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Ashten Boggs scores 26, University cruises past John Marshall 71-51

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — The University High girls’ basketball team cruised to a 71-51 victory over John Marshall in the 5A OVAC championship on Saturday.

The game was tied after the first quarter, but the Hawks pulled away in the second and third quarters — outscoring John Marshall 45-20.

Ashten Boggs led University (15-5) in scoring in the game with 26 points, and was named MVP of the tournament. Zoe Murphy was the team’s second-leading scorer with 15 points (making four 3-pointers), Mallory Napolillo netted 12 and Abbie Coen scored 10.

University will play again at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday against Lewis County.