High school roundup for March 8, 2025: Clairton’s Iyanna Wade ends career 2nd on WPIAL all-time scoring list

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Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 8:25 PM

Iyanna Wade scored 24 points to finish her career second on the WPIAL’s all-time girls basketball scoring list as Clairton lost 61-46 to St. Joseph Academy in the first round of the PIAA Class A playoffs Saturday.

Wade finished with 3,119 points, passing Monessen’s Charel Allen (3,110). Monessen’s Gina Naccarato (3,364) remains the all-time leader.

Naomi Crispin scored 20 points and Aubrey Yates added 14 to lead St. Joseph’s Academy (25-2). Jamiya “Juju” Childs and Karma Fuqua each added 11 for the Bears (19-5).

Class 5A

Cathedral Prep 67, Baldwin 55 – Addie Biel and Seana Thrower scored 22 points each to lead District 10 champion Cathedral Prep (17-7) in the Class 5A first round. Julianne Ott scored 22 points and Lynsey Bernotas added 18 for Baldwin (16-11).

Hollidaysburg 43, Indiana 34 – Bella Vent scored 16 points to lead District 6 champion Hollidaysburg (24-3) to a Class 5A first-round win. Laken Kugler scored 14 points to lead Indiana (19-8).

Middletown 52, Penn-Trafford 50 – Jayla Koser scored 28 points to lead District 3 runner-up Middletown (23-3) to a Class 5A first-round win. Torrie DeStefano scored 14 points for Penn-Trafford (25-2), which led by two points entering the fourth quarter.

Peters Township 58, Conrad Weiser 25 – Natalie Wetzel scored 16 points as WPIAL champion Peters Township (24-3) rolled past Conrad Weiser (17-10) in the Class 5A first round. Bri Morreale added 11 points and Jordyn Welsh had 10 for Peters, which broke the game open with a 26-7 second quarter. Peters will face Thomas Jefferson in the second round Wednesday.

South Fayette 56, Lower Dauphin 21 – Ryan Oldaker scored 24 points to lead WPIAL runner-up South Fayette (25-2) to a Class 5A first-round win over Lower Dauphin (16-11). The Lions will meet West York in the second round Wednesday.

Thomas Jefferson 55, Susquehannock 37 – Kaylee DeAngelo scored 17 points and Maggie Spell added 16 to lead Thomas Jefferson (22-5) to a Class 5A first-round win. Allie Wilson finished with 10 points for the Jaguars, who took control with a 19-7 third quarter. Elena Snyder led Susquehannock (16-10) with 15 points. Thomas Jefferson will meet Peters Township in the second round Wednesday.

West York 54, Mars 44 – Reagan Doll scored 17 points to lead West York (21-7) to a Class 5A first-round victory. Cecilia Christy had 14 points to lead Mars (15-12).

York Suburban 47, Bethel Park 34 – Natalie Hanisak scored 16 points to lead York Suburban (24-2) to a Class 5A first-round win. Sadie Orie scored 12 points and Bella Coleman and Ella Sabatos each added nine for Bethel Park (12-15).

Class 4A

Blackhawk 58, Franklin 16 – Aubree Hupp scored 23 points and Grace Huston added 10 as Blackhawk (24-3) rolled past Franklin (16-10) in the Class 4A first round. The Cougars will take on District 9 champion Clearfield in the second round Wednesday.

Clearfield 63, Laurel Highlands 55 – Sonny Diehl scored 24 points to lead District 9 champion Clearfield (19-5) to a Class 4A first-round win. Taylor Irwin scored 15 points and Aierra Jenkins and Ayrianna Sumpter added 12 each for Laurel Highlands (19-7).

Elizabeth Forward 44, Fairview 35 – Led by 15 points from Chloe Zombek and 10 from Kaelynn Settles, Elizabeth Forward (20-7) picked up a Class 4A first-round win. Breanna Heidt led Fairview (20-5) with 10 points. The Warriors will face WPIAL champion Oakland Catholic in the second round Wednesday.

