Six more Chagrin Valley Conference basketball teams opened the postseason with a win and advanced to Friday’s sectional championship round.
Orange traveled to Poland on Tuesday and upset the Bulldogs, 45-41.
Ernest Pryor scored 11 of his 20 points in the first half with four 3-pointers in the game to help the Lions set the tone for the evening. After heading into the break tied 15-15, Orange found itself down by five points in the third quarter, but Devin Belle hit three free throws and added a 3-pointer to pull the Lions to within 28-27 heading into the fourth quarter.
With the win, Orange advanced to play at Youngstown Chaney for the sectional championship on Friday.
Cardinal kicked off the postseason with a dominating 79-53 win over visiting St. John.
The Huskies jumped out to a 26-4 first-quarter lead and never looked back.
Jake Bean led the Huskies with a game-high 19 points, Troy Domen scored 15, and Paul Gall and Tyler O’Brien also scored in double figures with 11 points each.
The Huskies travel to Dalton on Friday.
Other CVC scores:
- Geneva 49, Canton South 45
- Edgewood 67, West Branch 60
- West Geauga 51, Jefferson 46
- Hawken 75, Youngstown East 48
- Streetsboro 63, Harvey 58
- Garfield 50, Crestwood 46
- Windham 85, Grand Valley 78
- Waynedale 60, Independence 50
