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Pennridge 48, Central Bucks South 43 It took a gutsy fourth quarter for Pennridge, as the Rams shook off a loss to Souderton on Friday with the five-point win over CB South Tuesday night. “Our kids dug in defensively,” said Pennridge coach Dean Behrens. “Our kids played tough. We held …
Read More »Barrow’s buzzer-beating 3 sends North Penn to PIAA-6A tournament
by Mike Cabrey February 25, 2020 BUCKINGHAM >> Kolby Barrow turned in his best Kris Jenkins impression as the North Penn boys basketball team secured a PIAA tournament berth in dramatic fashion Tuesday night. With the Knights and Central Bucks East tied at 43 with 6.1 seconds left in their District 1-6A …
Read More »The visiting Rams spent the first half exchanging baskets with the Aces, and the two teams were deadlocked at the intermission
#5 LOWER MERION 60, #8 PENNRIDGE 50 The visiting Rams spent the first half exchanging baskets with the Aces, and the two teams were deadlock 21-21 at the intermission. The Aces – behind eight points from 6-8 sophomore forward Demetrius Lilley – outscored the Rams 18-15 in the third quarter …
Read More »Surging Knights, decided to make their trip to districts a memorable one.
#24 NORTH PENN 46, #12 CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 43 Unlikely, Improbable, Impossible. Take your pick. Any one of those words – as recently as mid-January – would have aptly described North Penn’s chances of earning a spot in the District One 6A Tournament, much less a berth in the PIAA …
Read More »Cheltenham holds off Coatesville to reach District 1-6A semifinals
CHELTENHAM >> In a tight game late with a spot in the District 1-6A semifinals on the line, Jaelen McGlone knew extra effort was the necessity. So, on a missed Panthers free throw with 64 seconds remaining, the senior Ride commit made sure to grab the rebound and put back in …
Read More »The visiting Knights limited the Golden Hawks to just six points in the second quarter
#24 NORTH PENN 69, #16 COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 51 The visiting Knights took a tenuous 18-16 lead into the second quarter but then limited the Golden Hawks to just six points in the second quarter and outscored their hosts 31-15 in the middle two frames to seize complete control of …
Read More »The Warriors closed out the game punching their ticket to Temple
#1 METHACTON 69, #8 PENNRIDGE 46 Midway through the third quarter, the visiting Rams pulled to within one of the top-seeded Warriors (33-32) after a Trent Fisher bucket. The Warriors closed out the game with a 36-14 tear, punching their ticket to Temple. It is the program’s first ever trip to …
Read More »Bensalem used a formula that has been successful for most of the season on its road to Temple Friday night
#7 BENSALEM 51, #18 DOWNINGTOWN EAST 43 Bensalem used a formula that has been successful for most of the season on its road to Temple Friday night. With smothering defense and a whole lot of offense from junior James Ashford, the Owls led from start to finish and put away …
Read More »The Patriots turned a halftime tie into a decisive win, sending the Central League champion Fords home for the season
#12 CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 46, #13 HAVERFORD 32 The Patriots turned a 13-13 halftime tie into a decisive win, sending the Central League champion Fords home for the season. The Patriots outscored their visitors 33-19 after the intermission. “The first half was played at such a slow pace, and they …
Read More »Despite a strong fourth quarter, Central Bucks East falls to Lower Merion
#5 LOWER MERION 63, #12 CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 48 The Aces opened up a 14-5 lead after one quarter and extended their lead to 25-12 by halftime. They took a 41-20 lead into the final quarter when the Patriots scored 28 of their points. Tyler Young’s 13 points led the …
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