Thanks for joining us tonight for Basketball High Live. Stay with PennLive throughout the evening as Michael Bullock reports on Susquehanna Twp.'s 42-31 win over Central Valley in the Class AAA boys' semifinals, David Bohr's reports on the Cumberland Valley girls' win over West Chester Rustin in the Class AAAA semifinals, plus Jeff Reinhart has the latest on Palmyra's 49-41 loss in the Class AAA girls' semifinals to Blackhawk.
PIAA Class AAAA boys' final: La Salle College vs. New Castle
Final Score: New Castle 58-54 over Abington
— SOLsports (@SOLsports) March 19, 2014
57-54 New Castle 10.6 remaining
— SOLsports (@SOLsports) March 19, 2014
RAPID REACTION: Blackhawk knocks out Palmyra in PIAA-AAA state semifinals http://t.co/aIAIucTJn8
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 19, 2014
:10 New Castle 55,Abington 54 ... charge foul on Abington with :10 seconds left, New Castle ball
— Todd Thorpe (@toddrthorpe) March 19, 2014
19.9 sec a 55-54 New Castle - abington ball
— SOLsports (@SOLsports) March 19, 2014
New Castle 55-54 25.8 Abington with ball
— SOLsports (@SOLsports) March 19, 2014
Now 53-52 New Castle with 49 seconds left. #piaa
— Mike White (@mwhiteburgh) March 19, 2014
PIAA Class AA boys' final: Seton-LaSalle vs. Constitution
PIAA Class AAA boys' final: Susquehanna Twp. vs. Neumann-Goretti
1:18 left and New Castle leads 53-50
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 19, 2014
STwp closes out 42-31 win over Central Valley, back in state final for first time since 2008. Up next? Neumann-Goretti.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 19, 2014
FINAL Boys Class AA Semi-Finals: Constitution 55 - 44 Meyers. Old Forge Girls basketball is the only remaining D-2 team.
— NEPA's ESPN Radio (@NEPAsESPNRadio) March 19, 2014
Gabe Mack at line with 3.7 to play. Up 40-31, STwp headed to Hershey for Friday's Class AAA final.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 19, 2014
51-50 New castle 2:16 remaining
— SOLsports (@SOLsports) March 19, 2014
PIAA Class A boys' final is set: Math, Civics & Science vs. Lincoln Park
After Gabe Mack makes the back end, Gates buries trey to slice CValley deficit to 38-29. Just 28.5 to play. ST ball.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 19, 2014
It's now 53-44 Constitution leading with 1:12 left in somebody's season.
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 19, 2014
FINAL: Lincoln Park 70, Bishop Carroll 28. Lincoln Park fans shower the court with Hershey Kisses at the buzzer
— Gary Horvath (@GaryHorvath) March 19, 2014
Meyers within 51-41 with 1:36 left
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 19, 2014
Generals lead 51-37 with 1:45 left in the game.
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 19, 2014
51-42 New Castle 2:58 remaining
— SOLsports (@SOLsports) March 19, 2014
Two Ward freebies bump STwp lead to 35-26 with 1 minute to play. Indians call time.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 19, 2014
With 3:46 left New Castle leads 47-40
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 19, 2014
PIAA Class AA girls' final is set: Seton-LaSalle vs. Neumann-Goretti.
Susquehanna up 27-17 over Central Valley with 3:23 left in the game
— Bob Greenburg (@BobGreenburg) March 19, 2014
Lincoln Park leads Bishop Carroll, 63-26, with 3:58 left. Maverick Rowan has 30 points.
