Neumann-Goretti wins third straight state title

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HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) — Make that three consecutive state championships for Neumann-Goretti's powerful yet remarkably resilient Saints. Heck, even an early double-digit deficit could not deter Andrea Peterson's club. Ashley Jones collected 20 points and Chyna Nixon added 19 as Neumann-Goretti collared the PIAA Class 3A basketball championship with a come-from-behind 62-56 victory over Bishop Canevin Saturday at Giant Center. The state championship was the third in as many years for the Saints (24-5), who trailed by as many as 12 points in the opening quarter before rallying. Neumann-Goretti really turned it on in the second quarter, taking its initial lead with 1:32 remaining in the first half when Nixon scored on a layup. Once they popped in front, Peterson's Saints never relinquished the lead. Shamyjha Price topped Canevin's Crusaders (23-6) with 21 points, while Brionna Allen popped a double-double by scoring 15 points and snaring 11 rebounds. Neumann-Goretti 62, Bishop Canevin 56 Neumann-Goretti (24-5) 62 Kiara Koger 1 0-0 3; Minika Glenn 3 2-3 8; Chyna Nixon 8 3-6 19; Tatiana Jones 4 0-0 8; Jabria Ingram 2 0-0 4; Ashley Jones 8 0-1 20; Dajiah Parmley 0-0 0-2 0. Totals: 26 5-12 62. 3-point goals: Jones 4, Koger. Did not score: None. Bishop Canevin (23-6) 56 Sarah Green 1 4-4 7; Zoe Woods 1 0-1 3; Shamyjha Price 8 5-8 21; Lauren Gamble 3 0-0 7; Brionna Allen 5 5-10 15; Gillan Gustine 1 0-0 3. Totals: 19 14-23 56. 3-point goals: Green, Woods, Gamble, Gustine. Did not score: Diasha Allen. Score by quarters Neumann-Goretti'11'19'22'10 — 62 Bishop Canevin'18'10'9'19 — 56