Lancaster upsets Northumberland, 63-54

Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi

Lancaster’s Antonio Tomlin, left, and Jamarcus Russell play a tight defense. Photo by Bill Kramer

Lancaster cut a six-point halftime deficit to one by the end of the third quarter then outscored the Indians by 10 in the final minutes to upset Region 1A’s top-seeded Northumberland, 63-54, on Friday, February 13, in Claraville.

The Indians are 13-3 heading into next week’s regional tournament while the Red Devils are in fourth place. A few spots can change with weather-related make-up games this week. Lancaster, which is 9-6, ends regular season play tomorrow, February 20, at Westmoreland.

Last week at NHS, Lancaster took its first lead late in the first quarter and the two teams traded baskets in….

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