The Saltsburg Trojans hammered Johnsonburg from 3-point territory and won, 85-38, Thursday in the PIAA Class A boys’ basketball playoffs at Punxsutawney High School.
Saltsburg went on a 15-8 run in the first quarter after falling behind 6-0 and never looked back.
Nick Porter and Frank Plowman each hit seven 3-pointers, as the team totaled 16 overall. Porter scored 35 points and Plowman scored 29.
Saltsburg advanced to the quarterfinals against WPIAL champion Monessen on Saturday at a time and venue to be announced.
