TIGERS PASS FIRST ROUND TEST

HOWLAND OH- Nothing comes east in division 1 basketball. Howland learned that lesson all too well as they welcomed in Madison for the sectional semifinals Saturday. Howland was the favorite in this game, but Madison didn’t care. They fought  tooth  and nail to push the Tigers to the brink. To Howland’s credit, they made plays down the stretch to earn the win 58-52.

Howland’s pair of Alyssas were big in this win. Alyssa Pompelia led the Tigers with a hard earned 19 points. Alyssa Massucci was right behind her with 14 points for the Tigers.

Howland now advances to the sectional final on Thursday. The Tigers will have their third meeting with Canfield. The two teams shared the AAC Championship. Canfield beat Howland 52-51 just a week ago in Howland. The two will meet at the same place Thursday. Tip set for 7:00.