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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 ...

Lady Mikes pull away from Frazier for 36-20 win

CARMICHAELS — Carmichaels’ girls basketball team hadn’t played a game in 17 days but one could hardly tell by its performance on Friday night.Sophia Zalar scored a game-high 14 points and the Lady Mikes rode a strong second half to a 36-20 victory over visiting Frazier in a Section 2-AA ...

Lady Mikes pull away from Frazier for 36-20 win

CARMICHAELS -- Carmichaels' girls basketball team hadn't played a game in 17 days but one could hardly tell by its performance on Friday night.Sophia Zalar scored a game-high 14 points and the Lady Mikes rode a strong second half to a 36-20 victory over visiting Frazier in a Section 2-AA ...