It was a good day in Lawrence County…for Beaver County Champions.

The two WPIAL champions from Beaver County, the Rochester Lady Rams and Lincoln Park Leopard Boys, came into New Castle High School and took care of business in Round 1 of the PIAA State Playoffs.

Despite a sluggish start and an injury to starting guard Alexis Robinson, the Lady Rams took quick care of the Otto-Eldred Terrors, winning Game 1 of the doubleheader 67-44 in Round 1 of the PIAA 1A playoffs. Tom Hays has the scoring recap:

 

Meanwhile, the Lincoln Park Leopards went wire-to-wire against the Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils from District 6, and advance to the second round of the PIAA 3A Boys’ playoffs with a 73-55 victory at New Castle. Bob Barrickman breaks down the final totals: