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6A SECTION 1

Central Catholic (11-8, 5-3) at Butler (14-5, 5-3) – 7:30 pm – WBUT

Central Catholic fell to New Castle on Friday 67-53 snapping a 3-game winning streak. Butler has won 2 of their last 3 games. Both teams are tied for second place in the section and have both clinched playoff berths. Central Catholic won the first meeting at home 55-33 on January 13. This game will be broadcasted on WBUT. You can find the broadcast link on the broadcast schedule page under Multimedia.

Pine-Richland (5-14, 1-7) at New Castle (17-2, 7-1) – 7:30 pm – Lawrence County Sports Network

Pine-Richland comes into tonight dropping 3 of their last 4 games. New Castle has hit their stride and won 6 games in a row. Pine-Richland has been eliminated from playoff contention. New Castle has clinched a share of the section title and can win it outright with a win. New Castle won the first matchup this season 55-49 on the road. This game will be broadcasted on the Lawrence County Sports Network. You can find the broadcast link on the broadcast schedule page under Multimedia.

Seneca Valley (8-10, 3-5) at North Allegheny (8-10, 3-5) – 8 pm – North Allegheny Sports Network

The most important game in Section 1-6A tonight. Seneca Valley enters the night winners of 2 of their last 3 games. North Allegheny comes in losers of 2 of the last 3 games after a 2-game win streak. Both teams are tied for the fourth and final playoff spot in the section. A Seneca Valley win clinches a playoff berth for them and North Allegheny would be eliminated. A North Allegheny win would clinch a playoff berth for them with a chance for Seneca Valley to backdoor into the playoffs. Seneca Valley won the previous matchup 64-42 on January 13. This game will be broadcasted on the North Allegheny Sports Network. You can find the broadcast link on the broadcast schedule page under Multimedia.

6A SECTION 2

Baldwin (12-7, 5-3) at Hempfield (7-13, 2-6) – 7:30 pm

Baldwin has won their last 3 games. Hempfield defeated Canon-McMillan 67-45 on Friday ending a 3-game losing streak. Baldwin sits in third place, they have already clinched a playoff berth. Hempfield is a game behind Norwin for the final playoff spot in the section. Baldwin won the first game of the season series 71-61.

Mt. Lebanon (13-6, 7-1) at Norwin (11-8, 3-5) – 7:30 pm

Mt. Lebanon fell to Upper St. Clair on Friday 37-36 snapping a 3-game winning streak. Norwin has dropped their last 2 games following a 2-game win streak. Mt. Lebanon is tied for first place in the section with Upper St. Clair and looking to keep pace. Norwin is in fourth place and a game up on Hempfield for the final playoff spot. Mt. Lebanon won the first meeting on January 13, 69-50.

Upper St. Clair (13-6, 7-1) at Canon-McMillan (3-17, 0-8) – 7:30 pm

Upper St. Clair enters Tuesday night on a 3-game winning streak. Canon-McMillan is riding a 12-game losing streak. Upper St. Clair is tied for the top spot in the section with Mt. Lebanon. Canon-McMillan is eliminated from playoff contention. Upper St. Clair won the first matchup 65-39.

5A SECTION 1

Peters Township (16-3, 7-1) at Trinity (8-11, 3-5) – 7:30 pm

Peters Township is entering tonight on a 10-game winning streak. Trinity has dropped 4 of their last 5 games. Peters Township is currently tied at the top of the section with Bethel Park and looking to take a half-game lead. Trinity sits in fourth place and has already clinched a playoff spot.

Ringgold (3-17, 1-7) at Connellsville (0-20, 0-8) – 7:30 pm – Connellsville Sports Network

Ringgold comes into tonight on a 6-game losing streak. Ringgold has an outside shot of making a playoff if they can win out and Trinity loses out. Ringgold and Trinity play each other on Friday. Ringgold beat Connellsville 57-44 on January 13. That was Ringgold’s last win. This game will be broadcasted on the Connellsville Falcon Sports Network. You can find the broadcast link on the broadcast schedule page under Multimedia.

5A SECTION 2

Plum (6-14, 1-7) at Penn Hills (15-2, 8-0) – 7:30 pm

Plum has dropped 3 games in a row. Penn Hills is on a 12-game winning streak. Plum is technically still alive for a playoff berth but need a lot of help. Penn Hills has already won the section outright. Penn Hills won the first meeting 64-27.

Shaler (14-6, 5-3) at Armstrong (11-8, 2-6) – 7:30 pm – High Top Sports Network

Shaler fell to Penn Hills on Friday 58-41 ending a 2-game win streak. Armstrong has lost 3 straight. Shaler is in second place in the section and already clinched a playoff berth. Armstrong is a game behind Woodland Hills for the final playoff spot in the section. Shaler won the first matchup 62-55 on January 13. This game will be broadcasted on High Top Sports Network. You can find the broadcast link on the broadcast schedule page under Multimedia.

Woodland Hills (12-8, 3-5) at Fox Chapel (13-6, 5-3) – 7 pm

Woodland Hills has won 2 of their last 3 contests. Fox Chapel has won 5 of their last 6 games. Woodland Hills is currently in fourth place a game up on Armstrong for the final playoff spot in Section 2-5A. Fox Chapel is in third place and has already clinched a playoff spot. Fox Chapel won the first game of the season series on the road 55-45.

5A SECTION 3

Gateway (13-5, 7-1) at Franklin Regional (9-10, 3-5) – 7:30 pm – Westmoreland Sports Network

Gateway has won 2 in a row following a brief 2-game losing streak. Franklin Regional have lost their last 7 games. Gateway has clinched a share of the section tile and can win it outright with a win tonight. Franklin Regional is tied with Latrobe for the final playoff spot. If Franklin Regional and Latrobe both tie for the final spot they will both make the playoffs. Gateway won the January 13 meeting 52-50 at home. This game will be broadcasted on Westmoreland Sports Network. You can find the broadcast link on the broadcast schedule page under Multimedia.

