Konek nets 42 points for Scotties

Southmoreland’s newest star stands out in 81-47 rout

Cali Konek took the long way getting back to WPIAL competition, but she has picked up where she left off.

Konek scored 18 firstquarter points and finished with a game-high 42, as she led her new team, Southmoreland, to an 81-47 rout of Frazier in the Southmoreland tournament.

Konek scored more than 1,000 points for Imani Christian as a freshman two seasons ago. After playing out of state at Baptist High School in Marlboro, Md., a season ago, Konek, a junior guard, scored 34 points Friday in her season debut for the Scotties (2-0).

More girls games

Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic 34, Oakland Catholic 27: Sophomore Tess Meyers netted 14 points for the Trojanettes, ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, at the Oakland Catholic tournament.

Chartiers-Houston 57, Moon 29: The reigning Class 2A player of the year, Alexa Wiliamson, scored 25 points and pulled down 12 rebounds for the Bucs (1-1) at the Trinity tournament.

North Allegheny 61, Norwin 52: The tournament host Tigers (2-0), ranked No. 1 in 6A, outscored the Knights, 16-6, in the fourth quarter to pull out a win. Rachel Martindale had six points in the fourth and finished with 20.

Upper St. Clair 66, South Fayette 60: The Panthers (2-0) made 18 of 19 freethrow attempts and outscored the Lions, 10-4, in overtime at the South Fayette tournament.

Lincoln Park 27, Winchester Thurston 26: Sophomore Riley Arrigo made a 3-pointer with 7 seconds remaining, as the Leopards (1-0) upset the defending WPIAL Class 1A champions at the Midland tournament.

Blackhawk 66, North Hills 44: Blackhawk ballhawk

Basketball highlights

Mackenzie Amalia had nine steals and 24 points at the North Hills tournament.

Chartiers Valley 53, Penn Hills 49: In a matchup of ranked teams, Class 5A No. 1 Chartiers Valley (1-1) got 23 points from Megan McConnell and 22 from Mackenzie Wagner to get by 6A No. 3 Penn Hills (0-2) at the North Allegheny tournament.

Neshannock 48, Ambridge 42: Behind six 3-pointers and a game-high 20 points from Ally Zarilla, the Class 3A No. 2 Lancers (2-0) picked up a win at the Ambridge tournament.

Boys games

South Fayette 49, Freeport 46: Conner Mislan nailed a 3-pointer as time expired to lift the Lions (2-0) at the Freeport tournament.

Pine-Richland 63, Highlands 39: While the football team was playing for a PIAA championship, the top-ranked 6A Rams (2-0) won their tournament behind 24 points from Greg Shulkosky.

Hampton 59, North Hills 51: The Talbots (1-1) drained back-to-back 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter to pull away at the North Hills tournament.

Allderdice 36, Bethel Park 31: Tyler Williams put in 18 points for the Dragons (2-0) at the North Hills tournament.

Sewickley Academy 70, Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic 42: The Panthers, 2-0 and ranked No. 1 in 2A, held the Trojans (0-2) to just 14 first-half points and rolled to victory at the Peters Township tournament.

Mars 90, South Park 46: Notre Dame recruit Robby Carmody of Class 5A No. 1 Mars (2-0) poured in 43 points to spoil the South Park tournament for the Eagles (1-1).

Mt. Lebanon 92, Montour 78: Antonio Garofoli drilled seven 3s en route to a game-high 30 points for the host Blue Devils (20). Kavon Mormon led the Spartans (1-1) with 21.