Matt Drzik takes a look at the latest sports news and scores, including a recap of the Steelers’ Divisional Playoff victory, and a look at tonight’s high school basketball games. As heard on Noonday, 1/16.
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Penguins 3 vs. Red Wings 6 (Final)
Debo Hits Thousand Point Plateau in New Brighton
(New Brighton, PA) On Friday evening, the basketball faithful gathered in the Main Gymnasium at New Brighton Area High School had plenty to cheer about, even though the Lions dropped an exciting game to the visiting Warriors of Mohawk, 62-54. That’s Because senior forward Ronald “R.J.” Debo scored his 1000th career point during the third quarter. Debo needed just 19 points to achieve the milestone and gave everybody reason to celebrate when a three pointer launched from just a bit to the left of the center of the arc settled into the net. Debo led the scoring for the New Brighton Lions, finishing the night with 25 points.
The game was stopped momentarily as High School Principal Ryan Yates presented R.J. with a special crimson and gold game ball. Afterwards, players and fans gathered in the gym lobby for a brief celebration.
Debo became just the tenth boys basketball player in New Brighton High School history to score over a thousand career points.
Central Valley 57, Ambridge 45
Central Valley got off to an early roll, and cruised to a 57-45 victory over Ambridge in 2-AAAA action Friday night.
The win places the Warriors at 3-3 in the section (8-4 overall), while Ambridge drops to 2-4 in the section (4-8 overall).
Josh Kline of Central Valley and Nick Campalong of Ambridge were selected as tonight’s CCBC Players of The Game.
Union 71, Rochester 68
The loss of a 16-5 lead and a questionable call in the final minute sank the Rochester Rams in Section 1-A action against the Union Scotties, by a final of 71-68.
The loss drops the Rams to 3-2 in the section (9-3 overall), while Union improves to 4-1 (9-3).
Caleb Collins of Rochester and Union’s K’von Huddleston were selected as tonight’s CCBC Players of The Game.
Sports Update 1/13/17
Matt Drzik takes a look at the latest sports news and scores, including a Josh Getzoff Penguins recap, and a full look at high school basketball. As heard on Noonday, 1/13.
Sports Update 1/12/17
Matt Drzik takes a look at the latest sports news and scores, including a Josh Getzoff Penguins recap, and relocation news in the NFL. As heard on Noonday, 1/12.
Sports Update 1/11/17
Matt Drzik takes a look at the latest sports news and scores, including a Tom Hays recap of Lincoln Park/Aliquippa, and a preview of Coaches Corner courtesy of Bob Barrickman. As heard on Noonday, 1/11.
Lincoln Park 82, Aliquippa 61
In a game that was delayed by a late start, and further delayed by two fan altercations, it was Lincoln Park who survived the slow-burning choas to remain undefeated in 1-AAA, beating Aliquippa 82-61. The Leopards improve to 3-0 in the section (9-2 overall), while the Quips drop to 2-1 (6-7 overall).
Nelly Cummings of Lincoln Park and Javeon Smith of Aliquippa were selected as tonight’s CCBC Players of The Game.
Riverside 85, New Brighton 56
Bob Barrickman and Kerry Lacey had the call on WBVP, Tuesday evening in section 1-AAA, as the Riverside Panthers used a strong second quarter to cruise past the New Brighton Lions by a score of 85 to 56. The win puts Riverside at 2-1 in the section (8-5 overall), and New Brighton drops to 0-3 (2-8 overall).
Justin Baust of Riverside and Anthony Milliner of New Brighton were chosen as tonight’s CCBC Players of The Game.