s Wise evolved from pure athlete to versatile star

When Jersey Wise started playing basketball she relied mainly on her great athletic ability.“I started playing in third grade and I liked it right away,” said the West Greene senior. “I was always quicker than everybody so my biggest strength was stealing the ball and finishing.”Wise is ...

Lady Pioneers’ Wise tops 1,000-point mark in 82-30 win

Jersey Wise topped 1,000 career points in West Greene's 82-30 Section 2-A girls basketball victory over visiting Monessen on Monday, and did so in style.Wise scored a career-high 31 points against the Lady Greyhounds, topping the 1,000 mark in the third quarter. She also made a game-high four ...

Avella rides late push to win over Pioneers

AVELLA — Avella rode a late push to a 58-46 win over visiting West Greene in a Section 2-A boys basketball battle Monday afternoon.The game was tight throughout with no team holding more than a five-point lead until the Eagles reeled off the final 12 points, including six by Gabe Lis, to ...