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Back-to-back: Fast start carries Rockets to King Coal tourney title

CARMICHAELS – Jefferson-Morgan rolled out to an early 14-point lead and carried the momentum forward for a 47-24 victory over Mapletown Friday night to successfully defend its King Coal Lions Tournament title. The Rockets (7-3) led 20-6 after the first quarter and didn’t slow down, ...

Local roundup: Red Raiders, Scotties, Fillies remain unbeaten

Jamire Braxton poured in a game-high 26 points and Uniontown stayed perfect on the season by defeating Downingtown West, 74-50, in boys basketball action at the Central Valley Roundball Holiday Classic on Thursday. The Red Raiders, who improved to 8-0, also put three other players in double ...

Local roundup: Falcons snap 42-game losing streak with 55-51 win

The last win for the Connellsville boys happened nearly two years ago, but the Falcons snapped the winless streak Thursday afternoon with a 55-51 victory over Mount Pleasant in the Greensburg Salem Holiday Tournament. ConnellsvilleÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ victory snaps a 42-game losing streak. The Falcons’ ...

Lady Raiders down host team in KSA Tournament

The undefeated Waynesburg Central girls started slow, but picked up the tempo for a 42-29 over host Winter Park (Fla.) in the KSA Tournament. The Lady Raiders (8-0) led 8-6 after the first quarter and padded their lead to 24-13 at halftime. Waynesburg held an 18-16 advantage in the second ...

Local roundup: Maples edge Mikes to give Everson first win as coach

Josh MickÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ late three-point play lifted Mapletown over host Carmichaels, 60-58, giving Chris Everson his first win as coach of the Maples in boys basketball action at the King Coal Lions Tournament on Wednesday. The Mikes (3-5) held a 58-57 lead but the Maples broke Carmichaels’ press and ...

McKeesport rides second-half surge to 80-67 win at LH

McKeesport outscored host Laurel Highlands 24-11 in the third quarter to rally for an 80-67 victory in a non-section boys basketball clash on Saturday. The Tigers (2-3) put four players in double figures. Brian Jones led the way with 20 points and was followed by Keith Spell (19), Lamont ...