GIRLS BASKETBALL

Harrison Central girls pick up two road wins in Buckeye 8 play

CONNORVILLE — The Harrison Central girls basketball team made it road wins against Buckeye 8 Conference opponents on back-to-back days.

After defeating Beaver Local in a 45-44 nail-biter on Monday night, the Huskies went to Buckeye Local and put together a convincing victory over the rival Panthers, 52-19, on Tuesday afternoon.

The wins improve the Huskies to 6-6 on the season.

On Monday, the Huskies used a balanced attack, as no player reached double digits but four had at least seven points. Bailey and Ella Smith each tallied nine and Kelsey Powers and Emily Cope each netted seven.

The Huskies out-scored the Beavers 13-5 in the fourth quarter to storm back for the victory.

On Tuesday, Harrison Central carried that momentum over and jumped out to an 18-6 lead, then did not look back.

Mikayla Pelegreen netted 12 points to lead the way, hitting three 3s. Powers had seven, while Kara Blackburn, Bailey Smith and Ava Conley each netted six.

For the Panthers (1-9) Emma Vitek netted eight and Brooke Driscoll tallied seven.

Harrison Central has a big game Monday at home against Indian Creek, while Buckeye Local is also at home Monday to host Beaver Local.

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Brooke Holiday Invite

WELLSBURG — Brooke hosted its annual holiday invitational Tuesday at the Brooke Wellness Center, the Bruins girls team had a strong showing in their home pool.

Kiersten Harvath placed third overall in individual scoring, while Lindsey Kettler and Faith Farrell tied for fourth and the Bruins were second overall in the girls team scoring.

Ferrell topped the 50 free and Kettler won the 100 butterfly, while Harvath won the 500 free and 100 back and all three were part of the winning 400 free relay team along with Gwen Hill.

Catholic Central got an event win from Javier DeScalzo in the boys 50 free, and he placed fifth in individual scoring.

John Marshall topped the team scoring on the girls side, while Weir was 10th. Beaver Local won the team portion on the boys side, while Brooke was fifth, Catholic Central sixth and Weir High ninth.

Also in individual scoring, Brooke’s Ryan Kettler tied for eighth.