Damian Harrison scored 11 of his game-high 24 points in the third quarter to help New Castle pull away and beat visiting Montour, 61-40, Tuesday night in a WPIAL boys nonsection basketball game.
The Red Hurricanes got off to a 12-7 lead after one quarter and increased it to 27-17 at halftime.
Harrison, who had eight points in the first half, erupted for 11 points in the third quarter – including three 3-pointers – as New Castle extended its lead to 46-29 heading into the final eight minutes.
Marino Graham added 14 points for New Castle and Kai Cox chipped in 12.
Löic Kalau scored 15 points, collected 11 rebounds and blocked four shots to lead Montour, which fell to 0-2. Zane Schachter and Mark Carter each finished with eight points.
Montour coach Bill Minear said the game was a good learning experience for his young, inexperienced squad and added that the Spartans had a tough time finding the range from long distance.
“We didn’t shoot from the 3-point line too well,” he said. “We only made two 3-pointers and had numerous open looks. But we competed hard and Löic Kalau was a bright spot.”
North Catholic 96, Bishop Canevin 63
The Trojans featured four players who scored at least 18 points, led by Jason Fredericks’ 22, on the way to a nonsection win over the Crusaders.
Bishop Canevin scored 19 first-quarter points but found themselves trailing by nine after the opening eight minutes. North Catholic added 24 in the second quarter to go up 52-34 at halftime and after a 26-point outburst in the third quarter, the Trojans led 78-53.
Brandon Pickett added 20 points for North Catholic while Jude Rottman and Jake Olkowski each contributed 18.
Bishop Canevin’s Drew Allen led all scorers with 28 points and Jahil Benton added 12 for the Crusaders, who fell to 2-3.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Allderdice 61, Moon Area 47
Standout senior guard Bailey White poured in 31 points to help the two-time defending City League champion Dragons subdue the host Tigers in a nonsection game.
Moon gave Allderdice all it could handle in the first two quarters, falling behind by three at the end of one and then coming back to take a 24-23 lead at halftime.
But the Dragons took control in the third period, outscoring the Tigers 24-12 to lead 47-36 heading into the final eight minutes.
Rhyan Sledge added 14 points for the winners.
Maria Depner’s 21 points led Moon, which fell to 2-2. The Tigers also got 13 points from Avery Pacheco.
Moon Area’s Madi Wilson and Avery Pacheco scramble for a loose ball against the Allderdice defense in action at Moon High School. 
Moon Area’s Avery Pacheco drives to the basket for a layup against the Allderdice defense in action at Moon High School. 
Moon Area’s Adrianna D’Alesio dishes off a pass through the Allderdice defense in action at Moon High School. 
Moon Area’s Maria Depner goes in for a layup in front of Allderdice’s Litav Friedman in action at Moon High School. 
Moon Area’s Adrianna D’Alesio gets cut off on her way to the basket by Allderdice’s Talia Block in action at Moon High School. 
Moon Area’s Maria Depner launches a shot over Allderdice’s Kailynn Manson in action at Moon High School. 
Moon Area’s Maria Depner has her shot blocked by Allderdice’s Kailynn Manson in action at Moon High School. 
Moon Area’s Cami Kaufman dishes off a pass against the Allderdice defense in action at Moon High School. 
Moon Area’s Anya Schwartz drives to the basket for a layup attempt against Allderdice in action at Moon High School. 
Moon Area’s Madi Wilson drives to the basket for a layup as the Tigers battled Allderdice in action at Moon High School. 
Moon Area’s Madi Wilson drives to the basket for a layup as the Tigers battled Allderdice in action at Moon High School.
Photos by Mike Longo Jr.
California 58, Bishop Canevin 42
Hayley Gibson scored 24 points to spark the Trojans to a nonsection win over the Crusaders. California led 25-14 at halftime and then put the game out of reach by outscoring Bishop Canevin 20-11 in the third quarter.
Lila Mitchell added 12 points and Madyson Morton 10 for the winners.
Kya Cooley scored 18 points to lead Bishop Canevin, which fell to 1-2, while Isabella Sysak and Gianna Matthews each finished with 10.
Bishop Canevin coach Rob Travis said his team pulled to within eight “but we could never get over the hump.”
The Crusaders take on Monessen Thursday, and the game will be preceded by a celebration of Bishop Canevin’s 2013 WPIAL and PIAA championship team as well as the retiring of jersey No. 21 worn by Erin Waskowiak, the school’s all-time leading scorer.
Festivities start at 6:15 p.m. and the game will tip off at 7 p.m.
Carlynton 43, New Brighton 16
Carly Hughes led the Cougars with 15 points and Lucy Vetter added 11. Carlynton led 14-4 after one quarter and extended its lead to 23-8 at halftime to put the game away.
The Cougars improved to 2-1 with the victory.
SWIMMING
Moon Area vs. Quaker Valley
The Tigers girls team posted a 90-78 victory over host Beaver Area Monday night while the boys team dropped a 90-82 decision.
Earning victories for Moon in the girls meet were Addi Munnell, Mimi Munnell, Anya Muralidharan, Isabella Foley, Elaine Goosen and Ria Schwartz. Schwartz was selected performer of the meet for her diving and anchoring the 200 freestyle relay.
In the boys meet, Chris Bailey won the 200 IM and 100 breast, and freshman Connor Dietz was named the meet’s top performer.
The Tigers will return to action at home against Quaker Valley at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18.
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