Emmaus 55, Nazareth 40 (Girls)
At Emmaus, sophomore Eva Glover scored a career-high 20 points as the Hornets picked up their second straight victory in a 15-point win over Nazareth.
Glover, who previous high was 14 earlier this week in a 69-44 win over CCHS, scored 10 points in each half to lead the Hornets who improved to 2-0 in the EPC and 2-1 overall. For her efforts, she was named the Player of The Game on The Eastern Pa. Sports Network’s LIVE broadcast.
Sophomore Gracie Ervin added nine points in the win for Emmaus, while senior Olive Whitney added eight.
Nazareth (1-1 EPC/2-2 overall) was led by senior Alexa Davis who had a team-high 11 points.
Emmaus will return to action on December 9 as they travel to Allen for a 7 p.m. tip.
Naz – 8-9-10-13 – 40
Em -18-9-15-13 – 55
Naz – Karly Leszcynski 4 0-2 8, Maddie Ott 1 0-0 2, Carly Brown 3 2-3 8, Alexa Davis 5 1-2 11, Lexi Spengler 0 3-4 3, Audrey Samsel 2 0-0 4, Audrey Bonaparte 0, Kylie Sheraba 0, Sarah Deily 2 0-0 4, Lindsey Brougham 0, Peyton Williamson 0. Totals: FG 17, FT 6-11, 3s – 0
Em – Olive Whitney 2 2-2 8, Eva Glover 8 4-5 20, Gabby DeVita 2 0-0 4, Gracie Ervin 2 5-8 9, Sierra Stevens 2 1-2 6, Sophia Shutkufski 1 0-0 2, Makayla McGinnis 0, Kaitlyn Grochowski 0, Olivia Haberl 2 1-2 6, Camryn Harp 0, Julianna Montero 0, Gabby East 0. Totals: FG 19, FT 13-19, 3s (4 – Whitney 2, Haberl, Stevens)
Nazareth 68, Emmaus 38 (Boys)
At Nazareth, the Hornets led the Blue Eagles for most of the first half – despite 13 turnovers – before the home squad used a late spurt to pull away for a seven-point (30-23) advantage at the break.
Even early into the third quarter, Emmaus was still within striking distance, but eventually Nazareth’s overall talent in the second half proved to be too much as they rolled to a 30-point win keeping the Hornets winless on the season.
In a losing effort, junior Jake Ross scored a career-high 17 points for Emmaus, which fell to 0-4 overall and 0-2 in the EPC. Classmate Matt Rooney added 11.
Nazareth was led by Logan Hahn who had a game-high 19 points. Teammates Gavin Kershner and Blake Nagurney added 15 and 14 points, respectively.
The Hornets will look to bounce back tonight at 7 p.m. as they play their home opener hosting Freedom.
Em – Tim Toles 2, Lucas Stephan 2, Matt Rooney 11, Noaeh Newsome 4, Jake Ross 17. Subs: Ben Grochowski 0, Cole Stuchko 0, Mitch Pisarcik 0, Nathan Bottjer 0, Robert Edwards 0, Mason Weber 0, Jayden Swan 2, Othello Karto 0, Ryder Fiore 0, Ty Laird 0, Kayden Dencler 0. Totals: FG 14, FT 6-7, 3s (4 – Rooney 3, Newsome)
Naz – Blake Nagurney 14, Logan Hahn 19, Gavin Kershner 15, Mason Marinelli 0, Robert Grzenda 8. Subs: Zach Noel 2, Matt Leluga 5, Alex Rodriguez 3, Jude Bautista 0, Owen Hall 0. Totals: FG 29, FT 5-8, 3s (5 – Grzenda 2, Nagurney, Hahn)
Em – 17-6-9-6 – 38
Naz – 13-17-22-16 – 68
JV – Emmaus 55-45