High school roundup for Dec. 27, 2024: Nate Wesling leads Class 5A No. 1 Baldwin past Beaver
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Friday, December 27, 2024 | 11:34 PM
Nate Wesling scored 23 points to lead Class 5A No. 1 Baldwin to a 66-57 boys basketball victory over Class 4A No. 5 Beaver on Friday at the Central Valley Roundball Classic at Geneva College.
Caden Cherico added 17 points and EJ Golvash had 12 for the Highlanders (8-0). Brady Mayo scored 27 points and Nick Krzeczowski added 20 for the Bobcats (7-2).
Ambridge 70, Rochester 58 – Adam Fernandez scored 24 points and Jared Astorino added 21 for Ambridge (2-5) at the tournament hosted by the Bridgers. Jayvin Hemer and Nate Bills scored 22 points apiece for Rochester (3-6).
Aquinas Academy 85, Carlynton 76 – Jake Guillen scored 26 points and Sam Duer added 23 for Aquinas Academy (7-1) at the tournament hosted by the Crusaders. David Zaharko had 17 and Jonah Burchill 11 for Aquinas. Ishaga Barre scored 21 and Mike Jenkins added 16 for Carlynton (4-4). Damien Holloway had 12 and Julian Torres 11.
Armstrong 70, East Hardy (WV) 59 – Four players scored in double digits for Armstrong led by Quinn Olsen’s 21. Jaydon Oliver (13), Chase Jablonski (13) and Jacob Szep (10) combined for 36 in the win for the River Hawks (4-5).
Avon (Ohio) 60, OLSH 42 – Ali Jaber scored 17 points to lead Avon (Ohio) at the Wishes Can Happen tournament at Glen Oak High School in Ohio. Austin Avsec led OLSH (7-1) with 15 points.
Avonworth 72, Woodland Hills 42 – Rowan Carmichael led with 30 points, Noah Goetz followed with 19 and Noah Quinn added 10 to lead Avonworth (6-1) past Woodland Hills (3-5) at the Ambridge tournament.
Bethel Park 56, North Hills 55 – Jack Bruckner scored 12 points to lead Bethel Park (3-5) at the Hampton tournament. Zach Pollaro scored 22 and Nathan Schanbacher had 15 for North Hills (2-7).
Blackhawk 73, Beaver Falls 47 – Tyler Heckathorn (27) and Justin Shanor (23) combined for 50 points to lead Blackhawk (3-7) at the Central Valley tournament at Geneva College. Braylon Pitts scored 14 points and Dajuan Flenory added 10 for Beaver Falls (0-10).
Brashear 55, Riverside 54 – Mike Lee led the way with 22 points for Brashear while Mike Lowrey contributed 13 in the win for Brashear (2-8) at the Burgettstown tournament. Drake Fox (17), Logan Young (17) and Will Sullivan (11) combined for 45 for Riverside (6-4).
California 64, Westinghouse 63 – Caden Monticelli scored 29 points to lead California (2-6) at the Monessen tournament. Jacob Ziolecki added 16 and Vinny Manzella had 13 for the Trojans. Darren Taylor scored 21 and Israel Shomo added 13 for Westinghouse (0-5).
Canon-McMillan 80, Washington 43 – Michael Detrich scored 15 points to lead four players in double figures for Canon-McMillan (2-5) at the Trinity tournament. Dylan Kelly had 14, Roman Koenemund 12 and Blake Simmons 10 for the Big Macs. Tristan Reed led Washington (2-5) with 13 points.
Carmichaels 56, Mapletown 25 – Wilson Jones scored 14 points and Steve Lewis added 11 for Carmichaels (2-5) at the tournament hosted by the Mighty Mikes. Lucas Stevenson scored nine points for Mapletown (0-7).
Carrick 64, West Greene 55 – Stephon Malloy scored 18 points and Kelenn Ward had 10 for Carrick (4-3) at the Bentworth tournament. Lane Allison led all scorers with 31 and Parker Burns added 10 for West Greene (5-3).
Central Catholic 73, Bishop McDevitt 72 – Enzo Khalil scored 18 points, Bradley Gompers had 15 and Calvin Vento added 12 for Central Catholic (5-3) at the Bishop McDevitt tournament. Damir Arp scored 26 points for Bishop McDevitt.
