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High school roundup for Feb. 23, 2022: Freshman’s free throws in final seconds lift Avonworth past Mohawk
February 23, 2022
Freshman Greta O’Brien hit a pair of free throws with 2.8 seconds left to lead No. 2 Avonworth to a 38-37 victory over Mohawk in the WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball quarterfinals Wednesday night.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 23, 2022
High schools
Bethel Park girls stage 2nd-half rally to get past Norwin in Class 6A quarterfinals
Flat and frustrated at halftime, Bethel Park reminded itself there were still 16 minutes of basketball to play. That the outcome was far from decided and it still had plenty to offer this game.
Belle Vernon shakes off rust, beats Freeport in Class 4A quarterfinals
For the first time in nearly two weeks, the Belle Vernon boys basketball team stepped on the floor for a meaningful game Wednesday night.
Markus Frank’s school-record 45 points leads Quaker Valley past Deer Lakes in Class 4A quarterfinals
Markus Frank is quiet and modest off the court, but in between the lines, he is a monster.
Cold-shooting Leechburg boys eliminated by Union in Class A quarterfinals
It was a bad time for a bad shooting night for Leechburg.
Montour shakes off rust, pulls away from Burrell in Class 4A quarterfinals
The Montour boys basketball team is moving on.
Upper St. Clair clamps down on defense, beats Penn-Trafford in Class 6A quarterfinals
Upper St. Clair will play in the WPIAL Class 6A semifinals for a third consecutive season, thanks to a 47-32 home victory over Penn-Trafford on Wednesday night.
Plum’s Daniels wins WPIBL boys singles title; North Allegheny’s Jorden bowls 300 game
North Allegheny’s Jeb Jorden got off to a perfect start at the WPIBL boys singles championships Wednesday at North Versailles Bowling Center.
Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Follow-the-winner plan gives teams 2nd chance
With capacity rules decreased and crowds back in gyms, postseason basketball is beginning to feel normal again.
Butler plans legal action after PIAA upholds WPIAL ruling keeping football team out of District 10 playoffs
Butler intends to take legal action after the PIAA upheld a decision banning the football team from the District 10 playoffs, said the school’s athletic director.
PIAA football, soccer championships moving from Hershey to Cumberland Valley
Say goodbye to flying Hershey’s Kisses and giant chocolate bars. Pennsylvania high school athletes will have to find a new way to celebrate trips to the state championships.
Belle Vernon’s Cole Weightman returns, hopes to conquer stacked weight class
Belle Vernon senior Cole Weightman recently made two tough decisions about his future.
Wrestling notebook: 3 WPIAL junior high champions for Norwin
Norwin crowned three champions at the WPIAL Junior High School Tournament on Saturday.
Westmoreland WPIAL basketball playoff preview capsules: Games for Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
GIRLS
A-K Valley WPIAL basketball playoff preview capsules: Games of Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
BOYS
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 23, 2022: Basketball quarterfinals begin
One round is in the books, now it’s time to move on to Round 2 on the Path to the Pete.
Trib HSSN Individual Wrestling Rankings for Feb. 23, 2022
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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 22, 2022
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