Tigers exit state playoffs with OT loss

By ANDREW JOHN

Trib Total Media

In a physical game that’s being closely called, making all your free throws down the stretch is even more important. McKeesport learned that lesson as critical misses at the line contributed to Oakland Catholic coming back to win 60-59 in overtime in their quarterfinal matchup in the PIAA Class 5A girls basketball playoffs at Peters Township on Saturday afternoon. With the game tied at 59-59 in overtime, Oakland Catholic (25-4) sophomore London Creach drew a blocking foul by McKeesport (23-6) junior Kaylee Charles under the basket with 3.7 seconds remaining. Creach missed the front end of two free throws but drained the second one to give the Eagles the lead.

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