McKeesport (8-9, 5-3) at Kiski Area (10-10, 4-4) – 7:00 pm – High Top Sports Network

McKeesport got upset by Penn-Trafford on Friday 60-58 snapping a 4-game win streak. Kiski Area has dropped 2 of their last 3 contests. McKeesport is in second place, has already clinched a playoff berth and can clinch a share of the section title if they win out and Gateway loses out. Kiski Area is in third place a game up on Franklin Regional and Latrobe. Kiski Area won the first matchup this season on the road 70-56. This game will be broadcasted on High Top Sports Network. You can find the broadcast link on the broadcast schedule page under Multimedia.

Penn-Trafford (5-15, 2-6) at Latrobe (8-12, 3-5) – 7:30 pm

Penn-Trafford has won 2 of their last 3 games to keep themselves in the playoff race. Latrobe picked up a big win at Franklin Regional on Friday 66-53. Penn-Trafford sits a game behind Franklin Regional and Latrobe who are tied for the final playoff spot at the moment. Latrobe won the previous meeting 66-63.

5A SECTION 4

Mars (13-6, 5-3) at Chartiers Valley (15-5, 4-4) – 7:30 pm

Mars comes into tonight losers of 2 of their last 3 contests. Chartiers Valley beat Moon on Friday 62-56 to end a 2-game skid. Mars is in second place and has already clinched a playoff spot. Chartiers Valley is tied with Moon for third place. They are both a game up on South Fayette for the final playoff spot in Section 4-5A. Mars won the first matchup this season 71-34 on January 13.

North Hills (16-4, 7-1) at South Fayette (10-9, 3-5) – 7:30 pm

North Hills enters the night winners of 3 straight games. South Fayette has won 2 in a row after having a 3-game losing streak. North Hills has already clinched a share of the section title and can clinch it outright with a victory tonight. South Fayette is a game behind Moon and Chartiers Valley for a playoff spot. North Hills won the January 13 meeting 62-61.

West Allegheny (8-12, 1-7) at Moon (10-9, 4-4) – 7:30 pm

West Allegheny has dropped 4 of the last 5 games. Moon beat Avonworth 67-37 on Sunday ending a 3-game losing streak. West Allegheny is out of the playoff picture. Moon is currently in the final playoff spot a game up on South Fayette. West Allegheny got their lone section win in the first meeting this year 53-50.

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6A SECTION 1

Seneca Valley (5-14, 1-7) at North Allegheny (14-4, 7-1) – 6:30 pm – North Allegheny Sports Network

Seneca Valley enters the night dropping 3 of their last 4 games. North Allegheny have won 10 of their last 11 contests. Seneca Valley is 1.5-games behind Hempfield and Pine-Richland for the final playoff spot in Section 1-6A. With Norwin’s win last night, North Allegheny is looking to keep pace at the top of the section. North Allegheny won the previous meeting 56-26 on January 12. This game will be broadcasted on the North Allegheny Sports Network. You can find the broadcast link on the broadcast schedule page under Multimedia.

6A SECTION 2

Upper St. Clair (17-2, 10-0) at Canon-McMillan (5-13, 1-9) – 6 pm

Upper St. Clair has won their last 11 games. Canon-McMillan comes into tonight losers of 7 of their last 8 games. Upper St. Clair has already clinched the section title outright. Canon-McMillan is out of the playoff hunt. Upper St. Clair won the first matchup this season 67-35.

5A SECTION 1

Franklin Regional (6-13, 4-7) at Gateway (4-14, 0-10) – 7:30 pm – Gateway Gator Productions

Franklin Regional enters this game after dropping 6 of the last 7 contests. Gateway is on a 9-game losing streak. Franklin Regional is currently a game out of the final playoff spot behind Plum and Penn Hills. Gateway is out of playoff contention. Franklin Regional won the first meeting 51-38. This game will be broadcasted by Gateway Gator Productions. You can find the broadcast link on the broadcast schedule page under Multimedia.

5A SECTION 2

Armstrong (17-3, 8-3) at Fox Chapel (12-7, 6-4) – 5:30 pm

Armstrong has won 6 of their last 7 games. Fox Chapel has dropped 2 in a row following a 5-game winning streak. With Mars’ loss last night, Armstrong is now tied for the section lead with Mars. Fox Chapel is in fourth place and has a half-game lead over Shaler for the final playoff spot.

5A SECTION 3

Penn-Trafford (13-5, 6-4) at McKeesport (17-3, 9-1) – 7 pm

Penn-Trafford fell to Oakland Catholic 77-47 on Thursday snapping a 2-game win streak. McKeesport has won 5 in a row. Both teams have clinched playoff berths. McKeesport can clinch a share of the section title if they win their last 2 games including beating Oakland Catholic on Thursday. McKeesport won the first matchup on the road 59-35.

5A SECTION 4

West Allegheny (5-13, 1-7) at Moon (7-12, 0-8) – 6 pm

West Allegheny has dropped their last 5 games. Moon has lost 3 of their last 4. Both teams are out of playoff contention. West Allegheny won the first meeting of the season 49-38 on January 12.

NON-CONFERENCE

Hopewell (7-12) at New Castle (4-15) – 4 pm – Lawrence County Sports Network

Hopewell beat Central Valley yesterday 26-25 to end a 5-game losing streak. New Castle has lost 7 in a row. Hopewell currently sits in fourth place in Section 2-4A. New Castle is at the bottom of Section 2-5A. This game will be broadcasted on the Lawrence County Sports Network. You can find the broadcast link on the broadcast schedule page under Multimedia.