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PIAA CLASS 1A SECOND ROUND
Teams: 9-2 Otto-Eldred Terrors (23-5) vs. 6-4 Williamsburg Lady Blue Pirates (21-6) vs.
Site, time: Clarion University, 6 p.m.
The coaches: Otto-Eldred--Shawn Gray; Williamsburg--Angela Detwiler
Playoff path: Otto-Eldred--def. Northern Potter, 61-26, in District 9 quarterfinals; def. Clarion-Limestone, 39-35, in semifinals; lost to DuBois Central Catholic, 46-29, in District 9 championship; def. Geibel Catholic, 65-45, in PIAA first round. Williamsburg--def. Blacklick Valley, 67-29, in District 6 quarterfinals; lost to Bishop Guilfoyle Academy, 61-45, in semifinals; lost to Saint Joseph's, 68-67, in consolation; def. Union, 49-33, in PIAA first round.
Probable starting lineups: Otto-Eldred--G Baylee Francis, fr.; G Ayla Van Scoter, so.; G Addie Bell, sr.; F Carrie Drummond, sr.; F Rayel Hakes, so. Williamsburg--G LeeAnna Royer, jr.; G Regan Prough, jr.; G Grace Colbert, so.; F Anastasia Ranalli, sr.; C Levada Gorsuch, so.
Key reserves: Otto-Eldred--G Lexi Prince, jr.; G Jahden Smith, fr. Williamsburg--G Lillian Kagarise, jr.; G Raina Alexander, so.; F Anna Colbert, so.
Who they get: The winner plays either District 10 champion Farrell or District 6 runner-up Bishop Carroll in the PIAA quarterfinals on Saturday.
Notable: Otto-Eldred is back in the PIAA playoffs after missing it last season. ... Freshman Baylee Francis is the team's leading scorer, averaging 10.3 points per game. ... In 2023, the Terrors beat Monessen and Bishop Guilfoyle before losing 40-39 to Berlin Brothersvalley in the PIAA quarterfinals. ... Otto-Eldred also made it to the PIAA quarterfinals in 2022 with victories over Bishop Carroll and Bishop Canevin before a 77-30 loss to Kennedy Catholic. ... The Terrors were eliminated from the PIAA playoffs by Juniata Valley in 2018. ... Williamsburg has won at least one game in the PIAA playoffs for four years in a row and is looking to win at least two games for four years in a row with a victory in this game. ... Since 2022, the Lady Blue Pirates are 9-3 in the PIAA playoffs with two PIAA semifinal appearances.
PIAA CLASS 1A SECOND ROUND
Teams: 7-3 Aquinas Academy Crusaders (17-8) vs. 6-1 Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Lady Marauders (26-2)
Site, time: Armstrong High School, Kittanning, 6 p.m.
The coaches: Aquinas Academy--Andrew Kurzawski; Bishop Guilfoyle--Kristi Kaack
Playoff path: Aquinas Academy--def. Serra Catholic, 65-45, in WPIAL quarterfinals; lost to Union, 47-45 in OT, in semifinals; def. Geibel Catholic, 65-56, in WPIAL third-place game; def. Fannett-Metal, 65-22, in PIAA first round. Bishop Guilfoyle--def. Juniata Valley, 51-19, in District 6 quarterfinals; def. Williamsburg, 61-45, in semifinals; def. Bishop Carroll, 61-44, in District 6 championship; def. Clarion-Limestone, 62-19, in PIAA first round
Probable starting lineups: Aquinas Academy--G Tess Duer, jr.; G Rebecca Guillen, jr.; G Carly Bezila, so.; F Elliot Keverline, jr.; F Katie Tarquinio, so. Bishop Guilfoyle--G Layona Williams, fr.; G Maurie Querry, so.; G Morgan Ruggery, so.; G-F Anberlyn Petrecca, so.; F Mary Haigh, fr.
Key reserves: Aquinas Academy--G Francesca Hite, jr.; F Lucy Keverline, so.; F Kay Chufo, so. Bishop Guilfoyle--F Riley Gofus, sr.; G Gia Adams, jr.; G-F Hannah Homan, so.
Who they get: The winner plays either District 9 champion DuBois Central Catholic or District 6 third-place finisher Saint Joseph's in the PIAA quarterfinals on Saturday.
Notable: Aquinas Academy has been in the PIAA playoffs in five of the last six years, missing only in 2021 when only district champions advanced. ... The Crusaders were eliminated in the first round by Williamsburg, 60-44, last season. ... Prior to that, District 5 was a roadblock for Aquinas. It lost to Berlin Brothersvalley in the second round in 2023 by 12 after beating Juniata Valley in the first round and also lost to Berlin, 42-41, in 2022. In 2019, Aquinas fell to Shanksville-Stonycreek, 59-27, in the first round. ... Tess Duer leads Aquinas in scoring with an average of 13.4 points per game. ... Bishop Guilfoyle lost in this round in 2023, falling to District 9's Otto-Eldred, 49-37. ... In 2020, the Lady Marauders defeated Mount Carmel, 51-40, in this round to advance to the PIAA quarterfinals but never played the game due to the cancellation of the tournament. ... The Lady Marauders won state titles under Kristi Kaack in both 2021 and 2024.
