Tussey Claws Lady Panthers On B-ball Court

Tussey Mountain jumped out to a 17-7 first-quarter lead en route to a 61-30 thrashing of Northern Bedford last Wednesday evening, Jan. 2, in high school girls’ basketball action.

The visiting Lady Titans held a 37-19 halftime lead against the Lady Panthers and were never challenged in the second half.

“We had difficulty with their pressure defense,” Northern Bedford first-year head coach Jon Ewart said.

Madison Cottle hit for four treys and 14 points to pace the Lady Panthers, now 1-7 overall.

Tussey also took an exciting junior varsity contest, 28-27, with Makayla Kochara scoring 13...