McCort ends district title drought in close win over Penns Manor
CRESSON (WTAJ) — Bishop McCort leaned on defense to edge Penns Manor Thursday night in the District 6, 2A Championship game, 54-49.
Timely second half turnovers fueled a few late baskets as the Crushers and Comets traded scores, but those ultimately helped McCort build a cushion and raise its first District 6 crown in seven seasons.
'I can't believe it,' said head coach John Hahn. 'I thought I'd be here last year. I thought I'd been here the year before. But, you know, there's there's good teams and I think Laurel Highlands gets us prepared for this, and Penns Manor, we watched them all year long because we assumed that's who was going to be here. And, for this feeling now, this just never gets old.'
Scores posted below reflect central Pennsylvania high school scores that have all been submitted to WTAJ or the Associated Press. To submit scores, email sports@wtajtv.com. Corresponding highlights may be included above.
BOYS BASKETBALLDISTRICT 6Class 2A ChampionshipPortage 54, Northern Cambria 48
DISTRICT 5Class 3A ChampionshipNorth Star 51, Chestnut Ridge 47
Class 2A ChampionshipMcConnellsburg 48, Windber 34
GIRLS BASKETBALLDISTRICT 6Class 2A ChampionshipBishop McCort 54, Penns Manor 49
DISTRICT 5Class 1ANorthern Bedford 41, Fannett-Metal 20
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