South Fayette wins 70-52, faces Peters Township next

South Fayette defeated Hollidaysburg 70-52 in the PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals, showcasing new strategies, including a slower pace in the fourth quarter. The Lions improved to 27-2 and will face Peters Township next Saturday. Hollidaysburg, designated as the home team, faced a technical foul for wearing away uniforms, giving South Fayette an early 2-0 lead. Despite this setback, Hollidaysburg remained competitive but could not close the gap in the final quarter. South Fayette's Juliette Leroux, Haylie Lamonde, and Lailah Wright each scored in double figures, leading the team. Hollidaysburg's Makenna Weimert was the top scorer for her team with 15 points.