CCBC Players of the Game 1/18/22

Freedom: Josh Yeck

New Brighton: Issaiah Hayhurst

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New Brighton Lions Beat Freedom Bulldogs in a barn burner 65 63

The New Brighton Lions Held off a big 4th Quarter attack from the bulldogs to hang on to a game they had the  lead until  a few ticks left in 4th quarter Freedom was down by as much as 13 in the 3rd, but the bulldogs came charging back and hit a couple of foul shots with 36 seconds left to take a 63 62 lead, New Brighton had time for one more shot and with 6.2 seconds left on the clock the Lions Issaiah Hayhust put up a 3 that went through the net and gave freedom one more chance and Freedom tried a three that went around the rim 3 times and out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ellwood City defeats Beaver Falls 58-50

Ellwood City travelled to Beaver Falls for a Friday night basketball showdown.  Ellwood controlled the game early on ending the first quarter 14-8.  Beaver Falls fought back and managed to have the lead entering halftime on top 29-26.  The game was close throughout the second half.  Ultimately, Ellwood City managed to come out on top with a final score Ellwood City 58 Beaver Falls 50.

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Blackhawk Defeats Central Valley 51-42

The Warriors travelled to Cougar territory for Friday nights high school basketball matchup.  Blackhawk controlled the game from the beginning but Central Valley kept it close.  The halftime score was Blackhawk 19 Central Valley 17.  Central Valley managed to take the lead for a short time but ultimately fell to the cougars during a late run that secured Blackhawk a double digit 3blead.  The game ended with a final score Blackhawk 51 Central Valley 42.

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Quaker Valley Holds Off Lincoln Park 77-74

An instant classic took place in Leetsdale and on WBVP-WMBA Wednesday night.  Lincoln Park and Quaker Valley kept it close for an explosive game.  Lincoln Park had the lead at halftime 36-34.  As the close match continued, the game was tied at 56 to end the third.  Both teams fought hard to the end but Quaker Valley ultimately came out on top with a final score Quaker Valley 77 Lincoln Park 74. You can listen to the postgame below.

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