High School Basketball State Playoffs:
–The North Catholic girls defeated Warren 59-32 in the PIAA Class 4A Western Region Second Round last night. Alayna Rocco netted 19 to lead the Lady Trojans, who won the WPIAL championship this year. North Catholic will meet undefeated Wyomissing Saturday in the quarterfinals.
–The Armstrong girls defeated Hollidaysburg 54-39 in the Class 5A Second Round.
–The Franklin boys defeated Chestnut Ridge 64-57 last night in the Class 3A PIAA Western Region Second Round. They will meet Deer Lakes in the quarterfinals Saturday. Deer Lakes eliminated Forest Hills 67-51 last night.
–The Redbank Valley boys defeated West Shamokin 54-21 in the Class 2A Second Round.
Friday night-the North Catholic boys will meet Lincoln Park in the Class 4A quarterfinals at Fox Chapel high school at 6pm.