WPIAL Basketball Playoffs:
–The North Catholic Girls defeated Laurel 57-36 last night to reach the 3A championship this weekend. It will be the seventh consecutive season North Catholic has played in the WPIAL final. The Trojanettes are the reigning 4A champions, but moved down a class this season. North Catholic will face Mohawk in the 3A championship Saturday at North Allegheny high school. Tip-off is 5pm.
–The Mars Boys fell to Chartiers Valley 63-55 last night in the 5A semifinals. The Planets opened the game with a 13-0 run, but Char Valley came back with a 25-1 run. Mars made a run late in the game, but fell short.
Tonight–the North Catholic Boys will travel to Belle Vernon in the 4A semifinals. Tip-off is 6pm.