Tigers headed back to the court after long week
January 27, 2024

Tigers headed back to the court after long week

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

After a tough week, the McKeesport girls basketball team will be back on the floor today at the Shootout at Seton Hill. After a week that saw the sudden resignation of former head coach Amy Gumbert, the Tigers (13-2) will face off against Class 2A power Greensburg Central Catholic (13-4) at Seton Hill’s McKenna Center.

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