MOONEY REPEATS AS DISTRICT CHAMPION

SALEM OH- Both Springfield, and Mooney came in to Saturday’s district championship as reigning champions. Last season, the two teams were in different districts. This year they lined up against each other. Only one team could repeat as champion. On this day it was Mooney and their incredible defense that won the day. They held this high flying Tiger offense down all day long en route to a 38-31 win.

The Cardinals were led offensively by Ashton O’Brien. 8 second quarter points helped him total in double figures with with 13. Rocco Turner put in a great day as well finishing in double figures with 12. Drew Pecchia chipped in with 6.

Springfield was led by Alex Rothwell with a game-high 16 points. Jake Joyce added 6 points for the Tigers.

Mooney advances to the regional semifinals. They’ll square up with Campbell on Wednesday at the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse.