Posts Tagged ‘Game Summary’

Char Valley Defeats Thomas Jefferson for 4th Time; Advances To Title Game

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It is easy to say the Chartiers Valley girls basketball team had Thomas Jefferson’s number this season. The Colts defeated the Jaguars four times this season, including in the Class 5A WPIAL Championship Game and most recently, a 50-44 win in the PIAA semifinals on Tuesday at Peters Township High School. As they have all… More »

Moon Gets Revenge On Mars; Punches Ticket To Title Game

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There was a bad taste in the mouth of the Moon players and coaches after the Class 5A WPIAL Championship Game. The Tigers lost a heartbreaker in the final seconds to Mars, and were hoping for a chance at redemption. They got that on Monday night and took full advantage, knocking off Mars, 73-55 at… More »

Peters Township Rallies For First Trip To PIAA Championship Game

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It was unfamiliar territory for the Peters Township girls basketball team on Monday night. Facing the defending Class 6A state champions, Upper Dublin out of District one, the Indians found themselves trailing late throughout the game, including late in regulation. Thanks to a clutch free throw by freshman Journey Thompson to send the game into overtime… More »

Chartiers Valley Holds Off Oakland Catholic For PIAA Semifinal Appearance

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The Chartiers Valley girls basketball team hasn’t had to endure too much stress this season, winning convincingly in almost every game. That wasn’t the case on Saturday in its PIAA quarterfinal game against Oakland Catholic at Peters Township. The Colts were able to hold off the pesky Eagles, coming away with a 46-43 win. Oakland… More »

Thomas Jefferson Continues Improbable Run Into PIAA Semifinals

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The Thomas Jefferson girls basketball team continues to prove everyone wrong. The Jaguars entered the Class 5A WPIAL playoffs as the No. 6 seed and made it all the way to the WPIAL title game before losing to Chartiers Valley. They were able to quickly rebound and now find themselves with another date with the… More »

Peters Township Continues To Dominate in PIAA Quarterfinal Win Against Norwin

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Norwin was the final top tier WPIAL team with an opportunity to bring down undefeted WPIAL champion, Peters Township. The Knights couldn’t slow down the Indians, as Peters went on to win 64-47 on Friday night at Keystone Oaks High School in the Class 6A PIAA quarterfinals. The Indians controlled the game from the opening… More »

Mars’ Offense Catches Fire In Second Half In Blowout Against Meadville

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One way to assure a win is to make all of your shots. Mars nearly did that in the second half of its PIAA quarterfinals game on Friday night at Sharon High School against District 10 champion, Meadville. The Planets converted on 14 of 16 shot attempts in the second half to break open the… More »

Moon Squeaks By Lower Dauphin In Overtime

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The Moon boys basketball team knows the heartache of losing on a last second shot going back to the Class 5A WPIAL Championship Game. Now the Tigers know the triumph of being on the other end. With two seconds left in overtime against District 3 champion, Lower Dauphin, in the PIAA quarterfinals on Friday, senior… More »

Mt. Lebanon Wins First WPIAL Title In Nine Years

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Mt. Lebanon knew what it took to defeat Butler. The Blue Devils did it early in the season in convincing fashion, 87-60. The game plan for the rematch in the Class 6A WPIAL Championship Game at the Petersen Events Center was different, but the result was the same. Mt. Lebanon got out to an early… More »