Big third period lifts Alden past Albion

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 21 February 2024 at 9:29 pm

Breaking away from a 25-25 half-time deadlock, No. 6 seed Alden used a 15-5 third period scoring edge to key a 57-40 victory over visiting No. 11 Albion in a Section VI Class A2 pre-quarterfiunal game this evening.

Robby Westmiller took game high scoring honors with 29 for Alden which led 40-30 at the end of the third period.

The Bulldogs then closed out the win by outscoring the Purple Eagles 17-10 in the final stanza.

Blake Preston led Albion with 19 as Wesley Olles added 7 and Seth Krenning 6.

Alden next visits No. 3 Depew in the quarterfinals Friday.