High school roundup for Dec. 3, 2024: Fox Chapel comes back to beat Shaler
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 11:24 PM
Fox Chapel’s Caden Kaiser drives past Shaler’s Trey Kostoric and Jordan Epps during their game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel. The Foxes won, 58-50.
Fox Chapel’s Caden Kaiser drives to the basket against Shaler’s Josh Berger during their game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Fox Chapel’s Ike Moser grabs a loose ball on the floor against Shaler on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Fox Chapel’s John Rehak drives to the basket against Shaler on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Shaler’s Jordan Epps drives past Fox Chapel’s Grant Fenton during their game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Fox Chapel’s Caden Kaiser drives to the basket against Shaler on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Fox Chapel’s Caden Kaiser works against Shaler’s Josh Berger during their game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel. The Foxes won, 58-50.
Fox Chapel’s Anderson Dockey (10) celebrates with Max Melocchi (41) and Ike Moser after the Foxes scored during their game against Shaler on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Fox Chapel’s John Rehak works against Shaler’s Zach London during their game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Shaler’s Deron Nixon works against Fox Chapel’s Ike Moser during their game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Fox Chapel’s Caden Kaiser battles Shaler’s Nick Perez for a loose ball during their game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Shaler’s Jordan Epps drives to the basket past Fox Chapel’s Grant Fenton during their game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Fox Chapel’s Ike Moser celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against Shaler on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Fox Chapel’s Asher White smiles as time expires in the Foxes 58-50 comeback win over Shaler on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Fox Chapel head coach Zach Skrinjar watches from the bench during a game against Shaler on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Shaler head coach Brandon Sensor talks with Jordan Epps before the start of their game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Shaler’s Jordan Epps drives past Deron Nixon during their game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Fox Chapel’s Ike Moser grabs a loose ball on the floor against Shaler on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Fox Chapel.
Caden Kaiser scored a career-high 17 points to lead Fox Chapel to a 58-50 comeback victory over Shaler in nonsection boys basketball Tuesday.
Asher White added 14 points for the Foxes, who trailed 39-32 entering the fourth quarter. Jordan Epps scored 19 points and Deron Nixon had 16 for Shaler (0-1).
Armstrong 53, Perry Traditional Academy 36 – Jacob Szep led with 19 points and Quinn Olsen followed with 15 for Armstrong (1-2) in a nonsection win. Chaz Jackson scored 12 points and Landen Boykin had 11 for Perry (0-3).
Beaver 66, Blackhawk 51 – Brady Mayo scored 23 points and Junior Marino added 19 to lead Beaver (3-0) past Blackhawk (1-2) in a nonsection win. Justin Shanor scored 13 points and Tyler Heckathorn had 12 for the Cougars.
Belle Vernon 55, Gateway 54 – Tommy Davis hit the game-winning shot with 1.5 seconds left to lead Belle Vernon (1-2) to a nonsection win. Zion Moore poured in 33 points and Trevor Kovatch added 12 for the Leopards. Mykel Bruce-McCrommon scored 30 and Paul Nnacho added 10 for Gateway (0-2).
Butler 72, Kiski Area 67 – Ayden Andrews scored 18 points and Stainton Forbes and Andrew Gettinger added 17 apiece to lead Butler (2-0) to a nonsection win. Jacob Musselman scored 17 points and Amaree Gonzalez had 16 for Kiski Area (0-1).
Chartiers-Houston 50, Washington 39 – Justus Buckingham scored 19 points and Nate Gregory added 11 to lead Chartiers-Houston (2-0) to a nonsection win. Tayvonne France scored 13 points and Vincent Johnson had 11 for Washington (0-1).
Chartiers Valley 83, Laurel Highlands 54 – Jayden Davis racked up 41 points and Julius Best chipped in 14 to power Chartiers Valley (2-0) to a nonsection win. Aiden Black scored 22 and Antwan Black added 14 for Laurel Highlands (0-1).
Connellsville 57, Yough 19 – Lucas Harwood led Connellsville (1-0) with 20 points and Rocco Farrell added 11 in a nonsection win over Yough (0-1).
