Boys Basketball: Tansey helps Marple nail down long-awaited win over Lower Merion

Michael Tansey’s clutch free-throw shooting in the fourth quarter helped Marple Newtown earn its first win against Lower Merion in 10 years.

Tansey shot 10-for-12 at the foul line in the final period and totaled 20 points as the Tigers downed the Aces, 73-62.

Eric McKee poured in 19 points for the Tigers, who had 14 assists on 21 made baskets. Owen Mathes netted 18 points for MN.

Garnet Valley 63, Springfield 55 >> Justin Langan scored 11 of his game-high 20 points to lead four Jaguars in double figures. Carl Schaller finished with 18 points, Gannon McKee added 11 and Max Koehler netted 10.

AJ Grande paced the Cougars with 17 points. Cole Rhodes chipped in 14.

Haverford 59, Penncrest 39 >> John Seidman poured in 19 points and J.R. Newman had 11 for the Fords, who pulled away from the Lions with a 21-7 run in the third quarter. Googie Seidman hit three triples for nine points.

Saahir Lee powered the Lions in defeat with a game-high 20 points.

In the Bicentennial League:

Delco Christian 62, Jenkintown 57 >> Earle Greer scored 22 points as the Knights (7-3, 7-2) scored their third win of the week. Jordan Mitchell added 16 points, and Josh Parks added 10 points.