Ty Harkcom scored 21 points and Greensburg Salem rallied from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat West Mifflin, 51-40, and clinch a playoff spot in Section 3-4A boys basketball Friday night.
Soloman Cain added 13 points for the Golden Lions (10-11, 5-7), who outscored the Titans 25-3 in the fourth quarter. Julian Dewberry scored 11 points to lead West Mifflin (3-19, 3-9).
Aliquippa 67, Ellwood City 52 – Javari Carter scored 17 points and Antonio Reddic had 15 to lead Aliquippa (14-5, 10-2) to a Section 1-3A win. Kaleb Servick scored 19 points and Aaron Lake had 10 for Ellwood City (12-10, 7-5).
Allderdice 63, Westinghouse 45 – Anthony Abrahams scored 20 points and Zachary Coffey and Keiylan Walden added 11 points each as Allderice (14-7, 9-0) defeated Westinghouse (4-12, 2-6) in the City League.
Avonworth 51, Beaver 45 – Carson Bellinger scored 17 points to lead Avonworth (10-11, 5-5) to a Section 2-4A win. Junior Marino scored 17 points and Sincere Sly had 11 for Beaver (6-14, 1-8).
Beaver County Christian 46, Avella 39 – Ethan Schmidt scored 25 points to lead Beaver County Christian (5-14, 2-8) to a Section 1-A win. Cam Ullom scored 13 points and Nate Cilia had 12 for Avella (17-5, 7-3).
Bentworth 50, Frazier 24 – Led by 17 points from Ben Hays, 11 from Levi Urcho and 10 from Ryan Moessner, Bentworth (14-6, 9-5) picked up a Section 1-2A win. Kolby Stewart scored 12 for Frazier (7-13, 3-10).
Bishop Canevin 87, Sto-Rox 58 – Drew Allen led with 23 points, Jackson Maddox followed with 22 and Keem Hawkins added 21 for Bishop Canevin (13-8, 9-1) in a Section 2-3A win. Daluan Harris scored 13 points and Adam Thomas had 12 for Sto-Rox (7-14, 4-6).
Canon-McMillan 66, Connellsville 38 – Roman Koenemund led with 30 points and Keegan Williams added 11 for Canon-McMillan (7-14, 3-11) in a Section 2-6A win. Christian Thomas scored 12 points for Connellsville (5-17, 0-14).
Carrick 57, Brashear 55 – Treshawn Beasley scored 15 points and Tae’von Youngblood added 13 to push Carrick (13-8, 5-4) to a City League win. Nasir Thomas scored 18 points and Trevon Rosario-Jones had 15 for Brashear (7-12, 2-6).
Central Catholic 49, Imani Christian 32 – Enzo Khalil scored 20 points and Danny Haller added 16 to lead Central Catholic (19-2, 13-1) to a Section 2-6A win. Donovan Gordon scored 11 points for Imani Christian (6-15, 6-8), which qualified for the playoffs despite the loss.
Charleroi 82, Ligonier Valley 76 – Jackson Keranko hit for 30 points and Xavion Thomas chipped in 14 for Charleroi (13-9, 7-3) in Section 4-3A. Michael Wisniewski scored 30 and Michael Vargulish-Graver had 26 for Ligonier Valley (11-10, 6-4).
Chartiers Valley 74, Mars 58 – Logan Helfrick led with 16 points, Julius Best followed with 13, Julian Semplice had 12 and Luca Federico added 10 for Chartiers Valley (19-2, 11-1) in a Section 4-5A win. Austen Wroblewski scored 20 points and Ben Detisch had 14 for Mars (9-13, 5-7), which made the playoffs despite the loss.
East Allegheny 62, Yough 31 – Cedrick Mack hit for 22 points and Jayden Patterson added 12 for East Allegheny (10-9, 4-8) in Section 3-4A. Tyler Smith led Yough (2-18, 1-11) with 11 points.
Eden Christian 69, Winchester Thurston 37 – Samuel D’Ippolito scored 22 points and Brady Salvia added 18 to lead Eden Christian (16-5, 9-3) to a Section 2-2A win. Mike Hammerling scored 10 points for Winchester Thurston (15-6, 8-4).
Franklin Regional 55, Uniontown 48 – Alex Masten scored 19 points and Logan Walter added 18 to lead Franklin Regional (13-8, 9-5) to a Section 1-5A win. Cam Dugan scored 12 points and Isaac Ellsworth and Nolan Baker had 11 points apiece for Uniontown (10-12, 6-8).
