High school roundup for Dec. 16, 2024: Top-ranked Shady Side Academy takes care of Avonworth
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Monday, December 16, 2024 | 11:10 PM
Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Avonworth on Monday in Ohio Township.
Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas drives to the basket against Avonworth on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Shady Side Academy’s Leah Buford scores past Avonworth’s Anna Bradley on Monday in Ohio Township.
Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas celebrates with Leah Buford after Buford scored during their game against Avonworth on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Shady Side Academy’s Cassie Sauer works to the basket against Avonworth defenders on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Shady Side Academy’s Cam Capel battles Avonworth’s Greta O’Brien for possession during their game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Avonworth’s Greta O’Brien drives to the basket between Shady Side Academy’s Cam Capel and Laila Banner during their game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Shady Side Academy’s Leah Buford and Cassie Sauer defend against Avonworth’s Greta O’Brien during their game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Shady Side Academy’s Makiyah Mitchell celebrates with Karis Thomas after hitting a 3-pointer against Avonworth on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas scores over Avonworth’s Greta O’Brien during their game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Avonworth on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Avonworth’s Greta O’Brien scores past Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas during their game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Shady Side Academy’s Laila Banner drives to the basket against Avonworth on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Shady Side Academy’s Cam Capel drives to the basket against Avonworth on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Shady Side Academy’s Leah Buford drives past Avonworth’s Greta O’Brien to score Monday in Ohio Township.
Shady Side Academy’s Leah Buford is greeted at the bench after exiting the Bulldogs’ game against Avonworth on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Shady Side Academy head coach Jonna Burke watches from the bench during the Bulldogs’ game against Avonworth on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Avonworth’s Greta O’Brien brings the ball upcourt against Shady Side Academy on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Avonworth’s Greta O’Brien celebrates with teammates after taking an offensive foul against Shady Side Academy on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Avonworth head coach Nick Dizon motions from the bench during the Lopes’ game against Shady Side Academy on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Ohio Twp.
Karis Thomas scored 21 points to lead Trib HSSN Class 3A No. 1 Shady Side Academy to a 64-49 victory over No. 4 Avonworth in Section 2-3A girls basketball Monday night.
Cassie Sauer followed with 16 points, Leah Buford added 14 and Makiyah Mitchell had 11 for the Bulldogs (6-0, 2-0). Greta O’Brien scored 20 points and Sydney Savatt had 10 for the Antelopes (3-1, 1-0).
Aquinas Academy 52, Sewickley Academy 10 – Elliot Keverline and Becca Guillen each scored 11 points and Tess Duer had 10 to power Aquinas Academy (3-3, 1-1) past Sewickley Academy (2-4, 1-1) in Section 1-A.
Avella 47, Monessen 39 – Ava Frank and Sydney Strope scored 17 points apiece to lead Avella (5-2, 2-0) to a Section 2-A win. Madison Johnson scored 27 points and Na’Jaziah Carter had 10 for Monessen (2-2, 0-2).
Belle Vernon 46, Yough 32 – Aubrey Brown had a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds and Abby Russell added 10 points to lead Belle Vernon (4-3, 2-0) to a Section 3-4A win. Daisy Miller scored 11 points for Yough (4-3, 1-1).
Bethel Park 68, Albert Gallatin 37 – Sadie Orie scored 19 points and Ella Sabatos added 16 for Bethel Park (4-2, 2-0) in a Section 4-5A win. Mya Glisan scored 15 points and Grayce Panos had 10 for Albert Gallatin (2-3, 0-2).
Blackhawk 59, Ambridge 7 – Aubree Hupp scored 15 points, Mia Sheesley had 12 and Andrea Kinger added 10 to lead Blackhawk (6-1, 2-0) to a Section 2-4A win over Ambridge (0-3, 0-2).
Burgettstown 63, Frazier 44 – Savanna Rush scored 24 points, Andi Midler had 13 and Skylar Pennington and Paige Klodowski added 12 points apiece to lead Burgettstown (2-4) to a nonsection win. Allie Yauch scored 24 points and made four 3-pointers for Frazier (3-5).