— Brad Everett (@BREAL412) March 19, 2014
UPDATE Boys Class AA Semi-Finals: Constitution 49 - 37 Meyers; 4:00 to play
— NEPA's ESPN Radio (@NEPAsESPNRadio) March 19, 2014
Presale tickets for PIAA AAAA State Final Girls basketball game Friday at 6 pm at Giant Center will be on sale tomorrow-Friday in AD office
— CVSD Athletics (@CVSDeagles) March 19, 2014
FINAL Girls Class AA Semi-Finals: Neumann-Goretti 55 - 30 Dunmore. The Lady Bucks end their season at 27-3. The... http://t.co/m1KkQUhzgA
— NEPA's ESPN Radio (@NEPAsESPNRadio) March 19, 2014
Seton Lasalle wins 46-44 over GCC
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 19, 2014
6:55 remaining New Castle 45-35
— SOLsports (@SOLsports) March 19, 2014
End of three, Lincoln Park leads Bishop Carroll, 54-24. Rowan with 25 #PIAA
— Brad Everett (@BREAL412) March 19, 2014
Constitution leads 47-37 with 5:49 left in the game
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 19, 2014
Hyland and Graytok miss 3's. Seton's DelGreco rebounds. Fouled. 2.8 left and Seton leading 46-44. 1-1 for DelGreco. Timeout
— Mike White (@mwhiteburgh) March 19, 2014
Media timeout with 3:23 to play and STwp leading 27-17 over CValley. Short Marshall jumper bumped ST lead to 10. Sims will be on line.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 19, 2014
New Castle up 39-30 at the end of 3
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 19, 2014
Dunmore has put in its reserves. N-G 53, Dunmore 29. 1:34 to play
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 19, 2014
1:12 left and Seton leads GCC 45-44
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 19, 2014
Lincoln Park calls timeout leading 50-23 with 2:33 to play in the 3rd. Rowan is the only scorer in double figures with 25.
— Gary Horvath (@GaryHorvath) March 19, 2014
With Marshall hemmed in on baseline after snagging George miss, Twp calls time. Holding 25-14 lead and ball. 5:37 to play in game.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 19, 2014
Sensing 5-second giveaway, CV calls time. Warriors trailing STwp 25-14 with 6:02 left in game.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 19, 2014
Final in the PIAA Boy's Class A Final Four, St John Neumann's season has ended They fall to Math, Civics, and Sciences by the final of 76-53
— ESPN Williamsport (@ESPNWilpo1050) March 19, 2014
2 minutes left in the 3rd and New Castle leads Abington 32-26
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 19, 2014
Constitution leads 41-35 with :28.2 left in third quarter
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 19, 2014
Lincoln Park 48, Bishop Carroll 21 with 3:57 left in the third. Rowan has 23 points. #PIAA#PITT
— Brad Everett (@BREAL412) March 19, 2014
3:34 3rd New Castle leads 30-26
— Bob Greenburg (@BobGreenburg) March 19, 2014
N-G 42, Dunmore 18. TIMEOUT DUNMORE. 6:16 to play
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 19, 2014
Neumann-Goretti beats PE&T 65-53. Newton finishes with 21, 6 boards and three blocks. They'll play Susquehanna/Central Valley in the 'ship.
— Andrew Koob (@AndrewKoob) March 19, 2014
Final: La Salle 61, Chester 55. @RallyInq
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 19, 2014
Saints up 61-51 with 30 seconds left. This ones over.
— Andrew Koob (@AndrewKoob) March 19, 2014
La Salle 57, Chester 53; 4th QRT 28.1
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 19, 2014
N-G 36, Dunmore 18. N-G has 17 offensive rebounds
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 19, 2014
Abington Leads 24-23 5:35 in third quarter
— SOLsports (@SOLsports) March 19, 2014
Constitution leads 29-26 with 4:06 left in third quarter.
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 19, 2014
Susquehanna now leads CV 20-12
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 19, 2014
CV celebrates after beating Rustin 61-45 AAAA girls semis. #piaa@CVSDeagles@David_Bohr@maddietorresin2pic.twitter.com/KUa6Mb7ffh
— Christine Baker (@tinebaker5) March 19, 2014
La Salle 51, Chester 48; 4th QRT 1:24
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 19, 2014
Neumann holding an eight point lead. 1:38 away from punching their ticket to the AAA finals.
— Andrew Koob (@AndrewKoob) March 19, 2014
La Salle 51, Chester 45; 4th QRT 1:39
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 19, 2014
Five possessions four turnovers for Meyers. Down 22-18
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 19, 2014
N-G 30, Dunmore 18. 1:35 in 3rd
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 19, 2014
PIAA Class AAAA girls' championship game is set: Cumberland Valley vs. Spring-Ford will be Friday at Giant Center at 6 p.m. A rematch of last year's final.
