High school roundup for Dec. 10, 2024: Latrobe rallies from double-digit deficit to beat Mars

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 11:34 PM

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Max Butler scored 28 points and Latrobe rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit to beat Mars, 83-77, in nonsection boys basketball Tuesday night.

John Wetzel and Andy Tatsch each added 16 points and Ian DeCerb had 12 for the Wildcats (4-0). Austen Wrobolewski led the Fightin’ Planets (1-3) with 27 points. Austin Campbell added 14.

Albert Gallatin 63, Ringgold 45 – Shymere Wilson scored 22 points, Darrin Ford followed with 15 and JJ Jackson added 13 to lead Albert Gallatin (4-1) to a nonsection win. Szyair Dungee scored 14 points and Chris Wilson had 11 for Ringgold (2-1).

Aquinas Academy 83, Riverview 44 – Jake Guillen scored 28 points and Sam Duer added 23 to lead Aquinas Academy (4-1) to a nonsection win over Riverview (2-4).

Armstrong 46, Greensburg Salem 32 – Jacob Szep scored 18 points and Quinn Olsen added 15 to help Armstrong (3-2) to a nonsection win. Tyler Martin scored 11 for Greensburg Salem (0-3).

Avella 55, West Greene 50 – Brayden Fuller led with 20 points, Eli Maidment followed with 13 and Bryce Wright added 12 to push Avella (3-2) past West Greene (1-2) in a nonsection win. Patrick Durbin scored 18 points and Parker Burns had 12 for the Pioneers.

Baldwin 64, Mt. Lebanon 50 – Matthew Schenk scored 17 points and Caden Cherico had 16 to lead Baldwin (3-0) to a nonsection win. Carter Gould scored 12 points for Mt. Lebanon (2-1).

Beaver 69, Shenango 40 – Brady Mayo led Beaver (5-0) with 41 points and made six 3-pointers in a nonsection win. Joe Campoli scored 14 points and Braylen George had 11 for Shenango (1-3).

Beaver County Christian School 64, Cheswick Christian Academy 41 – Hunter Mozley scored 20 points to lead Beaver County Christian (3-1). Brady Rochkind scored 18 for Cheswick Christian (1-2).

Belle Vernon 74, McKeesport 63 – Zion Moore scored 30 points and Tommy Davis added 16 to lead Belle Vernon (3-2) to a nonsection win. Lamont Perkins scored 21 points and Brian Jones had 19 for McKeesport (1-4).

Burrell 77, Leechburg 39 – Tucker Bitar scored 28 points and Adam Wass added 17 to power Burrell (2-2) to a nonsection win. Chase Henry led Leechburg (1-5) with nine points.

Canon-McMillan 76, Bethel Park 70 – Roman Koenemund led Canon-McMillan (1-3) with 27 points, Michael Detrich followed with 15 and Dylan Kelly added 13 in a nonsection win. Will Sabatos scored 18 points and Owen Turoski had 10 for Bethel Park (1-3).

Carlynton 55, Brentwood 53 – Devonte Dean scored 19 points and Damien Holloway added 17 to lead Carlynton (2-2) past Brentwood (1-2) in a nonsection win.

Chartiers Valley 66, Pine-Richland 37 – Led by 18 points from Jayden Davis, 15 from Julian Semplice and 10 from Julius Best, Chartiers Valley (5-0) picked up a nonsection win. Alex Kastner scored 12 for Pine-Richland (1-1).

Deer Lakes 80, Mohawk 76 (2OT) – Nathaniel Moore scored 35 points to lead Deer Lakes (4-1) to a double overtime win. Collin Rodgers added 18 points and Luca Mangieri had 15 for the Lancers. Drew Wrona led Mohawk (2-2) with 32 points. Bobby Fadden added 24 and Joey Nail 11 for the Warriors.

Derry 47, Connellsville 36 – Willie Stockett-Harter had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds to lead Derry (3-2) to a nonsection win over Connellsville (2-2). John Wasnick led the Trojans with 14 points and Logan Irvin added 10.

Elizabeth Forward 66, West Allegheny 61 – Tyler Basic scored 22 points, James Giles had 17 and Cy Herchelroath added 10 to lead Elizabeth Forward (4-2) to a nonsection win. Josiah Johnson scored 18 points and Tyler Blatz and Jonah Buglak had 14 points apiece for West Allegheny (2-3).