Carrick 47, Carlynton 43 – Jocelyn Fischer scored 28 points to lead Carrick (3-4) to a nonsection win. Jocelyn Griffin led Carlynton (3-3) with 17 points.
Chartiers-Houston 38, Waynesburg 33 – Allison Wingard scored 12 points and Ava Capozzoli added 11 for Chartiers-Houston (5-1) in a nonsection win. Avery Davis scored 15 for Waynesburg (3-2).
Clairton 67, Geibel Catholic 51 – In a matchup of two of the WPIAL’s top scorers, Iyanna Wade hit for 52 points and made six 3-pointers to lead Clairton (4-1, 2-0) to a Section 2-A win. Emma Larkin scored 38 points for Geibel Catholic (7-1, 1-1).
Deer Lakes 38, South Allegheny 12 – Josie Farster scored 12 points and Bella Burk chipped in 11 to help Deer Lakes (6-0, 2-0) past South Allegheny (0-5, 0-2) in Section 2-3A.
Derry 36, Valley 27 – Jane Huss scored 14 points and Lucie Louks added 11 to power Derry (3-3, 1-1) to a Section 1-4A win. Janelle Norman scored 13 for Valley (1-6, 0-2).
Elizabeth Forward 60, Laurel Highlands 56 – Michelle Jellison led with 16 points, Kaelynn Settles followed with 15 and Chloe Zombek added 14 to push Elizabeth Forward (3-3, 2-0) to a Section 3-4A win. Miya Harris scored 25 points and Aierra Jenkins had 18 for Laurel Highlands (4-3, 0-2).
Fort Cherry 63, Carmichaels 9 – Led by 17 points from Brooke Cornali, 12 from Jazlyn Martino and 10 from Olivia Kemp, Fort Cherry (3-2) beat Carmichaels (0-6) in a nonsection game.
Greensburg Central Catholic 79, East Allegheny 16 – Erica Gribble scored 24 points and Jayla Peterson had 19 for Greensburg Central Catholic (4-2, 2-0) in a Section 2-3A win. Devlyn Clary scored 12 points for East Allegheny (1-5, 0-2).
Greensburg Salem 53, McKeesport 33 – Mya Heasley, Blessing Gantt and Vienna Jevicky scored 10 points apiece to lead Greensburg Salem (4-2, 1-1) to a Section 2-5A win. Emily Isenberg scored 10 points for McKeesport (1-6, 0-2).
Hampton 34, Hopewell 18 – Harper Gibbons scored 12 points and Katie Christy added 10 to lead Hampton (7-1, 2-0) past Hopewell (1-5, 0-1) in a Section 2-4A win.
Indiana 53, Kiski Area 24 – Stella Stossel scored 15 points and Laken Kugler had 13 for Indiana (6-1, 2-0) in a Section 2-5A win over Kiski Area (5-2, 0-1).
Keystone Oaks 57, McGuffey 29 – Lainey Wagner scored 23 points and Nina Deweese added 15 to lead Keystone Oaks (4-1, 1-1) to a Section 3-3A win. Lexi Ewig scored 10 points for McGuffey (4-2, 0-1).
Knoch 38, Burrell 28 – Neah Ewing scored 12 points to lead Knoch (2-5, 2-0) in a Section 1-4A win. Jules Fisher scored 14 points for Burrell (5-2, 1-1).
Ligonier Valley 51, Steel Valley 43 – Sydnee Foust scored 13 points and Emma Smith added 11 to lead Ligonier Valley (2-3, 1-1) to a Section 2-3A win. Taylor Kenney scored 11 points and Jillian Bursman had 10 for Steel Valley (0-6, 0-2).
Mohawk 48, New Brighton 13 – Reagan Magno scored 11 points to lead Mohawk (1-3, 1-1) to a Section 1-3A win over New Brighton (0-4, 0-2).