Hampton 65, Shaler 56 – Jonas Cupps scored 15 points, Gavin Guinn had 11 and Luca Romero-Lauro added 10 to lead Hampton (12-7, 7-5) to a Section 2-5A win. Deron Nixon scored 15 points and Trey Kostorick had 11 for Shaler (13-9, 8-4).
Indiana 82, Plum 65 – Aaron Webb set a school single-game scoring record with 49 points as Indiana (13-7, 7-5) defeated Plum (6-16, 2-10) to earn a Section 2-5A playoff berth. Darius Webb added 14 points in the win. Owen Proskin scored 22 points and Bryce Nabozny added 21 for the Mustangs.
Jeannette 54, Clairton 50 – Kymon’e Brown and Markus McGowan scored 19 points apiece as Jeannette (18-1, 13-0) clinched sole possession of first place in Section 1-2A. Brown hit five 3-pointers. Michael Ruffin scored 12, Jeff Thompson 11 and Brandon Murphy 10 for second-place Clairton (16-3, 12-2).
Jefferson-Morgan 38, Chartiers-Houston 36 – Jeremiah Robertson scored 14 points as Jefferson-Morgan (20-1, 13-1) clinched a share of the Section 3-2A title. Bryson Boskovich scored 11 points for Chartiers-Houston (18-4, 13-1).
Keystone Oaks 65, Carlynton 47 – Joseph Colton scored 24 points and Erond Jakupi had 14 for Keystone Oaks (15-4, 8-2) in a Section 2-3A win. Ishaga Barrie scored 16 points for Carlynton (5-17, 1-9).
Knoch 59, Freeport 37 – Teegan Finucan scored 24 points as Knoch (17-4, 11-1) secured a share of the Section 1-4A title. Roman DeFelice and Derek Lang added 11 points each for the Knights. Gavin Tola led Freeport (6-13, 4-8) with 18 points.
Latrobe 80, Albert Gallatin 60 – Andy Tatsch scored 20 points as Latrobe (9-12, 7-7) secured a playoff spot in Section 1-5A. Rob Young added 19, Ian DeCerb 13 and Sawyer Butina 10 for the Wildcats. Ethan Kennedy scored 16, Darrin Ford 14 and Adam Pegg 11 for Albert Gallatin (2-19, 0-14).
Laurel 57, Western Beaver 50 – Tyrone Kunselman scored 21 points and Mason Ernst contributed 16 to lead Laurel (14-8, 9-5) to a Section 4-2A win. Nate Schwarz scored 19 and Carter Marshall chipped in 10 for Western Beaver (2-20, 0-14).
Laurel Highlands 51, Penn-Trafford 48 – Kayden Smith scored 18 points and Luke Martin added 13 to push Laurel Highlands (13-8, 7-7) to a Section 1-5A win. Ethan McDonald scored 15 points for Penn-Trafford (11-11, 8-6).
Lincoln Park 63, West Allegheny 34 – Josh Pratt scored 20 points, Jeremiah Pratt had 13 and Amaizen Straughters added 10 to lead Lincoln Park (15-5, 10-2) to a Section 4-5A win. Josiah Johnson scored 13 points for West Allegheny (6-15, 2-10).
McKeesport 26, Gateway 24 – Lamont Perkins scored 12 points and McKeesport (10-11, 7-7) slowed down the pace and knocked off first-place Gateway (14-7, 12-2) to earn a playoff spot in Section 1-5A. Isaiah Allah led the Gators with 12 points.
Mohawk 88, Freedom 43 – Briar Crawford scored 14 points, Kamren O’Lare and Joey Nail had 13 points apiece and Bobby Fadden added 11 to lead Mohawk (19-1, 12-0) to a Section 1-3A win. Chase Andrews scored 20 points and Maliek Piersol had 10 for Freedom (2-19, 0-12).
Monessen 60, Geibel 57 – Rodney Johnson scored 17 points, Tayvin Craggette had 16 and Kayden Kolbeck added 10 to lead Monessen (11-8, 6-4) to a Section 2-A win. Eatin Stevenson scored 16 points and Evan Strimel had 14 for Geibel (10-11, 3-6).
