Carroll’s Darrell Davis helped the Patriots to a win over Big Spring in the opening round of the PIAA Class 5A tournament Friday. (Pete Bannan – The Associated Press)
By Matthew DeGeorge
Archbishop Carroll spoiled the states party that Big Spring had waited decades for.
The Patriots, the fourth seed from District 12, scored a 66-59 win over the District 3 runner-up, which was making its first appearance in the state tournament before a packed house in Newville.
Darrell Davis scored 23 points. Ian Williams added 17 for Carroll (18-8).
Aidan Sallie led Big Spring (19-7) with 23 points.