Moon 54, New Castle 24 – Jaedin Griggs scored 23 points and Maria Depner added 11 to lead Moon (3-2, 1-0) past New Castle (4-3, 0-2 ) in a Section 3-5A win.
North Catholic 57, Freeport 17 – Sam Weir scored 11 to lead North Catholic (4-2, 2-0) to a Section 1-4A win over Freeport (1-5, 1-1).
Oakland Catholic 63, Highlands 25 – Savanna Daye scored 14 points and Josie Fontana and Makayla Canty added 10 points apiece to lead Oakland Catholic (2-2, 1-1) to a Section 1-4A win over Highlands (0-7, 0-2).
OLSH 48, Beaver Falls 34 – Claudia Ierullo scored 17 points to lead OLSH (5-0, 2-0) to a Section 1-3A win. Taylor Pullen and Dreavon Haskins scored 13 points apiece for Beaver Falls (2-2, 1-1).
Plum 41, Armstrong 20 – Riley Stephans scored 15 points and Tamia West added 14 to lead Plum (2-4, 1-1) to a Section 1-5A win. Avery Hogan scored six points for Armstrong (1-4, 0-2).
Quaker Valley 61, Sto-Rox 16 – Mimi Thiero scored 28 points and Keira Watson added 13 for Quaker Valley (3-4, 1-1) in a Section 1-3A win over Sto-Rox (5-3, 1-1).
Riverside 54, Ellwood City 50 – Camryn Friello led with 16 points, Emma Meyer followed with 13 and Emma Stockman added 10 for Riverside (5-3, 2-0) in a Section 1-3A win. Elsie Sturgeon scored 16 points and Caitlin Kreitzer had 14 for Ellwood City (3-3, 0-2).
Rochester 65, Ellis School 29 – Led by 18 points from Tia Yellock, 17 from Nevaeh Squires and 10 from Kamryn Newman, Rochester (3-4) picked up a nonsection win. Angelina Jones led Ellis School (1-3) with 15 points.
Serra Catholic 52, Bishop Canefvin 50 – Bella Dumbroski hit the game-winning shot with 16.4 seconds left and scored 18 of her 32 points in the fourth quarter to lead Serra Catholic (2-5, 1-1) to a Section 2-A win. Abby Genes added 10 for the Eagles. Isabella Sysak scored 13 and Natalie Kirsch had 12 for Bishop Canevin (5-2, 1-1).
Seton LaSalle 70, Charleroi 12 – Tiara Curry scored 17 points to lead Seton LaSalle (4-1, 2-0) past Charleroi (0-7, 0-2) in Section 3-3A. Antonette Martin added 14 and Addie Lonergan had 12 for the Rebels.
Shaler 35, Pine-Richland 34 – Reese Smetanka led Shaler (6-1) with 12 points in a nonsection win. Cate Gentile scored 19 points for Pine-Richland (0-6).
South Fayette 69, West Allegheny 48 – Ryan Oldaker led South Fayette (6-0, 2-0) with 17 points and Haylie Lamonde added 16 in a Section 3-5A win. Alaina Holtz scored 18 points and Emma Ruperto had 12 for West Allegheny (4-2, 0-2).
South Park 55, Mt. Pleasant 29 – Andrea Kuczma scored 21 points and Bella Stromberg added 13 to lead South Park (3-1, 2-0) past Mt. Pleasant (0-6, 0-2) in a Section 3-4A win.
South Side 54, Bentworth 24 – Bailey Strinisa scored 18 points and Eden Schrier added 15 to lead South Side (4-3) to a nonsection win. Aubrie Logan led Bentworth (2-4) with eight points.
Southmoreland 62, Ringgold 58 – Lanie Moore scored 21 points and Olivia Aumer added 20 to lead Southmoreland (3-5, 1-1) to a Section 3-4A win. Alayna Macioce scored 24 points for Ringgold (3-3, 0-2).
