Unbeaten Rangers defeat California, 61-44
California closed to 20-17 at halftime Friday night, but visiting Fort Cherry pulled away in the third quarter on its way to a 61-44 Section 2-AA road victory.
The Rangers (2-0, 4-2) outscored California in the third quarter, 25-15, and then put the game away with a 16-12 advantage in the final quarter.
Ryan Culberson scored a game-high 25 points for Fort Cherry. Devon Brown added 16.
John DeFranco led the Trojans (1-1, 6-2) with 14 points. Ben Wilson finished with 10.
California next plays South Allegheny Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the opening day of the Bentworth Christmas Tournament.
Section 2-AA
Fort Cherry 13-7-25-16 — 61
California 5-12-15-12 — 44
Fort Cherry: Ryan Culberson 25, Devon Brown 16. California: John DeFranco 14, Ben Wilson 10. Records: Fort Cherry (2-0, 4-2), California (1-1, 6-2).