Hounds bite WPIAL champs to advance

By JEREMY TEPPER

For the MV Independent

Devin Whitlock leapt into the arms of his teammates at midcourt, his face beaming as the rest of the Monessen players rallied around him, jumping and screaming with elation.

The Greyhounds had pulled off an upset, downing WPIAL champion Nazareth Prep in the PIAA Class A quaterfinal, 50-46.

Monessen played its best quarter of the game when it mattered most, taking control after being tied at 37-37 after the third.

Dishon Howell hit two game-clinching free throws with 9 seconds to play to wrap up the victory.

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