Governor Mifflin Turns Away Berks Catholic 44-40
Written by: Bruce Badgley on February 17, 2021
(Shillington) Every game matters for every team this late in the regular season. Whether a team is trying to improve its post season seeding, or just trying to get into the post season, most late season matchups mean so very much. In the case of Governor Mifflin and Berks Catholic both teams are coming down the stretch trying to qualify for post season action. Governor Mifflin (7-8) held nine point halftime lead. Berks Catholic (5-10) pulled to within one point in the fourth quarter, but solid free throw shooting down the stretch propelled the Mustangs to a 44-40 win Tuesday night.
Matt Gehris led the way for Mifflin with 14 and Greg Suber chipped in 10. Josiah Jordan had 14 to lead Berks Catholic.
Matt Gehris a huge night from the free throw line led @mifflinhoops with 14 Josiah Jordan had 14 to pace @WeAreBC55 Here are your scorebook pics! @LLhoops #berksbeat @small_play https://t.co/PKYBXwkemJ pic.twitter.com/XqOXQQi08u
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
Both teams came out with some tough defensive pressure Mifflin held a 10-6 advantage after the first quarter.
Matt Gehris off the steal @mifflinhoops up 4-2 5:20 quarter one over @WeAreBC55 @GMSDAthletics @LLhoops #berksbeat pic.twitter.com/n6JAUTimr9
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
Gehris with the drive for @mifflinhoops it’s 8-6 over @WeAreBC55 2:35 quarter one @LLhoops #berksbeat @GMSDAthletics pic.twitter.com/Fd13R3lKU2
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
Mifflin kept up the pressure in quarter two. The Mustangs moved its advantage to 21-12 at halftime.
@WeAreBC55 Aiden Sands some tough work inside but @mifflinhoops on top 12-8 6:31 quarter two @GMSDAthletics @LLhoops #berksbeat @small_play pic.twitter.com/QIlyHr5EQx
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
Nice move by @WeAreBC55 Josiah Jordan @mifflinhoops still maintaining a 19-10 lead 3:10 until halftime @LLhoops #berkbeat @GMSDAthletics @small_play pic.twitter.com/bfYlfbp1wg
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
Good first half by both squads @mifflinhoops extended its lead to 21-12 over @WeAreBC55 as we head to halftime @GMSDAthletics @small_play @LLhoops #berkbeat pic.twitter.com/t6PPZ5q5LN
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
The third quarter was back and forth the whole way. BC pulled to within one, but we went to the fourth quarter with Mifflin on top 32-25.
@WeAreBC55 out strong in the second half! Sands to the hoop! @mifflinhoops clinging to a 23-22 lead 5:18 quarter three @LLhoops #berksbeat @small_play pic.twitter.com/m9K0FauDh7
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
Mason Woolwine a three to end quarter three on a high note for @mifflinhoops A back and forth third quarter has @GMSDAthletics up 32-25 over @WeAreBC55 @LLhoops #berksbeat @small_play pic.twitter.com/n5BVFo9dNG
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
Berks Catholic kept chipping away at the lead in the final quarter. Mifflin made some key field goals and free throws and hung on for a 44-40 win.
Two free throws by Tyler Givens closes it to @mifflinhoops 34 @WeAreBC55 30 with 6:20 remaining @GMSDAthletics @LLhoops #berkbeat @small_play pic.twitter.com/s5TAMi1r03
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
Ryan Koch the @WeAreBC55 3! @mifflinhoops still up 34-33 4:50 left @LLhoops #berksbeat @small_play pic.twitter.com/1vvpKZ06MT
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
All the way for @mifflinhoops Greg Suber and it’s 36-33 over @WeAreBC55 with 3:04 left @LLhoops #berksbeat @small_play pic.twitter.com/l8jn4rbHKT
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
Josiah Jordan sinks two free throws for @WeAreBC55 but @mifflinhoops still up 38-35 1:39 left @LLhoops #berksbeat @small_play pic.twitter.com/kvhn3ErGjL
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
Big block by @mifflinhoops Justin Spotts @GMSDAthletics now up 39-35 :30.9 left Gehris at the line for two. @LLhoops #berkbeat @small_play pic.twitter.com/3Qyp82BEZ6
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
A three pointer by @WeAreBC55 is off the Mark and @mifflinhoops survives 44-40 to keep post season hopes alive for @BCIAASports @LLhoops #berksbeat pic.twitter.com/aSLrBgWceB
— Bruce Badgley (@BadgleyBruce) February 17, 2021
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