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Blue Mountain Dominates Second Half for Playoff Win
21 Feb
Summary
- Blue Mountain outscored Shikellamy by 16 points in the second half.
- Cohen Kirby and Cohen Werner combined for 19 crucial second-half points.
- Tyeirre Meade led Blue Mountain with a game-high 20 points.
Blue Mountain demonstrated a powerful second-half performance to defeat Shikellamy 63-45 in the opening round of the District 11 5A playoffs. The Eagles outscored Shikellamy by 16 points after halftime, showcasing a significant shift in momentum.
Key players Cohen Kirby and Cohen Werner combined for 19 points in the latter half, contributing significantly to the Eagles' offensive surge. Tyeirre Meade was the top scorer for Blue Mountain with 20 points, supported by Beck Henninger's 11 points and Werner's 10 points. Kirby also led the team with 12 rebounds.
Shikellamy held a narrow 30-28 lead at halftime, but Blue Mountain regrouped. A strong 11-0 run in the third quarter, fueled by three-pointers from Henninger and Meade, along with a layup from Kirby, gave Blue Mountain a commanding 43-33 lead. The Eagles continued their dominance in the fourth quarter, extending their lead to seal the victory.
Alex Peifer led Shikellamy with 11 points, followed by Justin Ziegler with eight. Blue Mountain now advances to the District 11 5A semifinals, where they are scheduled to play Selinsgrove Area at Martz Hall.
