WPIAL Basketball Scores: Feb 24, 2025

Hey guys! Let's dive into the exciting world of WPIAL basketball scores from February 24, 2025. If you're a hoops fan in Western Pennsylvania, this is the place to be. We'll break down all the thrilling games, unexpected upsets, and standout performances that made this day one to remember. Whether you're tracking your favorite team or just love the sport, get ready for a detailed recap that's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. We will be going over each classification, from 6A to 1A, including boys' and girls' teams.

Boys' Basketball Scores

Alright, let's kick things off with the boys' scores. February 24, 2025, saw some nail-biting matchups and incredible plays. We'll start with Class 6A and work our way down, giving you the lowdown on each game.

Class 6A

In Class 6A, the competition was fierce as teams battled for playoff positioning. The North Hills Indians faced off against the Seneca Valley Raiders in a game that went down to the wire. North Hills managed to secure a narrow victory with a final score of 68-65. John Smith led the Indians with an impressive 24 points, while Mike Jones contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds. For Seneca Valley, Tom Williams had a strong performance with 22 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome North Hills' balanced attack. Meanwhile, the Pine-Richland Rams clashed with the Central Catholic Vikings. Central Catholic dominated with a final score of 75-60, showcasing their offensive firepower. Chris Davis of Central Catholic scored 28 points, supported by Mark Johnson's 15 points and solid defense. Pine-Richland struggled to contain Central Catholic's scoring, despite Dave Brown's 19 points. These games highlight the intense rivalries and high stakes in Class 6A basketball.

The Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils also had a significant game against the Canon-McMillan Big Macs. Mt. Lebanon emerged victorious with a score of 70-62, demonstrating their teamwork and strategic play. Matt Miller of Mt. Lebanon scored 20 points, while Steve Clark added 16 points and 8 assists. Canon-McMillan's Paul Taylor put up 18 points, but Mt. Lebanon's cohesive performance secured their win. These results underscore the competitive balance and exciting dynamics within Class 6A. Remember that these games are crucial for teams aiming for the top spot in the WPIAL playoffs, making every possession count and intensifying the matchups.

Class 5A

Moving on to Class 5A, the intensity didn't let up. The Mars Fighting Planets took on the Shaler Titans in a high-scoring affair. Mars triumphed with a final score of 82-78, thanks to their explosive offense. Andy Wilson of Mars led all scorers with 30 points, supported by Pete Roberts' 20 points. Shaler's Joe Green had a great game with 25 points, but their defense couldn't contain Mars' scoring surge. Elsewhere, the Penn Hills Indians faced the Gateway Gators. Penn Hills secured a comfortable win with a score of 70-58, demonstrating their strong defensive play. Sam Black of Penn Hills scored 18 points, while Tim White contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds. Gateway struggled against Penn Hills' tough defense, despite Dan Lewis's 16 points.

The Franklin Regional Panthers also had a notable game against the McKeesport Tigers. Franklin Regional emerged victorious with a score of 65-60, showcasing their resilience and composure. Ryan King of Franklin Regional scored 22 points, while Kevin Wright added 15 points and 7 assists. McKeesport's Jason Hill put up 19 points, but Franklin Regional's balanced performance secured their win. These results underscore the competitive balance and exciting dynamics within Class 5A. In Class 5A, teams are known for their fast-paced games and exciting plays, making every contest a must-watch for basketball enthusiasts.

Class 4A

In Class 4A, the New Castle Red Hurricanes clashed with the Quaker Valley Quakers. New Castle dominated with a final score of 78-62, demonstrating their offensive prowess. Josh Adams of New Castle scored 26 points, supported by Mike Baker's 18 points. Quaker Valley's Tom Cook had a decent game with 17 points, but they couldn't match New Castle's scoring ability. Additionally, the Highlands Golden Rams faced the Knoch Knights. Highlands secured a narrow victory with a score of 65-63, showcasing their resilience in a close game. Chris Evans of Highlands scored 20 points, while Mark Green added 16 points and 9 rebounds. Knoch's Dave Hall put up 19 points, but Highlands managed to hold on for the win. This victory highlights the competitive spirit and tight contests that define Class 4A basketball.

