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GIRLS

Howland 63, Cardinal Mooney 18

HOWLAND

The undefeated Tigers (4-0) had yet another impressive victory. The Tigers were paced by three players in double figures. The trio was Olivia Nicholas and Taylor Williams, each with a game-high 16 points, and Erika Nites with 12. Howland held the Cardinals (3-3) to just 10 first-half points. Mooney scored two in the second and third quarters and six in the final quarter. The Cardinals were led by Katrina Larson, who had seven points.

Warren Harding 75, East 43

YOUNGSTOWN

Warren Harding improved to 4-0 on the year with a big win on the road against East on Wednesday. The Raiders had 31 first-half points, compared to just 19 for the Panthers, who fell to 3-4. The Raiders were led by Diamon Hymes’ 19 points and 10 steals, and Kourtney Williams added 14 points and seven rebounds. Anita Brown had 13 points, four rebounds and five steals for the undefeated Raiders. East was led by Marveleane Allen’s 14 points. She also had eight rebounds and four steals. Chelsea Bennett had eight points for East, and Lesa Oliver added 10 points and 13 rebounds.

Kennedy Catholic (Pa.) 49, Ursuline 47

HERMITAGE, PA.

Aurielle Irizarry had a game-high 19 points for Ursuline, including the team’s only three-point goal, but the Fighting Irish fell short. Kenney Catholic (1-2) got 11 points out of Marina Wareham and 10 more from Alex Ricketts. Courtney Powell had 11 points for Ursuline (2-2).

Chaney 59, Heartland Christian 41

YOUNGSTOWN

LaNiece McRae used a game-high 22 points to help Chaney to its second win of the season. Teammates Zatona Yancey and Mylesia Cotton each had 13 points. Heartland Christian (1-6) was paced by Ashley Weikart, who finished with 12 points.

Louisville 56, West Branch 45

LOUISVILLE

Andrea Wingett led West Branch with 12 points and five rebounds in a Northeastern Buckeye Conference game. Amanda Linhart added 11 points for the Warriors (2-4, 1-2), who trailed 29-19 at halftime. Bri Liberatore and Mackenzie Storlie led a balanced attack for Louisville (6-0, 3-0) with 11 points each. Molly Brown and Clara Lemmon scored 10 each for the Leopards.

BOYS

Youngstown Christian 66,

Grand River Academy 60, OT

YOUNGSTOWN

Anthony Walker led four double-figure scorers with 14 points for the Eagles (3-1). Devaun Adams tacked on 12 points while Louis Lee and Spencer Carroll had 10 apiece. Brady Prewitt scored a game-high 20 points for Grand River Academy.

Staff report