Jackson Maddix and Drew Allen combined for 22 first-half points to set the pace, sparking Bishop Canevin to a 66-39 victory over Carlynton Tuesday night in a WPIAL Class 3A Section 2 boys basketball matchup at Carlynton.
Maddix scored all 12 of his points in the first two quarters as the Crusaders sped to a 34-21 lead at halftime.
Allen wound up leading all scorers with 24 points, including eight in the third quarter when Bishop Canevin removed all doubt about the outcome by outscoring the Cougars 20-10.
Crusaders coach Aaron McGee said his team’s defense was the key to the victory.
“We did a great job of executing the game plan defensively and getting out in transition, turning defense into offense,” he said.
Raukeem Hawkins added 10 points for the Crusaders, who improved to 3-0 in section play and 4-7 overall.
Devonte Dean scored 13 points to lead Carlynton, which dropped to 1-2 in the section and 5-6 overall.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 57, Shenango 52 (OT)
Jake Johnson led four Chargers players in double figures with 19 points as OLSH had to erase an early deficit to down the Wildcats in overtime in a Class 2A Section 4 matchup in New Castle.
The Chargers battled early foul problems and trailed by seven at halftime, 27-20, but utilized some different defensive looks in the second half, and that helped them claw their way back and outscore Shenango 24-17 over the final two quarters. OLSH then secured the win with a 13-8 edge in overtime.
Tiernan McCullough added 12 points for OLSH, which improved to 3-1 in the section and 8-3 overall. Austin Avsec and Vann Kavals each added 10 for the winners and they combined for nine of the Chargers’ 13 points in overtime.
OLSH converted just 12 of 24 free throw attempts but went 9-for-14 in overtime.
Joey Campoli’s 24 points led Shenango, which fell to 2-3 in the section and 4-7 overall.
Montour 83, West Allegheny 63
Ama Sow registered a triple double with 33 points, 15 rebounds and 10 blocked shots, and the Spartans used a strong defensive effort in the third quarter to take control in a Class 5A Section 4 win over the visiting Indians.
West Allegheny used some hot shooting to stay within shouting distance of Montour in the first half and trailed 45-36 at halftime.
But the Spartans’ defense came to life in the third quarter, enabling them to open up a 68-44 lead by the end of the quarter.
Colton Straight added 15 points for Montour, which improved to 9-1 overall and 4-0 in the section, and Trey Hopper contributed 10. West Allegheny fell to 1-3 in the section and 5-7 overall.
Josiah Johnson led West Allegheny with 13 points and Anthony Lanni added 11.
Moon Area 51, Mars 43
The Tigers trailed 38-36 entering the fourth quarter but outscored the Fightin’ Planets 15-5 over the final eight minutes to claim the Class 5A Section 4 road victory.
Carter Tumulty scored 16 points to lead Moon, which improved to 3-1 in section competition and 10-2 overall. Michael Santicola contributed 15 points for the winners, who led 32-24 at halftime but were outscored 14-4 by Mars in the third quarter.
Santicola had a big fourth quarter for the Tigers, scoring on four straight possessions.
Austen Wroblewski scored 15 points to pace Mars, which fell to 2-1 in the section and 6-4 overall, and Austin Campbell added 11.
GIRLS: Ellwood City 68, Sto-Rox 42
The Wolverines had just three players who scored, but that proved to be plenty as they overpowered the Vikings in a Class 3A Section 1 game at Sto-Rox.
Delaney Sturgeon scored 29 points for Ellwood City, which led 32-22 at halftime and then put the game away by outscoring Sto-Rox 22-4 in the third quarter.
Kayla Jones scored 10 of her 22 points in the third quarter for the Wolverines. Jaden Allwin contributed 17 points for the winners.
“They’re good shooters and they moved the ball well,” Sto-Rox coach Jeff Stuart said after the game. “No excuses except for our immaturity.”
Brooklyn Sykes scored 14 points to lead Sto-Rox, which fell to 1-4 in section play and 6-6 overall. Rae Johnston finished with 11.
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