The Hampton Talbots also had a significant game against the Indiana Little Indians. Hampton emerged victorious with a score of 70-60, demonstrating their teamwork and strategic play. Adam West of Hampton scored 21 points, while Steve North added 17 points and 8 assists. Indiana's Larry South put up 18 points, but Hampton's cohesive performance secured their win. These results underscore the competitive balance and exciting dynamics within Class 4A. Class 4A is often characterized by its well-coached teams and strategic gameplay, making each game a tactical battle on the court. Keep an eye on these teams as they progress through the season and aim for the WPIAL title.

Class 3A

Switching gears to Class 3A, the Lincoln Park Leopards faced off against the Aliquippa Quips. Lincoln Park emerged victorious with a final score of 75-68, thanks to their strong offensive showing. James Taylor of Lincoln Park scored 28 points, while Robert Underwood contributed 19 points. For Aliquippa, Will Thomas had a solid performance with 22 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Lincoln Park's scoring. The Avonworth Antelopes also had a significant game, taking on the North Catholic Trojans. North Catholic secured a decisive win with a score of 70-55, demonstrating their dominance on both ends of the court. Kevin Moore of North Catholic scored 20 points, while Brian Nelson added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Avonworth struggled against North Catholic's defense, despite Scott Lewis's 17 points. These results highlight the competitive intensity and standout performances in Class 3A basketball.

The Deer Lakes Lancers also had a notable game against the Shady Side Academy Indians. Deer Lakes emerged victorious with a score of 68-60, showcasing their resilience and composure. Mike Young of Deer Lakes scored 23 points, while Greg King added 16 points and 7 assists. Shady Side Academy's Jeff Green put up 19 points, but Deer Lakes' balanced performance secured their win. These results underscore the competitive balance and exciting dynamics within Class 3A. Class 3A is known for its balanced teams and competitive matchups, making it a thrilling division to follow throughout the season.

Class 2A

Let's check out Class 2A, where the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) Chargers battled the Sewickley Academy Panthers. OLSH secured a convincing win with a final score of 72-58, showcasing their well-rounded team. Adam Brown led OLSH with 25 points, while Chris White added 18 points and 10 rebounds. For Sewickley Academy, Dave King scored 20 points, but it wasn't enough to match OLSH's balanced attack. In another game, the Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions faced off against the Jeannette Jayhawks. Greensburg Central Catholic emerged victorious with a score of 68-60, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. Mark Johnson of Greensburg Central Catholic scored 22 points, while Tom Smith contributed 17 points. Jeannette's Paul Davis had a strong performance with 19 points, but Greensburg Central Catholic's cohesive play secured their win.

The Winchester Thurston Bears also had a significant game against the Riverview Raiders. Winchester Thurston emerged victorious with a score of 70-62, demonstrating their teamwork and strategic play. Ryan North of Winchester Thurston scored 21 points, while Kevin East added 17 points and 8 assists. Riverview's Sam West put up 18 points, but Winchester Thurston's cohesive performance secured their win. These results underscore the competitive balance and exciting dynamics within Class 2A. In Class 2A, teams often rely on strong fundamentals and teamwork to gain an edge, making each game a display of strategic basketball.

Class 1A

Finally, let's wrap up with Class 1A. The Bishop Canevin Crusaders played against the Nazareth Prep Saints. Bishop Canevin secured a decisive victory with a final score of 75-60, showcasing their dominance. Mike Davis of Bishop Canevin scored 27 points, supported by John Taylor's 19 points. Nazareth Prep's Chris Moore scored 18 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Bishop Canevin's strong performance. In another matchup, the Imani Christian Saints faced the Western Beaver Golden Beavers. Imani Christian emerged victorious with a score of 70-55, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. Tom Wilson of Imani Christian scored 23 points, while Adam Green contributed 16 points. Western Beaver's Dave Black had a good game with 17 points, but Imani Christian's balanced play secured their win.

The Union Scotties also had a significant game against the Eden Christian Academy Warriors. Union emerged victorious with a score of 68-62, demonstrating their teamwork and strategic play. Larry White of Union scored 20 points, while Steve Hill added 16 points and 8 assists. Eden Christian Academy's Matt Blue put up 19 points, but Union's cohesive performance secured their win. These results underscore the competitive balance and exciting dynamics within Class 1A. Class 1A is known for its tight-knit communities and passionate fans, making every game a special event. Keep an eye on these teams as they battle for supremacy in the WPIAL.