Ellwood City 51, Laurel 45 – Charles Schweinsberg scored 14 points and Aaron Lake added 13 to lead Ellwood City (2-3) to a nonsection win. Jayden Iorio scored 20 points for Laurel (3-2).

Franklin Regional 49, Kiski Area 36 – Connor Crossey scored 23 points and Franklin Regional (3-2) jumped out to a 15-8 lead in the first quarter of a nonsection win. Colin Keller led Kiski Area (1-3) with 11 points.

Frazier 59, Mapletown 28 – Dalian McManus scored 18 points and Kolby Stewart and Conlan Higbee each added 14 to help Frazier (2-3) past Mapletown (0-3).

Geibel Catholic 68, Brownsville 35 – Evan Strimel led Geibel (3-1) with 22 points, Gary Tarbuk followed with 13 and Roman Riccelli added 11 in a nonsection win. Jaiden Praster scored 16 points for Brownsville (1-4).

Greensburg Central Catholic 55, Bishop Canevin 50 – Liam Gallagher scored 21 points and AJ Tarpley added 12 as Greensburg Central Catholic (4-0) picked up a nonsection win after trailing by two at the half. Drew Allen scored 14 points and Raukeem Hawkins and Lamier Wade added 10 each for Bishop Canevin (1-4).

Hampton 65, Highlands 30 – Gavin Guinn scored 19 points and Andrew Butler added 10 to lead Hampton (2-2) to a nonsection win. Troy Bielak scored 14 points and Ty Hall had 10 for Highlands (1-3).

Hempfield 50, Fox Chapel 47 – Daniel Husenits scored 15 points and Drew Gordon added 10 to lead Hempfield (3-1) past Fox Chapel (3-1) in nonsection play. Asher White scored 21 points and Caden Kaiser had 14 for the Foxes.

Jefferson-Morgan 47, Bentworth 29 – Dayten Marion scored 13 points and Jase Bedillion added 13 as Jefferson-Morgan (2-2) won a nonsection contest. Chris Harper scored 11 for Bentworth (2-2).

Keystone Oaks 64, Brashear 38 – Erond Jakupi scored 25 points and Joseph Colton added 14 for Keystone Oaks (5-0) in a nonsection win. Ryan White and Nasir Thomas scored nine points apiece for Brashear (1-4).

Laurel Highlands 78, Waynesburg 44 – Antwan Black scored 18 points, Luke Martin had 17 and Kayden Smith added 12 to lead Laurel Highlands (2-2) to a nonsection win. Jackson Dean scored 10 points for Waynesburg (0-4).

Nazareth Prep 57, Carrick 44 – Leon Harrison scored 17 points and Will Evans added 13 to lead Nazareth Prep. Brayden Fisher led all scorers with 24 points for Carrick.

Neighborhood Academy 62, Clairton 57 – Courtney Wallace and Shamar Simpson scored 17 points apiece and Kedron Gilmore followed with 15 to lead Neighborhood Academy (5-0) to a nonsection win. Taris Wooding scored 26 points and Brandon Murphy had 10 for Clairton (0-2).

New Castle 65, Beaver Falls 17 – Ralphie Blundo scored 24 points, Kai Cox had 14 and Damarian Harrison added 10 to lead New Castle (4-0) to a nonsection win over Beaver Falls (0-6).

OLSH 59, Sto-Rox 26 – Jake Johnson hit for 24 points and Tiernan McCullough chipped in 11 for OLSH (4-0) in a nonsection win over Sto-Rox (1-3).

Plum 80, Freeport 42 – Max Grice led with 30 points and Trey McMurray added 20 for Plum (1-2) in a nonsection win. Dempsey Cowan scored 12 points and Bryson Paga had 10 for Freeport (1-4).

Rochester 65, Cornell 30 – Jayvin Hemer scored 26 points to lead Rochester (2-3) to a nonsection win. Nate Bills added 12 and Max Lyons had 11 for the Rams. Edmundo Benitez scored 16 for Cornell (1-3).

