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03.04.12

By MEL PERKINS

The Northgate Flames (7-5, 14-11) took on the Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions (11-1, 19-5) on Saturday in a WPIAL AA quarter-final match-up. A Flames win would have sent them into the final four, but the Centurion's defense proved to be too much of an obstacle for Northgate to overcome, and they fell to GCC 62-46.

02.25.12

Flames win in double O.T.

The Northgate boys’ basketball team will head into the WPIAL playoff quarter-finals tomorrow after pulling off an upset victory in double overtime Wednesday night.

The Flames traveled to Keystone Oaks to face fourth-seeded Summit Academy. Battling until the end, the Northgate team won 90-86. Dave Natale had seven three-pointers, for 21 points, in the game.

02.11.12

The Flames are hot again!

By MEL PERKINS

Northgate (6-5, 10-10) snapped a two-game losing streak last Friday night, hammering the Lions from New Brighton 68 - 42.

New Brighton jumped out in front by hitting a three-point shot, but the Flames' defense was about to tighten things up. The Lions would not find the bucket again, for nearly 5 minutes.

01.28.12

Flames upset Beaver Falls

By MEL PERKINS

The first place Beaver Falls Tigers (13-2, 6-1) came into Northgate's house on Wednesday night, and when the dust had cleared, the Flames had handed the Tigers their first section loss of the season.

The Flames (8-8, 5-3) were badly in need of a section victory after losing to the Quips from Aliquippa the night before, and with Quaker Valley on the scheduled for tonight. It was make or break time for the Flames, and they were up to the challenge.

01.14.12

Northgate breaks road loss streak

By MEL PERKINS

The Northgate Flames cruised to an easy 61-40 win over the New Brighton Lions Tuesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak, while playing their sixth straight game away from home. The win raised Northgate's section record to 3-1, with an overall record of 5 - 6.

The Flames' last win was on Dec. 22 when they traveled to Springdale and beat the Dynamos 54-39. Northgate then dropped games to Seneca Valley (AAAA), Sto-Rox (2-0, 8-1), and Brentwood (3-1, 8- ). On Jan. 3, the Flames traveled to Quaker Valley and came away with their first section loss of the season.

02.18.11

Flames win second game against Antelopes

By MEL PERKINS

The Northgate Flames honored their seniors last Friday night by downing the ‘Lopes from Avonworth for the second time this season. The Flames and the Antelopes battled hard in what turned out to be another hard fought rivalry game.

The Flames jumped on top early, as senior guard Matt Garrison knocked down a 3-point shot to get the Flames off and running. Northgate took advantage of their inside game by working the ball in to Josh Douglass and Jon Girvin, and outscored Avonworth 17-9 in the first quarter

02.04.11

Northgate hopes to clinch playoff spot despite loss to Beaver Falls

By MEL PERKINS

The Northgate Flames (4-6, 8-10) played host Tuesday night to a very good and speedy Beaver Falls basketball team. The Flames found themselves in a track meet with the Tigers (8-0, 13-5), and when it was all said and done, the Flames just couldn't keep up.

12.17.10

Young Northgate team opens season with win

By MEL PERKINS

The Northgate Flames' 2010-11 varsity basketball team led by coach Perry Harrop, in his second year coaching the Flames, hit the hardwood Tuesday night for their home opener. The Flames didn't disappoint their fans, as they opened up with an exciting win against the Cougars from Carlynton High School.

02.19.10

Flames set sights on next year

After losing the last three games of the season and finishing 3-17, the Northgate boys' basketball team will hope that the game-time experiences gained by the younger players this year will carry over into a more successful season next year.

And with the Flames' top two leading scorers returning next year, it looks like they already have a headstart. But that's not to say that the boys will be taking it easy in the offseason.

"We are going to do a lot over the spring and fall and we will be ready for next year," head coach Perry Harrop said.