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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 MondayÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 CatholicÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 — MonessenÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 ...

Battling back: Gators rally past Bulldogs, earn return trip to semifinals

MCMURRAY — It looked murky early for the Gators, but Geibel Catholic saved its best for last and used a 21-12 fourth quarter advantage to advance to the WPIAL Class A semifinals for the second year in a row with a thrilling come-from-behind win over Neighborhood Academy, 66-64, Wednesday ...