Charleroi 56, Brownsville 47 – Brock Henderson scored 15 points, Noah Pletcher had 13 and Shea Smith added 12 for Charleroi (7-4) at the tournament hosted by the Cougars. Jaiden Praster scored 16 points and Kaden Wimmer had 14 for Brownsville (1-9).
Chartiers-Houston 60, Avella 46 – Justice Buckingham scored 21 points and Nate Gregory followed with 20 for Chartiers-Houston (7-2) at the Avella tournament. Nate Cilia scored 15 points for Avella (3-5).
Chartiers Valley 69, Penn Hills 60 – Julius Best scored 18 points to power Chartiers Valley (8-1) at the Ambridge tournament. Jayden Davis added 16 and Logan Helfrick had 10 for the Colts. Amon Hawthorne scored 22 and Calix Clark added 21 for Penn Hills (3-5). Cam Glenn chipped in 10 for the Indians.
Clarion-Limestone 57, Ellwood City 44 – Jase Ferguson and Paul Craig scored 18 points each to lead Clarion-Limestone at the Mercer tournament. Aaron Lake led Ellwood City (6-4) with 14 points.
Elizabeth Forward 71, Norwin 61 – Daniel Space led with 21 points, Cy Herchelroath followed with 16 and Tyler Basic added 14 for Elizabeth Forward (7-2) at the South Allegheny tournament. Mario Csukas scored 18 points and Alex Graney and Christopher McKnight had 14 points apiece for Norwin (4-5).
Fox Chapel 50, Shady Side Academy 38 – Caden Kaiser scored 15 points and Asher White added 10 as Fox Chapel (8-1) won at the Peter Sauer Memorial Tournament at Shady Side Academy. Cam Mallory scored 18 and Seamus Riordan had 13 for the Bulldogs (2-7).
Franklin Regional 54, West Mifflin 39 – Jonah Johnston scored 15 points and Connor Crossey added 13 for Franklin Regional (4-5) at the South Allegheny tournament. Daven Reynolds scored 14 points for West Mifflin (2-8).
Gateway 50, Central Valley 34 – Paul Nnacho had 17 points and 12 rebounds and Mykel Bruce-McCrommon added 13 points and 10 rebounds for Gateway (4-3) at the Central Valley tournament at Geneva College. Isaiah Jeter scored 12 for the Warriors (7-1).
Geibel 79, Burgettstown 48 – Led by 18 points from Seth Dolan, 17 from Gary Tarbuk and 15 from Evan Strimel, Geibel Catholic (5-3) won at the Burgettstown tournament. Ryan Warrick scored 10 for Burgettstown (1-6).
Greensburg Salem 74, Mt. Pleasant 34 – Led by 23 points from Tyler Martin, 13 from Solomon Cain and 10 from Braedon Leatherman, Greensburg Salem (2-6) defeated Mt. Pleasant (0-9) at the tournament hosted by the Golden Lions.
Indiana 72, Keystone Oaks 63 – Darius Webb scored 27 points and Aaron Webb added 18 to help Indiana (3-4) at the Deer Lakes tournament. Erond Jakupi scored 19, Tulio Watts 14 and Joseph Colton 12 for Keystone Oaks (8-1).
Jeannette 70, Connellsville 48 – Led by 16 points from Noah Sunder, 15 from Kymon’e Brown and 14 from Marcus McGowan, Jeannette (8-0) won at the Greensburg Salem tournament. Lucas Haywood led Connellsville (2-7) with 17 points.
Jefferson-Morgan 56, Beth-Center 37 – Jase Bedilion scored 20 points and Houston Guesman added 16 to power Jefferson-Morgan (6-2) at the Carmichaels tournament. Parker Amos led Beth-Center (4-4) with 13 points.
Johnstown 45, Knoch 44 – Amir Robinson hit the go-ahead bucket with six seconds left to lead Johnstown at the Central Valley tournament at Geneva College. Robinson scored 16 and Donte Tisinger and Tommy Ashcom each added 11 for Johnstown. Teegan Finucan and Jackson Bauman each scored 12 for Knoch (7-2).
Latrobe 56, Indianapolis Lutheran 36 – Max Butler scored 23 points and Ian DeCerb added 13 to lead Latrobe (8-1) at the Christmas Classic at Shenandoah High School in Indiana.
Latrobe 66, Blackford (IN) 56 – Max Butler scored 20 points and Ian DeCerb had 16 as Latrobe (9-1) won its second game of the day in Indiana.