7-0 run by Seton-LaSalle cuts GCC lead to 38-34 with 1:44 left in third #piaa
— Mike White (@mwhiteburgh) March 19, 2014
N-G 28, Dunmore 16. TIMEOUT N-G 3:06 in 3rd.
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 19, 2014
La Salle 49, Chester 42; 4th QRT 2:43
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 19, 2014
FINAL CV 61 Rustin 45! Girls are heading to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!
— CVSD Athletics (@CVSDeagles) March 19, 2014
N-G 28, Dunmore 14. Less than 4 in 3rd
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 19, 2014
:57 left. @CVSDeagles 61, Rustin 45. AAAA girls semis. #piaa
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 19, 2014
Halftime - Lincoln Park 39, Bishop Carroll 13 #PIAA
— Brad Everett (@BREAL412) March 19, 2014
La Salle 48, Chester 39; 4th QRT 3:49
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 19, 2014
N-G 26, Dunmore 14. 4:53 in 3rd
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 19, 2014
HALFTIME: New Castle 21-19 Abington
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 19, 2014
Greensburg CC goes on 13-0 run to grab 36-24 lead
— J. Paul Schofield (@Schofield_Trib) March 19, 2014
La Salle 46, Chester 36; 4th QRT 4:22
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 19, 2014
2:28 left and @CVSDeagles leads by 16. The final is 6 pm Friday at Giant Center.
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 19, 2014
Jacob St. George with 8 points for Central Valley, which is 3-for-9 from field. Warriors are 2-for-6 from arc and 2-for 2 from line.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 19, 2014
La Salle 43, Chester 36; 4th QRT 4:53
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 19, 2014
Joe Marshall with 6 for Twp, which is 5-for-15 from floor. Indians 0-2 from arc and 1-2 from line. Gabe Mack and Letterlough with 2 each.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 19, 2014
At the half. Meyers and Constitution tied 18-18
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 19, 2014
Kelly Jekot hits two more free throws, CV up 55-37, 2:28 left
— CVSD Athletics (@CVSDeagles) March 19, 2014
Thru 3 quarters in the PIAA Boy's Class A Final Four, St John Neumann trails Math, Civics, and Sciences 55-47
— ESPN Williamsport (@ESPNWilpo1050) March 19, 2014
We're at halftime with STwp holding an 11-10 lead over Central Valley. Indians will have ball to start third.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 19, 2014
It's halftime in Altoona in the PIAA Class AAA boys semi: Susquehanna Township 11, Central Valley 10
— Mike Bires (@mikebires) March 19, 2014
2 FTs by Taylor Sneidman, 2 FTs by @KJekot and a breakaway layup by @maddietorresin2 = 53-37 lead for @CVSDeagles AAAA girls semis. #piaa
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 19, 2014
La Salle 39, Chester 32; 4th QRT 5:56
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 19, 2014
Constitution throwing the full court diamond press at Mohawks. Meyers just called timeout leading 16-14 with 43.2 left in half.
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 19, 2014
Kelly Jekot hits both free throws Cv up 51-37. 3:15 left
— CVSD Athletics (@CVSDeagles) March 19, 2014
3:29 left in the first Half and New Castle and Abington are tied 16-16
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 19, 2014
Sneidman hits both foul shots, Cv up 49-37. 3:30 left
— CVSD Athletics (@CVSDeagles) March 19, 2014
Meyers leads 15-14 with 1:10 left in quarter
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 19, 2014
La Salle 39, Chester 32; 4th QRT 6:40
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 19, 2014
Saints take a 46-34 lead into the final quarter. 11 of Neumann's 18 third quarter came from the free throw line.
— Andrew Koob (@AndrewKoob) March 19, 2014
Greensburg CC leads Seton-La Salle 23-22 at halftime. SLS was 2 for 21 from the field first quarter.
— J. Paul Schofield (@Schofield_Trib) March 19, 2014
Meyers leads 15-13 with 1:38 left in the second quarter.
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 19, 2014
4:40 left in 4th. @CVSDeagles 47, Rustin 36. @maddietorresin2 with 2 more hoops in 4th. Also an assist to Rhoades. AAAA girls semis. #piaa
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 19, 2014
End of 3rd QRT: La Salle 39, Chester 32.
