Pennsylvania High School Basketball - Geibel Catholic holds off Jefferson-Morgan
January 8, 2019: Jefferson, PA 15344 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Geibel Catholic Gators (Connellsville, PA) and the host Jefferson-Morgan Rockets (Jefferson, PA), saw Geibel Catholic's basketball squad hold off Jefferson-Morgan by a tally of 58-54.
With the victory, Geibel Catholic improves its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Gators host Bishop Canevin (Pittsburgh, PA) to confront the Crusaders in a WPIAL 1A 2 challenge on Friday, January 11. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 6-5. Bishop Canevin lost 65-55 in their recent non-league challenge against Greensburg Central Catholic (Greensburg, PA)
Next up, the Rockets confront the Avella Eagles (Avella, PA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 11. Jefferson-Morgan will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 3-8 record after their 84-23 league loss to Monessen (Monessen, PA).