Upper St. Clair advances to PIAA semifinals

Upper St. Clair defeated Erie McDowell 51-49 in a PIAA Class 6A quarterfinal, securing a spot in the semifinals. Tyler Robbins scored the game-winning dunk after a crucial block by Kaamil Jackson in the final seconds of overtime. Robbins contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Niko Gidas led the team with 17 points. Upper St. Clair will face Roman Catholic in the semifinals on March 22. This marks their second trip to the state semifinals, having previously appeared in 2021.