Joe’s Games
A wild fourth quarter, in which 67 points were scored, highlighted Trinity’s 84-73 victory over Chartiers Valley in a Section 2 game in Class 5A.
Thanks to Jordane Adams, who scored nine of his 17 points in the final quarter, Trinity outscored CV, 35-32, to seal the win.
Trinity sank 25 of 35 free throws, many coming in the fourth quarter as the Colts put them at the line. Michael Dunn scored 24 points on the strength of four three-point field goals. Mike Koroly had three three-pointers and ended up with 13 points. Noah Johnson scored 10 points for Trinity (1-0, 3-1).
Brayden Reynolds scored 31 points and Jared Goldstrom added 15 points for CV (0-1, 2-2).
Jefferson-Morgan 71, Mapletown 34:
Taj Jacobs and Elijah Saeson combined for 25 points to pace Jefferson-Morgan to a 71-34 win over Mapletown in a Section 2-A game.
Jacobs tossed in 13 points and Saeson contributed 12 for the Rockets (1-0, 1-4), who led 10-0 after one quarter and 27-5 at halftime.
Mapletown (0-1, 0-4) was keyed by Landon Stevenson’s 13 points.
McGuffey 58, Brownsville 36:
CJ Cole had a double-double to help McGuffey rout Brownsville, 58-36, in a Section 4-A game in Class 3A.
Cole poured in 31 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Highlanders (1-0, 4-0). Ethan Janovich chipped in with 11 points.
Demorienn Brown’s 13 points led Brownsville (0-1, 2-2).
Bishop Canevin 74, West Greene 49:
Bishop Canevin got off to a strong start to lay the groundwork for a 74-49 victory over West Greene in a Section 2-A game.
Kevaughn Price scored 21 points for Bishop Canevin (1-0, 3-2), which led 32-22 after one quarter and 50-33 at halftime. Nevin Crossey added 18 points.
Ben Jackson had a double-double with 23 points and 15 rebounds. Austin Crouse had 14 points and Corey Wise put up 10 points for West Greene (0-1, 0-4).