December 17, 2019

Diggs’ 27-point night leads McKeesport

By Mon Valley Independent

Deamontae Diggs scored a game-high 27 points to help lead McKeesport past Greensburg Salem, 75-62, in Section 1-5A play Tuesday night at the Neenie Campbell Gymnasium.

Brison Kisan added 14 points and Colton Kovach chipped in with 12 as the Tigers (3-2, 1-1) earned their first section win of the season.

Dante Parson led the way with 21 points for Greensburg Salem (1-5, 0-2), while Ryan Thomas added 16.

McKeesport travels to Albert Gallatin on Friday.

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