Haseltine helps Crusaders cruise

Lindsay Haseltine scored all 14 of her points in the opening half to lead The Christian Academy to a 48-14 victory over Plumstead Christian in the quarterfinal round of the Bicentennial League playoffs Tuesday night.

Hannah Sareyka added 11 points for the Crusaders, who held a 24-8 advantage at halftime. In her first game following a long injury absence, senior guard Grace Gormley chipped in with six points.

TCA will play New HopeSolebury in the semifinal round Thursday.

In the Inter-Ac League: GERMANTOWN ACADEMY 52, EPISCOPAL ACADEMY 30 » Cara Harty drained three 3-point baskets and scored nine points, but the Churchwomen had trouble against the Patriots, who are undefeated in the Inter-Ac. Katie Weaver tossed in seven points, and Olivia Dirks added six in the losing cause.

Episcopal is back in action Thursday, hosting Baldwin in the opening round of the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association tournament.

Boys Basketball

A slow start and crisp shooting by Lower Moreland spelled the end for Delco Christian in the quarterfinal round of the Bicentennial League playoffs.

Tyler Penley and Jackson Piotrowski scored 14 points apiece, but the Knights suffered a 67-45 defeat.

Delco Christian (15-9) will play in the District 1 Class 1A semifinal Friday, Feb. 23 against Calvary Christian.

Lower Moreland raced to a 19-5 lead after the first quarter. For the game, LM made 11 3-point field goals.

Three players scored in double figures for LM led by Dan Shimon, who netted a gamehigh 15 points.