Feb 8, 2026 By Observer-Reporter 2 min read

Tristan Reed had a game-high 16 points as Washington eliminated McGuffey from playoff contention with a 44-37 win in a Class 3A Section 2 boys basketball game Saturday afternoon.

The Highlanders (3-7, 11-11) led by three at halftime, but were outscored 15-6 in the fourth quarter.

Vincent Johnson added 11 points for the Prexies (5-5, 11-10). Kolt McGowan scored 15 for McGuffey.

Burgettstown 79, Mapletown 19: Lance Duran poured in 27 points as Burgettstown (3-11, 6-16) cruised to a 79-19 win against Mapletown (0-14, 0-22) in Class 2A Section 3.

Cooper Lucas added 11 points for the Blue Devils, who led 26-4 at the end of the first quarter. Colton Taylor scored six points for the Maples.

South Fayette 56, Obama Academy 46: Tyson Wright paced three South Fayette players in double figures with 14 points in a 56-46 victory at Obama Academy.

Owen Keener added 13 points for the Lions (10-11) and Dylan Monz finished with 12 points.

Yough 56, Waynesburg 52: Yough outscored Waynesburg, 17-12, in the fourth quarter to rally for a 56-52 win in a nonsection game.

Tyler Smith led three Cougars (3-18) in double figures with 20 points.

Cole Headlee had a game-high 25 points for Waynesburg (6-15) and Dane Woods scored 15.

GIRLS RESULTS

South Fayette 69, Berlin Brothersvalley 40: Ryan Oldaker scored a game-high 27 points and South Fayette improved to 21-1 with a 69-49 win against Berlin Brothersvalley in the Bash at North Allegheny.

Haylie Lamonde finished with 18 points for the Lions, who led 36-20 at halftime.

Geibel Catholic 67, Avella 13: Emma Larkin poured in 31 points to help Geibel Catholic earn a 67-13 win at Avella (1-13, 4-18) in a Class A Section 2 game.

Mallory Clemmer had 21 points for the Gators (13-1, 20-1). Emily Day led Avella with nine points.

SUMMARIES

BOYS RESULTS

SATURDAY

Washington 6 12 11 15 – 44

McGuffey 10 11 10 6 – 37

Washington: Tristan Reed, 16 points; Vincent Johnson, 11.

McGuffey: Kolt McGowan, 15 points.

Waynesburg 7 19 14 12 – 52

Yough 11 14 14 17 – 56

Waynesburg: Cole Headlee, 25 points; Dane Woods, 15.

Yough: Tyler Smith, 20 points; Wyatt Kalna, 16; Hayden Smith, 13.

Mapletown 4 8 2 5 – 19

Burgettstown 26 17 18 18 – 79

Mapletown: Colton Taylor, 6 points.

Burgettstown: Lance Duran, 27 points; Cooper Lucas, 11.

South Fayette 19 13 13 11 – 56

Obama Academy 9 13 9 15 – 46

South Fayette: Tyson Wright, 14 points; Owen Keener, 13; Dylan Monz, 12.

Obama Academy: Naron Jackson, 13 points; Eric James 10.

GIRLS RESULTS

Berlin Brothersvalley 14 6 11 9 – 40

South Fayette 20 16 23 10 – 69

Berlin-Brothersvalley: Coral Prosser, 17 points; Bryn Prosser, 15.

South Fayette: Ryan Oldaker, 27 points; Haylie Lamonde, 18.

Geibel Catholic 17 22 16 12 – 67

Avella 4 4 0 5 – 13

Geibel Catholic: Emma Larkin, 31; Mallory Clemmer, 21.

Avella: Emily Day, 9 points.