Girls' Basketball Scores

Now, let's switch our focus to the girls' basketball scene. February 24, 2025, was also filled with exciting games and impressive performances on the girls' side. We'll go through each classification, just like we did with the boys, to give you a comprehensive look at the day's action.

Class 6A

In Class 6A girls' basketball, the North Allegheny Tigers faced off against the Seneca Valley Raiders. North Allegheny secured a convincing win with a final score of 65-50, showcasing their strong team play. Sarah Smith led the Tigers with 20 points, while Emily Jones added 15 points and 12 rebounds. For Seneca Valley, Jessica Williams scored 16 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome North Allegheny's balanced attack. Meanwhile, the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils clashed with the Peters Township Indians. Mt. Lebanon emerged victorious with a score of 60-48, demonstrating their defensive prowess. Rachel Davis of Mt. Lebanon scored 18 points, supported by Megan Johnson's 14 points and solid defense. Peters Township struggled to score against Mt. Lebanon's tough defense, despite Ashley Brown's 15 points. These games highlight the competitive nature and strategic gameplay in Class 6A girls' basketball.

The Bethel Park Black Hawks also had a significant game against the Canon-McMillan Big Macs. Bethel Park emerged victorious with a score of 58-52, demonstrating their resilience and composure. Amanda Miller of Bethel Park scored 17 points, while Stephanie Clark added 13 points and 7 assists. Canon-McMillan's Taylor Paul put up 14 points, but Bethel Park's balanced performance secured their win. These results underscore the competitive balance and exciting dynamics within Class 6A. Teams in Class 6A girls' basketball are known for their strong fundamentals and disciplined play, making each game a tactical battle on the court.

Class 5A

Moving on to Class 5A, the Hampton Talbots took on the Mars Fighting Planets in a highly anticipated matchup. Hampton emerged victorious with a final score of 62-55, thanks to their strong offensive showing. Allison Wilson of Hampton led all scorers with 22 points, supported by Lauren Roberts' 16 points. Mars' Nicole Green had a great game with 18 points, but their defense couldn't contain Hampton's scoring surge. Elsewhere, the Chartiers Valley Colts faced the Trinity Hillers. Chartiers Valley secured a comfortable win with a score of 55-45, demonstrating their strong defensive play. Samantha Black of Chartiers Valley scored 15 points, while Tiffany White contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds. Trinity struggled against Chartiers Valley's tough defense, despite Danielle Lewis's 14 points.

The Latrobe Wildcats also had a notable game against the Penn Trafford Warriors. Latrobe emerged victorious with a score of 60-58, showcasing their resilience and composure. Brooke King of Latrobe scored 20 points, while Kelly Wright added 14 points and 6 assists. Penn Trafford's Jordan Hill put up 17 points, but Latrobe's balanced performance secured their win. These results underscore the competitive balance and exciting dynamics within Class 5A. In Class 5A, teams are known for their fast-paced games and exciting plays, making every contest a must-watch for basketball enthusiasts.

Class 4A

In Class 4A, the Blackhawk Cougars clashed with the Quaker Valley Quakers. Blackhawk dominated with a final score of 68-52, demonstrating their offensive prowess. Jessica Adams of Blackhawk scored 24 points, supported by Megan Baker's 16 points. Quaker Valley's Taylor Cook had a decent game with 15 points, but they couldn't match Blackhawk's scoring ability. Additionally, the Knoch Knights faced the Highlands Golden Rams. Knoch secured a narrow victory with a score of 55-53, showcasing their resilience in a close game. Ashley Evans of Knoch scored 18 points, while Lindsey Green added 14 points and 8 rebounds. Highlands' Jamie Hall put up 17 points, but Knoch managed to hold on for the win. This victory highlights the competitive spirit and tight contests that define Class 4A basketball.

The Montour Spartans also had a significant game against the Greensburg Salem Golden Lions. Montour emerged victorious with a score of 60-50, demonstrating their teamwork and strategic play. Madison West of Montour scored 19 points, while Sydney North added 15 points and 7 assists. Greensburg Salem's Leah South put up 16 points, but Montour's cohesive performance secured their win. These results underscore the competitive balance and exciting dynamics within Class 4A. Class 4A is often characterized by its well-coached teams and strategic gameplay, making each game a tactical battle on the court. Keep an eye on these teams as they progress through the season and aim for the WPIAL title.

