Knoch hoops improve to 5-1

December 24, 2009 Last Updated: December 24, 2009 11:47 AM High School

Jake McTighe led a balanced Knoch scoring attack with 12 points as the Knights' boys basketball team earned a 49-34 road win over Mohawk Wednesday night.

Knoch (5-1) jumped out to a 31-17 halftime lead and cruised in the second half.

KNOCH 49Corey Miller 2 0-0 4, Kevin Wood 1 1-1 3, Anrew Wirtz 3 0-0 7, Chris Cetnar 4 0-0 9, Adam Seger 2 0-0 5, Jake McTighe 4 4-4 12, Robert Zanella 2 0-0 4, Nathan Junk 1 3-5 5, Dan McCormick 0 0-0 0, Ryan Schultheis 0 0-0 0, Jake Hickey 0 0-0, Adam Tuzikow 0 0-0 0, Micah Lio 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 19 8-10 49.

MOHAWK 34Jake Grim 6 5-6 18, Josh Morrow 2 0-0 4, Michael Pope 2 0-0 4, Cody Searfoss 1 0-0 3, Tim Glass 1 0-0 2, Shane Eichenlaub 0 0-0 0, Andrew Brown 0 0-0 0, Mitchell Grim 0 0-1 0, Michael Anthony 0 0-1 0, Nick Fazioli 1 0-0 3, Jimmy Gerazounis 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 13 5-8 34.

Knoch 16 15 9 9—49Mohawk 7 10 8 7—343-point goals: Knoch 3 (Wirtz, Cetnar, Seger); Mohawk 3 (J. Grim, Searfoss, Fazioli).

Tuesday: Knoch at Butler Tournament

Karly Rhoads poured in 22 points and Sarah Cessar and Kourtney Rhoads each added 16 points as Slippery Rock routed McDowell 76-49.Taylor Crocker scored 10 points off the bench for the Rockets (4-1).McDOWELL 49Hahesy 2 3-5 7, Scarnati 1 0-0 2, Krause 2 0-0 4, Holcomb 1 0-0 3, B. Cosgrove 2 0-0 4, Colpoys 1 0-0 3, Miller 0 0-0 0, Fromknecht 4 5-6 13, Lindquist 1 2-2 4, Seager 2 0-0 5, F. Cosgrove 2 0-0 4 Totals: 18 10-13 49.SLIPPERY ROCK 76Karly Rhoads 9 1-2 22, Ali Doyle 0 1-2 1, Kourtney Rhoads 7 0-0 16, Adele Campbell 1 1-2 3, Sarah Cessar 7 1-1 16, Taylor Crocker 4 0-0 10, Bre Northcott 3 0-0 6, Molly Weitzel 0 0-0 0, Jackie Basta 0-0 0, Morgan Siebka 1 0-1 2, Ellie Shaw 0 0-0 0, Haley Angerett 0 0-0 0. Totals: 32 4-8 76.McDowell 13 7 17 12—49Slippery Rock 17 22 16 21—763-point goals: McDowell 3 (Holcomb, Colpoys, Seager); Slippery Rock 8 (Ka. Rhoads 3, Ko. Rhoads 2, Cessar, Crocker 2).JV Score: McDowell 45-37Tuesday: Slippery Rock at Girard Holiday TournamentAvonworth 67, Freeport 24 — Nicolette Blake scored a team-leading seven points in this non-section loss for the Yellowjackets (1-5).AVONWORTH 67Tara Gallupe 10 7-8 27, Cathy Costa 4 5-6 14, Lauren Mayernik 4 2-2 10, Molly Frew 2 0-0 5, Natalie Zizic 2 0-0 4, Lauren Presutti 2 2-2 7. Totals: 24 16-19 67.FREEPORT 24Anna Christy 1 0-2 2, Jessica McFadden 2 0-0 4, Nicolette Blake 3 1-2 7, Jessica Aulicino 2 0-2 4, Jen Hawk 2 0-0 5, Sam Angely 1 0-0 2. Totals: 11 1-6 24.Avonworth 21 17 19 10—67Freeport 5 4 8 7—243-point goals: Avonworth 3 (Costa, Frew, Presutti); Freeport 1 (Hawk).JV Score: Avonworth 36-20Monday: Freeport at Riverview Christmas TournamentMohawk 40, Knoch 34 — Hannah Novotney scored 16 points and Haley Hutterer added 10, but the Knights fell in this non-section matchup.KNOCH 34Emily Protzman 1 5-6 7, Hannah Novotny 7 1-2 16, Haley Hutterer 4 0-0 10, Taylor Zonts 0 1-4 1, Kate Miller 0 0-0 0, Samantha Logan 0 0-0 0, Taylor Tresatti 0 0-0 0, Shelly Isherwood 0 0-0 0, Heather Cooper 0 0-0 0. Totals: 12 7-12 34.MOHAWK 40Kelly Fox 1 1-2 3, Amanda Shaffer 1 0-1 2, Alyssa Natale 3 1-2 8, Kelly Eichenlaub 4 0-0 11, Brooke Shasteen 0 2-2 2, Janiel Henley 4 6-10 14, Meghan Laughner 0 0-0 0. Totals: 13 10-17 40.Knoch 12 7 7 8—34Mohawk 8 11 14 7—403-point goals: Knoch 3 (Novotny, Hutterer 2); Mohawk 4 (Natale, Eichenlaub 3).Tuesday: Knoch at Penn Manor TournamentGrove City 54, Reynolds 32 — The Eagles shook off a sluggish first half with a dominating final two quarters to remain unbeaten.Grove City (5-0) fell behind 23-17 at halftime, but outscored Reynolds 37-9 in the second half.Caitlin McNamara scored 17 points for the Eagles.GROVE CITY 54Caitlin McNamara 6 202 17, Sammi Bell 4 0-0 8, Lexi Caporali 6 1-2 11, Madison Torok 2 0-0 4, Kynisha Basham 1 0-0 2, rachel Kurtz 0 0-0 0, Mariah Jenkins 2 0-0 4, Danielle Johnson 2 0-0 4, Cassidy Udy 0 0-0 0, Vanessa Sprando 1 1-2 3. Totals: 22 4-6 54.REYNOLDS 32Seige 2 2-2 7, McDonald 3 0-3 6, Gaines 0 0-0 0, Baker 2 2-5 6, Schuaf 3 2-4 9, Parker 2 0-2 4. Totals: 12 6-16 32.Grove City 4 13 18 19—54Reynolds 13 10 4 5—323-point goals: Grove City 6 (McNamara 3, Caporali 2, Jenkins); Reynolds 2 (Seige, Schuaf).JV Score: Reynolds 47-43Tuesday: Grove City at Saegertown Tournament

