Greater Johnstown Took the Victory over Tyrone Due to a Strong Performance From Their Sophomore Star

TYRONE, Pa. — Marcella White put up 16 points in a defensive heavy game leading Greater Johnstown to a 43-36 win over Tyrone on Friday night.

Zayona Thomas was a breakout player right from the start scoring six points in the first quarter, but it was all about defense for both teams. The defensive battle kept it a low scoring game for both teams going into the half at 18-15 Greater Johnstown.

However with some adjustments at the half, Greater Johnstown was able to pull away in the third and show how dominant the Trojans could be. The girls put up 16 points setting the tone for the rest of the game.

White was key in this tone shift. She put up a total of 16 points on the night, 13 of those being in the second half.

Greater Johnston seemed to have the game won going into the fourth with a score of 34-22. However, Tyrone responded late in the fourth when Lola Woomer put up a three-point shot bringing the Golden Eagles within four points of the Trojans with just over two minutes left. Directly following that, Kasidee Hardison scored making it 38-36 Greater Johnstown.

It was anyone's game going into the final 45 seconds, but the Trojans proved their dominance when Thomas sank a three-point shot followed by two foul shots to win the game 43-36.

Mack Leach is a first-year majoring in professional photography and journalism. To contact her email, mgl5389@psu.edu.