PIAA Class 6A Girls Basketball: Kearney, Springfield defeat Central High

Springfield seemed to enjoy playing in Archbishop Ryan’s gym Friday.

The Cougars, who placed eighth in the District 1 Class 6A tournament, received scoring contributions from several players in their 58-41 victory over Central in the first round of the PIAA playoffs. Kaitlyn Kearney led four players in double figures with 14 points to take down the District 12 runners-up.

Lexi Aaron added 12 points and Cora Fattori netted 11 for the Cougars (21-8), who face the winner of Saturday’s game between Wyoming Valley West and Abington in Tuesday’s second round.

Anabel Kreydt recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Taylor Hunyet finished with nine points.

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