Strong second-half key in Lady Trojans’ 43-37 triumph over Clairton
California used a strong second-half to down Clairton, 43-37, on Friday in non-section play at California Area High School.
The Lady Trojans (4-3, 8-7) broke a 22-22 halftime tie with an 11-7 edge in the third quarter to take a 33-29 lead into the fourth. California outscored the Lady Bears, 10-8, in the final period. Clairton (4-1, 9-3) had a 12-10 advantage after the first before the Lady Trojans had a 12-10 edge in the second.
California’s Makayla Boda led the game in scoring with 14 points. The Lady Trojans’ Charlee Petrucci added 11.
The Lady Bears’ Iyanna Chapman had 11 and Taylor Jackson put in 10.