January 6, 2023

Fourth-quarter struggles sink Serra in loss to GCC

By Mon Valley Independent

By Jose Negron

jnegron@yourmvi.com

Serra Catholic was knocked from the ranks of the unbeaten while on the road against Greensburg Central Catholic Thursday. The Eagles led by five with 1:27 left in the third quarter before being limited to just six points down the stretch in a 47-43 loss to the Centurions in Section 3-2A play.

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