Atlantic League Baseball: Lexington vs. Lancaster (7-18-23)

Manheim Central stamped their claim as EARLY Section 2 front runners in the title race! Barons handled business against Section 2 rival Cocalico… 3-0! Chalk up another W for the #4 ranked AA team in PA… the Manheim Central Barons!

Manheim Central took Round #1 of the Section 2 Showdown with Ephrata... 31-17! Lady Mounts jumped out to an early 7-0 lead, but Central clamped down defensively & finished the game on a 31-10 run!

-- Maddie Knier (MC) led all scorers with 15 points

-- Jasmine Griffin (Eph) was held to a season-low 5 points

Round #2 is Tuesday, January 31 in Manheim! (will NOT be televised on Blue Ridge)

EPIC comeback for Manheim Central, who trailed Warwick by 15pts in the 2nd quarter & again by 14pts in the 3rd… BUT the Barons posted 45 points in the 2nd half to pull out the victory 69-65! Central’s Mason Rodgers led all scorers with 21 points (5-3pters), Ryan Kenneff has 16 points (10-11 FT)! Ya’Majesty Washington led the Warriors with 19 points (3-3pters), Caleb Johnsen added 16!

Ahead of a big playoff showdown in the 5A District 3 Quarterfinals between Exeter & Manheim Central, our guys on Sportstalk broke down the matchup and gave you a couple of "Keys to the Game!" Check out their analysis and tune in for the game on Blue Ridge 11 this Friday night at 7pm!