Mahir Johnson jumps above Math Civics and Science High School’s Terquin Mott to put in the winning basket at the buzzer on Saturday. Chester won the game 62-21. (Times Staff / JULIA WILKINSON)
By Matt DeGeorge
Chester has seen it all before. The Clippers seen all manner of underdogs come to Chester High and do everything short of pulling out a sharp implement and deflating the ball right there at the top of the key.
More often than not, the Clippers are immune to those attempts to corral their high-octane, fast-paced attack into the 30s and 40s.
Friday, though, they’ll get a test from a team with a similar philosophy, one not afraid to step up the tempo.
When No. 2 Chester (19-5) entertains No. 7 Abington (21-3) Friday night in the quarterfinals of the District One Class AAAA Tournament, the Clippers will also be facing a team with revenge on its mind.