Timing and depth were key in tonight’s game between Thomas Jefferson and Beaver Falls on 1230 WBVP.

When top scorer CJ Mason sat out the first quarter for the Jaguars, the Tigers jumped out to a 19-9 lead. When Mason returned for the second quarter, the lead dissipated on consecutive 3-pointers he hit to bring TJ back in the game, while Beaver Falls dealt with the foul trouble of Josh Creach. But Bryce Strati came off the bench to replace Creach and scored 13 of his 15 points in the first half.

The Tigers were led by Strati and Creach with 15 points apiece, as Beaver Falls wins over Thomas Jefferson 62-49 in the first round of the WPIAL AAA Playoffs. CJ Mason finished as the overall scoring leader with 21 for the Jaguars; him and Bryce Strati were named CCBC Players of the Game.

#2 Beaver Falls moves on to play #10 West Mifflin in the quarterfinals on Friday night. Thomas Jefferson ends its season at 11-13.

Bob Barrickman has the full scoring recap for beavercountyradio.com.