Aspesi (12) is one of two seniors in the Harriton starting lineup. (Photo: Dan Hilferty | CoBL)
By Josh Verlin
With plenty on the line, Annie Aspesi stepped up.
Harriton’s home game against Marple Newtown on Friday afternoon, moved up a few hours due to weather, was crucial for both Rams and Tigers, not only for their standing in a tight bunch at the top of the Central League but in the ever-more-important District 1 5A rankings. There was also the matter of some revenge, with Marple having handed Harriton a four-point win at Marple earlier in the season.
So while the early start time and pouring rain kept the crowds away, there was plenty of tension inside Harriton’s gym as the hosts took a two-point lead into the fourth quarter.
It didn’t seem to bother Aspesi.