East Allegheny 52, Burrell 32 – Kasante Morant scored 14 points and Otis Paterson added 13 to lead East Allegheny (1-0) to a nonsection win. Parker Pruitt led Burrell (0-1) with eight points.
Elizabeth Forward 77, Bethel Park 67 – Daniel Spence and Tyler Basic scored 21 points apiece to lead Elizabeth Forward (2-1) to a nonsection win. Cy Herchelroath also scored 16 points and James Gile had 13 for the Warriors. Brady Bruckner scored 12 points and Jude Hamel had 11 for Bethel Park (0-1).
Franklin Regional 49, Quaker Valley 48 (OT) – Connor Crossey scored the go-ahead basket with 10 seconds left as Franklin Regional (2-0) rallied from a 15-point deficit after three quarters to win in the Mike Rettger Memorial Tournament. Crossey and Jonah Johnston scored 16 points apiece for the Panthers, who outscored Quaker Valley 22-7 in the fourth quarter and 5-4 in overtime. Zach Washington scored 14 points and Dana Kromah had 12 for the Quakers (1-1).
Frazier 57, Carmichaels 32 – Dalian McManus scored 32 points and Kolby Stewart added 11 to lead Frazier (1-2) to a nonsection win. Robbie Wilson-Jones scored 12 points for Carmichaels (0-1).
Geibel Catholic 63, Apollo-Ridge 56 – Evan Strimel scored 23 points and Gary Tarbuk added 12 to help Geibel Catholic (1-0) to a nonsection win. Zane Beatty scored 15 and Brayden Myers had 13 for Apollo-Ridge (1-2).
Hampton 61, Deer Lakes 54 – Griff Jarrell scored 14 points and Andrew Butler added 10 to help Hampton (1-0) to a nonsection win. Collin Rodgers scored 17, Nate Moore 14 and JT McCue 10 for Deer Lakes (2-1).
Indiana 75, Highlands 59 – Stanford Webb hit for 33 points and Aaron Webb and Darius Webb added 13 points each to lead Indiana (2-0) to a nonsection win. Troy Bielak scored 14 and Ty Hall had 13 for Highlands (1-2).
Jefferson-Morgan 47, Avella 43 – Houston Guesman and Jeremiah Robertson scored 11 points apiece to lead Jefferson-Morgan (1-0) to a nonsection win. Bryce Wright and Eli Maidment scored 10 points apiece for Avella (1-2).
Keystone Oaks 74, Southmoreland 54 – Erond Jakupi led Keystone Oaks (3-0) with 26 points, including five 3-pointers, and Joey Colton added 12 points in a nonsection win. Noah Felentzer scored 29 points and Ty Whoric had 10 for Southmoreland (0-1).
Knoch 70, Shady Side Academy 38 – Jackson Bauman scored 16 points and Teegan Finucan had 11 for Knoch (1-1) in a nonsection win over Shady Side Academy (0-1).
Latrobe 72, Hempfield 60 – Max Butler scored 21 points and Ian DeCerb added 17 to power Latrobe (3-0) to a nonsection win. Kyle McNeil had 15 and John Wetzel 11 for the Wildcats. Drew Gordon scored 14 and Max Williams added 11 for Hempfield (0-1).
Laurel 83, Jamestown 16 – Jayden Iorio and Luca Santini scored 13 points apiece and Mason Ernst added 12 for Laurel (3-0) in a nonsection win over Jamestown.
Ligonier Valley 76, Valley 73 – Led by 19 points from Michael Wisniewski, 17 from Parker Hollick and 12 from Simon Pope, Ligonier Valley (1-0) picked up a nonsection win. Tayshawn Hawkins led all scorers with 27 points and Mickael Allen added 14 for Valley (2-1).
McGuffey 52, Propel Braddock Hills 29 – Ayden Cunningham scored 19 points, Jacob Ealy had 11 and Sam Stout added 10 for McGuffey (2-0) in a nonsection win. Rayman Russell scored 10 points for Propel Braddock Hills (0-1).