Serra Catholic 82, Eden Christian 58 – Owen Dumbroski scored 21 points to lead four players in double figures for Serra Catholic (5-0) in a nonsection win. Mark Johnson had 19, Brayden Graham 16 and Tyler Sapida 10. Mason Dean led Eden Christian (1-3) with 18 points. James Wilkin had 11 and Samuel D’Ippolito 10.

Seton LaSalle 63, Washington 40 – Keenu Brooks scored 18 points, Noah Sear had 17 and Charlie Crummie added 12 to lead Seton LaSalle (1-3) to a nonsection win. Tristan Reed scored 11 points for Washington (2-2).

South Allegheny 63, Obama Academy 44 – Drew Cook led with 27 points and Cam Epps added 24 for South Allegheny (4-1) in a nonsection win. Jaden Colbert scored 12 points for Obama Academy (1-5).

South Fayette 57, Seneca Valley 29 – Gavin Orosz scored 18 points and Stefano Vezio had 13 for South Fayette (2-0) in a nonsection win. Owen Congdon scored eight points for Seneca Valley (1-5).

South Side 76, Burgettstown 48 – Andrew Corfield led with 25 points, Carter Wilson followed with 23 and Austin Leatherman added 14 for South Side (3-2) in a nonsection win. Parker Rommes scored 14 points and Ryan Warrick had 10 for Burgettstown (1-2).

Southmoreland 50, Yough 24 – Noah Felentzer scored 24 points to lead Southmoreland (3-1) to a nonsection win. Jaiden Dixon-Brentzel scored 11 points for Yough (1-4).

South Park 70, East Allegheny 56 – Luke Scarff scored 28 points and Cooper Hochendoner added 24 for South Park (3-1) in a nonsection win. Kasante Morant scored 18 points and Cedrick Mack added 12 for East Allegheny (2-2).

St. Joseph 49, Propel Braddock Hills 39 – Kyle Lecker scored 12 points and Dylan Ferrante added 10 to lead St. Joseph (2-2) to a nonsection win. Jarell Santiago scored 15 points for Propel Braddock Hills (0-5).

Thomas Jefferson 69, West Mifflin 51 – Noah Kaszer scored 23 points, Nicholas Trklja had 14 and Kane Eggerton added 10 to lead Thomas Jefferson (3-2) to a nonsection win. Daven Reynolds scored 18 points and Julian Dewberry had 14 for West Mifflin (0-6).

Winchester Thurston 78, Freedom 38 – Anthony Pipkin scored 19 points, Michael Hammerling had 18 and Matt Southers added 17 to lead Winchester Thurston (2-1) to a nonsection win. Will Kumrow and Justin Shegog scored 11 points apiece for Freedom (0-3).

Woodland Hills 51, Penn Hills 44 – Scoop Smith scored 16 points and Donshae Mosley added 10 to lead Woodland Hills (3-1) to a nonsection win. Amon Hawthorne scored 14 points and Calix Clark had 13 for Penn Hills (0-3).

Girls basketball

Aquinas Academy 44, Freeport 39 – Carly Bezila scored 15 points and Becca Guillen added 10 to help Aquinas Academy (2-2) to a nonsection win. Lilly Holloway led Freeport (0-4) with 14 points.

Avonworth 57, Allderdice 47 – Greta O’Brien scored 26 points and Emma Oberateiner added 13 to lead Avonworth (2-1) to a nonsection win. Rhyan Sledge and Bailey White scored 17 points apiece for Allderdice (2-4).

Burrell 42, Mt. Pleasant 18 – Casey Brancato and Mikayla Coury scored 12 points apiece to lead Burrell (4-0) to a nonsection win over Mt. Pleasant (0-4).

Canon-McMillan 57, Bethel Park 42 – Sam Miller scored 17 points, Madison Clair had 13 and Faye Saunders added 12 points to lead Canon-McMillan (3-2) to a nonsection win. Bella Coleman scored 15 points for Bethel Park (2-1).

Carlynton 51, Leechburg 27 – Jocelyn Griffin scored 18 points and Cydney McClendon and Lucy Vetter added 10 points apiece to lead Carlynton (3-1) to a nonsection win. Adalyn Zanotto scored 14 points for Leechburg (0-5).

Chartiers Valley 53, Pine-Richland 46 – Rachel Boehm scored 12 points and Emma Reynolds, Katie Johnson and Iyla Ozbey added 10 points apiece to lead Chartiers Valley (3-2) to a nonsection win. Cate Gentile led Pine-Richland (0-4) with 26 points.

