Local Sports, Sports, University

Ella Simpson scores 27, lifts Hawks to close win over Lewis County

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Ella Simpson scored 27 points in the University High girls’ basketball team’s win over Lewis County on Saturday, March 20. Lauren Dean added 17 points.

University (5-4) trailed Lewis County when entering the fourth quarter and had to battle back in order to get the win. With three of the Hawks’ top players out of the game due to illness, UHS had to rely on younger players to step up.

University will play again at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, against Wheeling Park.