Montour 57, Allderdice 51 – Ama Tening Sow scored 23 points and Colton Straight added 13 to lead Montour (1-0) past Allderdice (0-1) in a nonsection win. Asher Schwartz scored 20 points for the Dragons.
New Castle 84, John F. Kennedy (Ohio) 52 – Freshman Kai Cox scored 28 points and Ralphie Blundo added 19 to lead New Castle (2-0) to a nonsection win. Nick Ryan scored 19 for John F. Kennedy.
North Allegheny 67, Mars 53 – Carter Melzer scored 19 points to lead North Allegheny (1-0) to a nonsection win. John Jubeck added 12, Carson Burns 11 and Justin Statler 10. Austen Wroblewski led Mars (0-1) with 15 points. Austin Campbell had 14 and Ben Deitsch 10.
OLSH 57, Riverview 23 – Jake Johnson scored 19 points and Tiernan McCullough and Patrick Altmar added 11 each for OLSH (1-0) in a nonsection win. Alex Schultheis scored 11 for Riverview (2-1).
Penn-Trafford 68, Norwin 51 – Penn-Trafford raced out to a 10-0 lead on 3-pointers by Brayden Stone and Jack Weishaar and cruised to a nonsection victory. Penn-Trafford (1-0) made 11 3-pointers. Evan Gross led the way with 17 points, Zach Feldman added 14, Payton Mastro 13, Stone 10 and Tyler Anthony nine, all on 3s. Alex Graney led Norwin (0-1) with 12 points, Mario Csukas had 11 and Nate Kuch 10.
Peters Township 66, Canon McMillan 54 – Dylan Donovan scored 16 points, Jayden Greco had 15 and Jake Wetzel added 10 to lead Peters Township (1-0) to a nonsection win. Michael Detrich scored 13 points and Roman Koenemund had 12 for Canon McMillan (0-2).
Pine-Richland 68, Obama Academy 49 – Grant Spacciapolli scored 23 points and Alexander Kastner followed with 20 points to lead Pine-Richland (1-0) to a nonsection win. Elijah Rawlings scored 20 points and Naron Jackson had 18 for Obama Academy (1-2).
Rochester 52, New Brighton 49 – Nate Bills led Rochester (1-2) with 24 points and Jayvin Hemer added 12 in a nonsection win. Dash Graham scored 16 points for New Brighton (0-1).
Seneca Valley 72, Avonworth 61 (2OT) – Nico Santapau scored 19 points and Andrew Omasits added 16 as Seneca Valley (1-1) won in two overtimes at the Mike Rettger Memorial Tournament at Franklin Regional. Owen Congdon had 15, Jaxon Householder 12 and Ryan Priester 10 for the Raiders. Rowan Carmichael scored 34 points for the second straight game for Avonworth (1-1). Eli Gardner added 11.
Serra Catholic 55, Seton LaSalle 47 – Owen Dumbroski hit for 17 points and Tyler Sapida chipped in 10 in a nonsection win for Serra Catholic (3-0). Keenu Brooks scored 15 and Noah Sear had 12 for Seton LaSalle (0-1).
Shenango 65, Greenville 34 – Joe Campoli led Shenango (1-2) with 23 points, Brayden George followed with 16 and Gavin Bruce added 10 in a nonsection win. Colin Buckley scored 11 points for Greenville.
South Allegheny 69, McKeesport 52 – Drew Cook led with 24 points, Josh Jackowski followed with 19 and Cam Epps added 18 for South Allegheny (3-0) in a nonsection win. Lamont Perkins scored 19 points and Brian Jones and Matt Sebelia had 11 points apiece for McKeesport (0-3).
South Park 70, California 33 – Luke Scarff scored 27 points, Danny Battista had 14 and Nolan Oliphant and Cooper Hochendoner added 11 points apiece to lead South Park (1-0) to a nonsection win. Vinnie Manzella scored 12 points for California (0-1).
