Eagles clinch at least share of section title by downing Tigers

By Ashley Chase

MVI Sports

Two of the top teams in WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball gave an Ellis School gymnasium full of fans a preview of what lies ahead in the postseason. 

A hard-fought back-and-forth affair between Serra Catholic and the host Tigers turned in favor of the Eagles, who closed out the fourth quarter strong for a 60-55 victory over The Ellis School Thursday night.

With the win, Serra Catholic (14-2, 10-1) claims at least a share of the section title and can clinch it outright with a win over Jeannette (2-8, 4-15) in the Eagles’ final section game at home on Feb. 6. 

The Ellis School (13-5, 7-2) started hot from the perimeter, knocking down four of its six 3-pointers in the first quarter. The Tigers closed the first on an 8-0 run to take an 18-13 lead.

The Eagles clawed their way even in the second quarter. Nicole Pawlowski knocked down a three and a field goal to tie the game at 22-22.

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