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 19, 2014
Thru 1 quarter in the PIAA Boy's Class A Final Four, Lincoln Park Performing Arts leads Bishop Carroll 15-2
— ESPN Williamsport (@ESPNWilpo1050) March 19, 2014
STwp calls time with 5:30 left in half, trailing 10-7. CValley now in triangle-and-two with Sims chasing BMack and St. George on GMack.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 19, 2014
La Salle 37, Chester 29; 3rd QRT 1:40
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 19, 2014
New Castle leads Abington 11-8 after 1 quarter
— SOLsports (@SOLsports) March 19, 2014
8-1 run for LaSalle and the Explorers lead Chester, 34-29.
— Matt Smith (@DTMattSmith) March 19, 2014
Central Valley on 7-0 run. ST scoreless for four minutes. 7-5.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 19, 2014
N-G 21, Dunmore 10. :53 to go
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 19, 2014
End of the third quarter, CV up 38-26
— CVSD Athletics (@CVSDeagles) March 19, 2014
La Salle's Dave Krmpotich, with three fouls, back in lineup. He scores to give Explorers a 32-29 edge.
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
7 points in 15 seconds for @CVSDeagles makes it 38-26 over Rustin. And1 for Rhoades, two buckets by @maddietorresin2 AAAA girls semis. #piaa
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 18, 2014
End of 1, we're tied 5-5 here in Altoona. Each team with six shots. Jacob St. George with all five for Central Valley.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 18, 2014
La Salle 32, Chester 29; 3rd QRT 3:03
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
Abington leading New Castle 6-5 with 2:55 left
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 18, 2014
LaSalle 30, Chester 29. 3:30 to play 3Q
— Matt Smith (@DTMattSmith) March 18, 2014
La Salle 28, Chester 28; 3rd QRT 4:30
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
N-G 20, Dunmore 10. 4:00 to go in 2nd
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
End First Quarter: Constitution 8, Meyers 7. Tyriek Steward had all seven points for Meyers in the quarter
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
GCC now only up 19-17 on Seton Lasalle
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 18, 2014
Abington up 4-0 early #PIAAhoops
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 18, 2014
Media timeout with 3:41 left in first and Susquehanna Twp. holding a 4-0 lead. Ward just picked up loose-ball foul going for o.board.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 18, 2014
La Salle 25, Chester 23; 3rd QRT 6:43
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
Cv up 29-25 3:50 left in 3rd
— CVSD Athletics (@CVSDeagles) March 18, 2014
Abington set to go in Chambersburg pic.twitter.com/ljoCiGaTlw
— SOLsports (@SOLsports) March 18, 2014
Constitution up 6-5 with 2:42 left
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
At the half in the PIAA Boy's Class A Final Four, St John Neumann leads Math, Civics, and Sciences 41-38
— ESPN Williamsport (@ESPNWilpo1050) March 18, 2014
Twp uses time after Ward falls on loose ball. Indians up 2-0 with 5:06 left in first.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 18, 2014
6 straight by Seton cuts GCC lead to 17-13 6 minutes in half #PIAAHoops
— Mike White (@mwhiteburgh) March 18, 2014
Constitution up 4-3 with 4:46 left in first quarter
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
N-G 17, Dunmore 4. END 1.
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
N-G 15, Dunmore 4. :36 in 1st
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
End first Greensburg Central leads Seton 17-7. Seton 2 of 22 and 1 of 9 from 3's. Took some bad ones. GCC 7 of 15 and 3 of 6 from 3 #piaa
— Mike White (@mwhiteburgh) March 18, 2014
Marshall finish has Twp up 2-0.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 18, 2014
N-G 11, Dunmore 4. TIMEOUT Dunmore 2:42. N-G has three 3-pointers. Dunmore trying to be patient against tight active defense
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Second half about to start. @CVSDeagles up 22-20 on Rustin. AAAA girls semis. #piaa
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 18, 2014
N-G 9, Dunmore 4. 3:54 in 1st
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
GCC goes goes up 14-7 as Seton is shooting 11% from the field
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 18, 2014
Halftime: Neumann-Goretti 28, PET 24.
