BUTLER, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College men’s basketball team emerged victorious in a defensive battle with the Community College of Allegheny County, defeating the Wildcats 60-50 in the 2026 WPCC/Region 20 championship game Saturday afternoon.

The Black Bears have claimed the Region 20 and Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference title for the second consecutive season after winning the region championship for the first time in program history in 2024-25.

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