Ligonier Valley 69, Yough 38 – Parker Hollick hit for 31 points and Michael Wisniewski added 19 to help Ligonier Valley (6-3) past Yough (1-10) at the Greensburg Salem tournament.
Mars 64, Hampton 49 – Austen Wroblewski scored 23 points to lead Mars (5-3) at the Hampton tournament. Austin Campbell added 15 and Ben Detisch had 13 for the Fightin’ Planets. Luke Claus scored 15, Jack Shaunessey 14 and Tanner Ohodnicki 10 for the Talbots (3-5).
McGuffey 69, Fort Cherry 40 – Led by 21 points from Ayden Cunningham, 18 from Jake Ealy and 14 from Mason Nemeth, McGuffey (8-1) won at the Avella tournament. Shane Cornali led Fort Cherry (2-5) with 16 points.
Mentor (Ohio) 73, Aliquippa 65 – Kobe Frasure-Azzano scored 21 points to lead Mentor (Ohio) at the Central Valley tournament at Geneva College. Joshua Pratt led Aliquippa (4-1) with 25 points.
Mohawk 63, Kiski Area 57 – Drew Wrona scored 17 points and Joey Nail added 11 for Mohawk (7-2) at the Sharon tournament. Collin Keller scored 25 points and made six 3-pointers for Kiski Area (3-6).
Monessen 67, Beaver County Christian 46 – Rodney Johnson scored 16 points and Devontae Robinson and Jae’Kwon Craggette added 11 each for Monessen (4-3) at the tournament hosted by the Greyhounds. Tyler Guevara scored 12 and Rocco DeSarbo added 11 for Beaver County Christian (4-2).
Moon 72, Worthington Christian (OH) 70 – Carter Tumulty scored 33 points, Michael Santicola added 17 and Caleb Waclawski chipped in 10 for Moon (7-2) at the OHSBCA Shot Clock Shootout in Canton, Ohio.
Nazareth Prep 63, Bentworth 45 – Led by 17 points from Will Evans, 14 from Michael Keyes and 12 from AJ Crew, Nazareth Prep (5-2) won at the Bentworth tournament. Ben Hays led Bentworth (2-6) with 22 points.
Neighborhood Academy 69, McKeesport 45 – Courtney Wallace scored 24 points to power Neighborhood Academy (8-0) at the Peter Sauer Memorial Tournament at Shady Side Academy. Kedron Gilmore added 16 and Syncer Nicholson had 10 for Bulldogs. Darryl McCullough scored 15 points for McKeesport (3-6).
Neshannock 70, Burrell 45 – David Kwiat hit eight 3-pointers and finished with 31 points and Jake Rynd added 21 points to lead Neshannock (7-0) at the tournament hosted by the Lancers. Tucker Bitar scored 19 points and DJ Cosentino added 10 for Burrell (4-5).
Penn-Trafford 72, Elkins (WV) 68 – Brayden Stone scored 22 points and Zach Feldman followed with 20 to power Penn-Trafford (4-4) to a nonsection win. Levi Wanless led Elkins with 30 points.
Plum 48, Highlands 41 – Owen Proskin scored 17 points and Max Grice added 16 to power Plum (5-3) at the tournament hosted by the Mustangs. Troy Bielak led Highlands (1-6) with 10 points.
River Valley 63, Leechburg 27 – Nick Mortimer scored 17 points and Max Persichetti followed with 14 to lead River Valley at the Apollo-Ridge tournament. Mason Bertino led Leechburg (2-8) with eight points.
Seneca Valley 62, Shaler 53 – Andrew Omasits led with 16 points, Nico Santapau followed with 14 and Owen Congdon added 12 for Seneca Valley (4-6) at the Plum tournament. Jordan Epps scored 14 points and Josh Berger had 13 for Shaler (4-5).
South Allegheny 57, South Fayette 46 – Drew Cook scored 19 points and Cam Epps added 18 for South Allegheny (8-1) at the tournament hosted by the Gladiators. Tyson Wright, Dylan Head and Stefano Vezio scored 11 points apiece for South Fayette (6-2).
Southmoreland 60, Ringgold 58 – Noah Felentzer scored 20 points and Brady Sherbondy added 18 to help Southmoreland (7-2) to a win at the Charleroi tournament. Braylen Lomax scored 25 for Ringgold (2-5).
South Park 56, Frazier 33 – Luke Scarff scored 26 points and Cooper Hochendoner added 21 to lead South Park (8-1) at the Charleroi tournament. Dalian McManus led Frazier (2-8) with 18 points.
