Mercer Boys eliminated by Aliquippa in the second round
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (WKBN) – Aliquippa topped Mercer 64-47 in the second round of the PIAA Class 4A State Playoffs on Wednesday night at Ellwood City High School.
Rider Chiapinni led the Mustangs with 11 points while Tristan McCracken added 10.
The Quips were led by Josh Pratt who piled up 30 points in the victory.
With the loss, Mercer's season comes to an end with a record of 14-12.
Aliquippa improves to 21-5 overall on the season.
The Quips advance to face the winner of Forest Hills/Mohawk in the PIAA Class 3A State Quarterfinals on Saturday, March 15 at a site to be announced.
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