Pennsylvania High School Basketball - Girard holds off Erie First Christian Academy
February 8, 2019: Girard, PA 16417 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Girard Yellowjackets (Girard, PA) and the visiting Erie First Christian Academy (Erie, PA), saw Girard's basketball squad hold off Erie First Christian Academy by a tally of 64-59.
With the victory, Girard improves its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets travel to Union City (Union City, PA) to confront the Bears in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 12. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 16-5. Union City lost 69-55 in their recent non-league challenge against General McLane (Edinboro, PA)
Next up, the confront the Boardman Spartans (Youngstown, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 9. Erie First Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 14-6 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 15-3 record after their 74-53 league win over Harding (Warren, OH).