Peters Township’s run through the PIAA playoffs came to an end Friday night, losing an overtime decision to District 3 champion Exeter. Peters led by five with 2:28 to play in regulation, then by four with 1:50 in overtime but couldn’t hold either lead. The Indians missed 15 of 33 foul shots including nine in the fourth quarter and overtime. Upper St. Clair girls managed just 10 points in the first half and only 12 in the second, falling to District 3 champion Cedar Cliff. And Carlynton’s stay in the playoffs ended at the hands of WPIAL runner-up Union.
Saturday afternoon, South Fayette girls, the WPIAL champions, trailed by 12 points with 13 minutes to play, but rallied to tie it late and win it at the buzzer on Maddie Webber’s swish three-pointer. The Lions held Cathedral Prep to just one field goal over the final 15 minutes to get the win. Freshman Juliette Leroux came off the bench with just over a minute to play and nailed a pair of foul shots to pull even, setting the stage for Webber’s bucket. PIAA Brackets
Friday, March 17, Quarterfinals (winners to Monday)
5A Boys Exeter 75, Peters Township 72 OT
1A Boys Union 75, Carlynton 55
6A Girls Cedar Cliff 39, Upper St. Clair 22
Saturday, March 18, Quarterfinals (winners to Tuesday)
5A Girls South Fayette 40, Cathedral Prep 37
2A Boys Aliquippa 67, Bishop Canevin 56
Tuesday, March 21, Semifinal (winners to PIAA Final Saturday)
5A Girls South Fayette vs. Oakland Catholic, 6:15 pm at Peters Township, WJPA-FM (95.3) Listen Here