Harbor Creek 44, South Park 43 (OT) – Brooke Przybylski scored 22 points as District 10 champion Harbor Creek (22-4) pulled out an overtime win in the Class 4A first round. Hayley Bennett scored 10 points to lead South Park (17-8).

North Catholic 59, Penn Cambria 29 – Brady Wehner scored 13 points and Sam Weir added 12 as North Catholic (23-4) rolled to a Class 4A first-round win over Penn Cambria (12-12). Sarah Loughry chipped in 10 points for the Trojanettes, who will meet District 10 champ Harbor Creek in the second round Wednesday.

Oakland Catholic 80, Slippery Rock 29 – London Creach scored 20 points to lead WPIAL champion Oakland Catholic (24-3) past Slippery Rock (18-8) in the Class 4A first round. Madi Pullen added 15 points, Josie Fontana 12 and Zephania Troxler-Scott 11 for the Eagles, who will face Elizabeth Forward in the second round Wednesday.

Class A

Aquinas Academy 65, Fannett-Metal 22 – Tess Duer had 22 points as Aquinas Academy (17-8) downed Fannett-Metal (10-13) in the Class A first round. Elliot Keverline chipped in 10 points for Aquinas Academy, which will face Bishop Guilfoyle on Wednesday. Sadie Wolf scored 10 points in the loss.

Otto-Eldred 65, Geibel Catholic 45 – In the first round of the Class A playoffs, Addie Bell and Carrie Drummond scored 17 points each as Otto-Eldred (23-5) beat Geibel Catholic (22-4). Rayel Hayes added 14 points for Otto Eldred while Emma Larkin scored a game-high 25 points for the Gators.

Williamsburg 49, Union 33 – In the a Class A first-round matchup, Leanna Royer had 18 points as Williamsburg (21-6) handed Union (24-1) its first loss of the season. Kylie Fruehstorfer led the Scotties with nine points.

Boys basketball

Class 6A

Cumberland Valley 51, New Castle 49 – Nolan Buzalka scored 21 points as Cumberland Valley (22-5) rallied from a five-point halftime deficit to win in the Class 6A first round. Kai Cox scored 18 points to lead WPIAL runner-up New Castle (21-5).

Governor Mifflin 66, Mt. Lebanon 54 – Andrew Galantuomo scored 22 points to lead Governor Mifflin (20-8) to a Class 6A first-round win. Liam Sheely scored 17 points, Carter Gould added 14 and Jacob Zuber had 13 for Mt. Lebanon (17-10).

McDowell 72, Central Catholic 40 – Quentin Thomas hit for 21 points and Kamden Kramer followed with 18 for McDowell (22-4) in a Class 6A first-round win. Xxavier Thomas led Central Catholic (15-11) with 14 points.

Class 3A

Bishop Guilfoyle 57, Bishop Canevin 38 – District 6 runner-up Bishop Guilfoyle (23-4) defeated Bishop Canevin (15-11) and will face WPIAL champion South Allegheny in the second round Wednesday.

Forest Hills 83, Keystone Oaks 58 – Dylan Stohon scored 22 points, Brandon Gregovich added 18 and Koy McGough hit five 3-pointers as District 6 champion Forest Hills (24-2) defeated Keystone Oaks (18-9) in the Class 3A first round to set up a meeting with Mohawk in Wednesday’s second round. Erond Jakupi scored 19 points and Ethan Spivak added 13 for the Golden Eagles.

Mercer 65, Ellwood City 50 – Jayden Amos scored 13 points to lead five players in double figures for District 10 champion Mercer (14-11) in the Class 3A first round. Chris Smiley scored 15 points, Chuckie Schweinsberg added 11 and Aaron Lake had 10 for Ellwood City (15-12).

