WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling Central Catholic passed their first postseason test in their hopes to return to Championship Saturday at the state tournament by defeating Weir, 87-40 in the opening game of the Class AA Region I tournament.
Central scored the first 13 points of the game as they improved to 18-5 on the season. The Maroon Knights led 32-11 after the first quarter and 54-19 at halftime before inserting reserve players early in the third quarter.
Bella Fitzsimmons and Erin Maxwell each scored 18 points to lead Wheeling Central. Addie Payton added 13 points.
Wheeling Central Catholic will host Doddridge County Thursday in the regional final. The winner advances to the state tournament. Doddridge defeated Tyler Consolidated, 77-53 on Friday.
Ryann Jeter led Weir (5-17) with 24 points and Gianna Siegel added 14 points.