Xavier Odorisio-Farrow finished with a double-double, recording 11 points and 10 assists, to help Jeannette boys basketball beat Union 63-39 to win the WPIAL Class 2A title. It was the Jayhawks first win since 2008. Josh Rizzo/Pittsburgh Preps and Colleges
The Jeannette Jayhawks are kings of the WPIAL for the second time. The Jayhawks beat Union 63-39 to win their second WPIAL title in school history and first since 2008. Jeannette never let Union in the game and controlled the game with its defense.
Union girls overcome slow start to beat Clairton
The Scotties had a horrible start to the Class A girls game. Union shot 2 of 12 in the field quarter and fell behind by seven points. But the Scotties (25-0) were able to turn things around defensively to beat Clairton 51-40.
Union has the challenge of trying to contain 3,000-point scorer Iyanna Wade of Clairton (19-5). Wade put up 22 points, but shot 2-of-14 from beyond the arc. The Scotties had the game tied at 19 at halftime. Kylie Fruehstrofer led Union with 12 points, while Hayden Strickler finished with 10 points.
The Bears were making their first-ever appearance in the WPIAL finals. Clairton outscored Union by nine points in the fourth quarter.
Peters Township wears down South Fayette
The Indians proved they were conditioned to the go the distance. Peters Township played six players and were able to slowly wear down thee-time defending champion South Fayette.
The Lions led by seven points at halftime and six after thee quarters, but only scored three points in the fourth quarter.
Upper St. Clair turns away New Castle
The Panthers closed the first half with a 6-0 run to help spark a 65-43. Upper St. Clair (23-20 was more effective at getting to the foul line than the Red Hurricane was. The Panthers made 21 free throws compared to two for New Castle. The Red Hurricane (21-4) only made four trips to the free-throw line.
Ralphie Blundo led New Castle with 13 points, while Damian Harrison had 11. Tyler Robbins led Upper St. Clair with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Josh Rizzo is the editor and publisher of Pittsburgh Preps and Colleges. Story ideas can be submitted to [email protected] or on X @J_oshrizzo.
Union girls overcome slow start to beat Clairton
The Scotties had a horrible start to the Class A girls game. Union shot 2 of 12 in the field quarter and fell behind by seven points. But the Scotties (25-0) were able to turn things around defensively to beat Clairton 51-40.
Union has the challenge of trying to contain 3,000-point scorer Iyanna Wade of Clairton (19-5). Wade put up 22 points, but shot 2-of-14 from beyond the arc. The Scotties had the game tied at 19 at halftime. Kylie Fruehstrofer led Union with 12 points, while Hayden Strickler finished with 10 points.
The Bears were making their first-ever appearance in the WPIAL finals. Clairton outscored Union by nine points in the fourth quarter.
Peters Township wears down South Fayette
The Indians proved they were conditioned to the go the distance. Peters Township played six players and were able to slowly wear down thee-time defending champion South Fayette.
The Lions led by seven points at halftime and six after thee quarters, but only scored three points in the fourth quarter.
Upper St. Clair turns away New Castle
The Panthers closed the first half with a 6-0 run to help spark a 65-43. Upper St. Clair (23-20 was more effective at getting to the foul line than the Red Hurricane was. The Panthers made 21 free throws compared to two for New Castle. The Red Hurricane (21-4) only made four trips to the free-throw line.
Ralphie Blundo led New Castle with 13 points, while Damian Harrison had 11. Tyler Robbins led Upper St. Clair with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Josh Rizzo is the editor and publisher of Pittsburgh Preps and Colleges. Story ideas can be submitted to [email protected] or on X @J_oshrizzo.
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