South Side 71, Cornell 27 – RJ Fischer made eight 3-pointers and finished with 30 points to lead South Side (6-3) at the tournament hosted by the Rams. Carter Wilson and Andrew Corfield each added 11 points. Damian Blackwell led Cornell (1-6) with 10 points.
Springdale 55, Winchester Thurston 48 – Pat Wylly led the way with 19 points and Caleb Leahy and Robby Simmen each added 10 to lead Springdale (8-1) past Winchester Thurston (5-3) at the Aquinas Academy tournament.
St. Joseph 67, Cheswick Christian Academy 55 – Gabe Maltese scored 24 points to lead four players in double figures for St. Joseph (5-3) at the tournament hosted by the Spartans. Ryan McCarthy had 14, Kyle Lecker 13 and Ben Bartolovic 12 for St. Joseph. Brady Rochkind led Cheswick Christian (2-5) with 22 points.
Summit Academy 67, Apollo-Ridge 47 – Demetrius Crosby scored 19 points to lead Summit Academy (2-4) at the Apollo-Ridge tournament. Kyizir Rowan added 16 points and Robert Young had 10 for Summit. Breydon Orvosh and Zane Beatty each scored 14 for the Vikings (2-8).
Toronto (OH) 65, Waynesburg 40 – Austin Buchanan scored 20 points to lead three in double digits for Toronto (OH). Waynesburg (1-8) was led by Alex VanSickle’s 18 points.
Trinity 54, Albert Gallatin 49 – Jacob Dunkle scored 21 points and Jonah Williamson added 15 for Trinity (5-3) at the tournament hosted by the Hillers. JJ Jackson scored 20 points and Shymere Wilson had 15 for Albert Gallatin (6-3).
Uniontown 63, Abington Heights 54 – Kelan Milsom scored 22 points and Calvin Winfrey followed with 20 to power Uniontown (8-2) at the Central Valley tournament at Geneva College. Jordan Shaffer scored 24 points and Brady Lucas had 16 for Abington Heights.
West Allegheny 59, Seton LaSalle 44 – Donovan O’Connor scored 16 points and Jonah Buglak added 14 to lead West Allegheny (4-5) at the tournament hosted by the Indians. Tegan Ricketts and Josiah Johnson each had 10 for West A. Patrick Weldon scored 15 and Keenu Brooks chipped in 10 for Seton LaSalle (2-7).
Girls basketball
Albert Gallatin 51, Fairmont (WV) 48 – Mya Glisan and Mitchell Turner scored 13 points apiece and Grayce Panos added 11 to lead Albert Gallatin (3-4) past Fairmont (WV) at the Beth-Center tournament.
Altoona 62, Armstrong 14 – Melaka Eyer scored 13 points to lead Altoona past Armstrong (1-7) at the Butler tournament.
Baldwin 71, Gateway 28 – Lynsey Bernotas scored 18 points to lead Baldwin (4-5) past Gateway (0-5) at the Betsy Invitational. Isabella Niles added 11 points and Mary Vargo had 10 for the Highlanders.
Bentworth 63, Propel Montour 10 – Jesse Laskey scored 24 points and Kayla O’Dell had 11 for Bentworth (5-4) at the tournament hosted by the Bearcats. KaNiya Barber scored eight points for Propel Montour (1-6).
Blackhawk 51, Southern Garrett (MD) 48 – Aubree Hupp scored 25 points to lead Blackhawk (8-2) at the Deep Creek Lake Classic. Emily Parks scored 15 points for Southern Garrett (MD).
Burgettstown 46, Freedom 45 – Paige Klodowski led Burgettstown (4-5) with 21 points and Savanna Rush added 14 at the Burgettstown tournament. Olivia Henderson scored 15 points and MacKenzie Mohrbacher had 11 for Freedom (1-6).
Carlynton 45, Mapletown 32 – Jocelyn Griffin led with 18 points and Lucy Vetter followed with 17 to push Carlynton (4-4) past Mapletown (2-9) at the Mapletown tournament.
Central Valley 61, Northgate 9 – Mia Dinello scored 12 points to lead Central Valley (5-1) past Northgate (0-9) in the tournament hosted by the Warriors at Geneva College.
Deer Lakes 39, Apollo-Ridge 21 – Led by 15 points from Josie Farster and 14 from Anna Clark, Deer Lakes (7-1) defeated Apollo-Ridge (2-6) at the tournament hosted by the Vikings.
