Favorite: Bishop Canevin seeks its third WPIAL title in five sea- sons and has reached at least the semifinals six years
Favorite: Bishop Canevin seeks playoff history. A year ago, East its third WPIAL title in five seaAllegheny lost a preliminarysons and has reached at least the round game by 11 points. Section semifinals six years in a row. The 1 champion Neshannock’s deCrusaders, who won the Class 2A fense paced the WPIAL by allowtitle last year, are guided by junior ing just 27.9 ppg. Led by sophoguard Brionna Allen (14.4 ppg) and more Bella Burrelli (13.8) and sophomore guard Shamyjha Price junior Carmie Matarazzo (13.5), (12.9). Canevin went unbeaten the Lancers’ only nonsection loss in Section 3 but lost eight times was to Class A contender Cornell, against the toughest nonsection 35-32. schedule in Class 3A. Don’t overlook: Carlynton finShamyjha Price, Contenders: For two reasons, ished second in Section 3 behind Bishop Canevin East Allegheny could be conCanevin, but the team reached sidered a favorite. First, it’s the the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals only undefeated girls team in the WPIAL. And last season. Senior guards Ashleigh Wilson (14.5 second, 5-foot-5 junior Amani Johnson is a ppg) and Diamond Thomas (12.9 ppg) and fresh30-point scorer who leads the WPIAL. But there man Jada Lee (11.2) could spark another run. are questions about its section strength and Prediction: Bishop Canevin over East Allegheny
