Pennsylvania High School Basketball - Steelton-Highspire tipped by Bishop McDevitt
December 9, 2025: Harrisburg, PA 17111 The Bishop McDevitt Crusaders nipped the visiting Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers basketball squad by a final score of 71-68 in Tuesday's league outing.
Next, the Crusaders clash with the Camp Hill Lions (Camp Hill, PA) in a Mid-Penn - Capital outing, on Friday, December 12. Bishop McDevitt will attempt to upgrade on its 2-0 season record. The Lions enter the outing with a 0-3 record after their 71-40 league loss to Trinity (Camp Hill, PA).
The Steamrollers (0-1) will now prepare for their outing against Boiling Springs (Boiling Springs, PA). The Bubblers enter the Mid-Penn - Capital outing with a 4-2 record. In their last outing, Boiling Springs got by James Buchanan (Mercersburg, PA), 51-50, in a league outing.
First Quarter
Bishop McDevitt delivered an exciting 71-68 victory over Steel High in a thrilling home contest, improving their perfect record to 2-0. The game featured multiple lead changes and clutch performances down the stretch, with both teams trading baskets in a back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.
Second Quarter
The first quarter saw Bishop McDevitt take early control behind Ethan Hammer's hot shooting, as he knocked down 7 points including a crucial three-pointer to help the team build an 18-14 advantage. However, Steel High responded with a strong second quarter, going on a devastating 9-point scoring run that gave them a 32-25 lead. The visitors maintained their edge through halftime, leading 35-30 despite solid contributions from Kenyon Portee Jr, who added 5 points in the period.
Third Quarter
The third quarter belonged to Portee Jr, who erupted for 9 points to spark a Bishop McDevitt comeback. His aggressive drives to the basket and clutch free throw shooting helped erase the deficit, and Dom Baker's perfect free throw shooting at the end of the period (going 2-for-2) gave Bishop McDevitt a narrow 50-49 lead heading into the final frame. Baker was flawless from the charity stripe, finishing 4-for-4 on free throws for the game.
Fourth Quarter
The fourth quarter was pure drama, with six ties and multiple lead changes as both teams refused to back down. Tommy Jones stepped up with key baskets, finishing with 13 points on an efficient 5-for-8 shooting performance. In the clutch moments, it was the dynamic duo of Portee Jr and Hammer who sealed the victory - Hammer connected on a crucial three-pointer with 16 points total, while Portee Jr dominated with a game-high 22 points on outstanding 9-for-16 shooting, including the game-winning basket that put Bishop McDevitt ahead 71-68 for good.