PIAA CLASS 1A SECOND ROUND
Teams: 6-2 Bishop Carroll Catholic Lady Huskies (19-7) vs. 10-1 Farrell Steelerettes (8-15)
Site, time: Norwin High School, Irwin, 6 p.m.
The coaches: Bishop Carroll--John Strittmatter; Farrell--Ed Turosky
Playoff path: Bishop Carroll--def. Glendale, 56-16, in District 6 quarterfinals; def. Saint Joseph's, 68-63, in semifinals; lost to Bishop Guilfoyle Academy, 61-44, in District 6 championship; def. Coudersport, 77-32, in PIAA first round. Farrell--def. Commodore Perry, 49-31, in District 10 championship; def. Saint Joseph (WPIAL), 56-53, in PIAA first round
Probable starting lineups: Bishop Carroll--G Madison Delauter, jr.; G Adelyn Myers, so.; G-F Ava Pablic, so.; G-F Emily Lucko, fr.; F Maddie Lieb, sr. Farrell--G Maddy Harrison, so.; G Delani Stewart-Wilson, fr.; G Kaylee Frantz, fr.; F Martese Beamon, sr.; F Cassidy Davis-Roberts, fr.
Key reserves: Bishop Carroll--F Caroline Golden, sr.; G-F Avery Myers, so. Farrell--G Terri Gregory, so.
Who they get: The winner plays either District 9 runner-up Otto-Eldred or District 6 fourth-place finisher Williamsburg in the PIAA quarterfinals on Saturday.
Notable: With 4:31 to play in its game against Saint Joseph on Saturday, referees cleared the gymnasium after what was deemed offensive language was coming from the crowd, and the game was finished in an empty gymnasium. ... Junior forward Ja'Niya Daniels, who scored 18 points in the game and is Farrell's leading scorer, got ejected earlier in the game after receiving two technical fouls and will not be eligible to play against Bishop Carroll. ... Farrell won its first PIAA playoff game since 2018 and the 15th in school history. ... Bishop Carroll made it all the way to the PIAA semifinals as the District 6 Class 1A runner-up in 2018 and made it to the championship game as the District 6 runner-up in 1996. ... Ava Pablic and Adelyn Myers are both averaging more than 12 points per game for Bishop Carroll. ... Ed Turosky is in his 25th year as the Farrell head coach and has more than 300 wins. He reached that milestone in December of 2021.
PIAA CLASS 1A SECOND ROUND
Teams: 5-1 Northern Bedford Lady Panthers (13-12) vs. 1-2 Delaware County Christian Knights (24-4)
Site, time: East Pennsboro High School, Enola, 6:30 p.m.
The coaches: Northern Bedford--Jon Ewart; Delco Christian--Jacob Godino
Playoff path: Northern Bedford--def. Rockwood, 48-34, in District 5 quarterfinals; def. Southern Fulton, 63-52, in semifinals; def. Fannett-Metal, 41-20, in District 5 championship; def. Mount Calvary Christian, 47-35, in PIAA first round. Delco Christian--def. Upper Bucks Christian, 45-31, in District 1 semifinals; lost to Sacred Heart Academy, 49-28, in District 1 championship game; def. New Covenant Christian, 67-42, in PIAA first round.
Probable starting lineups: Northern Bedford--G Addie Love, sr.; G-F Halle Baker, jr.; G Alyssa Yeatts, jr.; F Amberly Detterline, so.; F Bella Gable, jr. Delco Christian--G Ella Stinger, fr.; G-F Audrey Bechtel, so.; G-F Hallie Kees, sr.; G Mary O'Donnell, fr.; F Addie Smith, sr.
Key reserves: Northern Bedford--Lydia Barton, so.; Blaire Gable, fr.; McKenna Reasy, fr.; Avery Smith, fr.; Hailee Troy, fr.; Hannah Yeatts, fr. Delco Christian--G-F Talya Thomas, jr.
Who they get: The winner plays either District 4 champion Lourdes Regional or District 11 runner-up Bethlehem Christian in the PIAA quarterfinals on Saturday.
Notable: Northern Bedford is in the second round for the second year in a row. The Panthers lost to Union by 10 in this round last season. ... Northern Bedford, which had last three in a row prior to fall to 7-12, has now won six games in a row. ... The teams have a common opponent in Mount Calvary Christian. Northern Bedford just won that matchup by 12 points while Delco Christian defeated Mount Calvary, 52-37, in early February. ... Delco Christian won just seven games a year ago. ... This is Delco Christian's first appearance in the PIAA playoffs since 2016 when it fell to Mahanoy Area, 51-31, in the first round. ... Delco Christian hasn't lost to anyone not named Sacred Heart Academy since January as two of the Knights' four losses have come to Sacred Heart.
