Brothers Jackson and Brody Bauman scored a combined 29 points, leading Moon Area to a 57-43 win over Gateway in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals. The victory advances Moon to face Chartiers Valley in the semifinals. In girls play, OLSH triumphed over Waynesburg Central to reach Monday night's fifth-place game.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's boys basketball team secured a 41-28 win over Jefferson Morgan Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 2A tournament at Peters Township, showcasing strong defense. The Chargers will face Sewickley Academy in Monday night's semifinals at a time and location to be determined.
Moon Area defeated Penn-Trafford 45-30 in the WPIAL Class 5A tournament, led by Jackson Bauman’s 20 points. Moon, now 19-3, will face Gateway in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Montour fell to Chartiers Valley, Bishop Canevin was upset by Shady Side Academy and Sto-Rox lost to Aliquippa.
Frankie Igrec's 12 points in the third quarter propelled Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 54-40 victory over Bentworth Monday night in WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball tournament opener. OLSH advances to the quarterfinals. In girls play, Eden Christian eliminated Bishop Canevin in Class 1A action.
Brandon Bennett's second-half performance, scoring 17 of his 19 points, led Montour to a thrilling 53-52 victory over McKeesport Thursday night in a WPIAL Class 3A play-in boys basketball game. The Spartans overcame a halftime deficit, showcasing team composure and advancing to face Chartiers Valley next.
Eight West Hills high school basketball teams earned WPIAL Tournament spots, with Bishop Canevin, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Sto-Rox placing both boys and girls teams in the playoffs. Other West Hills qualifiers are Moon Area and Montour in boys action.
Shae Trombetta scored 14 points as Our Lady of the Sacred Heart defeated Penn Hills 61-18 in a WPIAL girls basketball game. Canon-McMillan beat Montour, 55-44, while in boys action, Ringgold topped Montour, 72-60.