Elizabeth Forward 59, Seton LaSalle 45 – Michelle Jellison scored 26 points and Chloe Zombek and Kaelynn Settles added 12 points apiece for Elizabeth Forward (5-3) at the Betsy Invitational. Tiara Curry scored 17 points and Addie Lonergan had 15 for Seton LaSalle (6-3).
Ellis School 47, Neighborhood Academy 27 – Selah Cyrus scored 11 points to lead Ellis School (3-3) to a win at the Neighborhood Academy tournament. Neveah Jefferson led Neighborhood Academy with 16 points.
Fort Cherry 62, McGuffey 48 – Amarah Martino and Olivia Kemp scored 18 points apiece to lead Fort Cherry (6-2) to a win in the championship game at the McGuffey tournament. Maura Janovich scored 18 points and Lexi Ewing had 10 for McGuffey (6-3).
Fox Chapel 81, Valley 34 – Bella Urso scored 19 points and Lyla Jablon added 13 for Fox Chapel (6-3) at the St. Joseph tournament. Janelle Norman scored 13 for Valley (1-8).
Geibel 60, Carrick 24 – Emma Larkin scored 24 points and Mallory Clemmer added 12 to lead Geibel (9-1) to a nonsection win. Jocelyn Fisher scored 11 points for Carrick (4-5).
Greensburg Salem 43, Connellsville 34 – Mya Heasley scored 12 points for Greensburg Salem (6-3) at the Mt. Pleasant tournament. Elizabeth Painter scored 15 points for Connellsville (2-8).
Highlands 67, Southmoreland 50 – Tyarah Woody hit for 33 points and Kaliah Jones added 12 to lead Highlands (1-8) to a nonsection win. Olivia Aumer scored 14 points and Lanie Moore added 12 for Southmoreland (3-7).
Indiana 35, Hempfield 31 – Julia Antonucci and Laken Kugler scored eight points apiece for Indiana (7-2) at the Latrobe tournament. Allie Cervola scored 17 points for Hempfield (6-2).
Jeannette 45, South Allegheny 36 – Navarah Smith scored 26 points to lead Jeannette (3-4) to a win at the South Allegheny tournament. Ella Lota and Jaz Farnan scored 11 and Addison Dranko added 10 for the host Gladiators (0-7).
Keystone Oaks 50, Rochester 41 – Payton Hamilton scored 11 points to lead four players in double figures for Keystone Oaks (6-1) at the Central Valley tournament at Geneva College. Lainey Wagner, Hannah York and Nine Deweese each added 10. Tia Yellock scored 16 and Marque Taylor added 10 for Rochester (4-5).
Laurel 64, Ellwood City 34 – Shyan Tindall scored 17 points, Jael Henderson had 14 and Addison Eury and Maelee Hill added 12 points apiece for Laurel (4-5) at the Shenango tournament. Delaney Sturgeon scored 13 points and Kayla Jones had 12 for Ellwood City (4-4).
Laurel Highlands 64, Latrobe 39 – Aierra Jenkins led with 21 points and Miya Harris, Taylor Schwertlfeger and Ayrianna Sumpter added 10 points apiece for Laurel Highlands (6-3) at the Latrobe tournament. Carley Berk and Maggie Maiers scored nine points apiece for Latrobe (5-5).
Mars 40, St. Agnes Academy (Texas) 38 – Via Vargo scored 19 points and Alexis Cashdollar added nine to lead Mars (5-2) past St. Agnes Academy (Texas) at the Carolina Invitational.
McKeesport 44, Obama Academy 38 – Adriana Allison scored 14 points and Emily Eisenberg added 10 for McKeesport (2-7) at the North Allegheny tournament. Taylor Phillips scored 17 to lead Obama Academy (0-5).
Moon 58, Butler 56 – Maria Depner scored 20 points and Jaedin Griggs followed with 18 to lead Moon (4-3) at the Butler tournament. Amelia McMichael scored 29 and Avery Maier had 12 for the Golden Tornado (6-3).
Morgantown (WV) 72, South Park 53 – Kayli Kellogg scored 18 points and Sadaya Jones and Lucie Hatcher added 16 points apiece for Morgantown (WV) at the Deep Creek Lake Classic. Nika Contakos led South Park (5-2) with 20 points and Andrea Kuczma had 10.
