HS Girls’ Basketball: Minersville downs Halifax
The Minersville girls' basketball team poses with young Battlin' Miners during a Girls Youth Night celebration on Wednesday at the the Thomas Fitzpatrick Gymnasium (Photo by Kelly Wiley).
MINERSVILLE — Jenna Cullen shined on Minersville’s Girls Youth Night on Wednesday.
Cullen, a junior, scored a game-high 10 points as the Battlin’ Miners defeated Halifax 28-24 in a non-league contest at the Thomas Fitzpatrick Gymnasium.
Cullen scored seven of her 10 points in the second half, helping Minersville pull away after trailing 15-14 at halftime.
Rilynn Brennan added six points and Alayna Boom chipped in five as the Miners made enough plays down the stretch to secure the victory.
HALIFAX (24) — Thomas 0 0-0 0, Roland 3 1-3 8, Sharbaugh 2 0-0 4, Nace 0 0-0 0, Wilson 3 0-0 7, Wirrick 0 0-0 0, Gruzlewski 0 0-0 0, Barcavage 2 0-0 5.Totals 10 1-3 24.
MINERSVILLE (28) — Brennan 2 0-4 6, Ladick 0 0-0 0, Cullen 3 4-10 10, Boom 2 0-2 5, Cruz 0 0-0 0, McGrath 1 0-0 3, Ilsley 2 0-0 4. Totals 10 4-16 28.
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hal (7-10) | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 24 |
| Min (3-12) | 11 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 28 |
