Freeport lacrosse in semis
Freeport High School started a boys lacrosse team five years ago.
That team reached the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals for the first time Thursday night with a 7-6 victory over Moon.
Sean Fennel scored four goals for the Yellowjackets while Garret Schaffhauser scored two goals and one assist. Gabe Brunck had a goal and assist.
Luke Miller had two assists for Freeport. Leading the defensive effort were Hunter Turner, Josh Bollinger, Kia Sosa and Caleb Leyland, along with goalkeeper Greg Smith.
District 9 playoffs
District 9 announced matchups, sites and times for its baseball and softball playoffs.
The Karns City baseball team will take on Redbank Valley at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in a Class AA first-round game.
Following that game will be Moniteau's clash with Cranberry in another Class AA first-round clash.
The A-C Valley softball team will host Elk County Catholic at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Class A action.
The Moniteau softball team will travel to Cranberry Monday for a 4 p.m. first pitch in a Class AA playoff game.
The Karns City softball team received a bye and won't play again until the Class AAA title game, which will be held May 29.