South Side 68, Beth-Center 62 – Andrew Corfield scored 32 points and Raymond Fischer added 11 to push South Side (2-1) past Beth-Center (1-1) in a nonsection win. Parker Amos scored 21 points and Jason Zellie had 17 for the Bulldogs.
St. Joseph 54, Leechburg 39 – Ryan McCarthy scored 14 points and Gabe Maltese added 13 as St. Joseph (1-0) won its season opener. Mason Scitticat scored 12 for Leechburg (1-2).
Trinity 56, West Mifflin 53 – Jonah Williamson led Trinity (2-0) with 22 points and Jacob Dunkle followed with 17 in a nonsection win. Daven Reynolds scored 23 points and Julian Dewberry had 10 for West Mifflin (0-3).
Uniontown 79, Thomas Jefferson 65 – Isaac Ellsworth led Uniontown (1-0) with 37 points, Notorious Grooms followed with 18 and Calvin Winfrey and Kelan Milsom added 12 points apiece in a nonsection win. Nicholas Trklja scored 17 points and Brady Kraus had 13 for Thomas Jefferson (1-2).
Upper St. Clair 78, Bishop Canevin 22 – Tyler Robbins and Ryan Robbins scored 16 points apiece to lead Upper St. Clair (1-0) to a nonsection win over Bishop Canevin (0-2). Jake Foster added 13 points and Dane York had 12 for the Panthers.
West Allegheny 60, Brashear 23 – Anthony Lanni scored 12 points to lead West Allegheny (1-2) to a nonsection win. Mike Lee scored nine for Brashear (0-3).
West Greene 57, Waynesburg 43 – Lane Allison led with 26 points and Darren Knight added 12 for West Greene (1-0) in a nonsection win. Dane Woods scored 11 points for Waynesburg (0-1).
Girls basketball
Albert Gallatin 41, Connellsville 38 – Mya Glisan scored 15 points and Grayce Panos added 10 to lead Albert Gallatin (1-0) past Connellsville (0-2) in a nonsection win. Elizabeth Painter scored 14 points for the Falcons.
Altoona 50, Mt. Lebanon 43 – Melana Eyer scored 18 points to lead Altoona to a nonsection win. Payton Collins scored 17 points and Elizabeth Twyman added 11 for Mt. Lebanon (2-1).
Bentworth 54, Charleroi 22 – Kayla O’Dell led with 16 points and Bella Moyer and Jesse Laskey added 10 points apiece for Bentworth (1-0) in a nonsection win. Eden Smith scored 10 points for Charleroi (0-2).
Burrell 67, South Allegheny 7 – Casey Brancato scored 17 points and McKenna Miller added 16 to lead Burrell (3-0) to a nonsection win over South Allegheny (0-1). Jules Fisher and Bella Stewart each chipped in 10 for the Bucs.
Carrick 46, Springdale 33 – Kaliyah Hairston scored 15 points, Reona Grant had 13 and Jocelyn Fisher added 10 to lead Carrick (1-1) past Springdale (0-3) in a nonsection win.
Hempfield 64, McKeesport 39 – Allie Cervola scored 14 points to lead four players in double figures for Hempfield (1-0) in a nonsection win over McKeesport (0-3). Mia Shipman added 13 points, Mads Pevarnik had 12 and Kat Devito scored 11, including three 3-pointers.
Keystone Oaks 52, Freeport 31 – Lainey Wagner scored 20 points and Payton Hamilton followed with 15 to lead Keystone Oaks (3-0) to a nonsection win. Lilly Holloway led Freeport (0-1) with nine points.
McGuffey 58, Mt. Pleasant 32 – Taylor Schumacher scored 17 points and Lexi Ewig and Faith Ealy added 13 points apiece to lead McGuffey (3-0) past Mt. Pleasant (0-1) in a nonsection win.
Peters Towsnhip 60, Canon-McMillan 42 – Natalie Wetzel scored 25 points and Jordyn Welsh added 10 to power Peters Township (1-0) to a nonsection win over Canon-McMillan (1-1).
