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Wesner's 39 leads Westmont Hilltop boys to 3A win at South Allegheny
Jack Wesner scored 39 points to power the Hilltoppers to a first-round PIAA tournament victory.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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In a PIAA Class 3A boys basketball tournament first-round matchup, Westmont Hilltop defeated South Allegheny 58-51. Jack Wesner led the way for the Hilltoppers with 39 points, while Grant Craig added 12 more. Westmont Hilltop built a 31-21 halftime lead and held off a South Allegheny comeback attempt in the second half.
Why it matters
The win advances Westmont Hilltop, the District 6 third-place team, to the next round of the PIAA tournament. High school basketball tournaments provide an opportunity for student-athletes to showcase their skills and compete against top competition from across the state.
The details
Wesner opened the game with 13 points in the first quarter and continued his strong scoring throughout, netting 11 points in the fourth quarter to help the Hilltoppers fend off South Allegheny's comeback bid. Westmont Hilltop also used a 15-7 advantage in the second quarter to build their halftime lead. Drew Cook led South Allegheny with 15 points, while Jake Uher scored 14 and Smaj Reason added 11.
- The game was played on March 9, 2026 as part of the PIAA Class 3A boys basketball tournament first round.
The players
Jack Wesner
A player for the Westmont Hilltop boys basketball team who scored 39 points in the first-round PIAA tournament victory.
Grant Craig
A player for the Westmont Hilltop boys basketball team who scored 12 points in the first-round PIAA tournament victory.
Drew Cook
A player for the South Allegheny boys basketball team who scored a team-high 15 points in the first-round PIAA tournament loss.
Jake Uher
A player for the South Allegheny boys basketball team who scored 14 points in the first-round PIAA tournament loss.
Smaj Reason
A player for the South Allegheny boys basketball team who scored 11 points in the first-round PIAA tournament loss.
The takeaway
Westmont Hilltop's victory showcases the talent and determination of their boys basketball team, who will look to continue their tournament run in the next round of the PIAA playoffs.
