The Heritage Conference boys championship game is set for Friday night at the KCAC, and the girls will decide their finalists tonight.
River Valley’s boys outlasted Conemaugh Valley in one semifinal last night while Conemaugh Township rallied to beat West Shamokin in the other, setting up the Panthers and the Indians to play for the boys championship.
Jake Slebodnick has the recap of River Valley’s win over Conemaugh Valley.
An emotional River Valley coach Rick Spallone was proud of his team for overcoming more than its share of adversity.
In the other semifinal, West Shamokin stood up to the team with the best record in the Heritage Conference, and almost pulled off the upset. Todd Marino has the story.
Township coach Chuck Lesko says Jon Updyke was the leader he needed.
West Shamokin coach Judd McCullough was justifiably proud of his guys, and he hopes the game gives them a boost for the District 6 playoffs.
Last night’s boys action sets the stage for tonight’s girls semifinals. Penns Manor will host United in an all-Indiana County matchup, and River Valley will travel to Portage in the other game.
Comets coach Jason Miloser says the Heritage Conference West has helped his team get ready for tonight.
With the season entering the stretch run, United coach Paul Hall was happy that his team was finding multiple scoring options.
River Valley coach Ricc Brown says his girls aren’t concerned with how they get to the KCAC, they just want to get there.
Portage coach Lance Hudak has the keys to a win over River Valley, and it starts with defending Ava Persichetti.
Tonight’s action will be on the radio and on Renda Digital TV. Penns Manor/United is on 92.5 FM U92 and River Valley/Portage is on Cat Country, 106.3 FM. The Renda Digital TV streams will be available on all four Renda Media websites starting at 6:30, with tipoff for both games at 7.