Mt. Lebanon 44, Seneca Valley 40 – Payton Collins scored 17 points and Cali Green chipped in 10 for Mt. Lebanon (5-3) at the Peter Sauer Memorial Tournament at Shady Side Academy. Gracie Cato and Natalie Hambly scored 12 each for Seneca Valley (5-4).
Neshannock 69, Maplewood 39 – Payton Newman scored 24 points and Jaidon Nogay added 14 for Neshannock (7-1) at the Hickory tournament. Madison Elmer scored 12 and Madison O’Hara had 11 for Maplewood.
North Allegheny 67, Knoch 27 – Vange Balouris scored 20 points and Nat Kinross contributed 13 for North Allegheny (2-5) at the tournament hosted by the Tigers. Neah Ewing and Karlee Buterbaugh each scored 11 for Knoch (3-6).
North Catholic 71, Norwin 49 – Brady Wehner scored 19 points, Sam Weir added 15 and Sarah Loughry had 14 points and 10 rebounds for North Catholic (6-2) at the North Allegheny tournament. Kendall Berger led Norwin (4-3) with 18 points.
Penn-Trafford 50, North Hills 22 – Lauren Marton scored 16 points for Penn-Trafford (10-0) in a nonsection win. Delaney Amato scored nine for North Hills (2-6).
Pine-Richland 51, Plum 42 – Cate Gentile scored 28 points and Rebekah Shaffer followed with 18 for Pine-Richland (2-6) at the Peter Sauer Memorial Tournament at Shady Side Academy. Tamia West led Plum (2-6) with 21 points.
Ringgold 56, Springdale 37 – Alayna Macioce scored 17 points, Bella Massey added 13 and Jada Gernot had 11 to lead Ringgold (5-4) at the Bentworth tournament. Clare Schneider scored 11 to lead Springdale (4-6).
River Valley 62, Burrell 36 – Ava Persichetti scored 33 points to send River Valley to a win at the Apollo-Ridge tournament. Casey Brancato led Burrell (6-3) with 10 points.
Shady Side Academy 53, Woodland Hills 35 – Karis Thomas scored 21 points and Cassie Sauer added 16 for Shady Side Academy (10-0) at the Peter Sauer Memorial Tournament hosted by the Bulldogs. Mylee Young scored 13 for Woodland Hills (5-3).
Shaler 54, Quaker Valley 24 – Led by 15 points from Reese Smetanka, 11 from Bayleigh Perez and 10 from Olivia Gieraltowski, Shaler (8-1) won at the North Allegheny tournament. Mimi Thiero scored 14 for Quaker Valley (3-6).
South Fayette 64, Charlotte (FL) 45 – Ryan Oldaker led with 24 points and Lailah Wright had 15 to lead South Fayette (8-0) past Charlotte (FL) at the Tampa Bay Invitational.
South Side 64, Mohawk 26 – Bailey Strnisa scored 21 points and Ashyton Michael added 20 for South Side (6-3) at the tournament hosted by the Rams. Maddi Crawford scored nine for Mohawk (2-5).
Trinity 41, Walkersville (MD) 30 – Sutton Williamson scored 17 points and Gabby Rieg contributed 11 for Trinity (7-2) at the Deep Creek Lake Classic. Brittany Giles scored 12 and Christina Evans had 11 for Walkersville.
Union 43, Brentwood 27 – Kylie Fruehstorfer scored 17 points to send Union (8-0) to a win at the South Side tournament. Paige Boehm led Brentwood (2-4) with eight points.
Uniontown 48, Carmichaels 22 – Emily Myers scored 12 points and Charley Murtha added 10 for Uniontown (4-4) at the Carmichaels tournament. Avery Voithofer scored 10 points for Carmichaels (0-8).
Waynesburg 33, Jefferson-Morgan 17 – Peyton Cowell scored 15 points to help Waynesburg (5-2) at the Carmichaels tournament. Ava Wood scored 10 to lead Jefferson-Morgan (0-8).
West Allegheny 57, Penn Hills 56 – Alaina Holtz had 16 points and Ella Smith added 10 to push West Allegheny (5-3) past Penn Hills at the North Allegheny tournament. Malaya Middleton scored 21 points and Milani Oliver had 17 for Penn Hills (1-7).
Winchester Thurston 48, Trinity Christian 15 – DaShae Cochran scored 11 points and Sky Still chipped in 10 for Winchester Thurston (5-2) at the South Allegheny tournament. Elena Myer scored 11 for Trinity Christian.
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