Lanzone steps up late as Radnor outlasts Penncrest
Allison Lanzone scored all nine of her points in the fourth quarter, and key foul shooting down the stretch propelled Radnor to a 62-54 Central League victory over Penncrest Friday.
Nicole Massimino poured in a team-high 21 points for the Raiders (15-5, 10-4), who outscored the Lions, 16-8, in the fourth quarter. Freshman forward Ellie Mueller posted a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Megan Arndt led the way for the Lions with 22 points, while Grace Harding (11) and Kate Russo (10) also scored in double figures.
In other Central League games:
Garnet Valley 57, Haverford 28 >> Brianne Borcky netted all 18 of her points in the first half while racking up six rebounds, two steals and two assists for the first-place Jaguars (18-2, 14-0). Camryn Faith added seven points in the victory.
Marple Newtown 41, Strath Haven 36 >> Halle Robinson stepped up in the fourth quarter by scoring all 10 of her points during a 24-11 run for the Tigers (10-10). Devon Adams led the team with 12 points.
Cayden Frazier finished with a game-high 14 points for Strath Haven.
Springfield 52, Harriton 42 >> In McNichol vs. McNichol: Sister Act II, Coach Ky and the Cougars (17-3, 11-2) came out on top for the second time this season over Coach Kacy and her Rams.
Jordan D’Ambrosio poured in a game-high 17 points to go with three assists and two steals. Amanda Hopkins chipped in with 13 points.
Sophie Grady led Harriton with 17 points.
Lower Merion 48, Ridley 43 >> Emma Layden (10 points) and Shannon McKee (eight points, nine rebounds) each had career highs in scoring for the Green Raiders (8-12, 5-9), who couldn’t overcome a sluggish middle two periods despite outscoring the host Aces, 20-9, in the fourth quarter. Izzy Hamlin netted 11 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the losing cause.
Conestoga 67, Upper Darby 35 >> Emma Blewett carried the Royals in defeat with a game-high 19 points.
In the Inter-Ac League:
Episcopal Academy 55, Penn Charter 49 >> Luca Mamula hit a pair of clutch free throws to seal the win and keep the Churchwomen (12-8, 9-1) tied atop the Inter-Ac standings.
Elodie Furey had 14 of her game-high 19 points in the first half, while posting nine rebounds and four blocks. Mamula and Reilly Wright each scored 11 points.