Josh Aikens' tremendous performance of 18 points, 16 rebounds and four steals sparked the Portersville Christian boys basketball team to a 53-44 victory over Johnstown Christian, Saturday in the Division IV national championship in Erie.

Justin McCandless added 14 boards and John Whitcomb offered eight points and eight rebounds in the win.

The Warriors got to the title game by defeating Wilson Christian Academy 58-51, Warren County Christian 54-33, and Oaktree Academy (Va.) 60-50.

McCandless paced the team with a combined 46 points and 23 rebounds in the victories over Warren County Christian and Oaktree Academy.