Leading scorers and more: Erie County high school Top Performers for Dec. 26-29

Mike Copper, Erie Times-News
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Boys basketball

Jackson Dailey, General McLane: He scored nine of his 12 points in the fourth quarter of the Lancers' 44-43 win over Girard at the Conneaut (Pennsylvania) tournament.

Hunter Villa, Fort LeBoeuf: He scored 17 points when the Bison beat Eden (New York) 66-38 at the Frewsburg (New York) tournament.

Fairview junior Archie Murphey, right, scores in the first half against Meadville in Fairview Township on Dec. 9.
Fairview junior Archie Murphey, right, scores in the first half against Meadville in Fairview Township on Dec. 9.

Archie Murphey, Fairview: His buzzer-beating jumper from the top of the key was the difference for the Tigers' dramatic 53-51 win over Franklin. He finished with a game-high 16 points.

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Nick Krahe, Harbor Creek: The West Virginia University football recruit, who recorded 20 points and 10 rebounds in the Huskies' 57-51 victory over Seneca, learned after that game he'd been named to the Class 3A all-state football team. ... He also posted a double-double (24 points and 14 rebounds) despite the Huskies falling to Struthers (Ohio) 62-57.

David Bahm, Mercyhurst Prep
David Bahm, Mercyhurst Prep

David Bahm, Mercyhurst Prep: The Lakers won a dramatic 59-56 meeting with Sharon thanks to his 20 points.

A shot attempt by Union City senior Wyatt Post, left, is blocked by North East junior Noah Crozier during the C. Thomas Barringer Basketball Classic tournament in Lawrence Park Township on Wednesday. Crozier scored a game-high 15 points in the Grapepickers' 47-29 win.
A shot attempt by Union City senior Wyatt Post, left, is blocked by North East junior Noah Crozier during the C. Thomas Barringer Basketball Classic tournament in Lawrence Park Township on Wednesday. Crozier scored a game-high 15 points in the Grapepickers' 47-29 win.

Noah Crozier, North East: The junior forward was voted the most valuable player of the C. Thomas Barringer Classic, which he helped the Grapepickers win with 15 points in their 47-29 victory vs. Union City.

Brian Cressley, Corry: The Beavers won their tournament in large part because of his 21-point performance during their 57-54 championship victory vs. New York's Southwestern High School.

Jake Sambuchino, Cathedral Prep: His double-double (14 points and 11 rebounds) were notable during the Ramblers' 37-17 victory vs. Austintown (Ohio) Fitch.

Markus Lambert, Corry: The Beavers defeated Eisenhower 76-47 in the semifinal round of their tournament in large part because of his 25 points.

Dylan McDonald, Girard: The YellowJackets maintained a perfect record with a 63-52 victory against Harbor Creek that included his 19 points.

Bryce Drayer, Union City: He totaled 20 points for the Bears during their 66-52 semifinal victory vs. the host Iroquois Braves in the C. Thomas Barringer Classic.

Boys standings, schedule:2022-23 District 10 boys basketball schedule, scores, standings

Girls basketball

Draya Neavins, Erie High: She had a team-high 19 points for the Royals when they beat Conneaut (Pennsylvania) 69-45.

Olivia Kulyk, Mercyhurst Prep
Olivia Kulyk, Mercyhurst Prep

Olivia Kulyk, Mercyhurst Prep: A 19-point performance during a 43-41 win over Apopka (Florida) was a reason she was named to the all-tournament team for the Lakers' appearance in the Bishop Moore Catholic event at Orlando. Orlando. ... Earlier in the week, she totaled 20 points when the Lakers beat Lake Mary (Florida) 53-46.

Makayla Presser-Palmer
Makayla Presser-Palmer

Makayla Presser-Palmer, Northwestern: The freshman resumed a stellar start to her varsity career with a game-high 19 points during the Wildcats' 40-30 victory vs. Union City in the Erie County League Showcase at Fairview. ... She also had an 18-point performance during the Wildcats' 44-17 win against Corry during their initial appearance in that inaugural event.

Lilyauna Triana, North East: She finished with 11 points when the Grapepickers defeated Corry 35-21 during the Erie County League Showcase at Fairview.

General McLane High School sophomore Libby Opp competes against Seneca during the inaugural ECL Classic basketball tournament at Fairview High School on Thursday.
General McLane High School sophomore Libby Opp competes against Seneca during the inaugural ECL Classic basketball tournament at Fairview High School on Thursday.

Libby Opp, General McLane: Her 18 points, including two 3-pointers and during the fourth quarter, were vital to the Lancers' 36-33 win against Seneca in their Erie County League Showcase meeting at Fairview.

Samantha Zank, Harbor Creek: The most valuable player award recipient for Cranberry's holiday tournament scored 15 points when the Huskies beat Franklin 39-15 in the championship game. ... Her 17 points were personally enough to outscore the Oil City Oilers when Harbor Creek routed them 70-16 in the tournament's semifinals.

Alaina Rodemoyer, North East: Her 13 points helped the Grapepickers edge General McLane 51-50.

Hope Garrity, Fairview: The star for the Tigers totaled 13 points when they defeated Seneca 47-13 as part of the program's first-ever Erie County League Showcase.

Grace Abele, Iroquois: Her 10 points helped the Braves beat Rocky Grove 29-22 in the semifinals of their C. Thomas Barringer Classic.

Girls standings, schedule: 2022-23 District 10 girls basketball schedule, scores, standings

Wrestling

Sierra Chiesa, Northwestern: The returning state girls gold medalist went 7-0 with the Wildcat boys during their fourth-place appearance in the Blue C division at the Wheeling (West Virginia) Park Duals.

Will Allen, Corry: The 133-pounder for the Beavers was the silver medalist in his weight class for the Southmoreland Holiday Classic in Alverton.

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