Andy Close
RUSSELL, Pa. – Curt Darling poured in 25 points to lead Eisenhower to a 74-58 Region 2 victory over Cochranton.
Cochranton actually began the game on a 14-5 game before Eisenhower settled in. Cochranton led 29-25 at the half, but Eisenhower outscored them 18-6 in the third quarter and put up 31 points in the fourth quarter.
Eisenhower went 18-of-22 from the free-throw line, as Wyatt Lookenhouse was also in double figures with 18 points, Kyler Black 11, and Kael Hunt nine.
Wyatt Barzak led a balanced Cochranton effort, scoring 14 points, one of four Cardinals in double figures. Kyle Hoffman and Dawson Carroll had 12 points apiece and Chase Miller 11.
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