PENNCREST 61, UPPER DARBY 53 » Saahir Lee collected 25 points, five assists and five rebounds as the Lions used a fast start to top the Royals.
Penncrest jumped out to a 21-6 lead in the first quarter and took a 41-31 advantage into the final period. Ben Stanton chipped in with 18 points, four assists and three rebounds. Nadir Myers paced UD with 20 points. Alexander Ings added nine points.
Elsewhere in the Central League:
MARPLE NEWTOWN 49, RIDLEY 35 » Jonny Small posted a double-double for the Tigers with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Matt Cantwell tallied seven points and pulled down 14 boards. Justin DiBona contributed six points and five assists.
In the Inter-Ac League:
Episcopal Academy 55, Haverford School 54 > Kevin McCarthy tossed in 20 points and Jake Jaszcz added 13 to help the Churchmen hold off the rival Fords. EA had a 40-27 lead going into the fourth quarter but were outscored 27-15.
In nonleague action Thursday:
PENN WOOD 52, HOLY GHOST PREP 51 » The Patriots outscored the Firebirds, 18-13, in the fourth quarter to erase a 38-34 deficit. Anthony Murray led the way with 19 points and six assists. Evan Borward pitched in with 13 points and had a double-double.