The Tamaqua Area Lady Raiders secured a hard-fought 41-36 victory over the Williams Valley Lady Vikings in the Schuylkill League Girls High School Basketball Quarterfinals on Saturday, punching their ticket to the semifinals.
Tamaqua, the Division 1 #3 seed, came out strong, dominating the first quarter with an 11-2 lead thanks to their aggressive defense and efficient scoring. However, the Division 2 #2 seeded Lady Vikings battled back in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to just four points at halftime with the Lady Raiders leading 19-15.
In the third quarter, Tamaqua regained control, extending their lead to 34-24 with a balanced offensive attack and key defensive stops. Despite a late surge from Williams Valley in the fourth quarter, the Lady Raiders managed to hold their ground, sealing the win with clutch free throws and disciplined play.
With this victory, Tamaqua advances to face North Schuylkill in the semifinals on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The matchup promises to be an exciting clash as both teams vie for a spot in the championship game.
While Williams Valley's Schuylkill League run has ended, their season continues as they prepare to compete in the District XI Class 2A Tournament, where they enter as the #2 seed. The Lady Vikings will look to regroup and make a strong postseason run.
Stay tuned to Skook News for more updates on Schuylkill League basketball action and postseason coverage.
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