Harrisburg 72, CD East 69: Dejour Williams and Jamez Ezell sparked a big comeback by the visiting Cougars (3-2, 3-2) in this Commonwealth clash with the Panthers (3-4, 3-2), combining for 22 fourth-quarter points. Williams (23 total points) sank a pair of late free throws to ice it, this after Harrisburg trailed 16-4 after one quarter. Ezell totaled 19 points, while East's Dwight Whitlock established a career-high for a second straight game with 32.
Mifflin County 45, State College 43: The Commonwealth's District 6 rivals squared off in Lewistown, the host Huskies (3-3, 2-3) surging ahead with about three minutes left on five straight points from Nate Koller (his only buckets of the game). Hunter Wright's 17 led Mifflin County, while Lon Koudela's 14 topped the Little Lions (1-6, 1-4).
Cedar Crest 50, Manheim Twp. 42: A late 8-0 run by the host Falcons (6-1, 4-0) proved pivotal on a cold-shooting night in L-L Section 1. Evan Horn's 15 points paced Crest, with Seth Brewer (23) and Christian Mitchell (17) combined for 40 of 42 points for the Blue Streaks (3-4, 2-2).
Ephrata 61, Solanco 59: Sharing 49 points were Roman Heckstall (17), Aaron Hubbard (17) and Nate Zimmerman (15) for the Mounts, who survived when the Golden Mules (2-5, 0-4) missed three chances at the end to tie this L-L Section 2 encounter. Zack Leonard and Ethan McCardell netted 13 each to lead Solanco's balanced effort.
Manheim Central 59, Northern Lebanon 58: His team-high 22 points were big, but Matt Walsh's defense on a late layup attempt by Sam Light (26 points) enabled the Barons (6-2, 3-1) to escape against the visiting Vikings (4-3, 1-3), who've lost three straight, in this L-L Section 3 showdown.
Mechanicsburg 54, Trinity 48: This traditional West Shore rivalry tilted the way of the Wildcats (6-0, 4-0), with Breon Coke (16 points) nailing a key 3-pointer and Zach Brunner (22) adding a bucket for a late momentum swing in this Keystone battle. That duo combined for 13 of Mechanicsburg's 18 fourth-quarter points. Josh Trumpy's 23 points paced the Shamrocks (1-5, 0-4), who've lost five in a row.
Halifax 77, Upper Dauphin 70: Koby Bowman scored a career-high 29 points, and Dan Osenbach sank five late free throws, as the Wildcats (2-2, 2-1) pulled a minor upset in the Tri-Valley League. Mac Ney's career-best 30 points led the Trojans (3-3, 2-2).
Harrisburg Christian 55, Covenant Christian 53: Eli Riley took a feed from Connor Shroyer and converted a layup at the buzzer as the Knights (4-1, 1-0) won their CCAC West opener against the host Falcons (3-3, 0-1). Shroyer totaled 19 points, 16 rebounds, six blocks and three assists, with teammate Scott Gaffey also producing 19 points. Josiah Lowe scored the same to lead Covenant.
East Pennsboro 40, Camp Hill 37: Behind a late three-point play from T.J. Stahlman, the Panthers (6-0, 5-0) remained unbeaten overall and in the Capital by edging the rival Lions (1-6, 1-4). Stahlman scored 14 to lead East Penn, one point less than Camp Hill's Dave Fetrow.
Boiling Springs 57, Gettysburg 48: B.J. McHenry scored 10 of his team-high 17 points in the decisive second quarter, when the Bubblers (6-0, 4-0) outscored the host Warriors (4-2, 3-1) 20-7 to take control of his clash between Colonial frontrunners. Brother Garrett McHenry added 14 for Boiling Springs, while Trey Thomas scored 17 for Gettysburg.