Tribune-Review high school basketball rankings
By Tribune-ReviewBOYS BASKETBALL CLASS AAAA Record Pvs 1. New Castle 10-0 1 2. Hampton 10-0 2 3. North Allegheny 10-0 5 4. Gateway 7-1 3 5. Bethel Park 9-1 4 Out: none CLASS AAA 1. Chartiers Valley 8-0...
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View ArticleGreensburg Tribune-Review athletes of the week: Mt. Pleasant’s Marcus Malera,...
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