Mt. Pleasant 71, Waynesburg 57 – Raymond Arrigo hit four 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 19 points to lead Mt. Pleasant (6-16, 2-8) to a Section 4-3A victory. Jordan Grieff added 15 points and Andrew Brodak had 11 for the Vikings. Dane Woods scored 29 and Cole Headlee chipped in 10 for Waynesburg (6-14, 4-6).
Nazareth Prep 66, Aquinas Academy 63 – Grey Wible scored 21 points, Ahsan Harrison had 19 and Zach Frye added 12 to lead Nazareth Prep (8-10, 8-1) to a Section 1-A win. Sam Duer led with 37 points and Jonah Burchill had 14 for Aquinas Academy (9-10, 6-4).
Neighborhood Academy 85, St. Joseph 25 – Kedron Gilmore scored 23 points as Neighborhood Academy (18-2, 10-0) wrapped up its Section 2-A schedule undefeated. Derrick Hardeman added 14 points and Elijah Cunningham had 12 for the Bulldogs. Nick Tometsko led St. Joseph (7-12, 4-5) with six points.
Neshannock 79, Union 59 – David Kwiat made 10 3-pointers and finished with 36 points to lead Neshannock (17-3, 13-1) to a Section 4-2A win. Luga Pagley added 14 points for the Lancers. Jordyn Kelley scored 24 and Montae Booker added 11 for Union (9-13, 7-7).
OLSH 78, South Side 35 – Jake Johnson led with 19 points, Tiernan McCullough followed with 17 and Frankie Igrec added 11 for OLSH (18-4, 13-1) in a Section 4-2A win. Andrew Corfield scored 14 points for South Side (8-13, 4-10).
Peters Township 84, Bethel Park 54 – Dylan Donovan led with 26 points, Xavier Knox followed with 16, Jake Wetzel had 13 and Jayden Greco added 12 for Peters Township (16-5, 10-2) in a Section 3-5A win. Mike Bruckner scored 12 points for Bethel Park (2-20, 2-10).
Quaker Valley 53, Central Valley 46 – Zachary Washington scored 16 points, Sam Chapman had 15 and Nic Cohen chipped in 13 to help Quaker Valley (17-3, 10-0) finished undefeated in Section 2-4A. Angelo Conti scored 17 and Ethan Shearer and Adam Shroads each had 10 for Central Valley (14-7, 6-4).
Ringgold 72, Trinity 60 – Takeo Tolliver scored 26 points to lead Ringgold (12-9, 5-7) to a Section 3-5A win. Demetri Lowe added 12 and Dennis Hawkins had 11 for the Rams. Jonah Williamson led Trinity (4-16, 2-10) with 28 points. Ian Migyanko and Sam Johnson each added 10.
Riverside 45, New Brighton 43 – Mathias Reichart and Cole Becker scored 13 points apiece to lead Riverside (15-7, 7-5) to a Section 1-3A win. Dash Graham led with 22 points and Joey Kennedy had 13 for New Brighton (8-12, 3-9).
Riverview 66, California 35 – Prince Govan and Rex Roberts scored 13 points apiece, Ben Franciscus had 11 and Liam Tomlinson added 10 to lead Riverview (6-15, 4-10) to a Section 1-2A win. Allan Dennis scored 13 points for California (1-21, 0-14).
Seneca Valley 41, Pine-Richland 40 – Nico Santapau scored 10 points as Seneca Valley (13-8, 8-6) clinched a playoff spot in Section 1-6A. Grant Spacciapolli and Doolin Stober each scored 10 for Pine-Richland (11-11, 7-7).
Serra Catholic 62, Environmental Charter 36 – Tyler Sapida and Brayden Graham scored 20 points apiece to lead Serra Catholic (11-9, 6-4) to a Section 2-A victory over Environmental Charter (5-13, 0-9).
Seton LaSalle 56, Shady Side Academy 42 – Jaleel Wright scored 16 points and Will Martin added 10 to lead Seton LaSalle (16-4, 8-1) past Shady Side Academy (8-14, 4-6) in a Section 3-3A win.
Sewickley Academy 69, Leechburg 24 – Connor Tull scored 15 points and Rob Southall added 13 to lead Sewickley Academy (20-0, 12-0) to a Section 2-2A win. Rocco Vigna led Leechburg (3-18, 1-11) with seven points.