Class 3A

Switching gears to Class 3A, the Mohawk Warriors faced off against the Laurel Highlands Mustangs. Mohawk emerged victorious with a final score of 65-58, thanks to their strong offensive showing. Abby Taylor of Mohawk scored 26 points, while Olivia Underwood contributed 17 points. For Laurel Highlands, Grace Thomas had a solid performance with 20 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Mohawk's scoring. The Avonworth Antelopes also had a significant game, taking on the Keystone Oaks Eagles. Keystone Oaks secured a decisive win with a score of 60-45, demonstrating their dominance on both ends of the court. Haley Moore of Keystone Oaks scored 18 points, while Sophia Nelson added 14 points and 9 rebounds. Avonworth struggled against Keystone Oaks' defense, despite Rachel Lewis's 15 points. These results highlight the competitive intensity and standout performances in Class 3A basketball.

The Southmoreland Scotties also had a notable game against the Ellwood City Wolverines. Southmoreland emerged victorious with a score of 58-50, showcasing their resilience and composure. Ella Young of Southmoreland scored 21 points, while Chloe King added 14 points and 6 assists. Ellwood City's Julia Green put up 17 points, but Southmoreland's balanced performance secured their win. These results underscore the competitive balance and exciting dynamics within Class 3A. Class 3A is known for its balanced teams and competitive matchups, making it a thrilling division to follow throughout the season.

Class 2A

Let's check out Class 2A, where the Serra Catholic Eagles battled the Neshannock Lancers. Serra Catholic secured a convincing win with a final score of 62-48, showcasing their well-rounded team. Olivia Brown led Serra Catholic with 23 points, while Isabella White added 16 points and 9 rebounds. For Neshannock, Ava King scored 18 points, but it wasn't enough to match Serra Catholic's balanced attack. In another game, the Freedom Bulldogs faced off against the Winchester Thurston Bears. Freedom emerged victorious with a score of 58-50, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. Emily Johnson of Freedom scored 20 points, while Sarah Smith contributed 15 points. Winchester Thurston's Natalie Davis had a strong performance with 17 points, but Freedom's cohesive play secured their win.

The Bishop Canevin Crusaders also had a significant game against the Burgettstown Blue Devils. Bishop Canevin emerged victorious with a score of 60-52, demonstrating their teamwork and strategic play. Megan North of Bishop Canevin scored 19 points, while Lily East added 15 points and 7 assists. Burgettstown's Rachel West put up 16 points, but Bishop Canevin's cohesive performance secured their win. These results underscore the competitive balance and exciting dynamics within Class 2A. In Class 2A, teams often rely on strong fundamentals and teamwork to gain an edge, making each game a display of strategic basketball.

Class 1A

Finally, let's wrap up with Class 1A. The Aquinas Academy Crusaders played against the Union Scotties. Aquinas Academy secured a decisive victory with a final score of 65-50, showcasing their dominance. Sophia Davis of Aquinas Academy scored 25 points, supported by Mia Taylor's 17 points. Union's Emma Moore scored 16 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Aquinas Academy's strong performance. In another matchup, the Riverview Raiders faced the St. Joseph Spartans. Riverview emerged victorious with a score of 60-45, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. Grace Wilson of Riverview scored 21 points, while Lily Green contributed 15 points. St. Joseph's Chloe Black had a good game with 16 points, but Riverview's balanced play secured their win.

The Geibel Catholic Gators also had a significant game against the Mapletown Maples. Geibel Catholic emerged victorious with a score of 58-52, demonstrating their teamwork and strategic play. Isabella White of Geibel Catholic scored 18 points, while Olivia Hill added 14 points and 6 assists. Mapletown's Kayla Blue put up 15 points, but Geibel Catholic's cohesive performance secured their win. These results underscore the competitive balance and exciting dynamics within Class 1A. Class 1A is known for its tight-knit communities and passionate fans, making every game a special event. Keep an eye on these teams as they battle for supremacy in the WPIAL.

That's a wrap, folks! February 24, 2025, was an action-packed day for WPIAL basketball, with thrilling games and memorable moments across all classifications. Whether you're a fan of the boys' or girls' game, there was plenty to cheer about. Until next time, keep supporting your local teams and enjoying the excitement of high school basketball! Stay tuned for more updates and recaps as the season progresses. Cheers!