Frazier 61, Avella 58 – Malana Burton scored 15 points, Allie Yauch followed with 13 and Chloe Harger added 11 to push Frazier (2-4) to a nonsection win. Ava Frank scored 20 points and Sydney Strope had 19 for Avella (3-2).

Geibel Catholic 61, Ligonier Valley 23 – Emma Larkin led Geibel Catholic (6-0) with 26 points, Ava Henderson had 19 and Mallory Clemmer added 12 in a nonsection win. Adleigh Myers scored eight points for Ligonier Valley (1-2).

Greensburg Salem 71, Southmoreland 29 – Mya Heasley led Greensburg Salem (3-1) with 22 points and made six 3-pointers in a nonsection win over Southmoreland (2-3). Also for the Golden Lions, Sophia Beckerleg and Regan Kerr scored 11 points each and Vienna Jevicky had 10.

Hampton 48, Highlands 28 – Harper Gibbons and Ellie Klocko scored 10 points apiece to help Hampton (5-1) to a nonsection win. Tyarah Woody led all scorers with 17 points for Highlands (0-5).

Kiski Area 46, Connellsville 37 – Rikiya Garcia-Broaden scored 12 points to lead Kiski Area (5-1) to a nonsection win over Connellsville (0-5).

Ringgold 41, Carrick 20 – Rihanna Fordham scored 13 points and Addison Jenkins followed with 10 to lead Ringgold (3-1) to a nonsection win over Carrick (1-4).

Riverview 50, Brentwood 33 – Isabel Chaparro scored 21 points and made five 3-pointers, Katerina Tsambis followed with 17 points and Lily Bauer added 12 to lead Riverview (2-2) to a nonsection win. Paige Boehm scored 15 points for Brentwood (2-2).

Serra Catholic 58, St. Joseph 56 – Abby Genes scored 18 points and Bella Dumbroski added 17 to help Serra Catholic (1-4) to a nonsection win. Kasie Cienik scored 23 points, Bella Bartolovic added 19 and Gia Richter had 10 for St. Joseph (3-2).

Shaler 58, Butler 50 – Bayleigh Perez scored 22 points to lead Shaler (4-0) to a nonsection victory. Reese Smetanka added 17 and Noelle Roth had 14 for the Titans. Amelia McMichael led Butler (3-1) with 24 points and Avery Maier had 12.

Trinity 53, Fort Cherry 21 – Sutton Williamson scored 15 points and Gabby Rieg and Vitt Emerich added 11 points apiece to lead Trinity (4-0) past Fort Cherry (2-2) in a nonsection win.

Winchester Thurston 60, Freedom 10 – Sky Still scored 17 points and DaShae Cochran added 10 for Winchester Thurston (3-1) in a nonsection win over Freedom (1-3).

Woodland Hills 43, Penn Hills 40 – Mylee Young made a 3-pointer with seven seconds left for Woodland Hills (3-0) in a nonsection win. Milani Oliver scored 30 points and made six 3-pointers for Penn Hills (0-3).

Wrestling

Belle Vernon 48, McKeesport 25 – Leo Soto (126), Deydon Soto (138), Colby Hibner (145), Connor Hoffman (160) and Elijah Brown (220) recorded pins to lead Belle Vernon (1-0, 1-0) past McKeesport (0-1, 0-1) in Section 7-3A.

Hockey

Burrell 10, Trinity 3 – Julian Kemp and Jared Wall each had two goals and two assists and Mike Morazcyzk collected two goals and an assist to power Burrell (8-2-1) to a Division 2 win. Destin Porter had a goal and an assist for Trinity (2-8-1).

Butler 10, Richland 1 – Brayden Hartsock had a hat trick and added two assists to lead Butler (2-5-3) to a Class A win. Mason Heichel had a goal and four assists and Anthony Trombatt and Lucas Hensler each scored twice. Wesley Dunlap had a goal for Richland (1-10).

Central Catholic 6, Franklin Regional 2 – Aaron Daley had two goals and an assist and Griffin Lewis added a goal and an assist for Central Catholic (6-4-2) in a Class 3A win. Nick Matus scored twice for Franklin Regional (4-5).