Springdale 52, Eden Christian 38 – Ashlyn Ferderbar scored 31 points to lead Springdale (4-4, 2-0) to its fourth straight victory, defeating Eden Christian (1-5, 0-2) in Section 1-A.
St. Joseph 65, Leechburg 25 – Bella Bartolovic scored 17 points to lead four players in double figures for St. Joseph (5-2, 2-0) in a Section 1-A win. Jocelyn Spinelli added 12 and Gia Richter and Kasey Cienik each had 11 for the Spartans. Addie Zanotto led all scorers with 18 for Leechburg (0-7, 0-2).
Union 62, Western Beaver 20 – Kylie Fruehstorfer scored 22 points to help Union (5-0, 2-0) to a Section 1-A win. Elizabeth Squicquero led Western Beaver (1-5, 0-2) with 12 points.
Uniontown 61, Turkeyfoot Valley 44 – Di’Saya Craggette scored 13 points, Lyric McLee had 11 and Tessa Nicholson added 10 for Uniontown (3-3) in a nonsection win over Turkeyfoot Valley.
West Greene 41, Mapletown 23 – Madelyn Roberts scored nine points and Marissa Tharp had eight for West Greene (5-1, 1-1) in a Section 2-A win. Makenna Lotspeich scored 11 points for Mapletown (2-5, 0-2).
Boys basketball
Homer-Center 69, Apollo-Ridge 56 – Four players scored in double digits for Homer-Center, led by Angelo Alexander’s 22 and Max Voyda’s 20. Marcus Coy (13) and Nash Budner (10) combined for 23 in the nonsection win for the Wildcats. Logan Schrock had 14 and Zane Beatty had 13 for Apollo-Ridge (1-6).
Charleroi 70, California 49 – Brock Henderson scored 18 points, Shea Smith had 15 and Amaru Staub added 11 to lead Charleroi (4-3) to a nonsection win. Jacob Ziolecki scored 14 points and Caden Monticelli had 10 for California (1-4).
Geibel Catholic 68, Cheswick Christian Academy 53 – Roman Ricelli scored 23 points, Evan Strimel added 17 and Gary Tarbuk had 15 to lead Geibel Catholic (4-2) to a nonsection win. Brady Rochkind scored 24 points and Keith Booth added 23 for Cheswick Christian (2-3).
McDowell 74, Brashear 31 – Kamden Kramer scored 21 points to lead McDowell to a nonsection win. Blayze Myers added 12 and Leo Finazzo had 10. Nasir Thomas led Brashear (1-7) with eight points.
McGuffey 62, Carlynton 26 – Ayden Cunningham scored 20 points and Sam Stout added 10 to lead McGuffey (5-0, 1-0) to a Section 2-3A win. Devonte Dean scored 10 points for Carlynton (3-3, 0-1).
Monessen 70, Westinghouse 36 – TyVaughn Kershaw scored 17 points, Rodney Johnson had 15 and Dennis Hawkins added 12 to lead Monessen (3-1) to a nonsection win. Darren Taylor scored nine points for Westinghouse (0-4).
North Catholic 91, Freeport 59 – Owen Maddalon scored 25 points and Jason Fredericks added 23 to send North Catholic (1-3, 1-0) to a Section 1-4A win. Donnie Schubert added 10. Bryson Paga scored 14, Carson Kane 13 and Sean Sellinger 12 for Freeport (1-6, 0-2).
Propel Montour 71, Urban Pathways Charter 34 – John Anderson scored 19 points, Ty’Aire Hawkins added 15 and Mar’Jai Porch had 14 for Propel Montour.
South Side 58, Rochester 55 – Andrew Corfield led with 23 points, Raymond Fischer followed with 15 and Carter Wilson added 10 for South Side (4-3, 1-1) in a Section 4-2A win. Jayvin Hemer scored 18 points and Nate Bills had 16 for Rochester (3-4, 1-1).
