HAZLE TWP. — David Popson was a fitting microcosm for Holy Redeemer on Thursday. Like the Royals who struggled at the start of the season, their senior big man didn’t get untracked early in ...

Holy Redeemer held the Wolfpack to their second-lowest scoring output of the season, and a big second half from David Popson helped the Royals pull away for a 58-49 win at Hazleton Area High School.

That has been our game all season, playing from the perimeter. We were going to attack and draw (Holy Redeemer center David Popson) and kick outside.” There was no need for any such offensive sets.

Redeemer lost in the quarterfinals last season, but was minus leading scorer David Popson and guard Brayden Sock. Both had transferred from Hanover Area, but were declared ineligible for the ...

Big man David Popson had 18 against WBA. He averaged 12.1 points during the regular season, the only Royal to average in double figures. Evan Licari and Cody Quaglia had 10 each.

That has been our game all season, playing from the perimeter. We were going to attack and draw (Holy Redeemer center David Popson) and kick outside.” There was no need for any such offensive sets.