Penn-Trafford boys basketball loses tight battle against Baldwin 58-53

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With the score constantly tying and the lead switching between teams, fans were on the edge of their seats at the Penn-Trafford vs. Baldwin boys basketball game this Wednesday.

The game ultimately ended in a Highlander victory (58-53), led by Nate Wesling who scored 18 points and made the only two successful three-pointers for Baldwin.

Sophomore Nick Ponko drives to the net.

The game started just as close as it finished; at the end of the first quarter, the teams were tied 15 all thanks to a buzzer-beater three from Wesling.

P-T battled in the second quarter, earning a five-point lead 30-25. Evan Gross led his team with 9 points in the first half.

The Highlanders quickly reversed the scoreboard, tying the game 37-37 with 3:50 left in the third quarter, then ending the quarter in the lead 43-40.

Zach Feldman holds the ball in the game against Baldwin on 12/12.

Baldwin carried this momentum to the end of the game. While the Highlanders only led 48-46 with 3:30 left in the game, P-T could not squeeze out an upset and fell 58-53.

P-T’s record is now 3-3, and undefeated Baldwin moves to 4-0.

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