Winchester Thurston 75, Ligonier Valley 34 – Matt Southers led with 22 points, Anthony Pipkin followed with 17 and Mike Hammerling added 13 for Winchester Thurston (4-1) in a nonsection win. Parker Hollick scored nine points for Ligonier Valley (3-3).
Hockey
Avonworth 6, Hampton 1 – Cooper Powell had a hat trick and Linus Jesionowski had a goal and four assists to lead Avonworth (9-2) to a Class A win. Joey Stephenson scored for Hampton (3-9-1).
Chartiers Valley 3, Shaler 1 – Tyler Held collected two goals and an assist and Noah Callender also scored for Chartiers Valley (10-1) in a Class A win. Darius Malecki scored for Shaler (9-3). Shaler’s Jackson Fox made 39 saves and Chartiers Valley’s Matt Colberg made 30 stops.
Deer Lakes 2, Bishop Canevin 1 – Mason Cervone and Blake Toback scored and Keaton Minnick made 31 saves to lead Deer Lakes (9-4) to a Division 2 win. Jayden Martincic scored for Bishop Canevin (5-5).
Franklin Regional 4, Pine-Richland 3 (OT) – JJ Tensuan scored the overtime winner, Joey Casella had a pair of goals and Ashton Rothtrauff made 30 saves for Franklin Regional (5-6) in a Class 3A win. Jeremy Casper had a goal and an assist for Pine-Richland (4-6-1).
Freeport 6, Wheeling Park 3 – Alex Kobelenske and Jacob Miller each had a goal and an assist for Freeport (2-11) in a Class A win. Kaden Schnarr had a goal and an assist for Wheeling Park (7-2-1).
Knoch 6, Sewickley Academy 1 – Mick Ritts scored twice and Brady Linamen had a goal and an assist to lead Knoch (5-3-2) to a Division 2 win. Arjun Kathju scored for Sewickley Academy (0-10-1).
Mars 5, Butler 3 – Ben Bowser had two goals and two assists and Jack Weaver and Max Zagorski each added a goal and an assist for Mars (10-3) in a Class A win. Lucus Hensler scored twice for Butler (3-6-2).
McDowell 5, Kiski 0 – Harrison Parra had two goals and two assists and Dillon Martin made 26 saves to lead McDowell (5-6) to a Class A shutout of Kiski (0-11-1).
North Hills 3, Moon 2 (SO) – Dillon Cobaugh and Jonathan Trosky scored and Parker Talerico made 28 saves to lead North Hills (5-5-1) to a shootout win in Class A. David Gallup scored the tying goal in the third period for Moon (11-2-1).
Peters Township 3, North Allegheny 0 – Thomas Dowden, Luca Maietta and Matthew Scouvart scored and Ethan Williams made 31 saves to lead Peters Township (3-6-1) to a Class 3A shutout of North Allegheny (6-3).
Plum 6, Montour 2 – Colby Bartos scored four goals and Alex Ledonne and Luca Lapiana each added a goal to lead Plum (7-6) to a Class A win. JJ Strilka had a goal and an assist for Montour (8-4).
Quaker Valley 3, Wheeling Central Catholic 1 – Jace Vasbinder scored twice and Jacob Keisel added a goal to lead Quaker Valley (13-0) to a Class A win. Bode Burge scored for Wheeling Central Catholic (6-6).
South Fayette 4, Mt. Lebanon 3 (SO) – Robert Chiappetta and Trevor Dalessandro each had a goal and an assist and Nathaniel Keller dished out three assists to help South Fayette (6-4-1) to a shootout win in Class 3A. Griffin Krupp had the game-tying goal in the final minute for Mt. Lebanon (9-1-1).
Upper St. Clair 4, Thomas Jefferson 2 – Jacon Lilja, Jackson Rose, Nico Galardini and Amir Alsahlani scored to boost Upper St. Clair (6-4-1) in a Class 3A win. Derek Schliebner and Ty Hartman scored for Thomas Jefferson (5-7).
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