Instead of fast breaks and layups, Jeannette settled for back-cuts, jump shots, rebounds and help defense to grind out a 44-29 win in the WPIALClass 2A boys basketball semifinals Monday night.
MCMURRAY — Blackhawk girls high school basketball has been a pillar of consistency reaching the WPIAL championship game throughout the past half-decade, reaching the title game each year.
MCMURRAY — One year ago, Sewickley Academy’s hopes of playing for a WPIAL championship came up short, falling to Jeannette in the WPIAL 2A boys high school basketball semifinals.
1 South Fayette advanced to its fifth straight WPIAL title game with a 66-27 victory over No. 12 Peters Township in the WPIAL Class 5A semifinals at Keystone Oaks ... back to WPIALs was extremely exciting.
Feb. 21—Being the defending champion makes you a favorite in any competition. NorthAllegheny senior Ethan Maravich had that distinction Saturday morning at the WPIALClass 3A diving championships ....