PIAA CLASS 5A SECOND ROUND
Teams: 6-1 Hollidaysburg Lady Tigers (24-3) vs. 3-1 York Suburban Trojans (24-2)
Site, time: Mifflin County High School, Lewistown, 6 p.m.
The coaches: Hollidaysburg--Deanna Jubeck; York Suburban--Jess Weaver
Playoff path: Hollidaysburg--def. Central Mountain, 66-28, in District 6 semifinals; def. Johnstown, 61-36, in District 6 championship; def. Indiana, 43-34, in PIAA first round. York Suburban--def. Lower Dauphin, 41-32, In District 3 quarterfinals; def. West York, 50-42, in semifinals; def. Middletown, 42-28, in District 3 championship; def. Bethel Park, 47-34, in PIAA first round
Probable starting lineups: Hollidaysburg--PG Lauren Stevenson, sr.; G Alissa Heim, sr.; G Bella Vent, sr.; G Makenna Weimert, jr.; F Clare Padamonsky, jr. York Suburban--G Jordyn Williams, so.; G-F Amaya Pope, so.; G Natalie Homisak, jr.; G Julia Gerber, so.; F Paige Garner, sr.
Key reserves: Hollidaysburg--G Kate Steiner, so.; G Jillian Sidney, jr.; F Alana Lightner, jr. York Suburban--G-F Sophia Redman, sr.
Who they get: The winner plays WPIAL runner-up South Fayette or District 3 third-place finisher West York Area in the PIAA quarterfinals on Saturday.
Notable: York Suburban coach Jess Weaver won her 200th career game on Feb. 25. ... York Suburban's PIAA win over Bethel Park was its first state playoff victory since 1980 according to the York Dispatch. ... The Trojans lost in the first round in 2024 and 2023. ... York Suburban graduated its all-state guard Janay Rissmiller after last season and lost senior Lydia Powers to a torn ACL on Dec. 28. ... Jordyn Williams is averaging 10.1 points per game. ... Hollidaysburg is attempting to make the PIAA quarterfinal round for the first time since 2021 when it began the postseason in that round. ... The Lady Tigers won a first round game for the fourth year in a row. ... York Suburban defeated Middletown, 42-28, to win the District 3 championship. Middletown lost to Altoona by 19 points in the Mid-Penn Conference tournament.
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PIAA CLASS 3A SECOND ROUND
Teams: 7-1 South Allegheny Gladiators (24-3) vs. 6-2 Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Marauders (23-4)
Site, time: Armstrong High School, Kittanning, 7:30 p.m.
The coaches: South Allegheny--Tony DiCenzo; Bishop Guilfoyle--Ryan Lestochi
Playoff path: South Allegheny--def. Charleroi, 61-32, in WPIAL first round; def. Ellwood City, 77-34, in quarterfinals; def. Mohawk, 75-53, in semifinals; def. Aliquippa, 37-35, in WPIAL championship; def. Cranberry, 75-37, in PIAA first round. Bishop Guilfoyle--def. Central Cambria, 69-52, in District 6 quarterfinals; def. Penn Cambria, 76-68, in semifinals; lost to Forest Hills, 69-58, in District 6 championship; def. Bishop Canevin, 57-38, in PIAA first round
Probable starting lineups: South Allegheny--G Cameron Epps, sr.; G Drew Cook, jr.; F Jake Uher, jr.; F Josh Jackowski, sr.; C Camden Lewis, sr. Bishop Guilfoyle--G Tyson Lestochi, jr.; G-F Taurean Consiglio, jr.; G Troy Ruggery, so.; G Nick Foor, sr.; G-F Jake Kissell, jr.
Key reserves: South Allegheny--G Fischer Ielease, so.; F Kian Ellis, sr. Bishop Guilfoyle--G Hamilton Gates, sr.; G Chase Kissell, sr.; G-F Grant Okonak, so.
Who they get: The winner plays either District 3 champion Trinity or WPIAL fifth-place finisher Shady Side Academy in the PIAA quarterfinals on Saturday.
Notable: South Allegheny entered the WPIAL playoffs as the No. 2 seed but upset top-seeded Aliquippa in a 37-35 game to claim the title. ... The Gladiators are 5-4 all-time in the PIAA tournament, including a 53-41 victory over Bishop Guilfoyle Academy in the PIAA quarterfinals in 2022. That season, South Allegheny fell to Aliquippa, 57-55, in the state semifinals -- the deepest run in school history. ... The Gladiators lost to District 6's Richland in the second round of the PIAA tournament in 2020 and have been eliminated in the first round the last two seasons. ... Bishop Guilfoyle is 31-34 all-time in the PIAA playoffs and hasn't been to the PIAA quarterfinals since that loss to South Allegheny in 2022. ... The Marauders lost in this round to Girard last season, 55-52. ... Bishop Guilfoyle made four straight PIAA quarterfinals from 2019 through 2022. Prior to those trips, the Marauders had not reached the PIAA quarterfinals since 1997 when they lost to Sewickley Academy.
-- Compiled by Michael Boytim