Greensburg Central Catholic defeats Trinity in PIAA girls basketball quarterfinal

Greensburg Central Catholic surges in second half to end Trinity's season

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:50am

Greensburg Central Catholic overcame a first-half deficit to defeat Trinity 65-51 in a PIAA Class 3A girls basketball quarterfinal game played at Altoona Area High School on Friday evening.

Why it matters

This PIAA quarterfinal matchup featured two strong girls basketball programs, with Greensburg Central Catholic advancing to the semifinals and ending Trinity's season.

The details

Greensburg Central Catholic was able to rally in the second half after trailing Trinity in the first half, pulling away for a 65-51 victory in the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal game.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Greensburg Central Catholic

A girls basketball program that advanced to the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals.

Trinity

A girls basketball program that was eliminated from the PIAA Class 3A tournament after losing in the quarterfinals.

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The takeaway

This quarterfinal matchup showcased the strength of the PIAA Class 3A girls basketball tournament, with Greensburg Central Catholic moving on to the semifinals after a hard-fought victory over Trinity.