Although a fight between the North Catholic and Jeannette boys' basketball teams occurred after a PIAA playoff game, the WPIAL will hold a hearing to decide if any disciplinary action will be taken against the players or coaches.

The fight came after a PIAA quarterfinal game Saturday at Hempfield, and the WPIAL Board of Control will conduct a hearing into the case this afternoon in Moon. The Board of Control has 19 members and at least 12 will be present for the hearing.

The WPIAL is hearing the case because two league teams were involved. WPIAL executive director Tim O'Malley said there is a chance penalties could be levied against both teams, and the playing status of some Jeannette players could be affected for a PIAA semifinal game tomorrow against North East.

"When there are two district teams involved, the case stays in that district," O'Malley said. "If it would've been an inter-district game, it would go right to the PIAA."

If the WPIAL makes a ruling that either school doesn't like, the school can appeal to the PIAA. O'Malley said PIAA executive director Brad Cashman is putting together an appeal board that would hear the case tomorrow, if needed.

"[Not knowing] what's going to come out of this hearing, we don't know whether there is a need for [the PIAA appeal panel]," O'Malley said.

The WPIAL asked Jeannette and North Catholic to investigate the incident and report its findings to the league office by yesterday afternoon. Both schools also could take disciplinary action on their own.

State police investigated the incident Saturday and said yesterday no criminal charges have been filed because no one is pressing charges.