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by: Don Rebel

LAST BATCH OF GIRLS BASKETBALL SECTION OPENERS TO TIP-OFF

While girls basketball teams in Class 5A have at least two section games under their belt, Thursday marks the section openers for teams in Class 6A.

There are three games in Section 1-6A highlighted by perennial power North Allegheny (1-4) visiting Seneca Valley (4-3).

The Tigers are trying to snap a rare four-game losing streak while the Raiders have won three straight games, including two wins in the She Got Game Classic in Springfield, VA.

In Section 2-6A, there are three openers, including undefeated Hempfield (6-0) visiting Mt. Lebanon (3-3).

The Spartans have won all six games by double-digit points with the closest contest being a 12-point victory at North Hills. The Blue Devils ended a three-game skid with a win in their most recent contest at Bethel Park.

AWAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS

While everybody hopes to be home for the holidays, three WPIAL boys basketball teams are getting away before the holidays.

Defending WPIAL 6A champion Upper St. Clair (6-1) is in the Tar Heel state taking part in the Gil Reynolds Classic in Burlington, NC.

The Panthers open up tournament play Thursday morning against Prince George’s Christian from Marylands.

Uniontown (5-1) opens up against Milken Community School in California in the KSA Pre-Holiday Tournament in Kissimmee, Florida at 10 a.m.