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EJ boys top BEA in Saturday matinee

The East Juniata boys basketball gave their new coach Darin Hazel a convincing win against Bald Eagle Area Saturday in a rare out of conference contest, winning 59-39.

With the season entering its final two weeks the Tigers are battling for a spot in the post season.

Leading the way for the Tigers was Tanner Barth who posted a game-high 24 points.

Teammate Wayne Dressler added 14 in the victory.

Bald Eagle Area’s Kahale Burns paced the Eagles in scoring posting a 13-point effort.

In the first quarter, East Juniata got off on the right foot by outscoring Bald Eagle 14-9.

Things continued to sizzle for the Tigers in the second as they again outscored the Eagles 17-9.

When the game went into the intermission, East Juniata led 31-18.

East Juniata continued its consistent play into the third as it again rounded out the quarter, outscoring BEA 12-8.

Rounding out the game, the Tigers continued its strong defense, posting the 20-point wins.

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