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
Halftime: La Salle 23, Chester 23.
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
La Salle 23, Chester 21; 2nd QRT 2.6
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
Two championship finals are set for this weekend in Hershey:
Class AAA girls: Archbishop Wood vs. Blackhawk
Class A girls: Vincentian Academy vs. Old Forge
Chester 21, LaSalle 19, 1:20 to go before halftime.
— Matt Smith (@DTMattSmith) March 18, 2014
La Salle 19, Chester 19; 2nd QRT 1:44
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
Final: Spring-Ford 47, North Allegheny 32. Rams are back in the PIAA girls basketball final #piaahoops
— Austin Hertzog (@AustinHertzog) March 18, 2014
Cv up 22-20 at halftime.
— CVSD Athletics (@CVSDeagles) March 18, 2014
Cv up 22-18. 40 seconds
— CVSD Athletics (@CVSDeagles) March 18, 2014
La Salle 17, Chester 13; 2nd QRT 4:05
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
Cv up 21-15 2:39 left in 2nd.
— CVSD Athletics (@CVSDeagles) March 18, 2014
La Salle 14, Chester 13; 2nd QRT 5:14; Dave Krmpotich leads Explorers with 5 points; Shawn Weatherspoon next with 4
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
44-32 Rams 0:50 4Q #PIAAHoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
Central Valley starters: John George, Jacob St. George, Tony Gates, Mike Sims and Matt Kline.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 18, 2014
La Salle 14, Chester 13; 2nd QRT 5:14
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
Dunmore Student Section is fired up for Class AA semifinal pic.twitter.com/WiFhn6bM7d
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
And-1 for LaSalle's Shawn Witherspoon. Explorers are up on Chester, 14-11.
— Matt Smith (@DTMattSmith) March 18, 2014
Neumann takes a slim 11-10 lead into the second quarter. Newton has four and a block, five Chargers have a bucket each.
— Andrew Koob (@AndrewKoob) March 18, 2014
Thru 1 quarter in the PIAA Boy's Class A Final Four, St John Neumann leads Math, Civics, and Sciences 20-15
— ESPN Williamsport (@ESPNWilpo1050) March 18, 2014
FINAL: Vincentian 60, Bishop Guilfoyle 45. Wise finished with 38
— Gary Horvath (@GaryHorvath) March 18, 2014
5:31 left in 2nd. @CVSDeagles 19, Rustin 13. AAAA girls semis. #piaa
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 18, 2014
Stipa foul shots put Rams up 42-26 2:30 4Q #piaahoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
Final: Archbishop Wood 74, Holy Redeemer 56
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
End of 1st QRT: La Salle 11, Chester 10.
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
Rams up 40-26 3:14 4Q #PIAAhoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
FINAL - Blackhawk 49, Palmyra 41 - Hershey Kisses for everyone
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Blackhawk's gonna win this - fans chnating Hershey! Hershey!
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
End 1st. @CVSDeagles 15, Rustin 11. AAAA girls semis. #piaa
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 18, 2014
40-20 Rams 4:20 4Q #piaahoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
Chester 4, La Salle 3; 1st QRT 2:50
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
stlll 48-41 Blackhawk 1:08 left
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Cv up 15-7. 1:09 to go in 1st
— CVSD Athletics (@CVSDeagles) March 18, 2014
Rams up 38-20 4:58 4Q #piaahoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 43, P-M 31. And the LADY DEVILS are going to HERSHEY! What a sports year in Old Forge!!!!
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Chester 4, La Salle 0; 1st QRT 3:43
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 43, P-M 29. 33 and counting.
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Midway thru 4th, Vincentian stretches it's lead to 50-41. Wise is up to 31 points after that last steal and layup
— Gary Horvath (@GaryHorvath) March 18, 2014
And now it is 67-48 with 2:50 left
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 41, P-M 29. Carey 2 FTs. :46 and counting
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Chester 2, La Salle 0; 1st QRT 5:05
— Rick O'Brien (@ozoneinq) March 18, 2014
Archbishop Wood leads 60-48 with 4:00 left
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
FINAL: Seton-Lasalle 48-37 Burrell as Diop for Seton finished with 20
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 18, 2014
Timeout La Salle. 2-0 Chester with 5:47 to play in the opening quarter.
