Strath Haven’s Ibo Pio, in action against Radnor last season, came to the rescue in the fourth quarter to lead the Panthers to a 51-47 come-from-behind victory over Harriton Friday night. (DFM File)
By Matthew DeGeorge
Strath Haven was staring down the barrel of a third straight loss, until Ibo Pio had his say.
Pio scored seven of his nine points in the fourth quarter, including game-tying, game-winning and game-icing points in the final minute of a 51-47 win over Harriton Friday night.
Pio tied the game at 47 with a minute left. He then hit a layup to take the lead with 15 seconds left and converted two free throws at the line to finish a 20-12 edge in the fourth quarter.
Luke Edwards (16 points) and Justin Morris (13 points) combined to hit seven 3-pointers. Each scored five points in the fourth for Haven (10-6, 6-6 Central).
Also in the Central League:
Garnet Valley 60, Conestoga 53 >> For a second straight game, the Jaguars found themselves in overtime. For a second straight game, Max Jackowsky was the OT savior.
Jackowsky scored all eight of his points in the extra frame as GV had six players score at least six points each.
Carl Schaller scored 14 points, Gannon McKee added 12 on four made 3-pointers and Neel Beniwal added 10 for the Jaguars (16-1, 11-1 Central) in their 13th straight win.
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