WPIAL Basketball Playoffs:
Boys:
–Butler defeated Norwin 81-73 in the Class 6A First Round. Devin Carney led the Golden Tornado with 31 points. Raine Gratzmiller added 26. Butler will travel to Central Catholic Friday in the Quarterfinal Round. Tip-off is set for 7pm.
–Pine-Richland defeated Bethel Park 64-41. The Rams will travel to Fox Chapel Friday.
–North Allegheny defeated Baldwin 71-59. The Tigers will be on the road against #1-seed and undefeated North Hills Friday night.
Tonight – North Catholic will host Lincoln Park in the Class 4A Quarterfinals at 8pm.
Girls:
–Mars fell to Latrobe 67-62 in the 5A First Round. Ava Black led Mars with 19 points.
–Freeport was knocked out by Beaver 46-28.
Tonight:
–Seneca Valley will visit North Allegheny in the 6A Quarterfinals. Tip-off is 8pm.
–Top-seed in Class 3A – North Catholic will host Laurel to 5:30pm.