Mohawk 72, Chestnut Ridge 59 – Bobby Fadden scored 25 points to lead Mohawk (20-6) to the PIAA Class 3A first-round win over Chestnut Ridge (17-8). Fadden, a junior, ran his career point total to 1,684, breaking the school record set by Tim Glass at 1,661 in 1975. Drew Wrona added 18 points and hit four 3-pointers for Mohawk while Joey Nail tallied 17 points. Cole Nicodemus and Brody Halkovich scored 14 points each for Chestnut Ridge. Mohawk will play Forest Hills in Wednesday’s second round.

Shady Side Academy 55, North Star 44 – WPIAL fifth-place finisher Shady Side Academy (13-13) took care of District 5 champ North Star (20-6) in the Class 3A first round and will face District 3 champion Trinity Camp Hill in the second round Wednesday.

South Allegheny 75, Cranberry 37 – Drew Cook scored 22 points and Cam Epps had 20 as WPIAL champion South Allegheny (24-3) cruised past District 9 champion Cranberry (18-8) in the Class 3A first round. Josh Jackowski added 13 points for the Gladiators, who will meet Bishop Guilfoyle in the second round Wednesday. Cole Findlay led Cranberry with 15 points.

Class 2A

Greensburg Central Catholic 54, McConnellsburg 43 – Liam Gallagher scored 20 points and Brady O’Rourke finished with 14 for Greensburg Central Catholic (24-2) in a Class 2A first-round win. The Centurions, who will face Neshannock in the second round Wednesday, took over after trailing 23-19 at halftime. Glenn Holt scored 17 points and Doug Jefferson added 14 for McConnellsburg (23-2).

Lakeview 49, Chartiers-Houston 45 – Lucas Fagley scored 15 points and Evan Reiser added 11 to help District 10 champion Lakeview (21-5) to a win in the Class 2A first round. Jake Perchinsky led Chartiers-Houston (20-7) with nine points.

Neshannock 64, Rocky Grove 39 – Tony Perrotta scored 18 points to lead Neshannock (22-4) to a Class 2A first-round win. Matthew Sopko added 16 points and David Kwiat had 14 for the Lancers, who will meet Greensburg Central Catholic in the second round Wednesday. Landen Carter scored 19 points to lead Rocky Grove (21-5).

Northgate 71, Portage 69 – Kadenne Kemp scored the game-winning basket on a putback at the buzzer to lead Northgate (16-11) past District 6 champ Portage (21-6) in the Class 2A first round. The Flames will take on Clarion in the second round Wednesday.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 62, Redbank Valley 51 – Vann Kavals scored 22 points and Jake Johnson added 17 for Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (20-7) in a Class 2A first-round win. The Chargers, who will meet Union in Wednesday’s second round, trailed by five after the first quarter but took over with a 20-10 scoring advantage in the second. Kieran Fricko scored 19 and Braylon Wagner had 16 for Redbank Valley (20-6).

Sewickley Academy 64, Windber 36 – Lucas Grimsley scored 22 points as Sewickley Academy (21-5) defeated Windber (23-3) in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A playoffs. Grady Klosky tallied 20 points in the loss. Sewickley Academy plays Lakeview in the second round Wednesday.

Union 62, Bishop McCort 49 – Lucas Stanley scored 35 points to lead Union (20-7) to a Class A first-round victory. Jordyn Kelly added 12 points for the Scotties, who will face OLSH in the second round Wednesday. Nick Dressick scored 14 points to lead Bishop McCort (13-13).

NCSAA tournament

Gospel Haven Academy (Ohio) 65, Cheswick Christian Academy 36 – Colin Coblentz scored 21 points as Gospel Haven Academy defeated Cheswick Christian Academy in a division final at the National Christian School Athletic Association tournament in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Caden Coblentz added 12 points and Shane Coblentz had 10 for Gospel Haven, which improved to 32-0. All-tournament team selections Joseph Rosio scored 17 points and Brady Rochkind added 12 for Cheswick Christian, which finishes its season 23-7.