WPIAL 5-A and 6-A Classifications Sports News
Butler turned a three point halftime lead into a 24 point win on Tuesday, as they defeated Shaler 82-58 in Section 1-AAAAAA play. The Golden Tornado led 39-36 at halftime. They were led by sophomore standout Ethan Morton with 28 points. Senior Tarik Taoufik was also in double figures with 15. Senior Kiki Agbale led the Titans with… More »
Central Catholic avoided a road loss at North Hills on Tuesday, prevailing by a score of 50-44. Junior Maurice Shipman paced the Vikings with 12 points. The Indians had two players in double figures, led by senior Garrett Barto with a game-high 23 points. Senior Alex Glatz chipped in with 10 points. The win improves Central Catholic to… More »
Woodland Hills’ improbable run to the Class 6A WPIAL semifinals last year has carried over to the 2017-18 season. The Wolverines have started the season 5-0 and 2-0 in Section 3-AAAAAA after a 75-60 win against previously undefeated Fox Chapel. Junior Tre’Mon Josey scored 20 of his team-high 22 points in the second half to lead… More »
By Alex Mullen Bethel Park steamrolled the Sharon Tigers on Tuesday by a score of 76-38. Leading the Black Hawks was sophomore Ryan Meis with 19, senior Justin Meis with 14, and junior Alex Mullen with 12. The win improved Bethel Park’s record to 3-2. The Black Hawks look to keep the win streak going as they square… More »
Despite a spirited road performance by North Allegheny, the two-time reigning WPIAL champion Pine-Richland Rams fended off the Tigers, 62-54, in a Section 1-6A contest on Tuesday night. Tuesday’s contest saw the return of several key players to the Pine-Richland line-up, including point guard Gregory Shulkosky, who missed time last week because of the flu…. More »
By Liam Belan and Mackenzie Sendro The boys basketball team kicked off its season with a pair of wins, defeating Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic on Friday and Thomas Jefferson on Saturday. The Highlanders beat North Catholic, 34-28, in a close game, with seniors Mike Goga and Jeremy Jenkins as top scorers. The Highlander secured a… More »
The Upper St. Clair boys basketball team opened the season by winning their Tip-Off Tournament in a great final against Chartiers Valley by the score of 63-59. USC defeated Monessen on Friday night to earn the final game against the Colts. It was a close and entertaining game throughout as the Panthers held on to the… More »
The Upper St. Clair boys basketball team opened the new season with an impressive 95-56 victory over Monessen in the opening round of the Upper St. Clair Model Cleaners Tip-Off Tournament. Leading the Panthers in scoring was Kyle Meinert with 20 points followed by Brett Moore with 14 and Quinton Nelson with 11 points. It… More »
Fox Chapel will enter the 2017-18 boys basketball season as the defending Section 2-AAAAAA regular season champion. The Foxes compiled a 19-4 overall record and 12-2 mark in the section. They advanced to the WPIAL quarterfinals where they lost to Woodland Hills, 52-47. Head coach Zach Skrinjar is entering his ninth season as the Foxes… More »
Dustin Sleva was named the 2017 Wolf’s Bus Lines Classic Tournament MVP as No. 8 Shippensburg University overcame some sluggish shooting to beat Shaw University and Virginia Union University, two talented teams from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). In an NCAA Tournament rematch from last year with Virginia Union (No. 7 in D2SIDA regional… More »