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Raiders fall short against Friends

Mason Bush took a potentially game-tying 3-point shot at the buzzer, but could not connect as Seneca Valley's boys basketball team dropped a 63-60 decision to Friends (N.Y.) on the final day of the Cactus Jam Tournament in Arizona.

Bush led the Raiders (1-7) with 30 points. Cole Brooks added 16. SV took a 50-46 lead into the final quarter.

Seneca Valley travels to Central Catholic Friday night.

FRIENDS (N.Y.) 63

Shaw 6, Weihe 10, Nelson 20, Rodenique 3, Hall 4, Glatzer 20. Totals: 24 3-7 63.

SENECA VALLEY 60

Cole Brooks 16, Luke Lawson 3, Connor Lyczek 2, Brian Hart 9, Mason Bush 30. Totals: 23 6-7 60.

Friends 22 13 11 17 — 63

Seneca Valley14 15 21 10 — 60

Friday: Seneca Valley at Central Catholic

Butler freshman Levi Donnel continued his standout season with a championship at the Southmoreland Holiday Classic over the weekend.Donnel won the 113-pound weight class with a rousing 5-3 victory over Connor Saylor of Hickory in the final.Donnel trailed 2-1 before rallying for the win.The unseeded Donnel beat the No. 1 seed in the semifinals to reach the title bout.Butler also had a champion in 182-pounder Cooper Baxter, who was in action for the first time since suffering a deep cut above his eye against Seneca Valley on Dec. 18.Baxter was dominant throughout as the No. 1 seed, winning by fall, technical fall, fall and a major decision in the final.Clayton Dressler (126) and Nate McMaster (145) each finished second for the Golden Tornado, which placed second in the 26-team field.Corry was the team champion with 225 points. Butler had 205 points.Also placing fifth for Butler were Nick Schaukowitsch (120), Steven Green (152), Caleb Hartung (195) and Jake Pomykata (220).Nate McDonald (160) placed sixth because of an injury default.

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