— Matt Smith (@DTMattSmith) March 18, 2014
3:42 left in 1st. @CVSDeagles 12, Rustin 3. Four players have already score for the Eagles. AAAA girls semis. #piaa
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 18, 2014
10-1 @cvsd over Rustin early. AAAA girls semis. #piaa
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 18, 2014
Pace fairly crisp here, as stickback brings Palmyra within seven (48-41) with just over three minutes to play.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 35, P-M 24. Another P-M turnover. 2:05 to go
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Girls Basketball is up 7-1 over Rustin. 5 minutes left in first quarter.
— CVSD Athletics (@CVSDeagles) March 18, 2014
First hoop is a @KJekot 3 ball, the. She hits a floater. 5-0 @CVSDeagles leads early. AAAA girls semis. #piaa
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 18, 2014
4:30 to go - Blackhawk clinging to 44-39 lead.
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
34-20 Rams 0:36 3Q #piaahoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
4:05 left in the 4th and Seton is winning 48-31 #PIAAHoops
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 33, P-M 24. 3:20 to play
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
End third quarter Archbishop Wood 53, Holy Redeemer 35
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
Werkheiser with 4th 3 - 38-35 Blackhawk, 6:30 to go
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
End of 3rd Qrt Vincentian Academy 45 Bishop Guilfoyle 38 #wpial#piaa
— Shane Lux (@luxy_aLLin) March 18, 2014
Archbishop Wood leads 47-33 with :48.3 left in the third quarter
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
Rams up 27-20 3:28 3Q #PIAAhoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
Girls' Basketball. End of 3rd quarter: Blackhawk 38, Palmyra 32 (Class AAA)
Rams up 27-20 3:28 3Q #PIAAhoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
Werkheiser 3 - 36-32 Blackhawk. Getting good. Late third.
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 28, P-M 19. 5:33 and counting
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 28, P-M 17. Tansley!
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
timeout Blackhawk with 1:47 to go in the third, Blackhawk leads Palmyra 36-29. Palmyra hanging tough. Much scrappier second half.
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
1:47 left in the third, with Palmyra girls trailing Blackhawk 36-29. Palmyra has ball.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 18, 2014
End 3Q: PIAA AA girls semifinals: Seton-La Salle 44, Burrell 25.
— Bill Beckner (@BillBeckner) March 18, 2014
Send me predictions on @CVSDeagles vs Rustin in the AAAA girls semis, I will retweet. #piaa
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 18, 2014
Vincentian takes back the lead with a 9-0 run going up 37-34 Wise has 27!
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 18, 2014
End third: Old Forge 26 Phil-Mont 17
— Kate Harman (@ka_harman) March 18, 2014
CORRECTION on score Old Forge 22, P-M 15 now
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Archbishop Wood leads 39-19 with 6:13 left in the third quarter
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
Denman with 4 fouls for Blackhawk at 4:27 in third. Remember that. Blackhawk up 34-23
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
With 3:44 left in the 3rd Seton-Lasalle leads Burrell 39-23
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 18, 2014
Palmyra finally on the board at 5:05 on Dembrowksi layup - Blackhawk up 34-23 with 4:44 left in third
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Seton-La Salle 39-23 over Burrell, 3:44 3Q.
— Bill Beckner (@BillBeckner) March 18, 2014
Before the AAAA girls semis, @CVSDeagles warms up. #piaapic.twitter.com/fvjeiBXpOM
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 18, 2014
Phil-Mont really needs to get things going offensively. Haven't scored since 3:25 left in second quarter.
— Kate Harman (@ka_harman) March 18, 2014
Palmyra hasn't scored since 3:24 of the 2nd
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 21, P-M 11. 3:21 in 3rd. TIMEOUT OF.
