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Seniors Lead McCort to Dominant State Playoff Win
8 Mar
Summary
- Bishop McCort seniors Ava Zucco and Emma Preuss scored 14 points each.
- Halftime adjustments led to a strong second-half offensive surge.
- The Crimson Crushers' defense intensified with a full-court press.

The Bishop McCort Catholic girls basketball team, led by its four senior standouts, decisively defeated Mercer 60-29 in the opening round of the state tournament.
This victory marked the final home game for seniors Kalina Bailey, Reese Bair, Emma Preuss, and Ava Zucco, who have been instrumental in the team's success. Zucco and Preuss each tallied 14 points, while junior Zoey Ferguson led the Crimson Crushers with 18 points.
After a sluggish first half where Bishop McCort struggled with shooting, halftime adjustments proved crucial. The team re-emerged with renewed offensive flow and a potent full-court press, igniting a 16-0 run that sealed the game.
Coach John Hahn praised the seniors' leadership, noting their determination to return to the state title game. The Crimson Crushers will advance to face Chartiers-Houston in the second round of the PIAA tournament.




