Staff Writer
Cumberland Times-News
February 17, 2010 — PETERSBURG, W.Va. — Frankfort proved the first time wasn’t a fluke, beating third-ranked Petersburg when it mattered most by handing the Vikings their walking papers with a 53-50 victory in the first round of the West Virginia Region 2, Section 2 Playoffs in Petersburg.
The teams were at each other all night, never pulling more than a few points away from the other. The Falcons held a one-point lead at 12-11 following one period, and Petersburg was ahead 28-27 at halftime. The score was tied at 36 when the fourth quarter began.
Frankfort was ahead one 51-50 with 20 seconds to play when it got a steal that resulted in a layup for a 3-point lead. On Petersburg’s last possession, the Vikings called two timeouts and ran 18 seconds off the clock in order to take the last shot, but a look at the top of the key missed as time expired.
Saydi Whiteman scored 12 points to lead the Falcons, while Katie Bush and Mikala Miller both provided eight points off the bench. Bush was credited with taking pressure off the Frankfort offense and opening up the outside.
Maddie Shambaugh had 10 points and seven rebounds, and Savannah Hose had eight points, seven assists and six rebounds.
Aisha Webster scored 20 points in her final game as a Viking. Senior Megan Whetzel added 10 points.
The Falcons (7-11) account for two of the Vikings (14-3) losses this season. Both losses occurred in Petersburg.
Frankfort will play at Berkeley Springs on Friday in the sectional finals.
State College 65
No. 2 Allegany 30
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Kate McDonald put together a game-high 22 points in leading hosting State College to a 65-30 win over No. 2 Allegany Tuesday evening in the final regular season game for the Campers.
Allegany came out and built a 15-14 advantage in the fist quarter, but had trouble handling the State College press in the second quarter and trailed 35-17 at halftime. The third quarter ended with the score 52-26.
Besides McDonald’s 22-point output, Gina Toretta added 17 and Katlyn Gill finished with 17.
The Campers got 10 points from Kelly Baker and Kelsey Knippenberg, and Brooke Wharton scored seven.
The teams were quiet regarding activity at the foul line. There were a total of 15 fouls committed, and the squads combined to shoot 15 free throws.
Allegany (13-5) plays at home Monday in the Maryland 1A West Section Playoffs. It will face the winner of Mountain Ridge vs. Hancock on Monday. State College improves to 17-5.
Monday night
Bishop Walsh 64
Hancock 45
CUMBERLAND — Abbie Mathews poured in 19 points and led three scorers in double figures as Bishop Walsh thumped Hancock on Senior Night.
Mathews hit seven field goals and 5-of-8 foul shots in leading the Spartans. Ashley Turnbull added 18 points and Alice Helmstetter 11 as the Spartans got revenge for a one-point loss earlier in the season at Hancock.
Helmsetteter, a senior, had her best all-around game of the year, according to coach Tim Wolfe. Abby Wolfe, another senior, added nine points, four steals and two blocked shots.
Briana Swisher made four 3-point goals and had 14 points for Hancock (6-11).
Bishop Walsh (5-20) hosts Southern tonight.
