York High girls basketball holds off Poland in tourney opener

Wildcats advance to semifinals with 59-55 victory in Class B South quarterfinal

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The third-seeded York High School girls basketball team held off a late rally by sixth-seeded Poland to win 59-55 in the Class B South quarterfinals on Friday. York senior guard Piper Catanese said the game was a back-and-forth affair, with Poland going on a 21-8 run to tie the score at 51-51 late in the fourth quarter before the Wildcats regained control.

Why it matters

The win advances York to the Class B South semifinals, continuing their quest for a deep tournament run. Poland's late comeback effort fell just short, ending their season one game shy of the regional semifinals.

The details

York led for most of the game, but had to withstand a furious Poland rally in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats struggled at times against Poland's press defense, but were able to make the necessary adjustments to regain the lead and hold on for the victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • Poland tied the game at 51-51 with 40 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.

The players

Piper Catanese

A senior guard for the York High School girls basketball team.

York High School

The third-seeded team in the Class B South girls basketball tournament.

Poland

The sixth-seeded team in the Class B South girls basketball tournament.

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What they’re saying

“We battled some difficulties with the (Poland) press, but we handled it and we figured out how we could break it.”

— Piper Catanese, Senior guard, York High School (Foster's Daily Democrat)

What’s next

York will advance to the Class B South semifinals, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between second-seeded Greely and seventh-seeded Freeport.

The takeaway

York's ability to withstand Poland's late comeback effort and make the necessary adjustments demonstrates the Wildcats' resilience and experience, which will serve them well as they continue their quest for a deep tournament run.