Brooke loses to University
MORGANTOWN - The Brooke boys basketball team traveled to Morgantown and was handed a 54-44 loss Friday at the hands of University.
Brooke's Nick Breen led all scorers with 19, including knocking down four shots from behind the three-point arc. Russell Schwertfeger chipped in with nine points.
Brooke is in action again Tuesday at Weir.
University 54, Brooke 44
Brooke 9 12 7 16 - 44
University 9 15 18 12 - 54
BROOKE: Gialluco 1 0-0 2, Breen 6 3-6 19, Schambaugh 1 0-0 3, Johnson 2 0-0 5, Wallace 1 2-3 4, Heaton 1 0-0 2, Schwertfeger 3 3-5 9. TOTALS: 15 8-14 44. 3-pointers: Breen (4), Schambaugh, Johnson.
UNIVERSITY: Limpman 1 0-0 2, Dixon 4 2-2 10, Cunnngham 7 3-5 17, Bodkin 0 0-1 0, Nagy 2 0-0 4, Frazier 3 0-0 6, Tomer 4 0-1 8, Warden 1 1-2 3, Gutman 2 0-0 4. TOTALS: 24 6-10 54. 3-pointers: none.
Red Devils down Huskies
ST. CLAIRSVILLE - The St. Clairsville boys basketball team turned a six-point lead after eight minutes into a 45-24 lead at halftime during Friday's 74-47 win over visiting Harrison Central.
Dan Monteroso led the winners with a game-high 28 points. Riley Carlton added 18 points and Jerrid Marhefka 12. St. Clairsville is 14-2. It will visit Steubenville Big Red Monday.
Nick Pelegreen scored a team-high 24 points for the Huskies, who fell to 12-4. Fletcher Watt added 10.
St. Clairsville 74, Harrison Central 47
Harrison Central 16 8 10 13 - 47
St. Clairsville 22 23 20 9 - 74
HARRISON CENTRAL (12-4): Evans 0, 0-0 0; Yoho 0, 0-0 0; Rutter 0, 0-0 0; Olmstead 0, 0-0 0; Mitchell, K. 0, 1-2 1; Kowalski 1, 0-0 2; Sproull 1, 0-0 2; Mitchell, R. 2, 0-2 4; DiLoretto 3, 0-0 8; Watt 4, 0-2 10; Pelegreen 11, 1-3 24. Totals - 21-44, 2-9 47. 3-pointers: DiLoretto 2, Pelegreen.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE (14-2): Derosa 0, 0-0 0; Keylor 0, 0-0 0; Burghy 0, 0-0 0; Panepucci 0, 1-2 1; Coleman 0, 1-3 1; Nemeti 1, 0-0 2; Giffin 1, 0-0 2; Campbell 1, 0-0 3; Jeffries 3, 0-0 7; Marhefka 4, 3-4 12; Carlton 8, 0-1 18; Monteroso 8, 8-8 28. Totals - 26-46, 13-18 74. 3-pointers: Monteroso 4, Carlton 2, Campbell, Jeffries, Marhefka.
Royals win two games
WEIRTON - The Jefferson County Christian girls and boys basketball teams swept American Spirit Academy Friday at the Millsop Community Center.
The Lady Royals outscored the Lady Warriors 19-1 in the third quarter en route to a 43-29 victory.
Fairynne Mathison led the winners with 10 points. Meadow Jackson added eight and Lani Moro six.
Sam Blystone paced the Lady Warriors with 12 points.
The JCCS boys outscored American Spirit Academy in each quarter for a 38-30 win.
Wesley Seabright paced the Royals with 12 points. Garrison Mathison added 11 points, Bo Johnson seven and Matt Townsend six.
Will Martin led the Warriors with nine points. Jesse Smith and Corey Ours had eight each.
Both the Royals teams are 11-8.
Richmond to hold registration
RICHMOND - The Richmond Baseball/Softball Association will have sign-ups from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 21 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 3 at the Richmond Lighthouse Church.
Players may also register online at www.leaguelineup.com/richmond43944.
Payment must be made at the church by cash, check or credit card.
For information, send an e-mail to richmondbaseball43944@gmail.com.
Brilliant to hold sign-ups
BRILLIANT - Registration will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today for Brilliant Little League at the Wells Township Office for T-ball (ages 4-6), softball (7-18) and baseball (7-12).
The cost is $55 for one child, $65 for two children and $5 for each additional child.
For information, contact Denny Taylor at (740) 275-1465.
Junior Bears to hold sign-ups
NEW CUMBERLAND - The Oak Glen Junior Bears Baseball/Softball league will have sign-ups from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the City Building. The cost is $45 for the first child (with additional fundraiser), $35 for the second child, and $25 for the third child.
For information, call (330) 383-1886 for baseball or (412) 266-5844 for softball.
Mingo to hold sign-ups
MINGO JUNCTION - The Mingo Youth Baseball Association will hold registration from noon to 4 p.m. today at Hibbetts Sporting Goods for players ages 4-14. The cost is $60 for those ages 7-14 ($45 for returning player) and $30 for T-ball players (ages 4-6).
Registration fees must be paid before forms can be submitted. First-time players must bring a copy of their birth certificate.
For information, call (740) 317-9801 or (740) 457-3372.
Pleasant Hill to hold registration
PLEASANT HILL - The Pleasant Hill Baseball and Softball League will hold sign-ups from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The cost is $20 per person, ages 4-18. A copy of the player's birth certificate is required.
For information, contact Ryan Taylor at (740) 381-1864.
Smithfield to hold sign-ups
SMITHFIELD - The Smithfield Little League and Softball League will hold registration from noon to 3 p.m. today at the firehouse.