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Third quarter on ... Blackhawk up 9
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
HALFTIME: Spring-Ford 22, North Allegheny 15 #PIAAhoops
— Chris Harlan (@CHarlan_Trib) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 21, P-M 11. Taylor Nemetz is on with another 3
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Starters for La Salle: Najee Wells, Jalen Herdsman, Sean Witherspoon, David Krmpotich, Chuck Champion
— Matthew De George (@sportsdoctormd) March 18, 2014
Too many second and third chances for Blackhawk, which leads Palmyra 30-21 at the halftime break.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 18, 2014
Carly Richardson has 9 for Palmyra, including 3 in the 2nd that gave Palmyra a short-lived 15-12 lead.
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 18, P-M 11. Here we go with the 3rd quarter.
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
REBOUNDS: Blackhawk 21, Palmyra 8
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Wood leads 32-18, 1:09 left in 2nd Quarter
— Jill Snowdon (@CVJillSnowdon) March 18, 2014
End of 1st Half Bishop Guilfoyle 34 Vincentian Acdamey 28 #wpial#piaa
— Shane Lux (@luxy_aLLin) March 18, 2014
Girls' Basketball. Halftime: Blackhawk 30, Palmyra 21 (Class AAA)
Just arrived at Warwick for @CVSDeagles in the AAAA girls semis. #piaa
— David Bohr (@David_Bohr) March 18, 2014
Archbishop Wood getting too many open 3s and too many rebounds. Leads 32-18 now
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
22-13 Rams 3:05 2Q #PIAAhoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
Halftime: PIAA girls AA semifinals: Seton-La Salle 31, Burrrell 17.
— Bill Beckner (@BillBeckner) March 18, 2014
Spring-Ford relentless D has North A running low on ideas. Leads to Locke steal. 20-13, 3:28 to half. #piaahoops
— Austin Hertzog (@AustinHertzog) March 18, 2014
Redeemer down 25-14 with 3:00 left in the second quarter
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
Wood is up 25-10 with 4:10 to go in the second quarter
— Jill Snowdon (@CVJillSnowdon) March 18, 2014
Stipa and one puts Rams up 20-13 4:56 2Q #PIAAhoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
Midway thru 2nd, Vincentian trails Bishop Guilfoyle, 26-22. Wise up to 15 for the Royals
— Gary Horvath (@GaryHorvath) March 18, 2014
timeout Blackhawk ... 2:29 to go in the first half and Blackhawk is up 26-21 over Palmyra
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Beyer 3 puts Rams up 17-13 5:25 2Q #piaahoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 18, P-M 11. HALFTIME
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Rams up 14-11 6:10 2Q #piaahoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
22-19 Blackhawk on Omogrosso 3 - 3:30 in the half
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 18, P-M 11. Vieira with a 3. Old Forge patient with 1:30 left in half
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Redeemer climbing back in after the rough start. Archbishop Wood leads 20-10 with 5:47 left in the first half.
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
Here's some stuff on tonight's Susquehanna Twp-Central Valley Class AAA boys' semifinal-round game. http://t.co/K206pHAq3n
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 18, 2014
Seton-Lasalle leads Burrell 24-10
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 18, 2014
Omogrosso back in at 5:57
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Old Forge 15, P-M 11. 3:18 in 2nd
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Spring-Ford up 10-9 8:00 2Q #PIAAhoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
End first quarter. Archbishop Wood leads 18-4
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
Werkheiser with 2 3's to end first, and Richardson with 3 to open 2nd for Palmyra, now 15-15
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Oh boy ... Omogrosso down in a heap in under basketball - trainers out. Left ankle. She limps off.
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
End of 1st Qrt Bishop Guilfoyle 15 Vincentian Acdamey 15 #wpial#piaa
— Shane Lux (@luxy_aLLin) March 18, 2014
Blackhawk's Chassidy Omogrosso sat final 6:03 of first with 2 fouls.
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Old Forge Tansley is tenacious on defense; OF really hustling leads 15-8 5:38 in 2nd
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Archbishop Wood takes an 11-0 lead which just turned to 14-0 after a Redeemer turnover.
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
Girls' Basketball. End of 1st quarter: Palmyra 12, Blackhawk 12 (Class AAA)
End 1Q: PIAA AA girls semifinals: Seton-La Salle 19, Burrell 5.
— Bill Beckner (@BillBeckner) March 18, 2014
Archbishop Wood up 8-0 with 3:36 left in the first quarter.
