December 21, 2018

Serra tops defending Class A champs

By Mon Valley Independent

By Zack Zeigler

For the Mon Valley Independent

Gigi Mele-Madigan was having a shaky night at the foul line Thursday as she prepared to shoot two free throws that could clinch a win over the defending WPIAL Class A champions.

Mele-Madigan shook off any nervousness she may have felt and sank both shots in Serra Catholic’s 55-50 win over Winchester Thurston.

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