Seton LaSalle 58, Fort Cherry 54 – Tiara Curry scored 24 points, Amari Elliot had 11 and Addie Lonergan added 10 to lead Seton LaSalle (1-0) to a nonsection win. Olivia Kemp led Fort Cherry (0-1) with 21 points.
Shaler 59, Knoch 27 – Reese Barnesser led Shaler (1-0) with 29 points and Bayleigh Perez added 15 in a nonsection win. Neah Ewing scored 10 points for Knoch (0-3).
Sto-Rox 48, Carlynton 35 – Arianna Johnston scored 14 points and Kamiyah Thompson contributed 12 to help Sto-Rox (2-1) to a nonsection win. Allison Dotson and Brooklyn Sykes each chipped in 10 for the Vikings. Jocelyn Griffin led Carlynton (0-1) with 13 points.
Thomas Jefferson 65, Uniontown 14 – Kaylee DeAngelo scored 14 points and Maggie Spell followed with 13 to lead Thomas Jefferson (4-0, 1-0) to a Section 4-5A win over Uniontown (0-1, 0-1).
Trinity 47, Belle Vernon 21 – Sutton Williamson scored 10 points to lead Trinity (1-0) to a nonsection win in coach Bill Poletti’s first game. Aubrey Brown scored 11 for Belle Vernon (2-2).
Union 56, Riverside 38 – Kylie Fruehstorfer scored 22 points and Hayden Strickler had 11 to lead Union (2-0) to a nonsection win. Delana Fox scored 13 points for Riverside (1-2).
Upper St. Clair 74, Seneca Valley 31 – Rylee Kalocay scored 25 points in her return from a knee injury that cost her much of last season, leading Upper St. Clair (1-0) to a nonsection victory. Meredith Huzjak added 10 points for the Panthers. Gracie Cato scored 18 for Seneca Valley (1-2).
West Greene 50, Waynesburg 35 – Kendra Tharp led West Greene (3-0) with 16 points and Marissa Tharp and Madelyn Roberts added 11 each in a nonsection win. Avery Davis scored 21 points for Waynesburg (0-1).
Winchester Thurston 50, Sewickley Academy 17 – Dashae Cochran scored 11 points and Skyler Still added 10 to lead Winchester Thurston (1-0) to a nonsection win over Sewickley Academy (0-1).
Hockey
Knoch 6, Trinity 4 – Brady Linamen and Mick Ritts scored two goals apiece to lead Knoch (5-1-1) to a D2 win. Seamus Coyle scored two goals for Trinity (2-7-1). Nico Savannah and Nick Olshanski also scored for Knoch.
Morgantown 2, Connellsville 1 – Jacob Hollander scored the overtime winner and Cooper Cox had a goal and an assist to lead Morgantown (8-1) to a Division 2 win. Logan Jenkins scored for Connellsville (6-2-1).
Mt. Lebanon 6, Franklin Regional 3 – Xavier Bias had a hat trick and Braddox Pollett, Liam Shinn and Ben Kurta had a goal and an assist apiece for Mt. Lebanon (8-1) in a Class 3A win. Brendan Yohe, Carter Yohe and Nick Matus scored for Franklin Regional (4-4).
Peters Township 4, Bethel Park 1 – Jacob Hlawati and Luca Maietta each had a goal and an assist and Matthew Scouvart and Cavan Fisher also scored for Peters Township (2-6-1) in a Class 3A win. Nick Hosbach scored for Bethel Park (1-9).
Richland 4, Freeport 3 – Liam Griffin scored the winning goal with 24 seconds left in regulation to lift Richland (1-9) to a Class A win. Noah Brydon scored twice and Griffin and Austin Blough each had a goal and an assist. For Freeport (1-10), Zach Bowser scored twice and Liam McKivigan had a goal and an assist.
Shaler 9, Westmont Hilltop 1 – Chase Irwin had two goals and three assists and Joshua Yuiska and Brendan Fitzgerald each added two goals for Shaler (8-2) in a Class A win. Blake Whiteman had a goal and three assists and Darius Malecki added a goal and two assists. Brett Hoffman scored for Westmont Hilltop (1-9-1).
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