HIGH SCHOOL BOYS

Conemaugh Township 56, Conemaugh Valley 45

Conemaugh Township’s Kevin Byer scored 22 points, including the 1,000th point of his career, as the Indians defeated host Conemaugh Valley on Thursday night.

“I really wasn’t too worried about it. It didn’t matter when it came. I knew it would come sooner or later,” said Byer, a 6-foot-4 senior forward. “As the game went on I wasn’t sure how close I was. I was on the line and everyone was watching. I missed the first one and hit the second one and then I knew I had it.

“I have to thank my teammates and my coaches for the all years they’ve helped me out. They helped me improve every day.”

Byer needed 18 points, and he reached the milestone on a free-throw shot midway through the fourth quarter.

“Kevin has seen the program since he’s been in second grade. He’s adapted greatly to the whole program and the environment,” said Township coach Scott Cable, a veteran with more than 400 wins. “He’s reaping his rewards right now. He’s been a real team player and a great floor leader this whole season.”

Matt Duray had 15 points for Township, which improved to 19-5 overall and finished undefeated in 12 WestPAC section contests. Cody Kushner and Jimmy Lupek each had 10 points for the 11-13 Blue Jays.

“We really didn’t know what to expect at the beginning of the season,” Byer said, referring to Township’s 3-5 start. “We had a rocky beginning. But that’s our 16th win in a row and we’re undefeated in the section which is one of our goals.”

Somerset 59, Richland 58

SOMERSET – Anthony Papini scored 15 points to lead Somerset to a tight victory over Richland.

Tom Szczur’s 19 points led Richland, Tim Ripple scored 16 and Joe Rizzo added 13.

Penn Cambria 57, Bedford 50

CRESSON – Andy Grant scored a game-high 23 points to lead Penn Cambria past Bedford.

Dan Smith scored 16 points and Zach Hess added 14 for Bedford.

Rockwood 53, Meyersdale 47

ROCKWOOD – Riley Harrold scored 20 points, had six rebounds and four steals as Rockwood defeated visiting Meyersdale. Andrew Miller had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Eric Brant had 13 points, and Jake Walker had 12 for Meyersdale.

Tyler Sechler and Andrew Saylor each netted 10.

Great Commission 70, Johnstown Christian 52

HOLLSOPPLE – Travis Weyandt had 22 points and David Bordak had 20 as Great Commission defeated Johnstown Christian.

Luke Defibaugh had 18 points, Michael Vuckovich had 15 and Joe Speigel netted 12 for Johnstown Christian.

Homer-Center 62, Ligonier Valley 55

LIGONIER – Matt Graham scored 22 points and Patrick Lunquist added 11 points for the Mounties in a Heritage Conference loss to Homer-Center.

Northern Cambria 50, Laurel Valley 41

NORTHERN CAMBRIA – Jesse Carnevali had 16 points and Joe Yuhas had 12 as Northern Cambria beat visiting Laurel Valley.

Patrick Hall led Laurel Valley with 23 points.

Portage 54, Windber 46

PORTAGE – Jade Zatek scored a game-high 21 points to lead Portage to a win over Windber.

Garrett Ursino led Windber with 16 points and Mike Clark added 11.

Saltsburg 67, United 59

ARMAGH – Justin Reed scored a game-high 20 points to lead Saltsburg past United.

John Nepsha scored 16 points and Aaron Ulisse added 14 for the Trojans.

Ross Moreau scored 18 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked four shots, Bobby Simon scored 11 points and Chris Freidhoff added 10 for United.

Shanksville 71, Blacklick Valley 52

SHANKSVILLE – J.C. Stockenus scored 19 points, Michael Abramowich scored 15 points and had nine assists and Carter Lehman and Ben Tawney each scored 13 for Shanksville in a win over Blacklick Valley.

Matt VanFossen led Blacklick Valley with 19 points and Mike McDermott added 10.

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS

Bishop Guilfoyle 51, Central Cambria 48

EBENSBURG – Central Cambria let a slim-halftime lead slip away in a three-point loss to Bishop Guilfoyle in the Laurel Highlands conference.

Amber Latterner led the Red Devils (17-7) with 14 points.

Alli Williams scored a game-high 25 points for Bishop Guilfoyle (22-2).

Marion Center 78, Laurel Valley 60

NEW FLORENCE – Five Marion Center players scored in double digits as the Stingers defeated host Laurel Valley.

The Stingers were led by Lauren Glasser (16 points), Sarah Fyock (15), Amy Fairman (15), Marysa Frederick (12) and Becca Bowser (12).

Casey Wynn led Laurel Valley with 28 points, and Grace Altimus had 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Berlin 43, Johnstown 34

Beth Coddington had 15 points, and Jackie Kimmel had 13 as visiting Berlin defeated Greater Johnstown.

Tanae Preston had 13 points for Johns-town.

North Star 44, Windber 40

BOSWELL – Brittany Danel scored 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead North Star past Windber.

Chelsea Danel scored 10 points and Emily Lohr scored 10 points and grabbed six rebounds for the Cougars.

Laura Deyarmin and Jen Rasko each scored 10 points for Windber.

COLLEGE MEN

Pitt-Johnstown 74, Wheeling Jesuit 71

WHEELING, W.Va. – Quinton Davis nailed a 3-pointer with :13 left, before hitting four straight free-throws to help Pitt-Johnstown overcome a 10-point second half deficit and 26 turnovers in a win at Wheeling Jesuit University.

Pitt-Johnstown remained in a first place tie in the WVIAC with a 15-5 overall record and a 12-2 conference mark.

Davis had 13 points and a game-high seven assists, while Chris Gilliam added game-highs of 20 points and nine rebounds.

Dan Branch had four 3-pointers and 12 points. Marcus Tullis had 10 points.

Gilliam now has 1,528 career points and stands in second place on the Mountain Cats all-time scoring list, 545 points away from Justin Walther (1996-2000).

COLLEGE WOMEN

Wheeling Jesuit 74, Pitt-Johnstown 62

WHEELING, W.Va. – Chrissy Forster scored 17 points and dished out five assists, but Wheeling Jesuit University broke open a three-point halftime lead and dealt the Lady Cats a road loss.

With the loss, coach Sasha Palmer’s Lady Cats slipped to 8-13 overall and 7-7 in the WVIAC.

UPJ’s Lindsay Cale had 14 points, while freshman Sheena Aden added 14 points, three rebounds and three assists. Lindsay Stuckey’s game-high 23 points led Wheeling Jesuit.

Michigan 68, Penn St. 53

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Lady Lions jumped out to the lead early, but an 18-0 run by Michigan to end the first half and open the second frame spelled doom for Penn State at Crisler Arena.

Krista Phillips scored all 16 of her points in the second half and Carly Benson had a game-high 18 points to lead the Wolverines.

Senior guard Kam Gissendanner was 7-for-14 from the field en route to a team-high 16 points. She also added four rebounds and two steals.

Sophomore guard Tyra Grant added 13 points and three boards for Penn State.