Kennedy Catholic reaches state championship game

CLARION — The 1-2 scoring punch of Kyle Randall and Aundra Jones proved too much for Elk County Catholic to handle as Kennedy Catholic won a PIAA Class A Western championship Tuesday, 58-44.

Randall and Jones combined for 45 points as the Golden Eagles (26-2) advanced to the state championship game to be played Friday at 2 p.m. at Penn State.

With the Crusaders (23-8) leading 14-11 after the first period, Randall scored 11 of his 29 points in the next eight points as Kennedy led 24-19 at the break.

Jones scored 10 of his 16 points in the third quarter when the Eagles took a 42-29 lead into the final frame.

Randall, a 6-0 senior guard had eight assists. Jones, a 6-6 senior forward, had 10 rebounds.

Marlon McGaughey is in his third year coaching Kennedy Catholic. He’s made three straight trips to the Western final but this is his first appearance in the state title game.