— Steve Bennett (@CVSteveBennett) March 18, 2014
End first: Old Forge 10 Phil-Mont 8
— Kate Harman (@ka_harman) March 18, 2014
Seton 14-5. Burrell starting to feel the man pressure, like in the WPIAL finals.
— Bill Beckner (@BillBeckner) March 18, 2014
Midway through first quarter, Blackhawk girls leading Palmyra 8-4. Richardson with all four for Cougars.
— Michael Bullock (@thebullp_n) March 18, 2014
Stipa pull-up, Rams up 6-4 4:24 1Q #PIAAHoops
— Darryl Grumling (@MercSmokinD) March 18, 2014
P-M 6, OF 6. 3:19 in 1st.
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
Seton-La Salle leading Burrell 6-2 early on
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 18, 2014
Brenna Wise leads an 11-2 run with 7 points to put Vincentian up over Bishop Guilfoyle.
— PG Varsity Xtra (@PGVarsityXtra) March 18, 2014
Vincentian takes an early 11-2 lead over Bishop Guilfoyle. The Royals have already forced 4 turnovers that have led directly to 8 points
— Gary Horvath (@GaryHorvath) March 18, 2014
Brenna Wise and Vincentian about to take on Bishop Guilfoyle here at Hempfield. #WPIAL#PIAApic.twitter.com/S7T22OMFKG
— Brad Everett (@BREAL412) March 18, 2014
Palmyra starters: Carly Richardson, Katie Dembrowski, Katy McClellan, Maria Tukis, Josie Stovall
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Blackhawk starters: Bridgette Shaffer, Chassidy Omogrosso (she's great), Danielle Lovato, Halle Denman, Courtney Vannoy
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Kristen Smoluk NOT in uniform for Palmyra. Shoulder. She's out.
— Jeff Reinhart (@JeffReinhart77) March 18, 2014
Shout out to the Old Forge Student Section pic.twitter.com/2FIoJN4N2G
— Joby Fawcett (@JobyFawcett26) March 18, 2014
The PIAA girls' and boys' basketball playoffs continue tonight with the semifinal round in all eight classifications.
Three teams from District 3 - the Susquehanna Twp. boys, Cumberland Valley girls and Palmyra girls - are still standing and will look to advance to this weekend's PIAA Championships at Giant Center in Hershey.
Join PennLive for a Tuesday night edition of Basketball High Live as we give you the latest scores and updates from around the state.
BRACKETS
Boys: Class AAAA | Class AAA | Class AA | Class A
Girls: Class AAAA | Class AAA | Class AA | Class A
PREVIEWS
With a berth in the Class AAA state final awaiting the victor, Susquehanna Twp. and Central Valley collide tonight in Altoona [Michael Bullock]
Class AAAA girls' basketball semifinal preview [Jeff Reinhart]
Class AAA girls' basketball semifinal preview [Jeff Reinhart]
Class AA girls' basketball semifinal preview [Jeff Reinhart]
Class A girls' basketball semifinal preview [Jeff Reinhart]
Here is a look at tonight's schedule grouped by tip-off schedule:
BOYS (District 3 teams in bold)
7 p.m.: Chester vs. La Salle College (AAAA); Neumann-Goretti vs. Philadelphia Electrical (AAA); St. John Neumann vs. Math, Civics & Science (A).
7:30 p.m.: Abington vs. New Castle (AAAA); Susquehanna Twp. vs. Central Valley (AAA); Seton LaSalle vs. Greensburg Central Catholic (AA); Constitution vs. Wilkes-Barre Meyers (AA); Lincoln Park vs. Bishop Carroll (A).
GIRLS (District 3 teams in bold)
6 p.m.: Spring-Ford vs. North Allegheny (AAAA); Archbishop Carroll vs. Holy Redeemer (AAA); Old Forge vs. Phil-Mont Christian (AAA); Palmyra vs. Blackhawk (AAA); Seton LaSalle vs. Burrell (AA); Vincentian vs. Bishop Guilfoyle (A).
7 p.m.: West Chester Rustin vs. Cumberland Valley (AAAA)
7:30 p.m.: Neumann-Goretti vs. Dunmore (AA)
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