Spirnak hits 1,000 in Warriors’ win
December 12, 2018

Spirnak hits 1,000 in Warriors’ win

By Mon Valley Independent

By Jose Negron

jnegron@yourmvi.com

Elizabeth Forward’s Bri Spirnak entered Tuesday night’s Section 3-4A opener with McKeesport just 20 points shy of 1,000 in her illustrious high school career.

While she was held to six points in the first half, Spirnak caught fire in the second to finish with over 1,000 career points in a 55-42 victory at Neenie Campbell Gymnasium.

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