Slippery Rock swept a meet from Hickory on Monday, the boys winning 108-60 and the girls claiming an 89-80 decision.GirlsSlippery Rock 89, Hickory 80200 medley relay: 1-Hickory 2:07.60200 freestyle: 1-B.Milankovich (H) 3:55.01200 intermediate medley: 1-S.Orock (H) 2:32.1250 freestyle: 1-A.Cromartie (H) 27.28100 butterfly: 1-A.Cromartie (H) 1:08.63100 freestyle: 1-B.Milankovich (H) 1:32.34500 freestyle: 1-N.Wright (H) 6:31.95200 free relay: 1-Slippery Rock (C.Cooper, M.Burkhart, K.Brozenic, C.Kirk) 2:05.62100 backstroke: 1-Kelsey Reott (SR) 1:04.59100 breaststroke: 1-S.Orock (H) 1:19.36400 free relay: 1-Hickory 4:11.2BoysSlippery Rock 108, Hickory 60200 medley relay: 1-Slippery Rock (B.Bridges, J.Udischas, C.Sykora-Bodie, P.Hemshrodt) 1:55.03200 freestyle: 1-Jeff Croll (SR) 2:12.84200 intermediate medley: 1-Brandon Bridges (SR) 2:17.2250 freestyle: 1-Caleb Sykora-Bodie (SR) 22.97100 butterfly: 1-Caleb Sykora-Bodie (SR) 1:03.88100 freestyle: 1-James Udischas (SR) 57.09500 freestyle: 1-Jeff Croll (SR) 6:01.66200 free relay: 1-Slippery Rock (J.Yates, K.Griffith, J.Croll, B.Bridges) 1:48.84100 backstroke: 1-Brandon Bridges (SR) 1:01.78100 breaststroke: 1-R.Meyerowhich (H) 1:39.59400 free relay: 1-Slippery Rock (J.Udischas, A.Eilenfeldt, P.Hemshrodt, C.Sykora-Bodie) 3:59.19

Seneca Valley 76, Blackhawk 0 — The Raiders received pins from Timmy O'Shea at 112 pounds, Jason Hildum at 135, Nate Cully at 152, Joe Duggan at 189, Nick Marchi at 215 and Robert Aleva at 285 in this Tuesday match.Dan Papst won by major decision at 160 while Matt King at 145 and Ryan Behning at 171 won by regular decision.Kittanning 45, Mars 30 — The Planets lost this dual match despite getting pins from McDade at 119 pounds, Ronnie Dakan at 160, Smith at 171, Boggs at 189 and Cress at heavyweight.