West Pennsylvania hosted a thrilling night of high school basketball on Friday, December 6, 2024, with several tournaments showcasing talented teams across various venues.
In the Aquinas Academy tournament, Aquinas Academy defeated Cheswick Christian with a commanding score of 84-53. In another matchup, South Park triumphed over Propel Montour with a score of 80-50.
At the Baldwin/Peters Township tournament, Baldwin showed dominance by overcoming Shaler 74-50, while Peters Township secured a 69-42 victory against Altoona.
The Brentwood tournament featured Brentwood edging past Freedom with a close score of 57-45. Carrick had an impressive win over Geibel Catholic, finishing 81-59.
In the Brownsville tournament, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart opened their campaign with a narrow 46-41 win against Albert Gallatin, while Westinghouse faced Brownsville later in the evening.
The excitement continued in the Derry tournament, where Derry cruised to a 66-34 victory over Ligonier Valley, and Quaker Valley dominated Laurel Highlands, winning 65-29.
On the courts at the Fort Cherry tournament, Monessen defeated Fort Cherry 65-50, while Union found success against Jefferson-Morgan, winning 51-43.
As the events continued across multiple tournaments, the anticipation for Saturday’s games grew, with teams prepared to battle for championship titles across the region. Fans are encouraged to be on the lookout for remaining matchups, including the championship games at various tournaments. The atmosphere is electric as athletes compete for glory on the basketball court.
The action doesn’t stop here as the basketball season unfolds. More games and tournaments are lined up with teams eager to showcase their skills and passion for the game.
