BIG 4TH QUARTER PROPELS NA TO WIN OVER PARKERSBURG SOUTH, 57-43

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A fourth-quarter outburst kept North Allegheny unbeaten and propelled the Tigers to a 57-43 victory over Parkersburg South on Saturday afternoon at NASH. The No. 1-ranked Tigers outscored the Patriots, 20-6, in the fourth quarter to seize the non-section victory.

Senior Madelyn Fischer and junior Rachel Martindale each posted a double-double in the win. Fischer netted 16 points with 12 rebounds, while Martindale tallied 12 points and 10 boards. Freshman Lizzy Groetsch came narrowly close to a double-double as well, contributing nine points and eight rebounds.

For Parkersburg, McKenna Winans paced the Patriots with 13 points. Devin Hefner chipped in with 10 points.

North Allegheny leaps to 4-0 overall following the victory. Parkersburg South dips to 5-2 on the season. The Lady Tigers play in their first section game of the year on Thursday night with a home date with the Shaler Titans at 7:30 p.m.