Jayla Koser and Emma Cleland hit double figures Monday to help the Blue Raiders defeat Manheim Central in a District 3 5A semifinal
Manheim Central coach Michael Smith gathers his team during a timeout on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. The Barons lost to 2-seed and host Middletown 48-39 in a District 3 5A semifinal. It’s a trip 40 years in the making but the Middletown girls basketball program is finally ready for another shot at a District 3 basketball title.
A victory in Hershey would equal the program’s first District 3 title. Middletown’s previous championship appearance came in 1985, a 3A loss to Bishop McDevitt. This Ja’Liyah Stover 3 actually gave Middletown its first lead of the half with 45 seconds left. Winner heads to Returning late in the second quarter, Stover’s work on the defensive side helped the Raiders get moving. Middletown also got quality minutes from guard Rylee Cavrich and forward Destiny Gassert, who pitched in six points and nine rebounds.
Cleland was 5 of 8 from the field and Middletown. Stover finished with nine points. The Blue Raiders also held Barons’ leading score Gianna Walters scoreless.
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