Shenango 63, Rochester 34 – Jasyn Williams scored 17 points and Taegan Russo added 14 to lead Shenango (15-6, 8-6) to a Section 4-2A win over Rochester (2-20, 2-12).
Springdale 49, Greensburg Central Catholic 42 – Robby Simmen scored 16 points and Liam Dexter added 13 to lead Springdale (12-9, 9-5) to a Section 1-2A win. Tommy Dlugos scored 14 points and Carson Kramer added 10 for Greensburg Central Catholic (6-16, 5-9).
Thomas Jefferson 76, Baldwin 72 – Justin Fry scored 26 points, Nick Trklja added 18 and Noah Sear had 15 for undefeated Section 3-5A champ Thomas Jefferson (20-2, 12-0). Max Marzina scored 19 and Nico Macurak 17 for Baldwin (11-10, 5-7).
Upper St. Clair 46, Mt. Lebanon 43 – Jake Foster scored 18 points and Luke Marchinsky added 12 to lead Upper St. Clair (20-1, 13-1) to a Section 2-6A win. Liam Sheely scored 16 points for Mt. Lebanon (13-8, 7-7).
Girls basketball
Canon-McMillan 58, Connellsville 29 – Madison Clair scored 14 points and Samanatha Miller had 11 for Canon-McMillan (17-4, 9-1) in a Section 2-6A win. Natalie Jacobs scored 14 points for Connellsville (5-16, 1-9).
Carrick 57, Brashear 55 – Treshawn Beasley scored 15 points and Tae’von Youngblood added 13 as Carrick (13-8, 5-4) picked up a City League win. Nasir Thomas scored 18 and Trevon Rosario-Jones had 15 for Brashear (7-12, 2-6).
Ellis School 50, Frazier 43 – Angelina Jones led with 24 points and Syree Spencer followed with 18 to push Ellis School (3-13, 1-8) to a Section 4-2A win. Chloe Harger scored 17 points for Frazier (4-15, 1-9).
Fox Chapel 60, Plum 43 – Nina Kulikowski scored 18 points, Emily McKee had 14 and Lyla Jablon added 11 to lead Fox Chapel (14-8, 9-3) to a Section 1-5A win. Riley Stephans scored 18 points and Tamia West had 12 for Plum (17-4, 10-2).
Greensburg Central Catholic 72, Avonworth 27 – Erica Gribble led with 31 points and Jayla Peterson followed with 16 for Greensburg Central Catholic (16-6, 12-2) in a Section 2-3A win. Bria Onyshko scored 14 points for Avonworth (11-11, 10-4).
Latrobe 64, Kiski Area 51 – Maggie Maiers scored 17 points, Bri Havrilla added 16 and Sophia Drnjevich hit five 3-pointers for 15 points to lead Latrobe (11-7, 8-4) to a Section 2-5A win. Jada Blanciak scored 24 points and Gianna DeVito had 20 for Kiski Area (11-10, 5-7).
Lincoln Park 60, Ambridge 13 – Malaha Williams scored 17 points, Ashtyn Michael had 13 and Scarlet D’Amico added 10 to lead Lincoln Park (10-12, 5-7) to a Section 2-4A win over Ambridge (3-18, 0-11).
Mars 38, Chartiers Valley 27 – Alexis Cashdollar scored 21 points, hitting the 1,000-point mark for her career, and Cecilia Christy added 10 to lead Mars (9-11, 6-6) to a Section 3-5A win. Alyssa Davis scored 15 points for Chartiers Valley (8-14, 7-5).
Peters Township 31, Bethel Park 25 – Jordyn Welsh scored 12 points and Maddyn Mehl added seven as Peters Township (12-9, 6-6) rallied from a five-point deficit after three quarters to clinch a playoff spot in Section 4-5A. Maiya Turner scored 10 points for Bethel Park (11-10, 5-7).
Serra Catholic 57, Monessen 21 – Bella Dumbroski scored 17 points, Lexi Pearce had 13 and Niki Sfanos added 10 to lead Serra Catholic (15-5, 13-1) to a Section 2-A win. Na’Jaziah Carter scored 10 points for Monessen (7-13, 5-9).
Thomas Jefferson 64, Baldwin 48 – Maggie Spell scored 25 points and Riley McCabe added 21 as Thomas Jefferson (20-2, 12-0) finished its Section 4-5A schedule undefeated. Lynsey Bernotas scored 24 to lead Baldwin (17-4, 9-3).