Avella pulls away in fourth quarter for 45-25 win
Avella broke open a close game with a strong fourth quarter Thursday night for a 45-27 Section 2-A road victory at California.
The Lady Eagles (2-0, 5-2) outscored the home team in the final eight minutes, 18-4.
The game was tied at 12 after the first quarter, but Avella took the lead at halftime, 21-16. The Lady Trojans (2-2, 5-5) held a slight 7-6 advantage in the third quarter.
Avella’s Allie Brownlee scored a game-high 12 points. Sydney Smichnick led California with 11 points.